Mabel is a 12-year-old Beagle in Geneva, OH, who needs $1,200 for Treatment for Heartworm, Parasites and Infections.

Mabel was found as a stray and placed in an overcrowded shelter where she was at high risk for euthanasia given her advanced age, heartworm positive status and large, distended belly. Not much is known about her past, but it’s evident that she never received the care that she needed.

Sweeter than sweet and surprisingly well mannered, Mabel never barks, and gets along easily with the other dogs here. Bright as a button, she already knows her name, absolutely adores snuggling and being held, has a lusty appetite, and takes her medications like a champ. Mabel’s soft, melting gaze barely masks her unspeakable pain. And yet, this ailing Beagle is 25 pounds of pure love!

Mabel has heartworm disease, a tennis ball-sized inguinal hernia, allergies, upper respiratory infections, advanced dental disease, ear infections, intestinal parasites and anemia. Her liver is also showing signs of stress, most likely from her heavy parasite load. She's started treatments and her eyes are brighter and her energy level is improving. She's always ready for attention, now.

As intimidating as these various conditions sound, the good news is that all of this is fixable! It will take many, many months, but Mabel has a good chance of living a long life if she continues to receive the care she needs. The most pressing issue now is clearing her of heartworm. She will be retested in 6-7 months and if the treatments worked, she'll be ready for her surgeries.

We are a non-profit animal sanctuary that provides high quality, lifetime care for severely ill animals, like Mabel, that have no other options. Donations are crucial for saving the lives of these animals. Can you help this most deserving beagle? Please?