9/16/21 – Belia has 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 is 11 years old, malnourished, and was allegedly used for breeding. The rescuer was also told that she tested positive for heart worm but if she was, we are not sure if she was ever treated. Belia will be seeing one of our partner vets to confirm the heart worm diagnosis and if she is positive, we will be covering her treatment. We will also be following the doctor’s recommendations as to whether she needs to be spayed, vaccinated, etc. The abuse of dogs and cats in so many rough neighborhoods is heartbreaking. The situations are overwhelming for rescues and shelters. Belia will get love, care, and time to decompress from what appears to have been a horrible life. – diana.

Prayers for Bella. Here is an update from her foster mom:

“(I posted this on Cats With Paralysis and Mobility Challenges ) Hi everyone ! I just wanted to get on here and give everyone a big update on Bella sense I have not posted about her on this page sense her introduction. This is Bella Beans, she is now a little over 16 weeks. A woman surrendered her to me after she had accidentally slammed her in a door which then caused her to be paralyzed. Well at the time she was only 6oz !! Yeah crazy! She is now 3 pounds ! Her personality has bloomed and shes so sweet yet the most sassy little lady ever ! As of currently she still cannot walk nor can she use her bladder or bowels on her own. But thats okay cause mom helps with all of that! She is currently doing rehab at Pawsitive Steps Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine and we are working alongside with 4 Paws 1 Heart to help with medical. Without them this would not be possible !! We are so deeply grateful for them and everyone who has been by our side. But Bella has such a long road ahead of her. She will be seeing another Dr. tomorrow for another consultation to see what they may suggest. This little girl definitely travels. Our problem as of right now is that she is so stiff and her muscles are refusing to soften with every stretch and exercise we do. So we will be starting ultrasound to help warm those little suckers up! If you would like to help Bella you can donate through: https://4paws1heart.org/donations Always appreciated never expected. Thank you! Ill definitely try to keep everyone updated on her because she’s so strong, she’s so smart and beautiful and has such a will to live a full happy healthy life and we are working so hard at getting her there. Even if she doesn’t walk one day or uses the potty on her own….our biggest goal is that she never becomes in pain or uncomfortable. As of right now she is your typical happy, crazy little kitten. – Rebecca”

9/14/21 – Ginger roamed the neighborhood and was being fed by a very kind couple for two years. One day he didn’t show up as usual and he remained missing for about 3 weeks. When he did finally return, he appeared to have been hurt/hit by a car. Over the period of a few weeks, Ginger was originally seen by the finder’s vet but nothing was actually done. We were then contacted and we authorized a visit to one of our partner vets. Ginger was examined and though nothing was found to be broken, the doctor believed that Ginger had no feeling in her hind area. The doctor believed that Ginger might have suffered a trauma to the head. Ginger was given steroids and antibiotics and seen a couple of times. We then took care of any medical requirements needed in hopes she would be accepted into a sanctuary. Although she was friendly with the couple who fed her, they were convinced that she would not do well as a home-bound cat. Thankfully, Toby’s Place was finally able to take in Ginger and with many tears, the couple said their goodbyes and we wish Ginger a safe and comfortable life. – diana 4paws1heart.org/donations/

9/14/21 – Simba was found hiding in the bushes near a woman’s workplace. Fortunately, she was able to get him and keep him safe in her home until we were able to get him to a partner vet. The little guy had an upper respiratory infection but we were able to get him all fixed up and neutered and vaccinated. His finder will be a first-time cat ‘servant’. haha – Diana Rascano4paws1heart.org/donations/

9/13/21 – Paco is believed to be a Staffy/Shepherd mix about 10 months old. Unfortunately, he was trying to be sold by someone looking for drugs. A friend of 4p1h was able to get him and contacted us for help with vetting. We will make sure that all of his medical needs are met and the finder will work with him to make sure he trusts humans. It is sad that far too many dogs are used to raise money for nefarious reasons and only God knows what will happen to these animals who find themselves in the hands of dog fighters or worse. – diana4paws1heart.org/donations/

