Monthly Archives: February 2013

Stray With Seizures, May You Rest In Peace

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This poor dog was found as a stray over the weekend. The person that found the dog called to tell Animal Control Officer (Lisa) that he (the dog)  had been having repeated seizures overnight while he stayed at her house. Lisa picked him up and took him to the vet where they held him for two days. Some medications were tried to tone down the seizures. All hoped that an owner would come forward, however the seizures were uncontrollable and the dog was deemed to be suffering and was humanely euthanized. (May You Rest In Peace)  “I’m very grateful to 4P1H for making the funding available for that care like this so that animals in the situation do not have to suffer in a shelter” ~ Lisa

Remember Olive?

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Remember our little “Olive”? Here is an updated picture with her family and her best yorkie friend “Bailey”. They came to visit me tonight:) One big happy family!! – I love happy endings! Gina

Diamond was Hit by a Car

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2/14/13  Diamond was hit by a car and the owner was financially struggling to provide medical care needed.

On a rare occasion “4 paws 1 heart” is able to help more than just stray injured animals with the help of our contacts. In this situation we really wanted the owner to be able to keep her precious baby. We all know that accidents happen and that doesn’t mean her owner didn’t love her because it was clear that she does. With strict rest and medication we expect Diamond to make a complete recovery. I’m happy we were there and able to help this owner keep her baby girl whom she loves so very much. ~ Gina

MAN WITH BRAIN INJURY WAS FORCED TO GIVE UP HIS DOG

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2/13/13  MAN WITH BRAIN INJURY WAS FORCED TO GIVE UP HIS DOG. AFTER RECEIVING THIS LETTER FROM MAGGIE AND SHARING THIS STORY WE FOUND HELP FOR HARLEY WITHIN 1 DAY…**********
GINA..
I work with adults with traumatic brain injuries. One of my clients, Brian, is being strong-armed into giving up his dog. He lives in a residential program who allowed him to have this dog and now has changed their mind. Due to his injury, if he does not comply with the program there will be much trouble for him, including losing his place to live and the therapies that he requires to continue to heal.

He is very concerned that Harley will somehow end up mistreated, used for fighting or bait or some other bad situation. Brian does not have the means to properly find someone trustworthy.

This man has lost so much and now he is losing his companion in an unfair situation he has no say in. I want to be able to help him with some reassurance. For Brian to feel Harley will have an good chance to find the right home and be loved, as he deserves to be. I am looking for someone to help us.

He is about 13 months, a mastiff-pit, about 80 pounds, neutered and up to date on shots. Housebroken, never crated and likes to chew on things. He is supposed to be a goofy lover type, though I have not met him.

Any help, or direction, you could give us would mean so much.

Thank you,

Maggie
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Good morning Gina.
Thank you for forwarding the information.
Last night we found a place to take Harley, thanks to you. He will be leaving Brian’s this weekend, he asked me to send a heartfelt “thank you” to you. He is going to Christine’s Critter Cafe.
I met Harley yesterday, I wish I had the room, with some patience and training he is going to be an amazing dog.
We did briefly discuss the media and he decided against it.
Again, thank you for your help and helping with Brian’s peace of mind.
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THANK YOU “CHRISTINE’S CRITTER CAFE” FOR RESPONDING TO OUR CRY FOR HELP. IF YOU NEED ANY ASSISTANCE PLEASE LET US KNOW! ~ GINA

Molly Back Home Safe – ID Your Animals

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Although Molly is back home safe and sound there are many other pets getting lost every day. I’d like to remind everyone to have ID on your animal at all times. Most of you know I’m a tech at an emergency hospital and on a daily basis we get concerned residents calling about stray dogs and cats many of them are injured and terrified most of them never make it back home. My mom didn’t have a collar on Molly because one of her other dogs got his tag caught on something and he almost choked. This was a lesson learned for her. Molly was micro-chipped but that does no good unless the animal is brought to a place where they can scan them, and sometimes the readers fail to work. You can write with a sharpie on the collar or get a tag that clamps to the collar itself. If your looking for your animal post flyers everywhere with a reward (gives people incentive), call all the surrounding police departments, animal control officers, veterinary hospitals, postal carriers, ups and fed x drivers, landscapers, post on craigs list, and on “For the love of Louie” the last two have been very helpful in reuniting animals with their owners. Think about how much medical care is for your injured pet. Who is going to pay for that if they get hurt? Some get lucky and get another chance, but many out there don’t… Please share this information with your family and friends.. ~ Gina