8/16/17 – A caring tow-truck driver found Nicko roaming the street. Because the Michigan Humane Society was closed that day, he took her home. It didn’t take long for the family to get attached to her. Attempts were made to find an owner without success. The family decided to make Nicko their new family member and brought her to the vet to be spayed/vaccinated/tested. unfortunately, Nicko was found to be heart worm positive. The rescuer asked for our help so that they could give Nicko a happy, loving home. Nicko started her heart worm treatment on August 3 with one of our favorite veterinaries — Five Mile Animal Hospital. Another life saved. ~ diana
Jade – Found and Rescued from a Cat Community
8/20/17 – Could this sweetie have better looking markings? I am so thankful that we have been able to make a difference in so many lives. Please share and help find Jade her forever family. – diana
“Jade has been our most challenging foster yet! But don’t let that deter you. While she was very illusive and scared, she’s never been aggressive. As you can see she’s getting MUCH better. She’s shy and VERY quiet. Jade is a cat who’d be good for older cats, as she’s not very hyper or active. She likes to play, but she doesn’t get overzealous. For the first two weeks we had her, we didn’t really see her. Then one day she decided she’d be OK with us seeing her. Then she became OK with us walking close. Now, she’s just fine with us showing her some love. I think Jade will only continue to progress. Thanks to Diana Rascano and 4Paws 1Heart, she’s fully vetted and ready to go. Thank you Charlotte Yakima for trapping this illusive cat (took Charlotte several tries to catch this clever girl) and giving her a chance. If you’re interested in Jade please reach out. 248-404-8482 Help us in finding her a furever home, PLEASE SHARE! – Heather”
Leo – Found and Rescued in a Cat Community
8/20/17 – Another life saved but still looking for his forever home. A huge thanks to Heather for taking in these sweeties and finding them families. – diana
“What a remarkable transformation. Leo can’t to us scared. He would hide and cower when we’d try to pet him. He has never aggressive, just very fearful. Now, he’s a bundle of love. He’s still learning how to be a snuggle bunny, but he’s learning. For now he’s content purring and weaving himself in between your feet/legs. He loves to be held, but hasn’t found the courage to jump up in your lap… Yet! Leo is sweet natured and gets along with everyone, people, dogs and cats alike. He’s fully vetted and ready to go, thanks to Diana Rascano and 4Paws 1Heart. If you’re interested in giving Leo a chance, please reach out. 248-404-8482 Ask me about our very effective weekend program. Thank you to Charlotte Yakima for trapping this guy and giving him a chance. As always PLEASE SHARE and together let’s find this boy a home! – Heather”
Mom & Kittens – Found With Upper Respiratory Infections and Flea Infested
8/20/17 – It’s All About Making a Difference ~ diana
“At the vet with these fur balls. Born outside to a feral mom. Mom has been spayed and vaccinated, flea treated and dewormed. Kittens appear to have upper respiratory infection and will be getting meds today, including flea prevention and dewormer. This shows how collaboration saves lives!! No more unwanted litters, no more sick babies struggling to survive on the streets. A huge THANK YOU to all involved. It truly does take a village. Without the help of 4 Paws 1 Heart Brooke Alexandra Melanie Strasser Snow and Alisha Shann these babies would still be lingering outside untreated. Everyone has something they can do to contribute. Everyone can DO something!! Please help however you can! Together we can make miracles happen!! Adopt, foster, volunteer, educate, transport, donate!! It only takes a small act of kindness to change the circumstances of so many! On to the good life little ones! So glad to be a part of such a strong village of the most caring and compassionate individuals. Make a difference in the life of an animal in need today! Every little bit makes a huge difference!! Much love to those who work tirelessly each and every day to make a difference. Amber”
Fundraiser – Jimmy John’s Field August 19, 2017
8/20/17 – Thank you to our 120 friends who attended our event last night atJimmy John’s Field. It was an absolutely beautiful night that went by too fast. We will look forward to next year!! ~ diana
Mikey and Zorro – Rescued in a Cat Community
8/19/17 – Happy New Beginnings
