From Abandoned and Heartworm Positive to Hope: Lana’s Second Chance

Over a year ago, Lana’s owner abandoned her on the streets. She didn’t understand why. She only knew that suddenly she was alone.

For more than a year, Lana survived outside — scavenging for food, avoiding danger, and trying to protect her puppies the best she could. Tragically, most of her babies were lost to accidents on the streets. The fear and heartbreak she endured left her terrified of people and unsure who to trust.

When D&A Animal Rescue was finally able to bring Lana to safety, she was shut down and cautious. Survival had been her only focus for so long.

But now, she is safe. With patience and gentle care, Lana is slowly learning that not all humans hurt and leave. She is beginning to soften. Beginning to rest. Beginning to trust.

Then came more difficult news. At her veterinary exam, Lana tested heartworm positive.

Heartworm disease is serious and potentially fatal if left untreated. The treatment process is long, delicate, and expensive. It requires multiple injections, strict activity restriction, medications, and careful monitoring to prevent complications.

For a small rescue, this cost is overwhelming. But we cannot let Lana down again. She has already survived abandonment. She has already endured the loss of her puppies. She has already spent a year fighting just to stay alive. Now she deserves more than survival — she deserves a future.

Lana needs our help. Every dollar brings Lana closer to a healthy, heartworm-free life.

Please consider donating today. Even a small contribution makes a difference when a community comes together. Lana is finally safe. Let’s make sure she gets the full second chance she has waited so long for.