COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Amber, a dog up for adoption at the Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center, is looking for a foster home while she finishes treatment for her condition.
Animal Care Manager Hannah Henschen said the 3-year-old pit bull mix is going through care for heartworm disease. While the condition affects her daily routines for now, it’s only temporary.
“We’ll be taking care of all that treatment for her. … It’s usually over a course of three to six months,” Henschen said. “It’s not permanent, once we treat it, she’ll be cleared of it. … She can go on very, very short walks out to the bathroom, things like that. But no running, no jumping, no excessive activity.”
Henschen said Amber is a social dog who has gotten along with everyone she’s met, including kids. However, she would need to be kept separate from other dogs during her heartworm treatment, and can’t go to a home with cats.
Despite the need for less activity during the heartworm treatment, Henschen said Amber can still enjoy lounging with something like a chew toy or a Kong filled with a treat like peanut butter.
Because the shelter has more than 300 dogs in its care, it is offering all dogs over six months old for $18 until April 30. Amber is available for meet-and-greets at the Franklin County Dog Shelter, located at 4340 Tamarack Blvd. in Columbus, and costs just $18 to adopt. Below are some additional dogs up for adoption as well:
Simon
- Tan medium breed mix
- Young male between six months and two years old
- Microchipped, neutered and up to date on shots
Luca
- Black, tan and white Australian Shepherd mix
- Adult male between two and five years old
- Up to date on shots
Pebbles
- Black and white medium breed mix
- Young female between six months and two years old
- Microchipped, spayed and up to date on shots
Royce
- Grey and white terrier and pit bull mix
- Adult male between two and five years old
- Neutered and up to date on shots
