Simone--A Dog Wants to Live!

Simone, the blue heeler mix, came to the shelter as a stray in April. She didn't come alone--with her came her five puppies, barely two months old. Simone was a great mom, taking excellent care of her babies. She also had plenty of love left over for the humans at CCHS, who came to her rescue. No-one would suspect that this young, sweet, and beautiful mother carried a silent killer inside of her which could cut her life short--heartworms! Unfortunately, Simone tested positive for this potentially fatal disease. 

In order to give Simone the best environment possible to raise her puppies, she and her babies were moved to the Winfield Correctional Facility, where they received foster care. When the time came for adoption, some of the puppies found homes locally, others left on PetSmart's Rescue Waggin' to be transported to a shelter out of state, where they were quickly adopted. 

Left behind was Simone. Being as sweet as she is, she had no problem passing the necessary behavior assessment test, but because of the heartworms, Simone couldn't go on the Rescue Waggin' and had to watch her puppies leave without her. 

Simone steals the heart of everyone she encounters. She is only two years old, and this sweet girl has so much love to give that this can't be the end of the road for her! After all, it isn't Simone's fault that she didn't receive a monthly heartworm preventative from her previous owner. She just wants to live! Shelter staff decided to help Simone fight for her life and started treatment. Heartworm disease is treatable, but the process is expensive and complex. 

Simone has responded very well to the medication she has received so far, but she still needs ongoing treatment and care, which costs money. Can you help save this sweet and loving dog?

If you would like to give Simone, and other dogs like her, a new leash on life, please consider making a contribution to the shelter in her name. No amount is too small! All designated donations will go to Simone's treatment. 

Any funds left over after her treatment is complete will go towards the treatment of other heartworm-positive dogs. You can also donate online through our Facebook page ("donate now" button--please put "Simone" in the "Tell us how you feel" box at check-out) or through our website http://cowleycountyhumanesociety.org/Donations.html

(please put "Simone" in the "Tell us how you feel" box at check-out). 

Simone and CCHS thank you!