6/10/19 – A woman who is on the ‘Animal 911 Contact List’ in Genesee County contacted us about a dog found in a park. The police contacted her about two dogs they felt were dumped in the park. Unfortunately, only Patches could be caught. Patches was taken to a vet to be spayed, vaccinated, and tested. Unfortunately, she was found positive for heart worm and we were contacted for help. Patches is only about 1 year old and we are thankful that we can help this beautiful, abused dog get a second chance at life. ~ diana
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Category Archives: Abuse
Bailey – Neglected and Abused and then Dumped
6/6//19 – Meet Bailey. He has a very sad story of neglect and inappropriate treatment for heart worm. Although he had been ‘rescued’ from the streets and put into a foster, those who had promised to care for him let him down and eventually ‘dumped’ him on another person who is an individual rescuer. His new rescuer contacted us because after many months, Bailey still has heart worm and we were asked to help. Bailey will start treatment this week. And, although we know that he has already suffered damage to his heart and will require more crate rest, we pray that Bailey will be able to live a happy dog life after the treatment is complete.
As an additional note, this is the second request for heart worm help in the past week, all while we continue to get requests for help with kittens needing to be spayed/neutered, and cats being found with severe eye conditions and upper respiratory infections. We can’t say ‘yes’ without the support of our friends and donations have been very slow. Please, if you can, consider making a donation today so that we can continue to help those who have no one else. Thanks, diana
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Daisy – Kept in a Kennel 24/7
6/3/19 – Meet Daisy. She is just 1 and 1/2 years old. Her owner kept her in an outdoor kennel 24/7 and she was never socialized. She was never vaccinated or spayed. When she started showing some behavioral issues, the owner threatened to release her to let her either die or be tortured on the streets or to be ‘rescued’. Our 4p1h friend, Cortney, has taken in Daisy and she will be providing training and finding her a forever home. We were happy to cover Daisy’s medical treatment which includes vaccinations, heart worm test, and, most importantly, spaying. ~ diana
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Oscar – Found on a Busy Highway With a Tow Chain Around His Neck
5/27/19 – I hope all of our supporters had a Memorial Day filled with family, friends, memories and love. Although we were busy in the St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade, remembering those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice – both human and canine. Calls for help still come in. This is Oscar.
Oscar was standing at the side of a busy highway with a tow chain around his neck. Several times he was almost hit by a car before a kind man stepped up and rescued him . Oscar was very emaciated and lethargic and very frightened. Thankfully we were able to get him into one of our vets who took care of immediate needs and scheduled him to be neutered this week. Thankfully, he is heart worm negative. He is a very sweet and frightened soul who may be going to a permanent home this week. We couldn’t continue to help those in need without the support of our friends. ~ diana
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Teddy – One of 35 Dogs Being Used for Testing Who Was Scheduled to be Euthanized
This is my personal hair and nail salon. I only use Paul Mitchell products. And, I’m so thankful for the love that my friend Dave Rubello and his wife, Gretchen, have for abused animals. I met Teddy last week and my heart broke thinking what he and so many animals used for product testing go through. The little guy doesn’t bark or anything but you can tell how appreciative he is for being saved. This may be inappropriate but I feel product testing should be done on murderers on death row where there is no doubt about their conviction.
