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Now Free Of Heartworm Disease, Mrs. Crabbs Is Available For Adoption

April is Heartworm Awareness Month, a disease that's 100 percent preventable.

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Mrs. Crabs was found as a stray and diagnosed with heartworm disease. After being treated at the Pet Resource Center, she is now available for adoption. The 3-year-old dog enjoys long walks, cuddling and going to the beach.
Mrs. Crabs was found as a stray and diagnosed with heartworm disease. After being treated at the Pet Resource Center, she is now available for adoption. The 3-year-old dog enjoys long walks, cuddling and going to the beach. (PRC)

More than a million pets in the U.S. have heartworm disease, which is spread by mosquitoes, making the disease common in Florida where the bugs are prevalent. However, this is one disease that is 100 percent preventable.

Administering a medication intended to keep a dog from getting the disease and yearly check-ups with a vet is the most effective and least expensive approach to combating heartworms.

All dogs adopted from PRC are vaccinated, registered, microchipped, and spayed or neutered.

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PRC is the only open-admission shelter in Hillsborough County, meaning it accepts all dogs and cats regardless of size, age, breed or medical condition.

The shelter is at 440 N. Falkenburg Road and is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Adoptable pets at the shelter are viewable online.

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