11/18/16 – Our little Isaac. Just like Chance, Isaac, was going to be euthanized at a high kill shelter. For some reason, his back legs were paralyzed. Fortunately, our Board member, Cynthia, who normally takes in seniors in need of help, contacted me when she learned of Isaac’s plight. 4 Paws 1 Heart made a commitment to do everything we could to help Isaac walk again. It is now 6 months later and Isaac has continued to progress. He was recently with Dr. Kern of Pawsitive Steps Rehabilitation & Therapy for Pets and her staff getting therapy and getting fitted for a cart. We would love to be able to use Chance’s cart but because of a difference in size, we may not be able to. We will continue to update our friends. It would be wonderful to make another miracle happen for a sweet creature who everyone else had given up on. ~ diana (p.s. Look at how he’s grown. xox)
Category Archives: Abandoned
A declawed kitty who was “cruelly abandoned”
9/2/24 – An independent rescuer, Barbara, whom we’ve helped in the past contacted us on August 12 about a declawed kitty who was “cruelly abandoned” and left outside by his owners.
He had several injuries from being preyed on by other animals. We were asked to help. Graham was seen at Orion Animal Hospital where he was treated with an antibiotic shot and a cortisone shot! He received his vaccines and was also treated for diarrhea.
Graham and Barb sent their ‘thank you’ to all who made this possible. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/


Abandoned by Owners, Ace Gets Needed Medical Treatment
8/21/24 – On August 18 I received the following e mail from Lindsey: “I am seeking assistance for medical care for a stray cat in my neighborhood. His owners lived in the motel around the corner and abandoned him once they got a new kitten. It doesn’t seem they treated him very well. Now something has happened to his hind legs and he is in a lot of pain. I don’t see any exterior lacerations but he won’t let me touch or get a good look at them either. I am going to take him to the vet but I really can’t afford to pay for it as I’ve already spent $3000+ on vet care for my own animals this year.”
Ace was seen at one of our partner veterinary clinics who performed blood work and treated him for an eye infection, ear infections and pain. The doctor said he did not feel an e-ray was needed for the leg issue and believed the cause could be a sprain or arthritis.
They gave Lindsey eye drops, ear drops, antibiotics, and a supplement to give him everyday for the next 2 weeks. The pain injection should be good for 4 weeks. There will be a follow up appointment and when appropriate we will complete our commitment with a snap test, vaccines, and neuter. Paws crossed. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Bambi & the Mobsters – Bambi, pregnant when rescued, has 9 babies
7/19/21- WARNING – If you are or ever have been a ‘mobster’, please don’t take offense at this post. (haha)Meet the Mobsters. Bambi (mama) was rescued from an area inundated with dumped/stray animals. Unfortunately, the area is near a mobile home park where our experience has been the same no matter where that park is. The area is also on a very busy main street which poses quite a danger to stray animals. Bambi was pregnant at the time. Our dear friend, Debbie, rescued Bambi and our other dear friend, Deena, took her in to have her babies. And, boy, did she have them — NINE babies. Here is Bambi, and her babies Fat Tony, Guido, Capone, Bugsy, Clyde, Dilinger, Bonnie, Doll Face, and Baby Face Nelson. Everyone will be getting their make overs tomorrow and will be ready to find their furever homes. These photos are when they were a little younger but they will be with our very good friends and Ferndale Cat Sheter at Catfe in case you are interested. A huge thank you to the rescuers, vets and staffs, the fosters, and especially our donors who have made this possible in a year where most non-profits have been struggling. God Bless Everyone. – diana
Trap/Neuter/Release – It Takes a Village
Walter – Update from His Foster Mom





Porter – Births 9 Babies; One Stillborn

Randy – Found Under a Mattress with Other Debris at the Roadside



Tommy – Caught in a Car Engine

Oliver – One Ear Severely Infected and the Other Ear Filled with Mites
