Scooter Runs 500

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Scooter Runs 500

Our goal is to raise $25,000 (or more) in 202, which will go a long way in our cause!

Former Humane Society of Forsyth County (HSFC) rescue dog, Scooter Bug, is running 500 miles in 2021 in an effort to raise funds and awareness to help treat and prevent heartworm disease! Former Humane Society of Forsyth County (HSFC) rescue dog, Scooter Bug, is running 500 miles in 2021 in an effort to raise funds and awareness to help treat and prevent heartworm disease. In fact, with that level

of funding we expect to be able to provide treatment to at least 50 heartworm positive dogs in our community. The funds we collect will be used immediately and we will be posting updates on the animals that have been treated with your donations.

**What is heartworm disease?**
Heartworm disease is a severe and potentially fatal disease in pets in the United States. It is caused by foot-long worms (heartworms) that live in the heart, lungs, and associated blood vessels of affected pets, causing severe lung disease, heart failure, and damage to other organs in the body. Heartworm disease affects dogs, cats, and ferrets, but heartworms also live in other mammal species, including wolves, coyotes, foxes. Because wild species such as foxes and coyotes live in proximity to many urban areas, they are considered important carriers of the disease. Dogs are a natural host for heartworms, which means that heartworms that live inside the dog mature into adults, mate, and produce offspring. If untreated, their numbers can increase, and dogs have been known to harbor several hundred worms in their bodies. Heartworm disease causes lasting damage to the heart, lungs, and arteries and can affect the dog's health and quality of life long after the parasites are gone. For this reason, prevention is by far the best option, and treatment-when needed-should be administered as early in the course of the disease as possible: source- American Heartworm Society.

**What is the HSFC Doing To Help**
As a rescue organization, HSFC have found the need to venture further out to rural Georgia areas to intake animals into our program. As a result, we see more and more heartworm positive dogs in need of rescue, treatment, and placement into loving homes. We believe this increase is due to the area's economics and lack of education on heartworm disease and prevention. The loss of income during the pandemic has also impacted the dog's caregivers' ability to provide basic vaccines for their animals. One of our goals is to provide heartworm prevention at an affordable cost to prevent the risk of heartworm disease. In 2020 alone, we at the HSFC completed 58 heartworm treatments through our low-cost wellness clinic and animal intake programs. The average heartworm treatment at a private veterinary practice typically ranges from $1,200 to $1,600, allowing us to save those most in need over $75,000 in required treatment cost.

04/20/2021

204 Miles so far in 2021! Go Scooter Go!!

04/01/2021

Happy 10th Birthday Scooter Bug!!!!

03/29/2021

Light Sunday evening run for Scooter. 167 miles completed in 2021 so far.

03/21/2021

After a few days off, we are back at it with a 7.1 mile Sunday run.

03/17/2021

Rain won’t stop us! Scooter has hit 150 Miles this year!

03/15/2021

Trail run Monday.

03/14/2021

It was a hot Sunday run today for Scooter. She is up to 142 miles on the year.

03/07/2021

Scooter has hit 120 miles this year all in effort to raise money for heartworm treatments for local dogs in need. Donate link in bio.

03/03/2021

Early bird gets the worm. Early morning miles to get the day started.

02/25/2021

Meet Betty! The first Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA pup we were able to help with this fundraiser.

This sweet girl is Betty the Beagle! We rescued Betty from a rural animal control agency after she was surrendered as a stray. Based off her initial medical exam, we believe that Betty is about 5 years old and has been without a loving home for quite some time. Sadly this is due to the condition that Betty arrived to us in, as she was covered in fleas, scabs, had double ear infections and tested positive for heartworm.

Betty is a loving, sweet natured, cuddle bug who enjoys being held and wants nothing more than to snuggle. She adores being with her human companions and is learning to walk on a leash.

Betty is the first animal in our program who will receive heartworm treatment with money raised by the "Scooter Runs 500' fundraiser. She is currently on heartworm medication and will be undergoing the expensive treatment soon because of this amazing and important campaign.

We recently kicked-off the Scooter Runs 500 campaign in an effort to raise funds and awareness to help treat and prevent heartworm disease. Scooter Bug, a former Humane Society of Forsyth County rescue dog, is running 500 miles in 2021 with the ultimate goal of raising $25,000+. If she is successful, Scooter Bug will be able to help at least 50 heartworm positive dogs in our community.

Please checkout the "Scooter Runs 500" Facebook and Instagram pages and show Scooter your support by spreading the word. Together we can raise awareness about heartworm disease and continue helping animals just like Betty!

02/23/2021

Scooter crushing it on this warm day. We need $50 more to help our first heartworm positive dog. Link in bio to donate.

02/21/2021

Scooter out in the community!

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