Mark was abandoned at the Town Lake Animal Center by his guardians of eight years to be killed because they found he had heartworms and no longer wanted him. He was a sweet and kind little sable Sheltie with a heart of gold. That heart just couldn't carry him far because of a horrible case of heartworms.
Mixed Breed Rescue chose to rescue Mark and give him treatment or, at least, dignity in his passing. Unfortunately it turned out to be the latter, as his case was too advanced; he died at his foster's home. He was buried in her back yard with his favorite things: a box of Velveeta cheese, his collar, tag, and toys.
We want Mark to be remembered and to have his legacy be that others have the chance that he didn't have -- the chance to have a healthy heart and a long life.
 MILLIE Successfully treated |
Mixed Breed Rescue has treated MANY heartworm positive dogs in the last seven years, including Millie, the sweet Border Collie to the left; Carlie, a sweet, shy Corgi mix; Cheyenne, an Australian Shepherd mix who absolutely adores people (also owner released due to heartworms), Violet, a gorgeous Border Collie; and Bluebelle, an Eskimo mix, another shy girl.
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 VIOLET Successfully treated |
 CARLIE Successfully treated   BLUEBELLE Successfully treated |
 CHEYENNE Successfully treated |
 LUCY Successfully treated |
 LEFTY Successfully treated |
 BRIE Successfully treated |
 BAYER Successfully treated |
These MBR Alumni have also recovered from heartworm treatment and have gone on to live happy, full lives in their adoptive homes. |
 HENLEY Successfully treated |
 GODIVA Successfully treated |
 STELLA Successfully treated |
 PARKER Successfully treated |
 TOPPER Successfully treated |
Heartworm disease is an easily prevented disease that is transported by mosquitos and prevented by a monthy pill available at any Veterinary office. Each of these wonderful dogs is suffering from a life threatening illness that would never have happened if their owners had cared enough to give them "one little pill a month." |
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Please forward our message to any animal lovers who may be able to help carry on our and Mark's work. |
 HARLEY Successfully treated |
 LADY JASMINE Successfully treated |
Please help us make Mark's life continue through other loving dogs, by donating to Mark's Gift Fund, established and maintained at Griffith Small Animal Hospital, 3407 Northland Drive, Austin, Texas, 78731. |
 MIMI Successfully treated |
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 ALPINE Successfully treated |