Angelica is a one-year-old Pit Bull in Ossining, NY, who needs $1,098 for Heartworm Treatment.

Angelica has had quite a long and winding road, and A Good Dog Rescue hopes you can help her cross the finish line in her journey.

Still just a pup herself, this sweet girl ended up in a high-kill shelter, pregnant, heartworm positive, and at risk of being euthanized by the facility. Her future was also bleak because she was a pit bull.

"Her owner had never spayed her as she didn't think it was important," Lisa S., with the rescue, tells Waggle. "So a young, black, pregnant mom found herself surrounded by other dogs in similar circumstances in an overcrowded, small shelter."

Luckily the rescue was able to save Angelica and sent her to a foster home.

"When this tiny mama arrived, her tail tucked so tightly between her legs; she looked up at her foster mom with her eyes so big and full of hope. We caressed her face and told her how beautiful she is, over and over until that tail peeked out and started to wag," Lisa says.

Angelica gave birth to five beautiful female puppies.

"She is a wonderful momma to her puppies, cleaning and feeding them regularly while they grow," Lisa says. "They love playing with the cats and other resident dogs in the household. She is no longer the shy dog with her tail tucked but is the smiling happy mamma greeting everyone who enters her life."

Now it's time to get Angelica fixed up! With your support, she will be spayed and receive treatment for her heartworms at Family Vet Care of Ossining. If she's not treated, she could die from the disgusting creatures. Once she gets the care she needs Angelica will finally be up for adoption and ready to find her own forever home!

"Angelica is a lucky one, for not many moms make it out of the shelter system," Lisa adds. "With the numerous medical bills piling up and shelters begging for help saving dogs, we are in dire need of funds. Any amount is generous and helps our dogs and us tremendously."