“On to MORE good news, Mikey and Zorro aka Charlie and Frankie are with their new Mom Heather Ann! These boys definitely know who their mom is and purred like crazy the moment we brought them back to their home! Couldn’t be happier for you three. Thank you to Charlotte Yakima for trapping these guys and for giving them a chance. I was worried about Zorro for a moment, because he was scared and lashing out when we got him. Now he’s the biggest lover ever. Love is all they need and they’ll thrive. Here’s proof! Thank you to Diana Rascano and 4Paws 1Heart for covering their medical bills. Once again thank you to anyone who shares my posts. Your selflessness is not unnoticed. It takes a village and if you look at these happy boys and happy lady, you’ll see why! Thank you! Heather, thank you for choosing to adopt. Heather
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Bones – Very Ill and Rescued by a Homeless Person
8/18/17 – Please pray for Bones. He was rescued by a homeless person last Saturday morning at around 1 am. Erica called me later in the morning and Bones was taken to the emergency hospital. He was treated there and then Erica took him home to nurse him. She has done a phenomenal job but the upper respiratory infection was just too severe to save his eye. I can’t praise enough, people like Erica, who drop everything for these poor sick animals. May God bless them all.- diana
8/18/17 – **bones is out of surgery & is doing well he’s home & sleeping off the meds** – Erica”
“Bones update.. eye is coming out, we’ve done all we could to save it, he’ll be feeling much better without it & I have a feeling it won’t be slowing him down one bit! He’s eating great & has an increasing appitie not doing fluids on his own quite yet but aside from that eye he’s doing good! Please please please consider making a donation to 4paws1heart who is paying for his medical – Erica”
Hope – She Had Heart Worm but With Love and Help from 4p1h – She Survived
7/18/17 – This is what I call a happy anniversary posting. We would love to see the happy stories of others we’ve helped. Post them here and I’ll grab them to put on our main page. – diana
“Hope says we LOVE 4 Paws 1 Heart !! Thank you ALL for being here for the helpless animals in need! God bless everyone! Helping Hope, heartworm + k9, Treatment going great still, pray for heartworm free in December! 
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-Robin”
Brave – Rescued From a Cat Community
8/18/17 8/18/17 – Happy Seventh Anniversary to 4 Paws 1 Heart and the over 4,000 animals who have been given a second chance at life. If this little girl looks like she has a personality, it’s because she does. Interested in making Brave a family member, contact Heather Elizabeth. ~ diana
“If you’re looking at this picture and thinking to yourself, “Man that looks like a crazy kitty!” Your thoughts would be correct! Brave is one crazy, high energy, very lovable girl. She loves everyone, even if they don’t love her back… Other cats and dogs included. Brave approaches life with an enthusiasm that is contagious. She’s friendly, happy, crazy and just plain awesome. If you’re looking for a calm cat, she is NOT what you’re looking for. However, if you’re looking for a highly trainable, high energy, lovable, goofball…. She’s your gal! If you’re interested in Brave, please reach out. I’m available via text at 248-404-8482. She’s fully vetted and ready to go. Thank you Charlotte Yakima for trapping this amazing girl and giving her a chance. I couldn’t imagine her having to spend her life homeless. Thank you Diana Rascano and 4Paws 1Heart for covering her medical bills. PLEASE SHARE! – Heather”
Celebrating our 7th Anniversary –
8/18/17 – Please help us celebrate our 7th Anniversary by making a donation to 4 Paws 1 Heart. It is only with your donations and support can we continue to make a difference in the lives of so many animals and the families who adopt them. As of today, we have paid $527,705 in medical bills for over 4,000 animals. And, looking ahead, we have made commitments for 2 heart worm cases, two eye removals, two amputations, and many spay/neuter/vaccinations coming up. If not for the creation of 4 Paws 1 Heart, these abandoned and stray animals would have either died horrible deaths on the street or would have been euthanized. As co-founder and President of 4p1h, I have to tell you how humbled I am by the amount of support we have received from our community of animal advocates. This includes the rescuers, the fosters, the veterinarians who work with us, and, most importantly, our donors, because without you, we could do nothing! I have developed unbelievable friendships through this journey and that has just been icing on the cake. Celebration donations can be made by using the donation link on this page or on our website, 4paws1heart.org , or by mail at P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI . 48080. Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart and a huge ‘thank you’ from our Board of Directors. ~ diana
