Kanga

You Tube video link: https://youtube.com/shorts/NhWpPMJU_Sc

FOR ADOPTION! Note: Only those with a responsible dog ownership history and excellent vet reference need apply.

(For more pics, visit nr2r.petfinder.com or www.RoadtoRescueLA.org)

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY:

PLEASE read profile thoroughly BEFORE applying:

DOG APPLICATION LINK:
http://www.roadtorescuela.org/dog-application

Kanga (female)

Intake date: 9/23/2026

Chihuahua

2 years old

Intake weight: 6.12 pounds

Adoption fee: $170, which includes vetting, microchip

Good with other dogs: yes

Cats: unknown – we do not have cats to be able to test

Vetting and other: altered (spayed), up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccinations, heartworm *POSITIVE (read heartworm positive paragraph by scrolling down), fecal negative, 6 month Proheart injection (heartworm prevention), on monthly flea/tick prevention, microchipped

Health issues: heartworm *POSITIVE (read heartworm positive paragraph by scrolling down)

*Heartworm POSITIVE: Don’t let heartworms discourage you from adopting a heartworm positive dog! We have tons of examples of dogs adopted and then ultimately testing heartworm negative following our instructions! KANGA is on (or has completed) twice a day Doxycycline for 30 days, and he/she has received a 6 month Proheart injection. The Proheart injection releases heartworm prevention into their system continuously for 6 months as opposed to the MONTHLY pill which releases prevention only when first administered. Coupled with Doxycycline, the gentle kill (or slow-kill) method is a safer alternative to the harsh immiticide (arsenic) treatment. The Doxycycline kills bacteria, which heartworms thrive on, thus weakening the heartworms and eventually they will die off, but it could take months and possibly up to two years before (s)he will be heartworm free. The 6 month Proheart injection kills any heartworm larvae and sterilizes the adult heartworms so they no longer reproduce. While the “gentle kill” or “slow kill” method does take longer than traditional harsh veterinary treatment, we prefer this method because there is less risk, it is not as harsh on the dog and the dog does not have to be confined for up to two months during the treatment. We recommend the dog receives another 30 day course of Doxycycline when s(he) receives their next Proheart injection (6 months from the first injection). After one year, we recommend the dog be retested for heartworms. If positive, continue the Doxycycline every 6 months along with the Proheart injection. If negative, continue with regular heartworm prevention (Proheart injection or monthly pill or topical) just like you would do for any heartworm negative dog. If negative, discontinue the Doxycycline regimen. We do require that any interested adopters understand heartworms. They must also agree to continue our method of treatment or, if they wish, they can opt for traditional veterinary treatment; however they cannot choose to do nothing and we do require an agreement/contract be signed that the adopter will continue with a plan to rid him/her of the heartworms. We highly recommend that you discuss this with your veterinarian BEFORE applying (better yet, show this write-up to your vet) as some vets will ONLY do the traditional veterinary treatment... (which is poison). (Note: Heartworms are not contagious from dog-to-dog or by any other means OTHER THAN a bite from an infected mosquito. That is the only way dogs get heartworms and the only way to protect them is through prevention.)

Temperament: very sweet, affectionate, can be somewhat timid/shy at first, but QUICKLY acclimates

Energy level: low-medium

Groom needs: low maintenance

Biography: This tiny little toot came to us from animal control. Sadly, she is heartworm positive. It's so important to keep your dogs on HEARTWORM PREVENTION! No dogs should have heartworms when there is heartworm prevention available... even if you resort to ivermectin at