I came to OCAS as a stray. I was very underweight and the medical team also discovered that I have heartworms. Don't worry, they are treating me and they can let you know more about that if you are interested in me. I'm a sweet girl waiting to find my new, loving home! 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 .