Sammy is a 4-year-old Mix in Wilmington, DE, who needs $1,000 for heartworm treatment.

We adopted Sammy in early December of 2019 from a pet rescue in PA. She was originally from the south and as soon as I saw her picture, I adored her. My son who was 9, about to turn 10, was so excited to finally have a dog of his very own. Upon first meeting Sammy, she was curious but cautious, as is expected. What wasn’t expected was she approached my son and gave him a gentle lick on his face.

Sammy is the biggest cuddlebug! She loves naps and always wants to be near her people. She enjoys the quiet so she can save all her energy for greeting her people at the door. Then she is super excited and wants to get pets right away because she doesn’t like her family to leave the house without her. She is happy to go on a car ride because that means she gets to spend more time with Mommy!

Things have been tough for everyone in the last year or so. And we are no exception. We certainly didn’t expect this since we had made sure to get all of her vaccinations on time. But we love her very much and we want her to be around as long as she possibly can.

When she was tested by the rescue, she was heartworm negative. She was given preventives and we followed up with our vet as well. But this time, she tested positive and it took us completely by surprise. They said she probably had them when we got her but hadn’t shown up on the test yet. So we are facing tests, x-rays, and treatment to make her well. She is a patient at Windcrest Animal Hospital.

She’s not a huge fan of toys (we’ve tried) but she does have a bunny that she will chase if you throw it and it is cute to see how proud she is when she brings it back on the couch and shows it who’s boss. She snores so sweetly but sometimes it gets loud and wakes her up! She’s the sweetest girl and we are lucky to have added her to the family.