Meet Cassette. 🖤
Joining us from Harris County Pets, this beautiful 3-year-old female Rottweiler is part of our 2024 Music Class. She walks beautifully on a leash, enjoys retrieving, and has an incredibly gentle nature.
Cassette shows aptitude for several of our programs including Service Dog Mobility Assistance, Hearing Dog and First Responder Facility Dog. Follow this talented sweetheart as her story unwinds.
The Heartbreak of Heartworm
Cassette tested positive for heartworm when we adopted her.
Heartworm is caused by a parasite transmitted through mosquito bites.
It affects the dog's heart and lungs, which can cause long-term damage if left untreated. However, with early detection and appropriate care, heartworm-positive dogs can recover.
While heartworm infection can be serious if left untreated, it is not a life-ending sentence. With the proper treatment, heartworm-positive dogs can make a full recovery and live happy, healthy lives.
We’ll be closely monitoring Cassette through her recovery process to ensure she receives the best care possible.
Treatment is expensive and takes time. It involves a series of injections or oral antibiotics, rest, and regular follow-up care to ensure the parasites are eradicated and the dog’s health improves.
We share this with you to show you the commitment and care we put into every dog we bring to our campus.
