Mutts4Rescue
Our Adoptable Pet List
Who We Are
We are Labrador retriever lovers committed to finding good permanent homes for abandoned Labs. Due to the popularity of Labs many wonderful labs and lab mixes are discarded and are in desperate need of new homes. Lighthouse Rescue is dedicated to saving labs and finding them new homes. As an all-volunteer, non-profit organization we rely on donations to help us save more labs! If you would like to make a donation and help an abandoned lab or lab mix, please contact DHGinn@comcast.net.
* Prevent Heartworm Disease *
* Prevent Heartworm Disease *
What do we know about it? Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition caused by parasitic worms living in the arteries of the lungs and in the right side of the heart of dogs, cats and other species of mammals, including wolves, foxes and ferrets. Heartworms are classified as nematodes (roundworms) and are but one of many species of roundworms. The specific roundworm causing heartworm in dogs and cats is known as Dirofilaria immitis.
Adult female heartworms, that may grow to be 14-inches long, living within the infected animal's body release their young, called microfilariae (pronounced: micro fil ar ee), into their host's bloodstream. The mosquitoes become infected with these microscopic worms after biting into an infected adult animal for a blood meal. During the next 10 to 14 days, the microfilariae mature to the infective larval stage within the mosquito. When the mosquito bites another host (dog, cat or other susceptible animal), the infective larvae enters a new host through the bite wound. It then takes a little over six months for the infective larvae to mature into adult worms that may live for five to seven years (in a dog). The microfilaria cannot mature into adult heartworms without first passing through a mosquito.
How can heartworms be prevented? While treatment of canine heartworm disease is usually successful, prevention of the disease is much safer and more economical. There are a variety of options for preventing heartworm infection, including daily and monthly tablets and chewables, and monthly topicals. All of these methods are extremely effective and when the drugs are administered properly on a timely schedule, heartworm infection can be completely prevented.
Foster Homes Needed!
A strong foster program helps us save more labs. Because there are so many labs in shelters with only 1-5 days to get adopted before being euthanized the situation is particularly dire for a lab that ends up in a shelter. But of course they need somewhere to go, and that is where foster homes help. By fostering, you save two lives, the one that you foster and the one that can take its place. Crates and vet expenses are covered by our group. There is a real joy in knowing that you are actively saving the lives of labs and fostering is a wonderful way to involve the whole family, including the kids, in a worthwhile project.Adopting a friend
Please review Our Adoptable Pet List, carefully considering what you feel would be an appropriate match for your family and lifestyle. There are many more than we could ever save so I am sure we can find one you will love! Once your application is received we will contact you via email and telephone and work with you to make the right decision for your family.APPLICATION:
Please Cut , Paste, & Email to the contact person for the dog you are interested in. If you are interested in more than one dog please send the application to each contact person. Following the application you will find additional information and tranpsort pictures. PLEASE COMPLETE ALL INFORMATION! All applications will be followed with a home visit. First Name: Last Name: Co-Applicant-Name: Full Address & Zip Code: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Work Phone(s): Email Address: Complete answers to the following will help us match your specific needs and expectations. Age desired: Any, Specific Age, Senior (8 years and older?): Is there a specific dog that you are interested in? If so, which one? Name, Specify color, and gender? Why are you interested in this particular dog? Would you consider a Special/needs dog or one who requires medication? Will you accept a mix? Activity Level Desired: High, Med, Calm? Sex: (Male, Female, Either) List the ages of ALL family members living with you: Do other family members live with or visit you often? Do they share your interest in adopting a dog? Who is the dog primarily for: (Adult, Child, Elderly) Who will care for, train and exercise the dog? Does anyone in your household have allergies? If Yes, to what allergens? May we visit your home prior to application approval? Please list all the most recent pets you have owned in the past: Species (dog/cat): List NAMES and AGES of each? Sex /Spayed/ Neutered? What happened to the pet? If pet is deceased what was the AGE and CAUSE of death? Full name & PHONE NUMBER (very important) of your current veterinarian: Where do you purchase heartworm preventive? BRAND of heartworm prevention you give? How often do you give this medication? Name and phone number of ANY other veterinarians that you have used? How long have you lived at your current address? Do you own or rent? Renters: Must provide Landlord's name/phone: Do you have the permission of your landlord to have a dog? If so up to what size? Will the dog be allowed in the house? How long daily will the dog be left alone (without humans)? Where will the dog stay when you are away from the house? Are you familiar with the use of a dog crate to train the pet during your absence or at night? Is your yard fenced? Type of fence? (include Height, Width, and Length) If you do not have a fence, will you install one? Will the dog be walked daily? Exercised in a fenced yard? Ever allowed to run free without supervision? Will your dog receive formal obedience training? Have you ever had a dog before? Are you aware that routine costs average $500/dog/year? Have you ever sold, given away, or surrendered a pet to a shelter? If yes, please specify why Please tell us why you want a dog: Please tell us a little of your lifestyle, your family including any special activities in which your dog would be included. (If you have any requirements or requests for a dog, please let us know so that we can more carefully match a dog to your lifestyle) When you move what will you do with your dog? Do you understand the state and local ordinances concerning licensing and leashing? Have you, or any member of your family or household ever been cited for leash law violations or cruelty to animals in the past? If YES please specify: When you go on vacation who will care for your dog and where will it be care for? I/we attest that the information provided on this application is true and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge. I/we understand that completion and submission of this application does not guarantee adoption of a dog. Applicant's Signature: Date: Submission by email will serve as signature agreement Co-applicant's Signature: Date:
Mutts4Rescue
Chattanooga, TN 37407
Email: DHGinn@comcast.net
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