Aspen is a 3-year-old German Shepherd in Springville, AL, who needs $500 for Heartworm treatment (melarsomine).

My girlfriend and I first met Aspen at a local pet shelter. She caught our eye immediately by her pure beauty. As we got to spend time with her we found that she was a sweetheart but obviously was intimidated by the whole experience. We took her home and she loves spending time beside us. She has already opened up leaps and bounds.

Unfortunately, because of her heartworms she is quite lethargic. However, she does have a heart of gold and I can tell she yearns for more energy to roam about. Every night she either sleeps beside my bed or in the bed with me. Since she is still ill and a bit frightened, she doesn’t seem to have much of an appetite.

I am a full time college student with a part time job. Even though I work, my paycheck can hardly make ends meet. I am able to afford routine care but an unexpected cost like this is hard to take on alone. I would be very gracious if I could give Aspen the life she deserves

Unfortunately, Aspen has heartworms. Although this is a treatable condition, it is quite expensive. I am seeking treatment at Argo Animal Clinic. They provide excellent service and are also one of the most affordable in the area. Most importantly, they care about the well-being of their pups. I truly hope that I will be able to conjure up the funds to get her the treatment that she deserves/needs.

One thing that always makes me smile is how particular she is. I can pet her anywhere on her body except her right front paw. For some reason she doesn’t want anyone to touch it. I have checked to see if she has some sort of pain or discomfort in it but all is well. She just wants it all to herself I suppose! Also, I have a stuffed animal (sloth) and she loves to cuddle up to it at night.