Shy and submissive at first, Rusty quickly learned he was safe and blossomed into a happy, playful dog. During his intake exam we discovered that sadly, Rusty was heartworm positive. Heartworms are a parasite that live in the heart of an affected animal, and without treatment, are fatal. Treatment for heartworms is a long, difficult and expensive process which includes antibiotics, steroids, immiticide injections, and can last up to a year!

During his treatments, Rusty will remain in the care of the FKSPCA.  Sponsoring Rusty will help cover some of the costs associated with his treatment, and help Rusty become heartworm free!