12/29/21 – Very sad news about Noel who was finally trapped after months of trying. She had a prolapsed rectum like none we’ve ever seen before. She went to one of the best doctors we know and she was treated. Then, the prolapse reoccurred, and again the doctor treated her. Unfortunately, it happened again and surgery was performed yesterday and in checking with the clinic, all seemed to go well. But, much to my surprise, I just saw this post advising that Noel died last night after being taken to an emergency hospital. The Lord knows we tried along with her rescuer, Kim. Our hearts are breaking for this sweet baby. May she now rest in peace. – diana.4paws1heart.org/donations/
“Sadly Noel has lost her fight with the prolapsed rectum. She had a different surgery yesterday and last night around 2:30am she was found with everything out again even worse than before. There was no choice to end her suffering. Her foster mom took her to affiliate last night and she was helped to peacefully passed away. These pics are Noel yesterday after I picked her up from Orion animal hospital after her 3rd surgery for her prolapse. – Kim”
CONGRATULATIONS 4 Paws 1 Heart for being a top finalist of Bark-A-Bout’s “Wags-To-Wishes” PAWS IN NEED, 2021 Fundraiser! The Bark-A-Bout Team raised $7,000 to forward on to deserving pet rescues within our local community! Over 20+ touching “Letters to Santa Paws” were submitted, detailing triumphant stories where pets overcame incredible odds thanks to the help and support of a devoted pet rescue. “Dixie”, submitted a detailed “Letter to Santa Paws” in hopes that Santa Paws would consider blessing “4 Paws 1 Heart” with some of the funds that the Bark-A-Bout Team has fundraised this winter. Dixie’s story WON “4 Paws 1 Heart” $2,000 to help further their miracle-making mission! ***Read Dixie’s miraculous story, pasted below in the comments. *** Diana and Gina from ‘4 Paws 1 Heart’ detail Dixie’s story, and showcase the depth of love and consistent care that “4 Paws 1 Heart” bestows onto each pet, in true life-changing fashion. Dixie, The Bark-A-Bout Team is so honored to pass along these life-saving funds, and help “4 Paws 1 Heart” continue making Christmas Miracles come true for pets in need this winter! CONGRATS, Dixie and 4 Paws 1 Heart! #BarkABout#UnleashAndLuvd#WagsToWishes2021
12/23/21 – This little beauty, Vaughn, was trapped while a person we’ve helped in the past was doing TNR in Detroit. The finder is not sure if he/she is adoptable yet and will be working with her/him in hopes of making him/her a furever inside pet. As always, we are thankful that we have the funds to provide spay/neuter, vaccines, testing, and other medical needs for these fur orphans roaming our streets. – diana.4paws1heart.org/donations/
12/23/21 – Meet Juliet. She was found during this bitter cold by the daughter of one of the many community caretakers we assist. She has a tipped ear but she has a possible URI and she has been vomiting regularly. She will be taken to the vet with our help to be examined and treated. Her rescuer will be fostering her and finding a furever home. – diana.4paws1heart.org/donations/
12/23/21 – A huge thank you to the staff of Bark-A-Bout for their continued dedication to rescues and shelters. It was an honor to take second place among 20 entries. Like the Bark-A-Bout fb page for the next updates. – diana.4paws1heart.org/donations/P.S. This Christmas give the gift of life by making a donation in honor of a loved pet or pet lover!- diana
CONGRATULATIONS, to Bark-A-Bout’s TOP 3 WINNERS of Bark-A-Bout’s “Wags-To-Wishes” PAWS IN NEED, 2021 Fundraiser! The Bark-A-Bout Team has raised $7,000 for pets in need this winter, and we are eager to forward this blessing onto deserving pet rescues within our local community! Over 20+ touching “Letters to Santa Paws” were submitted, and each letter thoroughly warmed the heart of Santa Paws and our Bark-A-Bout staff! Each letter truly exemplifies the passion and heart of each pet rescue: to save and improve the lives of animals in our community that desperately need a second chance at life! Our FIRST PLACE WINNER of $3,000 is “Crafty” of Canine Companions Rescue Center of Clarkston, Michigan. Crafty has conquered countless obstacles with unwavering persistence and the united support of the CCRC team! Great job, Crafty and CCRC Team! Our SECOND PLACE WINNERS, each winning $2,000 for their pet rescue: Dixie, of “4 Paws 1 Heart” of Southeast, MI and Keyla, of “Detroit Animal Welfare Group (DAWG)” of Romeo, Michigan! Congratulations to all three deserving pet rescues! The Bark-A-Bout Team is SO excited to further your mission to help save pet’s lives this winter! Please STAY TUNED in the following days to read each winner’s heartfelt rescue story! With the help of their passionate pet rescue, these dogs have persevered through the unthinkable. …Grab a kleenex and stay tuned! CONGRATS, CCRC, DAWG and 4 PAWS 1 HEART!!! #BarkABout#UnleashdAndLuvd
