Double Donations Today – This is Bobo

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6/25/24 – Please double your donation today so that we can continue to help the many orphan strays in our communities who have no one else but the kind people who rescue them and organizations like 4 paws 1 heart.

This is Bobo. A very kind couple, who had already rescued several others, had tried to catch him for several weeks. Finally, they were able to catch him before the 90+ degree temperatures began. He was in very bad shape and they suspected that he had been hit by a car or had gotten into a fight with another animal. He was unable to put weight on his leg, had a very swollen paw, and a wound on his neck. Fortunately, we were able to get Bobo into one of our partner veterinary clinics, Orion Animal Hospital, two days later.

Here is his rescuer’s report: “Medial patellar luxation … [causing lameness] Treatment: crate confinement for around 2 weeks Small (ACL) tear … [causing lameness] Treatment: also crate confinement Neutered Fever slightly elevated … tested positive for FIV Treatment: antibiotics Diarrhea … Treatment: de worming and probiotics in his food Pain … Treatment: Injection [lasts 3 days] then liquid pain meds [will try to put in food]

They did not give me a summary of the visit but this is what I understood … will call them Monday to make sure as I was a bit stressed. I am so happy that we have at least relieved some pain and that there is the possibility that the leg problems may heal on their own. The hope is that we can get putting weight on both front and back legs. We will take it one day at a time and I will try to socialize him during this ordeal but he is still growling this morning … I had hoped that the growling was more due to pain but we’ll give it time.

Thank you for making this possible. SHAN”. – diana

https://4paws1heart.org/donations/ P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48084

Sweet Abigail

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6/22/24 – The $1,000 MATCH is on until July 4, 2024. A great opportunity to double your donation and help those who have no one else. Sweet Abigail is one such animal who, thankfully, was rescued by our Board member, Cynthia. We will be helping Abigail through her pregnancy and her and the babies post pregnancy.

Prayers that the birth is successful. Abigail is now in great, experienced and loving hands. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48080

Aurora – Rory to Her Furever Home

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6/21/24 – It was May 23. 2024 when we posted about the rescue of Aurora. Last night our friend, Shayla, and rescuer of Aurora told me about the happy adoption.

Here it is: “Today was a bittersweet day. We said goodbye to Rory because she got her forever home. She’ll be living with her new mom and dad, two human sisters, and two fur brothers. I know she’s going to have a great life! She was with us exactly 30 days, but she took a little piece of my heart with her when they drove away.

As always, I can’t thank Diana Rascano , with 4 Paws 1 Heart, enough in backing me with this rescue. Diana, I wouldn’t be able to help any of the strays that have needed help over the last 10 years without you! Thank you a million times over!

Have a great life, – Shayla” Please don’t forget that you can DOUBLE YOUR DONATION between now and July 4 because of a generous friend who has offered a $1,000 Match. It’s your donations that make happy beginnings a reality. – diana

https://4paws1heart.org/donations

P.S. the last photo is when Aurora was first rescued.

Smudge, Tilly, and Blaze were found in a ditch

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6/20/24 – Summer came early this week with storms and 90 degree weather. What this means to those of us involved with helping homeless animals is that the cases will be more severe and costly. Thankfully, a long-time supporter has offered to MATCH $1,000 in donations starting today and ending, JUNE 20 and ending JULY 4, 2024.

Smudge, Tilly, and Blaze were found in a ditch. Blaze had a severe eye infection and was immediately taken in to a veterinary clinic where the rescuer covered the bill.

Smudge and Tilly (tuxedo) cats were in a healthier state and we were asked to cover their FIV/FeLv test, vaccines, and spay neuter. We agreed to help and both are scheduled at a partner veterinary clinic. – diana

Donations for the $1,000 MATCH can be mailed to P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48080 https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Happy Update for Wendy

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6/19/24 – Happy Update. Wendy’s story was posted on 6/17/24 and this past Monday she had her leg amputated after her leg bone was shattered from a bullet. Anyone with a pet can appreciate the cost of medical treatment today. J

Just as everything else in our lives, inflation has hit every person and business hard. And, veterinary clinics are no exception. Although, donations have been understandably slow, we found it hard to say no and Wendy’s rescuer is so appreciative for our help that they are helping in raising funds for 4 Paws 1 Heart.

