9/13/22 – On 8/24/22 I received the following e mail:

“I’m not sure if you guys consider donating to dogs in foster. But I’m reaching out to anyone I can think of who might possibly help with my current foster dog. I foster for Detroit Animal Care and Control. I just brought 11 week old Maggie Simpson home on Saturday, she is my 47th foster. By Sunday morning she was beginning to show signs of something not being right. As she continued to decline I knew something wasn’t right. I reached out to some friends in rescue who could possibly get me into a vet. Lauren Shell Fowler from Peace Love and Paws was able to get me in at Orion Oaks Animal Hospital (1-248-693-1025), where Maggie was diagnosed and is being treated for parvo. If I returned her to DACC they would have euthanized her. So now I’m doing my best to raise some funds to try and give Maggie at least a shot at recovery. She’s been receiving care for just over 24 hrs now and the bill is already $900. If you have any way to help out or even could share her fundraiser, or steer me in the direction of someone who might be able to help…anything would be appreciated to get the word out. Thank you for even reading this, with all my gratitude…Kellie”

Because of outstanding commitments at the time, we could not commit to the full amount needed at that time but we did help with some of the hospitalization and told Kellie, to let us know how the fundraising went just in case we could help further. Today I contacted Kellie to find our how Maggie was doing. And, I’m thrilled to report that beautiful Maggie is doing great and the only issue now is for the foster family to decide whether they want to be foster or help her to be adopted. The bottom line is they want to do what is best. Here is Maggie before and After. – diana.

“Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them and filling the emptiness we didn’t ever know we had.” – Thom Jones

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I can’t thank you enough, she is thriving and is a healthy, happy puppy now. Here is a picture of the day I had to rush her to Orion Oaks, I really didn’t think she was going to make it. I had her wrapped in a blanket, praying I would get there in time. – Kellie

And here she is today, loving life and patiently waiting for me to throw the next tennis ball. She’s such a fun pup. – Kellie

9/12/22 – The Overpopulation of Cats and Kittens Have Been Like No Other Time – As much as I try I try to report on the many cases we are constantly helping, the number is greater than I have days in the week. At this time we are helping with a hoarding situation, a golf course overrun with cats, a mobile home park inundated, and many groups of 3-6 cats/kittens found at a time. Many of these cats have been dumped on these properties, or good hearted people take them in but find they don’t have the resources to keep them from reproducing.

Here are some of the handsome orphans who we’ve been assisting to get tested, vaccinated, and spayed/neutered. Thank you to all of you who continue to donate to our organization and help all of us in our mission. – diana.

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9/12/22 UPDATE – Unfortunately Stanley’s condition was much worse than anticipated and the doctor and finder decided to allow Stanley to cross the Rainbow Bridge.

9/9/22 – Meet Stanley. He was found in a factory parking lot and fortunately his finders are willing to give him a loving home to live out the rest of his life but they needed assistance for medical and for getting him to a veterinary clinic. Stanley was very emaciated and dehydrated. Their neighbor took Stanley into All About Animals to get him fluids and then contacted us.

He is estimated to be about 12-15 years old, appears deaf and sight impaired. He also has many missing teeth and is front declawed and seemed to be in pain. He will be going to one of our favorite veterinary hospitals, Patterson Veterinary in Clinton Twp., and he will have a loving home in his future. – diana.

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9/8/22 – Meet Luna and Onyx. Onyx showed up with who the finder thinks is a sibling, Luna. Both were very thin but very sweet. Onyx, though, was only walking on 3 legs. We were contacted and because both were in traps we were able to authorize them to be seen at All About Animals. Please understand, that getting into standard veterinary hospitals continues to be a challenge. Anyway, Onyx was found to have a severely abscessed wound on his leg and the doctor said that another week without medical attention would have resulted in amputation. Onyx was given medication and was vaccinated and neutered and he is doing well in his finder’s home. His sibling, Luna, had already been spayed but she was vaccinated and is also doing well although she recently was spotted hiding in the basement rafters. Every day I’m amazed and thankful for the many kind-hearted people who go so much out of their way to help these babies who are so very often abandoned or born on the streets. – diana

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This was Onyx how we found him before 4 paws 1 heart stepped in. Thank you to this great organization! – Colleen

9/7/22 – On August 22 I received the following request:

“I have a kitten (Kai) that was abandoned at the “Anti-Cruelty Society” in Detroit. It was found in a carrier, soaking wet and terrified. It was picked up right before the storm hit last night (Sunday). I would say it’s estimated to be about 4-5 weeks old but super tiny! It eats/drinks and goes to the bathroom (both #1 and 2) but one eye was pretty bad when I got it! I did a warm compress and put some cream on, it’s looking much better but a bit swollen still and of course, leaking yellowish/green goo. I’m assuming it has an URI and/or eye infection! I gave it a bath (it smelled awful and was covered in fleas). I have it separated in my spare bathroom for the time being but would love for him/her to be seen by a vet and get proper care! (Finder said it was a girl but I’m having trouble identifying as of now). If you have the funds/resources at the moment, please get in touch with me as soon as possible. Thank you for all you do for these precious babies. – Angela”

In further discussion with Angela she said that Kai was definitely in really bad shape at first but has been doing much better although his eye needed attention. And, he wakes her every couple of hours for food.