12/22/21 -Look who was at the Bark-a-Bout event today—Gina and Jasmine (now Dixie) and me taking the photo. Jasmine wrote a letter to Santa Paws during the Wags to Wishes contest and her letter was among 3 finalists. More news to follow tomorrow.- diana.4paws1heart.org/donations/
12/21/21 – And with bad news, fortunately, there is always good. I just got an update about Bella Bean. She was rescued this past July from a very abusive home where she was neglected, abused, and misfed. This poor girl was only two years old but had never been vaccinated or seen by a vet. The rescuer took Bella Bean to a vet to be spayed and vaccinated but found out that Bella Bean tested positive for heart worm. That is when we got the call for help. Well, fast forward — Bella has finished all of her heart worm treatment and yesterday I received the following update:”My sweet sweet girl is heartworm free right now. No signs of microfilariae or adult heart worms. Best Christmas present I could ask for. We have another check on February 21, 2022 at 430pm. I can not thank you enough for saving my girl. You are truly amazing. Again, Bella and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts. God bless you, hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year. Here’s to a wonderful new year. – Danna”Wishing all of our vet partners, rescuers, fosters, and donors a blessed Christmas filled with love because without you these miracles wouldn’t happen. – diana.4paws1heart.org/donations/P.S. Here is Bella Bean today, last October, and when she was rescued in July.
12/21/21 – Belia had been kept on a chain for what may be most of her life. Her owner was shot and killed and the family did not want her. She was 11 years old, malnourished, and was allegedly used for breeding. She was rescued and tested positive for heart worm but last night she was found by her rescuer, passed away. She was scheduled for continued heart worm treatment this morning. May she finally rest in peace after years of abuse. But, at least, she had love and companionship for the past 3 months. – diana.4paws1heart.org/donations/
2/20/21 – Once again we were happy to be able to help our good friends, Streethearts Animal Rescue, who are always there for the abandoned and abused in the Flint, MI area. This is Deuce.He was found in a corn field in July with a broken leg that was not a fresh break. The rescue believes he was dumped there. He was only 4 months old at that time. Deuce did have surgery to repair the break and the bill was just received. We offered to pay for it in that the rescue has their hands full with another serious case. The rescue reports that Deuce is the sweetest but he’s very timid. He has fear of new people so finding him a new home has been difficult. His leg is not “100%” and he has a limp after he has been laying down for a while. He is so handsome and reminds me so much of our Hercules and another dog we helped quite a few years ago name “Dig Dugg”. If anyone is interested in opening their heart and home to Deuce, please contact Streethearts Animal Rescue. – diana.4paws1heart.org/donations/
The Bark-A-Bout Team raised $7,000 to forward on to deserving pet rescues within our local community! 
Over 20+ touching “Letters to Santa Paws” were submitted, detailing triumphant stories where pets overcame incredible odds thanks to the help and support of a devoted pet rescue. 
“Dixie”, submitted a detailed “Letter to Santa Paws” in hopes that Santa Paws would consider blessing “4 Paws 1 Heart” with some of the funds that the Bark-A-Bout Team has fundraised this winter. 
Diana and Gina from ‘4 Paws 1 Heart’ detail Dixie’s story, and showcase the depth of love and consistent care that “4 Paws 1 Heart” bestows onto each pet, in true life-changing fashion. Dixie, The Bark-A-Bout Team is so honored to pass along these life-saving funds, and help “4 Paws 1 Heart” continue making Christmas Miracles come true for pets in need this winter! 
CONGRATS, Dixie and 4 Paws 1 Heart! 
The Bark-A-Bout Team has raised $7,000 for pets in need this winter, and we are eager to forward this blessing onto deserving pet rescues within our local community! Over 20+ touching “Letters to Santa Paws” were submitted, and each letter thoroughly warmed the heart of Santa Paws and our Bark-A-Bout staff! Each letter truly exemplifies the passion and heart of each pet rescue: to save and improve the lives of animals in our community that desperately need a second chance at life! 
