Feb. 8. Lake Norman Humane has launched its #HealingHearts initiative to raise money to treat heartworm-positive dogs.
In 2021, Lake Norman Humane transferred over 300 at-risk animals into its care from crowded shelters throughout North Carolina. Currently, North Carolina ranks third in the nation for the most shelter-animals euthanized each year.
Progress is being made, but there is much work to be done, said Jason Hayes, executive director at Lake Norman Humane, 2106 Charlotte Hwy., Mooresville, in a news release. With overcrowding running rampant in shelters throughout our state, even healthy and adoptable animals face euthanasia on a daily basis, he said.
Velma, Belle, Duke, and Griffin are just a few of the dogs currently receiving heartworm-treatment with Lake Norman Humane. Courtesy of Lake Norman Humane
The outlook for heartworm-positive dogs in many shelters is especially bleak as treatment takes several months and costs between $500 – $1,100 per dog, Hayes said. Far too many are euthanized. Heartworm Disease is preventable, yet devastating if left untreated. Lake Norman Humane is committed to treating heartworm and saving lives.
Through #HealingHearts, Lake Norman Humane asks for support to help save the lives of more heartworm-positive dogs.
For two consecutive years Lake Norman Humane has increased capacity to care for heartworm-positive dogs, Hayes said. For 2022, group pledges to save more heartworm-positive dogs than any year before.
All #HealingHearts donations of $10 or more this month will be honored on our Healing Hearts Wall with a personalized heart.
All #HealingHearts donations of $10 or more this month will be honored on our Healing Hearts Wall with a personalized heart. Courtesy Lake Norman Humane
