The Pit Bull Who Can't Live Without Viagra

by Stephanie Feldstein · 2010-05-17 16:09:00 UTC
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I'm sure there are many people out there who feel like they couldn't live without the little blue pill, but for Ingrid, a six-year-old pit bull in New York, it might actually be true.

Ingrid spent most of her life tied to a fence before she was rescued by the Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center in Huntington. After a life of neglect, Ingrid's heart was failing due to heartworm. A vet suggested Viagra. After all, the little blue pill does what it does by getting the blood flowing.

Viagra hasn't been studied or approved for use in canines but, so far, it's working for Ingrid. The only problem is that her twice daily dose of Viagra isn't covered by pet insurance, and at $10 per pill, keeping her heart healthy doesn't come cheap. So, the shelter ran the first ever Viagra Drive.

As the New York Daily News reports, the response was generous ... and memorable. One woman gave the shelter all of her husband's pills because she believed he was using it to cheat on her. She was much happier knowing it would benefit the dog than her husband's affair.

A man donated an entire month's supply. When he was asked if he wanted to meet Ingrid and see how it helped her, he said, "Oh, you don't have to tell me. I know how it works." Donations poured in from doctors, and in anonymous envelopes with a single pill enclosed. Ingrid was set for awhile.

But that was two years ago. Now, Little Shelter still has Ingrid (who is available for adoption) but her Viagra supply is running low. They're hoping Viagra users around the country will once again spare a bit of their stash to keep her alive.

If you know someone willing to give up a few of their little blue pills to help Ingrid, get in touch with Little Shelter. No questions asked.

Photo credit: SElefant

Stephanie Feldstein is a Change.org Editor who has been part of the animal welfare and rescue community for over a decade, and most recently worked for an environmental organization.
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