Pawareness Podcast # 51 | How Common is Heartworm Disease on Dogs? | SPCA of Wake County

In this episode, we welcome Samantha Ranlet, Marketing Specialist of SPCA of Wake County. SPCA of Wake County is a private non-profit organization that empowers pets and supports the lives of animals in more than half of North Carolina counties. They focus on reducing euthanasia across the state and help connect rescues with the right owners.

Samantha shares how their organization engages in partnership and collaboration with municipal shelters by providing temporary living spaces and veterinary services for animals. Operating in two separate shelters, SPCA of Wake County strives to carry out programs that leave no pets or animals behind. These programs include admission services, volunteer programs, foster programs, spay/neuter services, spay/neuter voucher programs, behavior services, animeals programs, humane education, and pet loss support. Samantha also shares how their organization focuses on treating dogs with heartworm diseases.

“Our eyes are constantly on, how can we do more, how can we reach more people, how can we reach out to communities that need our help?” - Samantha Ranlet

Tune in to find out how you can support your local animal organizations in reducing animal euthanasia in your community!

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Episode Timeline

[00:33] Introducing Samantha Ranlet of SPCA of Wake County
[02:12] What SPCA of Wake County specializes in
[03:57] What are the common issues encountered by the organization in their geographic area?
[07:05] They focus on education for community access
[10:25] What makes SPCA of Wake County unique from other animal organizations
[14:00] The pet food pantry
[16:40] Dogs’ heartworm problem
[18:48] When should someone get their dog treated?
[21:33] What is the SPCA of Wake County currently working on?
[25:01] Where can people connect to SPCA of Wake County?