Derby is a 3-year-old Pit Mix in Bonne Terre, MO, who needs $1,000 for Heartworm Treatment.

We've had Derby since birth. Him and Indica are from the same litter. He has 4 dog sisters, 2 cat sisters and 1 cat brother.
Gracie, 4 years old, Great Dane
Bailey, 8 years old, black Lab
Indica, 3 years old, Pit mix
Skye, 11 months old, Australian shepherd
JJ, 10 years old, cat
Felix, 3 years old, cat
Georgie, 3 years old, cat
All are spayed/neutered

Derby is a big meathead but he is the most gentle, loving dog. He is always at my feet or by my side. Whenever I get up he gets up and follows me everywhere. (Yes even to the bathroom). He loves my grandkids, especially the youngest, who is 6. He has always cuddled with them all but Derby is the biggest cuddler out of all of them. He has the sweetest disposition and always makes me smile.

They all play well but Derby and Gracie have the most fun together. They will go to the opposite ends of the yard and charge each other and bump chests. Then they get the zoomies and do it all over again. We live in the country on the river and they all love going to the river and playing in the water with the grandkids. He has his own recliner on the porch to take naps in.

Derby tested positive for heart worms on May 8th. He has finished his steroids and antibiotics and he is scheduled to get his two injections on July 17th and 18th. The hardest thing is trying to keep him calm during this.

My husband and I are both on disability. (He has lung cancer and I have had 4 neck surgeries and a lot of other health issues) With the economy the way it is money is very tight. Gracie also tested positive and we have to pay the same amount out of pocket for her too.