Meet Enzo, an adorable five-year-old German Shepherd from Georgia who is currently battling a serious and painful condition—heartworm disease.
Enzo urgently needs life-saving treatment with melarsomine injections, but the cost is overwhelming—$1,278. Without this treatment, his condition will continue to worsen, putting his life at risk. Heartworm disease is not only dangerous but incredibly painful, and Enzo deserves the chance to run, play, and live a happy, healthy life again.
Paws 4 A Cure is providing a $400 grant, but his mom and dad are trying to raise an additional $300 for the remainder of the funds that Enzo needs to move forward with the treatment.
His loving mom and dad have shared their heartfelt story, which you can read—along with more adorable photos—on Enzo’s fundraising page.
You can help make a life-changing difference for Enzo and his family by making a tax-deductible donation toward his veterinary care. Every dollar brings him closer to healing.
If you’re unable to donate, simply sharing his fundraising page helps spread the word and brings us closer to our goal.
Thank you for being a part of Enzo’s journey. Let’s give him the chance he deserves.
“I first saw Enzo on Facebook as one of the dogs scheduled to be euthanized if he wasn’t adopted by Friday. My heart broke immediately. The white on his snout made me think he was older, and I know how often older dogs get overlooked; the description of his post estimated him to be around 4-6 years old. I couldn’t stop thinking about him, especially imagining my own 10-year-old German Shepherd, Bear, in that position, scared and waiting for us to come back for him. Enzo had already been at the shelter for quite some time, and I kept hoping his owners or someone would rescue him.
Every day, I checked for updates, hoping someone would save him. Many dogs on the list were adopted or fostered (which I’m so grateful for!), but upon checking his post on Friday, Enzo still did not have anyone willing to pull him out. After frantically calling my husband during work, he agreed that we could foster Enzo. I was unable to pick him up before the shelter closed that day, as it was an extremely busy work day and living approximately and hour and a half from the shelter, I knew I could not get there in time. After reaching out to several people on Facebook, I was informed that Fraternity of the 4 Paws would be pulling Enzo out of the shelter for us, which I am forever grateful for. However, since he had kennel cough, they decided to keep him at a boarding facility for one week, before we would pick him up.
When Enzo came home, the transition was rough. He and our dogs had a hard time adjusting, and he started having severe diarrhea. After taking him to the vet, we found out he had whipworms. After getting him treated, the diarrhea eventually continued. I took him to the vet again and this time, added on a heartworm test. Unfortunately, his heartworm result came back a strong positive. It started to make sense why he got tired so easily after short walks in our neighborhood and would lay down and sleep so often. I was devastated, especially after learning the cost of treatment. I was worried that I could not provide the necessary treatment. Even after comparing estimates from another vet, the current option is more affordable but still too high for us at the moment.
Enzo has completed 30 days of Doxycycline (antibiotic) and has received a dose of Heartgard. He is scheduled for his first melarsomine injection on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. I feel extremely blessed that Fraternity of the 4 Paws and Paws 4 A Cure are willing to contribute, as this has helped us feel more at ease and made treatment feel more attainable.
After contributing what we can, I am hoping to raise at least $300. The estimate varies depending on weight (between 50–100 lbs), and Enzo is about 65 lbs. Although he is still our foster baby, Enzo has truly become part of our family. He is now best friends with one of my dogs, Jamie, and has brought so much joy to our everyday lives. My goal is for Enzo to live a long, healthy life, filled with love.
Will you please consider contributing to Enzo’s treatment bill? Any amount will truly help. Thank you so much, and for your compassion for precious animals! If you cannot financially contribute, will you please say a prayer for Enzo to not have any complications before, during, and after treatments? And for Enzo to eventually test negative for heartworms? That would mean so much to us, beyond words. We thank you, from the bottom of our hearts! May God bless your kind hearts.”
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We rely on your generous, tax-deductible donations to continue providing vital veterinary care for dogs and cats in need across the United States. With your support, we can save more lives and ease the burden for loving pet parents during difficult times.
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Your support truly means the world to us—and to the dogs and cats whose lives you help change every day.
Paws 4 A Cure is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing financial assistance for urgent veterinary care to dogs and cats in need across the United States for all the treatment of illnesses and injuries. We assist pet owners who are unable to afford treatment costs for their companion animals, regardless of breed, age, or diagnosis. Our mission is to ensure that no pet is denied care due to financial hardship.
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