Category Archives: Abuse

Isaac – Paralyzed and Once Scheduled to be Euthanized -Gets His New Wheels

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Our boy Isaac in his new cart complements of 4 Paws 1 Heart.  Here is a report from our other, formerly parlayzed kitty, Chance ~ diana

“Whaaa??? Look whos checking in!!! Another 4 Paws 1 Heart alumni, its my good friend Isaac!!!
Look how big he got!!! Unfortunately after months of physical therapy courtesy of 4p1h it was determined that Isaac will not be able to walk, but he doesnt let that get him down! He’s pretty awesome in his own custom made set of wheels! He has a devoted mom Cynthia, that loves him to pieces, and along with medical backing from 4p1h he has an awesome life ❤ No worries big guy, all the girls love a guy with his own wheels!!! Love you Isaac ❤❤❤ ~ Chance”isaac 3:10:17

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lexi 3:6:173/7/17 – Her owners were dropping her off at a local high-kill shelter where she would have surely been euthanized. They no longer wanted her. Fortunately, the dedicated animal advocates who have been picketing at this shelter, were able to get the dog surrendered to them and they contacted 4 Paws 1 Heart for help. We were happy to help save another precious animal. She has seen a vet and will return to be spayed. Her name is now Lexi. It’s hard to believe what a difference a little care and love can make. We couldn’t keep saying “YES” without the financial support of our friends. ~ diana

Carla – More of the Story

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3/4/17 – This past Wednesday, I received a call from Megan of Friends of Scooby Rescue. She had been contacted about a cat who had been surrendered to Taylor Animal Shelter and was scheduled to be euthanized. This nine-week old sweetheart accidentally had a door closed on her resulting in the paralysis of her back legs. The accident happened ONE month prior. When Megan heard the story, she immediately thought of 4 Paws 1 Heart and what we’ve done with Chance, Isaac, and Faith. I immediately contacted Chance’s mom who, coincidentally, had already ‘tagged’ me about the soon-to-be killed kitten. To make a long story short. Chance’s mom (Denise) was thrilled to take on another kitty challenge and arrangements were made to get the baby out that night and brought to Team Chance. By Thursday, the kitten now known as ‘Carla’ (in honor of our recently deceased, Carlos) was on her way to The Kitty Clinic to get x-rays and be examined for blood in her urine. The good news is that Carla has a fractured pelvis. I say good news because at least we know what is causing the paralysis. Also, Denise has had experience with this condition in that she was the one who helped Soup recover fully. Carla was found to also have a urinary tract infection but she was negative for FIV/FeLV. On Monday, Carla will be assessed by Dr. Tari Kern to determine next steps. It truly takes a village of donors, rescuers, caretakers, and love to make a difference. You can see how just a little love over a 24 hour period made a difference in this sweetheart’s appearance. I will keep you updated. ~ dianacarla 1-3:3:17carla 3:4:17

Carla – Rescued Before She was Euthanized; Her Back Legs are Paralyzed

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3/3/17 – Prayer Warriors Needed! 4 Paws 1 Heart has committed to another little one whose back legs appear to be paralyzed. Here is Chance’s posting after she arrived at the home of her new foster moms. Of course we will keep our supporters updated. ~ diana

“ITS TIME!!!! SHE’S HERE!!!! 4 PAWS 1 HEART TO THE RESCUE!!!! Team Chance, please meet Carla…Carla, please meet Team Chance! Carla is 9wks old and was an owner surrender at Taylor Animal Shelter after accidently having a door closed on her..a month ago 😢 rendering her back end paralyzed. She does have some movement in one leg, but it seems to be involuntary, more like a spasm.
Friends Of Scooby Animal Rescue reached out to Auntie Di at 4 Paws 1 Heart for help and of course 4 Paws said yes!!! Then Auntie Di reached out to us and of course we said yes! We will be making an appointment for Carla with our vet tomorrow for x-rays ect and see where we go from there. Meantime, Carla has had a nice warm bath and a yummy dinner and we’re letting her settle in a bit. Shes a sweet baby and we’re so happy to have her. We will be adding supplies to our Amazon Wishlist tonight that will help us care for our sweet new girl. Thank you 4 Paws 1 Heart, Welcome Carla!!! ❤❤❤ 4paws1heart.org – Chance”carla 3:3:17carla -- 3:3:17

