Greater Good Charities started its 3rd year of the Good Flights program and has actually effectively carried more than 8,800 at-risk shelter animals from the southern United States to brand-new houses on the East Coast and in the western part of the nation. That number consists of over 900 asymptomatic heartworm-positive dogs in honor of Heartworm Awareness Month. It is likewise a part of the “Save a Heart” effort, which according to an organizational release, “aims to reduce euthanasia in overcrowded animal shelters by preventing and treating heartworm disease in shelter dogs.”1
Greater Good Charities includes Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, the maker of HEARTGARD Plus (ivermectin/pyrantel), and The Animal Rescue Site. HEARTGARD Plus is for usage in dogs to avoid canine heartworm illness by getting rid of the tissue phase of heartworm larvae (Dirofilaria immitis) for 1 month after infection.
Boehringer Ingelheim covered medical expenses and supplied items to treat asymptomatic heartworm-positive shelter dogs. The Animal Rescue Site moneyed numerous transportations that happen around 4 times a month.
Participating shelter partners in Louisiana and Alabama consist of Iberville Parish Animal Control, Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter, St. Charles Parish Animal Shelter, St. Martin Parish Animal Services, Cara’s House, Lafayette Animal Shelter, and Care Center, LASPCA Save a Pet Rescue & Transport, and Terrebonne Parish.
In its 3rd year, the “Save a Heart” effort will have numerous getting shelter partners in New Jersey, Florida, Idaho, and Pennsylvania consisting of establishing partners, Humane Society of Broward County and St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center.
“After just 2 years ‘Save a Heart,’ a life-saving initiative of our Good Flights program, has provided at-risk shelter dogs in the South with a second chance and a new home,” said Liz Baker, CEO of Greater Good Charities, in the release. “It’s truly rewarding to work with Boehringer Ingelheim, the maker of HEARTGARD Plus, and The Animal Rescue Site to change the course of these pets’ lives and showcase that, with the right care and treatment, this disease does not have to result in tragedy for these pets.”1
“Heartworm is a destructive illness for dogs and those who look after them, said Julie Ryan-Johnson, DVM, associate director of shelter programs at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health. “Boehringer Ingelheim is proud to collaborate with Greater Good Charities to provide treatment and prevention to shelter dogs, giving them a second chance to live healthy lives with forever families.”1
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Greater Good Charities, with Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health & The Animal Rescue Site, begins 3rd year of Good Flights & effective transportation of 8,800+ shelter animals to adoptive houses consisting of 900+ asymptomatic heartworm-positive dogs. News release. Greater Good Charities. April 3, 2023. Accessed April 11, 2023.