So, the good news, Wendy is doing great and she is loving being in a home. She is eating well, using her litter box like a champ, and loves to be petted.

Here she is post surgery. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

P.S. She also was given a middle name Wendy ELAINE.

Sneakies Made the Right Move Following McKenzie

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6/17/24 – Sneakies made the right move when he decided to follow McKenzie for over one mile.

Sneakies is a beautiful young male cat that randomly appeared in her neighborhood and ended up following her for over a mile while she was on a walk. He seemed pretty desperate for human contact. McKenzie thinks he might have been dumped. She attempted to find his owner without any luck; there was no microchip.

McKenzie asked if we could help with his testing, neuter, and vaccines. Authorization was give for Sneakies to be treated at one of our favorite veterinary partners, Five Mile Animal Hospital, with Dr. Mina. – diana

https://4paws1heart.org.donations/

Please Keep Wendy in Your Prayers

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6/17/24 – Please keep Wendy in your prayers. Although donations are still understandably slow, we couldn’t refuse to help this poor stray who showed up in a family’s barn after being shot in the leg.

The kind couple took her to a vet where it was determined that her bone was shattered by the bullet. The doctor recommended amputation. We were contacted for help in that the couple could not afford the surgery but guaranteed that if we could help, Wendy would be forever inside.

Wendy is now scheduled for surgery at one of our partner veterinary clinics, West Flint Animal Hospital. – diana

https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Happy Update for Tiger

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6/12/24 – Happy Update. It was in mid January, 2024 when we were contacted about a stray cat who wasn’t putting weight on one of his legs. The person contacting us had been feeding the cat since summer.

Tiger was seen by Dr. Mina, Five Mile Animal Hospital, who determined Tiger had a severe abscess on his leg. His rescuer, Nina, was to try and find a home for Tiger but —- guess what? Her boyfriend fell in love.

Yesterday she sent me this photo and said that Tiger is “doing amazing”. – – Your donations save lives and brings a special kind of happiness to homes. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

George with Streethearts Animal Rescue

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6/10/24 – We were happy to help George with some of the cost of the MRI.

Here’s his story: George was at the Genesee County Animal Control and is now with Streethearts Animal Rescue. He was diagnosed with possible Lumber IVDD (Intervertebral Disc Disease) while he was at the shelter. No one knows what happened..

He is was seen at DOGWOOD NEUROLOGY on Saturday for a consult and possible help. Unfortunately MR’sI are not inexpensive so we were thankful to help.

George’s MRI showed a swelling that could be trauma related, infection, or a cyst on his spinal cord. Surgery is not recommended at this time. George is being medically treated with steroids, antibiotics, and crate rest. Please continue to pray for George to completely recover.

If you want to follow George’s journey, please check out the Streethearts Animal Rescue facebook page. – diana

https://4paws1heart.org/donations/ When a village comes together, miracles can happen.

Rest in heaven sweet Peanut

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About 14 years ago a kind man rushed a lifeless puppy into the animal emergency where I was working at the time. He said he’d taken the pup away from his relative who was neglecting and starving the pup to death. He surrendered his critical little body to me and we named him Peanut.

After 2 weeks of hospitalization, I took him home to continue the supportive care. He was so severely malnourished he could not swallow, open his eyes, or stand.

After weeks/months Peanut thrived. He was socialized by my furry crew, and he became strong, healthy and ready for adoption. Mary, who was the perfect mommy for Peanut, immediately fell in love and adopted him.

She took Peanut everywhere and gave him the best life. He traveled, boated, sunbathed, ate good, and was showered with unconditional love, kindness, support, and trust. Mary kept me in the picture all these years and last week she called to tell me he was declining.

Dave and I were scheduled to visit tomorrow and say goodbye, but he was ready to go home before that. My heart is full knowing the love and life Peanut lived. Several angels surrounded him in the beginning and I’m sure my Angel, Sugar, and Lucy were all there this past Thursday to welcome him home.

Thank you 4 Paws 1 Heart for covering his medical and Mary for giving him an amazing life. I could not ask for more.. Gina