Doused In Diesel Oil, This Pup Limped Her Way Up To Us, Begging For Safety [Story Below]

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While we were in the Bahamas assisting with a spay/neuter clinic, a sweet pup hobbled up to us, covered in diesel oil. She couldn't put any pressure on her left paw, and although she was terrified, you could see in her eyes that she had built up the courage to ask for our help.
We knew that Lava needed us and now. If not us, then who? If not now, then when? We took her into our care and to the vet. It's a common practice in the Bahamas to pour diesel oil on dogs in an effort to combat the fleas and ticks, but it can be extremely dangerous to the dogs, so getting her cleaned up immediately was top priority.
After cleaning her and performing some tests, we learned that Lava is heartworm positive and anaplasma positive (a bacterial tickborne disease) as well. She is currently going through a slow kill method for heartworm while she awaits an amputation for her front left paw. The injury is very old and she does not have muscle in it anymore so unfortunately, amputation is the only option.
Lava is awaiting her surgery in a foster home in Tampa, FL where she is learning how to be loved and cared for in the ways she deserves. We ask that you please consider donating funds and/or supplies to help us cover her surgical bills and post-op care. Thank you!