Thankfully, we have a good friend, Deborah, who owns Comfort’s Place in Westland. She contacted Angela and arrangements were made for the doctor to examine and start treatment three days later. Fortunately, the doctor felt the infection could be treated and eye removal was unnecessary. While Kai (and he is a boy) was under treatment for the upper respiratory infection, he vomited a 3″ tapeworm (sorry for the visual in your mind). Again, Deborah stepped up to help and Kai is now on his way to a full recovery and will be vaccinated and spayed/neutered, and tested when he is healthy.

I go to sleep at night wondering what would happen to these orphans if not for the Village of caring people. – diana.

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He was around 11 ounces (all skin and bones) when he was found! This is him this morning.. he is 1 pound 3 ounces (as of yesterday at his appointment) He is doing great!! Thank you 4Paws1Heart for stepping up and helping my sweet foster, Kai! Without the help of the original finder, myself, and this awesome organization I truly believe this poor baby wouldn’t have made it! Social media definitely has its perks!! – Angela

My Cooper was a rescue being fostered but he was being sponsored financially by 4 paws. He’s a wonderful beautiful boy. Thank you so much for all you do for all these fur babies in need. Meet Cooper. – Jan

You helped us with our stray FIV kitty, Max. We decided to try to keep him and he’s co-living with our non FIV cats.  4 hearts is amazing! This little guy is so cute! – Jennifer

9/6/22 – Prayers for Bando. He was found just a couple of days ago by a very caring couple. He is only about 3 weeks old and he appeared to be very sick. The couple took him to the first hospital they could get into and the vet advised that both of his eyes needed to be removed. He was given antibiotics and the couple contacted us. We have authorized Bando to see one of our favorite doctors at Orion Animal Hospital and we will take care of whatever is needed. These amazing good Samaritans have decided to keep him because they know a shelter would have euthanized him because of his condition. Please keep Bando in your thoughts and prayers and I will report on him when we get more information. – diana.

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9/5/22 – This morning I got this call from our Board member, and mom to the Second Chance for Chance Team, Denise N. She reported that yesterday she rescued this sweet, little (approximately 12wk old) male angel. She saw some kids in her neighborhood playing with him, throwing him up in the air, etc. and of course, she went out immediately to talk with the boys and learn what was going on with the poor little kitten. They said he came from a yard where the people had been gone for a number of days. While Denise and her sister got ready to investigate, the boys returned the kitten to the yard. When Denise and her sister got there they found 2 dead kittens and this poor baby snuggled on top of one of them. One of the neighbors said there is another kitten and a mama still missing and he will watch out for them and contact Denise if they show up. Denise contacted the police department and animal control to pick up the dead kittens and brought the little one who the boys were playing with to the house of Team Chance. He ate a good dinner and went right to sleep. Who knows how long this baby was searching for food and left on his own. Today he went to a foster mom and if and when the mom and other sibling are found, this foster will also take them in while everyone can find them permanent homes. Also, and most important, 4 Paws 1 Heart will be taking care of any and all medical needs and will pray that the mom and sibling are rescued. – diana.

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9/5/22 – Today is Labor Day and I’m thinking of the many people who devote their lives as well as free time to helping the many stray and abused animals in our communities. I’m personally thankful to our many veterinary hospital staffs who are so amazing with the rescues we send their ways. Also, thankful for the many individuals who work so hard to rescue and give these animals a second chance at life. And, for the thousands of supporters who labor every day and donate their hard-earned money to help us in our mission which is: ” To Reduce the Number of Unwanted Animals by Funding Medical Treatment for Stray, Abandoned and Abused Animals.” It truly takes a village and here is a happy update from one of those couples who found a beautiful abandoned/stray cat with a serious illness — a diaphragmatic hernia. Lucy’s story can be found on our fb page and very soon on our website. But, for now, her is a happy update from her angels and now mom and dad: -diana

“Thank you once again for helping us keep Lucy in our life. She has grown so much, you won’t believe she is the same cat. She loves playing and being around us constantly and now we cannot get her to stop eating, she is always looking forward to the next meal hahaha. We call her out little potato of all the weight she gained. Kind regards, Johan and Manet”

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Please continue your prayers for Muffin. And, please understand that all of these tests and various medications are not free. Anything you can do to financially assist would be greatly appreciated. – diana

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I’m very sad to report that 1.5 days after finishing the antibiotic she sneezed out yellow/green snot. Back on the antibiotic we went, but it’s not recommended to exceed 20 days and we are now at 17. I have her scheduled for sedation again next Wednesday to do another culture her nose, flush her sinuses again, and look for a polyp again. Please and send positive vibes for an answer to the underlying cause.. Gina

9/3/22 – Waffles’ Hero, Courtney Chisholm, reported the following:

“WAFFLES HAS BEEN ADOPTED!!!

Congratulations to Waffles and her forever Family.

I can’t express how thankful I am for each and every one of you during this journey. A huge thank you to Diana Rascano with 4 Paws 1 Heart, Linda Yonish Gill with Royal Canin, Dr.Natalie Zalac at Orion Animal Hospital, Dr. Stanley at Animal Surgical Center, the staff and Dr. Alyssa Zoto at MSU, Tara Cascaddan at Cascaddan Lounge, Stephanie Skrinner and all of her fans! It literally took a village but WE DID IT! This was by far my biggest project I have ever taken on and I would do it all over again to save this sweet girl. She is going to be missed so much but I know I was just a stepping stone for her to live her best life possible. She is eating and drinking 100% on her own and gaining weight daily. She is a normal puppy doing normal puppy things thanks to all of us! WE DID IT, WE SAVED THE WAFFLES!!!!!”

And a huge thank you to Courtney and her family for all that they did for this sweet girl. – diana.

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