License & Permitted Use "Organizational Edition — Updated April 2026”

This Organization & Educational Use Edition is licensed for nonprofit, rescue, foster, shelter, and veterinary settings and is shared in the spirit of generosity and support.

You may:

  • Share this guide with staff, volunteers, fosters, adopters, and clients as an educational companion during heartworm treatment

  • Use brief excerpts for internal training, orientation, or educational materials with proper attribution

Please note:

  • This guide may not be resold, publicly posted, or redistributed for commercial purposes

  • Full reproduction, modification, translation, or redistribution outside your organization requires written permission

Organizations seeking broader distribution, co‑branded editions, translations, or institutional use may request extended licensing.

📩 Licensing inquiries: support@howzuribeatheartworms.com

Can we share this guide?

Yes.
Rescue organizations, shelters, foster programs, and veterinary professionals may share this guide with staff, volunteers, fosters, adopters, and clients as part of heartworm education and support.

Can we post it publicly or sell it?
No. This guide may not be publicly posted, resold, or used for commercial purposes.

Can we include it in training or orientation materials?
Yes. Excerpts may be used for internal education or training with proper attribution.

Can we modify, translate, or rebrand it?
Not without written permission.

What if we want to distribute it more broadly?
Extended and institutional licensing is available for larger programs, networks, or special use cases.

📩 Questions or licensing requests: support@howzuribeatheartworms.com

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“This site is named in honor of Zuri’s story and is intended for orientation and support only. It does not suggest outcomes, methods, or treatment paths for heartworm disease.”

Sam Carter is a pen name used for privacy. This site offers decision‑support and lived experience, not medical advice.

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This website is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It does not provide medical or veterinary advice and does not replace professional care. For health concerns, diagnosis, or treatment decisions, please consult a licensed veterinarian.

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