“Paul Mitchell Products has pet friendly dog free testing policies..Teddy pictured with me, was experimented on with chemicals over the past years, with over 30 other of his beagle friends and was due to be destroyed in July by Dow is living proof that they were about to make the wrong decision in killing them. Teddy appreciates you not using domestic pet dog testing products. – Dave Rubello”
Belfor – Found Emaciated and Heart Worm Positive
5/22/19 – While working as a contractor for the electric utility, a caring man came across a starving dog. The dog’s hip bone seemed to be coming “out of his skin” and he had many scars and scabs. He and his girlfriend took Belfor to a vet and although the hip issue was corrected, Belfor was found to be heart worm positive. They were told to contact us and we said ‘yes’. Belfor started his 30-day regiment yesterday and will receive his final treatments in about one month. The couple were unable to find his owners but they have fallen in love with him. So very often, owners dump their pets on the street once they find out there is an expensive medical issue. That’s my assumption because this seems to happen far too often. Prayers for this 3-4 year old boy. ~ diana
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Bridgette – Rescued From a Hoarding Situation
5/15/19 – Another happy update–It’s been 4 years since this beauty was one of few rescued from a very sad hoarding case we helped with. Although we continue to keep her under our wing, she is doing great with Chance and the gang. It truly takes a village. – diana
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“Gooood morning Team Chance!!!! Your girl Bridgette here, guess what today is??? Its my 4yr Anniversary since I became a permanent member of Team Chance!!!! Momsays I’m the sweetest in the house and the best door greeter, baby kitten helper, and all around great girl! Thanks to 4 Paws 1 Heart I continue to get help with my medical for my breathing problems and living my best life! The horrid hoarding situation I was rescued from is nothing more then a distant memory and I’m grateful to have survived that situation (many did not) and be a pawsome member of Team Chance!
Pretty sure I get extra treats today!!! Have a great day Team..
Love ya ❤ Love Bridgette”
Team Chance and 4 Paws 1 Heart Wishes All Moms a Happy Mother’s Day
5/12/19 – I couldn’t have said it better. Happy Mother’s Day to all and thank you for making our mission possible. A number of these cuties continue to be supported by 4 Paws 1 Heart because they have been deemed un-adoptable due to age or injuries. May God watch over all of the mothers – fur or human. And, during another difficult “kitten season”, we commit to do everything we can to reduce the number of unwanted animals from being born. ~ diana
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“Happy Mothers Day to all our friends in Rescue & all the Fur Moms out there!!! ❤ To those who adopt, foster, bottle feed, trap, transport, take in seniors and hospice, injured and abused, hopeless and helpless. To those who give love, time, medicines, to those who selflessly give all they have to bring these babies back to life, ready them for life and love them till they take their last breath of life, Happy Mothers Day ❤ Your the best of the best! Enjoy your special day ❤❤❤ Chance”
Dexter – Left Behind in a Basement When Owners Moved
5/9/19 – Meet Dexter. His owner left him behind, in the basement, when they moved. Our friend, Megan, with Friends of Scooby, took him in and brought him to one of our favorite veterinarians, Dr. Zalac, Orion Animal Hospital. Dexter had a broken tooth, an abscess on his face, and had ‘yeasty’ ears. He had surgery yesterday to extract the broken tooth and dental cleaning. He was also given antibiotics for his infections. Anyone interested in this very abused boy should contact Megan at: [email protected] . ~ diana
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Piggy – She Was Living in Filth on a Porch – No Shelter and No Food/Water
5/5/19 – Piggy Update. Anyone interested in this beauty should contact Megan at Friends of Scooby Rescue, [email protected] Again, without our donors, we could not make a difference in so many lives. – diana
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“I met this dog and her yard mate a little over a year go. She was living in filth on a porch with broken windows, no shelter from the elements and no food or water. While her yard mate was living on a chain with no straw in his dog house, a frozen water bucket and a food bowl full of mud.
I started providing food and straw to fatten up their scrawny bodies. They were vaccinated and Micro-chipped. And then sent to be spayed and neutered – it was there that we discovered Piggy had severe ear infections in both ears and Cauz was heartworm positive with elevated kidney and liver levels. We started the process of treating both dogs and they were moved up north to a foster home. Their amazing foster taught them how to be a house dog. She gave them stability, rules and a routine. She taught them that all humans aren’t bad and showed them unconditional love.
3 weeks after being cleared for adoption, Piggy tore her CCL in her right knee requiring surgery. Football squares were sold, bottles were returned, donations were collected – what we lacked, 4 Paws 1 Heart made up the difference. Surgery was done on December 17th and she was moved to another foster home closer to me. She is still in the healing process but she is doing fantastic. She is now on her 3rd foster home and waiting to be adopted.
She loves kids and other dogs and most recently we discovered she is OK with cats. – Megan”