I am a beautiful girl and I was surrendered to the shelter when my owner could no longer care for me. I have heartworms, and I am being treated. OCAS can tell you more about my treatment if you are interested in me! In North Carolina, it's unfortunately common to see many dogs that are infected with heartworms (they are transmitted by mosquito bites). Heartworm disease may cause severe lung disease, heart failure, or other organ damage in dogs. It's usually fatal if left untreated. Heartworm treatment is costly. With your support, OCAS can help more dogs with this disease - resulting in healthier dogs that are even more likely to get adopted. Please consider donating to our GoFundMe campaign . Insights from my adventure buddies and foster friends: She was really sweet on our Dog Day Out. Would do best with a crate in the car as she gets really scared. We did have to help her to get out. While walking she is really gentle, but will stop if a stranger walks by. She's a gentle, sweet girl who just needs time to adjust and someone to love her.