Lucas is a 6-year-old Lab Mix in El Paso, TX, who needs $1,628 for 3 Heartworm Injections.

Lucas was rescued from being dumped and left to die in the desert. He was found with many ticks and now is diagnosed with heartworms. He is such a sweet, loving, gentle giant who loves to give me never-ending kisses. He is so grateful for being rescued & now being adopted by me. He is one of 8 dogs I have rescued and also adopted. Most were dumped/emancipated looking for food on the streets.

Lucas and my 7 other rescued dogs now have a loving home (my home), a huge backyard to play and sleep inside where they feel safe in their bedded crates. He is very affectionate to all family members, giving lots of kisses and gives his paw on his own.

He gets so excited when it's feeding time. He licks his lips and slurps as I am about to serve him his food. He is not a picky eater but a very grateful one. He is also very expressive with his eyes and face. He loves back scratches and will come over to me, hunching his back while bouncing his hips to let me know he wants back scratches.

I am doing what I can and was able to get his chest x-ray and start him on heartguard and doxycycline that only kills larvae, not adult worms. He needs 3 injections that will kill the adult heartworms.

I became disabled after major surgery and was unable to work for almost a year. I am single and with the help of God, I am the only one caring for my rescues. I no longer own a car. City handicapped bus is my ride. I don't want to put Lucas down. Fixed income. Remote tutor.