Daisy and Kizzy – Living in a Crate in a Home Without Heat or Running Water

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2/28/17 – Meet Daisy and Kizzy. They spent their life in a tiny crate in a home without heat, running water, and most of all love. A young couple who lived next door would hear the constant crying and barking from inside the house. They approached their neighbor and he surrendered the dogs to them. The couple knew they could not afford to keep these sweeties but decided that it was better to save them now and try to find them a good home. The person who contacted us had seen Daisy and Kizzy’s story and the request for help on facebook. They then contacted us to see if we could help, if she brought the animals to her home. Of course, we said “Yes”. They were taken to the vet last week where it was found that Daisy had an organism in her feces caused by drinking stagnant water or water that was contaminated with mouse/bug feces. Thank God, no heart worm. They were vaccinated and treated for the organism and they are now in their forever loving home. As you can see, these little puppies went from the ‘outhouse’ to the ‘penthouse’. ~ dianakizzy and daisy w:karen corless 2:27:17

Diesel – Kept Chained on a Porch 24/7

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2/16/17 – Meet Diesel. Yesterday he had much needed surgery for an eye condition called Entropion. Entropion is a genetic condition in which a portion of the eyelid is inverted causing eyelashes to irritate the eye. This condition is not only painful but can result in blindness. Here is Diesel’s very sad story with a happy beginning. ~ diana

“Hello Diana
My name is Tami I have had the honor to foster Diesel for the last couple weeks. Diesel was brought to our attention when a woman’s mother was begging for someone to do a welfare check on a neighbor’s dog. She said he was left outside all the time and was chained to a porch and hardly fed and his eyes were so infected he could hardly open them. I live close by so I contacted the rescue I work with and said I would go get him to get him out of the cold.
When I got to the house he was inside and the man was very relieved to know he was being taken. They were being evicted and were unable to take him with them.
Diesel was all too willing to jump in the car with me and was sweet as could be. Diesel made it in the house and was sooo scared before even meeting my dogs that he nervously urinated all over himself. After getting in and getting comfortable he met all of my dogs 1 by one and they let him in no problem. He feels the need to be on you at all times. He was supposedly destructive due to separation anxiety. I personally have not seen that aside from stuffed animals if he can get them he will. He loves kids he is not aggressive just playful. He is learning that little children are not toys to play with. I had to have my sister keep him one day when I first brought him home and she has several cats and 1 dog. She had no issues with him and the cats aside from being very curious but no aggression what diesel w:tami white 2:13:17so ever. Every day that goes by he becomes more and more comfortable being on his own. He now will even sleep on the couch instead of on me in my bed.
His eyes were never actually infected although to someone who does not know about his eye condition that is what it would appear to be. He was thin with poor skin condition but that is correcting itself with proper nutrition and care. He is an amazingly gentle dog for the lack of attention he seemed to have received previously. He is so gentle and patient for having been so neglected. He was heart worm negative and came already neutered.
Thank you so very much for your offer to pay for his surgery I can only imagine how wonderful it will be for him to be pain free for the first time in his life very soon. Thank you again from all of us and mostly from Diesel – Tami”

Millie – Neglected Far Too Long – Her Tail Needed to be Amputated

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2/15/17 – This little sweetie was taken in by Angels for Animals. They were told she was a kitten but it turned out she was just very small from being neglected for too long. She had a severe upper respiratory infection, swollen legs and part of her tail was dead. She spent a few days at the vet but then the rest of her tail was obviously ‘dying’ and needed to be amputated. She was operated on February 13 and her prognosis is great. 4 Paws 1 Heart was thankful that we were called on to help beautiful Millie. ~ dianamillie 2:14:17

Moe – A Happy Valentine Update

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2/14/17 – moe 2:14:17I love happy Valentine updates.

“This is Moe. Moe was rescued, neutered and vaccinated last year by 4 Paws 1 Heart. Last year he was abandoned, flea-covered and bitten and matted to the skin but, look at him today. He wishes you all a Happy Valentine’s Day and hopes that you will donate to 4 Paws 1 Heart so others can have a wonderful life, too. – Marjorie”