We were going to wait a while to get another dog after my lab mix died but the silence in the house was deafening. I had always liked the looks of a coonhound and decided that would be my next dog. I emailed a few rescue groups but was too impatient to wait for their response. Then I found Duke on at Carrollton County Dog Pound via Petfinder. When I called to ask about him, I was told that they were in there right now selecting the dogs to be euthanized. I said I was coming to get him and she told me their policy was to not hold a dog for anyone and she didn't know if he'd still be there. It was about a 2 hour drive but luckily he was still there when we got there. A week later we found out he had heartworm. His treatment was successful and he has been with us for over a year. I know this is "preaching to the choir" but please urge everyone you know to get their next dog from a dog pound, shelter or rescue group and not from a pet store or breeder. Petfinder really makes it possible to find the breed you want. Also, PLEASE keep your dog on heartworm preventative. It is so much cheaper and less painful that the treatment for heartworm!!!!

Dana
Bath, OH