9/2/21 – I recently received the following request for help:”My name is Danna. About 4 months ago, as an emergency, I rescued a female pit/terrier in that the couple who had her had neglected, abused, and misfed the dog. I immediately put her on a wait list to be spayed and to get her immediately checked for everything ( 2 years old and never had any shots). Wednesday July 21, she visited the vet, had a successful spay, but comes the bearer of bad news. She is heart worm positive, in a pretty advanced stage (there was no microfilariae, all adult). I would love to give this sweet girl a life she deserves, but my heart breaks knowing that it maybe too far advanced. I have made an appointment with all about animals in Flint, Michigan for August 20th for an initial consultation. Unfortunately, I do not have the funds in order to pay the vet for the treatment, anything will help my sweet BellaBean”.Of course, because of our generous supporters, I was able to say YES and Bella Bean was started on her 30-day pre-treatment. Without the many individuals and businesses who support us we would never be able to help these abused animals. But because of caring people like Danna and our friends, Bella Bean will be given that chance for a life filled with love and care. Please say a prayer for her because heart worm treatment is brutal, especially when dealing with advanced stages. – Diana Rascano4paws1heart.org/donations/

9/1/21 – Remember the Boat Babies? Found in a boat covered up for winter. Look at how beautiful they are.

Beautiful Moon luckily showed up on the porch of a very caring family. Moon had a large flea collar on her, her ribs were visible, and her eyes were nearly closed and runny. She was coughing and had severe diarrhea. Tomorrow she will be seen by one of our partner vets and will be on her way to recovery and a safe and loving home. Thank you to the thousands of kind and caring people who have contacted us over the last 11 years to request help for the orphans on our streets. – diana.4paws1heart.org/donations/

8/30/21 – Prayers for Imelda. I posted about Imelda who was rescued by our friend, Alanda, (the same person who rescued Gus). We were hoping Imelda would just need the standard medical but unfortunately she tested positive for heart worm. We don’t know the extent of the damage but she did start her 30 day pre-injection protocol on Friday. Heart worm treatment is very expensive and critical. In the mean time, Imelda can’t get spayed and must be kept relatively calm. Your donations save lives and anything you can do to assist is always greatly appreciated. – diana.4paws1heart.org/donations/

8/27/21 – RIP Mavis. Yesterday I received a call from one our partner veterinary hospitals asking if we could cover the amputation of a little kitten who had been left at the door in a cardboard box. The paw appeared to be broken. One of the vet techs at the hospital was committed to taking the kitten home and if needed, finding a furever home. I, of course, said yes. Today, I learned that after further examination, the doctor decided that because of many more medical issues than originally thought, Mavis was humanely euthanized. The need continues to be overwhelming. – diana.4paws1heart.org/donations/

8/26/21 – These sweet babies were all rescued from a cat community cared for by one of our Board members. They will be tested, neutered/spayed, and vaccinated and then available for adoption through their foster: [email protected] No matter how much we all try, the need never seems to end. Thank you for our many supporters for making our efforts possible. – diana.4paws1heart.org/donations/

OPIE: Hi! Hi! Wook how big I’m getting!!! Check out dem weights since I came, I almost a whole pound now, yep..any minute!!! Pwetty sure yous gotta let me stay up late and pway once I hit 14.4oz…pwetty sure it’s dat law or sumpin. It’s in dem rules!!! I just gonna have a whittle bottle and I’ll be weady to pway all night long annnnnd….Zzzzzzz Zzzzzzz

Prayers for sweet Dietz. I received a call from one of our favorite veterinary hospitals asking if we would cover the medical for a very young kitten found on the streets with a botfly imbedded in his neck. He was sickly and dehydrated. The young woman who found him was willing to give him a home but could not afford his medical care. Of course, we said yes. Dietz was given fluids, antibiotics and the botfly was removed. He appeared to be doing well but a few days later was returned to the hospital in respiratory arrest from low blood sugar. Dr. Zalac, Orion Animal Hospital, and her staff successfully resuscitated him and sent him home with prayers. He was moments from death. At this time, he is thriving and will be back to visit Dr. Zalac for neuter and vaccines. Thank you to our wonderful vets, their staffs, and the rescuers. – diana.4paws1heart.org/donations/

8/23/21 – Prayers please for our Super Hero, Chance. It was March, 2015 when our Board member, Denise, received a call from a volunteer at a County shelter about this very sweet cat who had become paralyzed after getting neutered. He was going to be euthanized and the volunteer was calling for help. That is when the 4 paws 1 heart village stepped in. We all prayed and got our best doctors together and today he walks but as Denise says in this post, he has had some health issues over the years. But, we’ve always made sure he has had the best medical care possible. We don’t know what happened yesterday as described by Denise but your prayers for this little fighter would be much appreciated. – p.s. You can read about Chance’s journey on our website as noted. The following is Chance’s mom’s report:

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“Hello Team, mom here.Well, we had a pretty scary episode with Chance this afternoon. One minute he was sitting with Auntie Marilyn and Aunt Shelly on the couch getting love & pets and the next minute…his nose turned bright red, he was throwing his head back, his nostrils were flaring, he was panting. Then he jumped down and was running back and forth sliding on the floor licking & licking and biting his legs. When I tried to hold him and calm him he peed all over. He had a temp when I took it of 104.5. He was having leg spasms, he kept holding his head in an odd way. It kind of seemed like a seizure, possibly a stroke…it was awful! We finally got him somewhat calmed down and was able to make some calls and get him into a vet that was very near and had Sunday hours. By the time we got to the vet he was much calmer but you could tell he was exhausted. His temp was down to 103.4. With Chance, he has many layers of issues and any one could set off another. His skin issues can cause bladder infections. Stress can make the skin and bladder infections worse. A muscle spasm or nerve pain can set off his stress. The vet took urine & blood to do a panel. He recieved fluids and antibiotics and is resting comfortably here at home. We are hoping to have answers from the tests by Tuesday and of course we will follow up with Dr. Z asap. Thankyou to 4 Paws 1 Heart for always being there for our little SuperHero. We will be watching him very closely while we await answers and followup with Dr. Z. We will of course keep you posted, please keep our boy in your prayers. Time for this mama to snuggle up with her SuperHero”

Our Board member, Dee Brown Gudenau, once again is up to “no good” haha. Dee and her amazing husband, Rick, have once again taken on bottle babies who lost their mom. They are now 3 weeks old and having a great time getting into trouble. Of course, 4 Paws 1 Heart will be taking care of their medical needs and Dee will be taking care of their adoptions. Here is their story:

“The Brier Babies are on the go! So no further ado….as promised presentation of their names!Please meet…Gwenivere (Gwen), Magnus, Henry & Harriett. At approximately 17 days old they are doing well. (I want to say great but I don’t want to jinx it) Goods (hubby) & I have the bottle feeding, peeing and pooping down! Screaming Baths! Laundry! Lack of sleep! Lack of Vodka! (true story…we have to take the hit for the team) But all of it is worth it when they snuggle up to you and suck on your finger, hand, arm….or an occasional face. Hope all you of have a joyous Sunday! And a thank you to 4 Paws 1 Heart for backing their medical and their 3 siblings that Andrea Dow is fostering. We couldn’t do it without you. Backing medical for so many abandon, abused and stray animals. Please donate to help them continue their mission. www.4paws1heart.org/donations“.