Heartworm Crisis in Southern Illinois Shelters: Act now - we are losing time and lives!
By: Illinois Animal Rescue, Inc.Treatment, medication, and veterinary services urgently needed.
Illinois Animal Rescue, Inc. is a licensed 501(c)(3), non profit and no kill rescue organization dedicated to providing rescue, transport, and humane care to the animals in our communities throughout Illinois and the surrounding states. We are an all-volunteer organization comprised of individuals, rescuers, transporters, humane investigators, a coalition of humane societies, and many others—all coming together and committing our time, services, and limited resources to end suffering and save lives. Over the years, volunteers have rescued thousands of animals; in 2007 over 6,000 precious lives were saved from abandonment, neglect, abuse, and unnecessary euthanasia.
NOW WE FACE A NEW CRISIS AND NEED YOUR HELP. This spring we have been finding that almost100% of adult dogs pulled from shelters are testing positive for heartworm. As such, no kill facilitates are unable to accept these dogs and we are unable to transport these sick(but treatable) animals from high-kill facilities downstate to no-kill facilities in the Chicago area to give them the chance for safety and forever homes that they deserve.
We urgently need heartworm treatments– immiticide, ivermectin, and heartworm preventative—and veterinary personnel to administer the treatments. If you can provide medication or deliver direct veterinary services, please contact us. Monetary contributions are also appreciated and will help purchase supplies and services. All donations are tax deductible.
To help or learn more, visit our
website or contact:
Illinois Animal Rescue, Inc.
531Lake Court
Wauconda,IL60084
847-487-8602
Please forward this information to any person or organization you know that may be able to assist us.
Thank you for caring!
Article reposted, with permission, by Brandi Bennett, Best Friends Network StaffPhoto: Brie, one of the dogs available for adoption from Illinois Animal Rescue, Inc.