Mobile County P.A.L.S.
Treat the Disease, Save the Dog.
Every day, dogs are passed over for adoption—not because they aren’t loving, loyal, or lovable, but because they tested positive for heartworms. PALS pays for 100% of the care needed to cure heartworm-positive shelter dogs—so they can find the homes they deserve.
Save Roscoe
Where are the heartworms – and why?
Heartworms are found in all 50 states, according to a recent American Heartworm Society Survey of U.S. veternarians
Heartworms are finding new homes.
In the latest AHS survey, states like Washington, Oregon, Kansas, North Dakota, Massachusetts and Connecticut – that historically have low heartworm rates – saw increased numbers.
The top
5 states
for heartworm incidence are
Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, and Arkansas. And the regions where heartworm rates are highest are growing.
It’s a
taste test.
Given a choice, mosquitoes
prefer feeding on dogs
with heartworm
vs. non-infected dogs.
Heartworm rates continue to rise.
1 in 3
veterinarians surveyed say heartworm rates have increased in the past 3 years.
1 in 6
Veterinarians say that the rate is falling.
Heartworm prevention works.
Veterinarians who saw heartworm rates fall were most likely to saythe reason was more owners are giving preventives.
Leading reasons for heartworm increases are movement of infected dogs & failure to give preventives.
WHAT WE DO
Heartworm Disease Shouldn’t Be a Death Sentence
In the South, heartworm disease is a silent killer—especially for shelter dogs who don’t receive prevention. Without treatment, it leads to severe organ damage and death. But there’s good news: heartworm disease is treatable. And with your help, we make sure every shelter dog with heartworms gets the full care they need.
PALS covers the entire cost of treatment—removing a major barrier to adoption and giving each dog a fresh start and is one step closer to a loving home.
Save Bear
Every Dollar Heals.
Every Dog Deserves It.
Help Our Cause Today!
100% of your donation goes directly to treatment.
Now Healthy & Ready for Adoption!
Meet the amazing dogs you’re helping.
Bama
Gender: Female
Age: 1 Year
About Bama:
Loving girl | Gentle Soul |
Cuddle Connoisseur
Save Bama
Chief
Gender: Male
Age: 1 Year
About Chief:
Sweetheart| Belly Rub Enthusiast | Sunshine Napper
Save Chief
Prince
Gender: Female
Age: 2 Year
About Prince:
Calm King | Loyal | Sweet as Pie | Mr. Charming
Save Prince
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Donate
Give the gift of healing
Volunteer
Lend a Paw at the Mobile County Animal Shelter
Adopt/Foster
A shelter pet and giving them a second chance
Spread the Word
About our mission and values through social media
FAST FACTS
Statistics
%
1 in 4 shelter dogs in Alabama test positive. Alabama ranks 4th in heartworm cases.
Our Impact
Over 300 dogs treated since 2017. $75,000 raised and 100% used for medical care.
ABOUT US
Why we started
Since 2017, PALS has worked alongside the Mobile County Animal Shelter to improve the lives of shelter animals. Every year, adoptable dogs die in shelters not from lack of love, but from lack of accessible heartworm treatment. P.A.L.S. exists to eliminate this preventable tragedy. By treating dogs to 100% completion before adoption, removing a major barrier to adoption, and helping more pets find their forever families.
Save Abbott
Mobile County P.A.L.S.
Mobile County PALS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing life-saving care for dogs affected by heartworm disease by providing 100% treatment funding for shelter animals. Federal Identification Number 82-1268846