9/12/21 – Benzo and Twin. Unfortunately, anyone involved in saving the lives of the abandoned and abused have heard this story one too many times. Man/Woman breaks up with Woman/Man — Man/Woman doesn’t want the pets but will take the boyfriend/girlfriend back. Pets are either thrown outside to fend for themselves or left behind in a vacant home to starve to death and wallow in their own feces. This is what happened with Benzo and Twin. Left behind in the house because one of the partners didn’t want them. Thankfully, people who learned of the situation, got in touch with me and these little guys who were already beginning to show signs of malnutrition will be seeing a vet tomorrow and will get neutered, vaccinated, and tested. If you are interested in these approximate one-year-old boys, contact Jessica at: [email protected] – Diana 4paws1heart.org/donations/

9/9/21 – RIP Beautiful Agnes. She was TNR’d the month before and then last Thursday she showed up on the caretaker’s porch with what appeared to be two broken back legs or a broken pelvis. The caretaker immediately got her in the car and started on a long trip to a 24/7 hospital. While in transit she contacted me. Although this was a hospital in which we don’t normally work with, I agreed to pay for the exam and assessment and to determine next steps from there. After hours of waiting, it was determined that Agnes’ injuries were just too severe and the doctor and the caretaker decided to let her cross the Rainbow Bridge. We were thankful to at least play a role in making sure Agnes did not die alone, suffering on the street and we so very much caretaker, Megan, for everything she did for little Agnes. – diana 4paws1heart.org/donations/

I am way overdue on posting this happy pup date. “Jazzy” (my last foster puppy) now known as “Dixie” is in her fur ever home ♡ She was found as a dumped stray with Parvo Virus and with very aggressive treatment she survived. One of her siblings passed away, and 2 more were treated through 4 paws 1 heart. My Angel girl helped with fostering as she always does.. ♡♡♡ Dixie loves her new family and she blends right in. Thank you to Moore Veterinary Hospital for her care and all who sent and positive vibes. She’s definitely a fighter because she was so very sick.. Here are the before and after pics along with the pics of Dixi with her new family ♡Gina

9/7/21 – I just received this in our messages and I had to share it with oursupporters because without the generosity of our friends, these stories would never exist. Thank You to the rescuers and our supporters! – Diana“I just want to give you guys a little encouragement today. These are 3 three stray kitties you helped over the past 3-4 years. The grey one was the shy kitten with an eye hanging out sitting in the garbage at the curb I stopped for. The orange stray kitten was the one with a blind eye from an upper respiratory. And the black one was the one kitten laying in a friends driveway sickand dying. 4 Paws 1 Heart saved them all.. They all say THANK YOU for loving strays and helping them when they have no one ELSE to help them….. I love these babies and they are loved. Instead of living a life in the street sick or dead or terrified of people, alone and scared…they just got done munching on a snack of sardines in a warm and safe home together as siblings now. – Candi”4paws1heart.org/donations/

9/7/21 – The other day I received this message from an independent rescuer who has fostered and saved a countless number of cats and kittens. “I caught this little kitten in my yard two nights ago. He is now safely in my laundry room. May I have permission to take him to the vet? He’s tiny, maybe six or seven weeks. He has fleas, and I’m afraid to put anything on him that could be harmful to a wee one. He also feels very warm, and kind of lethargic, but he might just be decompressing from being scared outside. So far, he seems semi feral, but has already started purring and showing me his belly, so we are off to a good start. We are temporarily calling him Pee Wee Herman as he is so bony and little. Thanks!

“Well, ‘Herman’ is actually ‘Harriet’. She has seen the vet and was examined and given meds. She may have cocidea so she will have a follow-up appointment with further tests. Andra has been using the 4p1h Village Pet Supplies Plus Kitty Room so you may see Harriet there some time in the near future. You can also contact Andra directly if you are interested: [email protected] – Diana4paws1heart.org/donations/