Lucy (Jade KKAR) is a 5-year-old Shepherd mix in North Myrtle Beach, SC, who needs $862 for heartworm treatment.

Jade (now known as Lucy) came to Kind Keeper Animal Rescue (KKAR) mid March 2019 from another county animal shelter. All of the paperwork stated that the animal had been an owner surrender and was 7 months old at the time of surrender to the other county. Her paperwork also stated that she was tested and was heart worm negative. When Jade (Lucy) arrived at KKAR her fur was very matted with feces and outdoor debris embedded into the mats. We groomed her as best we could at the shelter and then took her to a local groomer to make her presentable. Jade (Lucy) was adopted into a wonderful home within a week after her grooming transformation. When Lucy went to Myrtle Beach Animal Hospital to be spayed (per adoption requirements and paid by KKAR) she developed significant complications with bleeding and it was discovered that she was heart worm positive. Dr. Isabelle Ying also believed that rather than being 18 months old, that sweet Jade (Lucy) was closer to 5 years old. Needless to say, the new owner was devastated by the heart worm diagnosis and expensive treatment options.