Georgia Rescue: Van Gogh

Van Gogh

There was a lot of hoopla and media attention given to the 32 dogs rescued from Georgia on December 16, 2008, however, there was very little attention given two weeks later when a single dog arrived from the same town and the same group in Georgia. He wasn't one of the cute little pups, full of love and wonderment. He was an ordinary looking two-year-old hound/lab mix, a little shy and a little apprehensive. And he had a reason for being apprehensive; after all, he had his ear partially shot off, hence the name, Van Gogh.

But it wasn't his close encounter with a bullet that almost led to his demise - it was a pesky mosquito. Van Gogh has heartworms and is currently undergoing treatment for the sometimes-deadly disease. His prognosis is good and after three or four months he should be as good as new…probably better.

You can help Van Gogh with his $300 medical bills and allow Suncoast Animal League to help the next heartworm positive dog that needs our assistance. And unfortunately, it will happen soon!