Four Paws Rescue Of Connecticut Inc. Gracie's Way

08/11/2024

🎉 Zaina has been reunited!

Zaina was safely trapped today. Thank you to CTDGRV Melissa, Jill, Mary and Mary for everything done to help find her. Thank you to the community for reporting sightings. Thank you to Kelly from Professional Pet Trackers and Mike from Heatseeker Drone services who also assisted in the search for this sweet girl.

Welcome home sweet girl ❤️

**MISSING IN RIDGEFIELD**

🚨update🚨 she is now in the west mountain area- she is also now injured- please we need people not to engage. Do not call for her or try to catch her. She will run. Just call the number- the NUMBER is correct.

🚨🚨🚨 Please do not chase her this will put her in harms way and push her out of the area. She will not come to you- we ask that you to call with any sightings. Please do not post sightings on social media. 🚨🚨🚨She is running scared . The NUMBER is correct on the flyer!

💰 REWARD 💰 for her safe return!

This beautiful girl went missing in the Mimosa Cir area of Ridgefield. She is new to the area and very skittish.

If she is seen, please DO NOT call out or chase her. It will scare her even more. Please call in any sightings to the number on the flyer

Please share. Thanks!

08/11/2024

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08/10/2024

COURTESY POST:
SOUTH CAROLINA PEOPLE, PLEASE KEEP EYES OPEN FOR STOLEN DOG. SEE BELOW.
If seen, please call 843.995.7148 immediately.
If seen roaming please do not chase, she is most likely in survival mode and will run. She is microchipped, spayed, and has a tattoo from vets office on her belly. She has beautiful blue eyes. Please keep eyes open and if you see your neighbor etc with a new dog fitting this dogs description, please call the owner. There is a child who is missing this dog very much.

07/15/2024

I am pleased to announce that Four Paws Rescue of Ct AKA Gracie's Way Farm and sanctuary has another wonderful volunteer. Let's welcome Jay to our volunteer team. Jay brings dedication, some knowledge of horses, and the ability to follow instructions. Jay has been coming to feed the horses for 3 weekends now and has done a fantastic job in a short amount of time. He has expressed that he wants to learn all aspects of learning the horses, and what's involved with caring for them. He is working on building a bond with the horses. He feeds, turns out and has started to learn how to groom them. In the fall Jay & Sébastien will be learning how to do ground work with them in the round pen.
Both Jay & Sébastien would like a farm of their own someday, and while volunteering for Four Paws Rescue of Ct AKA Gracie's Way Farm and sanctuary they are learning the foundation to build on. I am very appreciative and blessed to have two wonderful men working with the horses who love them as much as we do.

We are always looking for volunteers to join our team so, if anyone is interested and has a love for horses & mini donkey's, please hit the message button, or text me at 203.687.1601 for more information and to set up an interview.

02/26/2024

🎉REUNITED🎉
This cute little pup is home safe and sound. Not even 40 minutes after CTDGRV Jill put up posters in the area. Thanks go out to her for putting them up and to Melissa for all her guidance Welcome home puppy. Happy Life!!!!

*MISSING IN BRIDGEPORT*
This pup is missing from his home. We have been informed that someone has picked him up and was going to bring him to ACO. This has not happened yet. Please if you have any information or see him call the number on the flyer immediately

02/26/2024

Missing in Brooklyn:
Little Niko went missing when he and his sister snuck out of the house. His sister came back, but Niko didn’t. If you see him, please do not call out to him or chase him. He’s very friendly, but he may be a little nervous. And sometimes he thinks that chasing is a game and he’ll just run away. Please call the number on the flyer immediately if you see him. His family is heartbroken.

02/22/2024

02/22/2024

02/18/2024

Beautiful sunset tonight.

02/17/2024

Correction on rescue name, It Is "All About The Dogs Rescue"

02/17/2024

URGENT! PLEASE READ! We’ve been on hold for taking new dogs, but we would like to help Nikki. To do that we need TWO things. First, we need a foster home for her when she can move to us (probably around mid-April). If you can foster or would like to foster-to-adopt her, please fill out an application online: https://www.allaboutthedogsrescue.org/get-involved
Second, we need *pledges* to help cover her care. *Please note that we cannot accept donations for her until she is actually an AATDR dog – when that happens we will let you know to turn your pledges into donations.* To pledge, please comment on this post with the amount of your pledge.

Without BOTH a dedicated foster or foster-to-adopt home AND pledges sufficient to cover our costs (transport, spay, medical and daily care while she’s with us) - as well as a portion of the medical care she’s receiving now – about $1000 total – we will sadly not be able to help. Please help us become part of Nikki’s journey! The first 4 pictures in the post show Nikki today - the last 3 show her when she was first found. What a difference!

Here is her story:

A couple of months ago, a fellow rescuer found Nikki roaming. Or, to be more precise, Nikki found them. She was running in the middle of a highway and was practically hit several times. When the rescuer’s husband stopped the car and opened the door, Nikki jumped into it. That choice probably saved her life. He brought Nikki home and the rescuer – Cindy Smith, Founder of Four Paws Rescue of CT - Gracie's Way, got busy doing what rescuers do.

Cindy moved her family and her rescue to South Carolina several years ago. She did call her local animal control, but they declined to take Nikki. Cindy got her to the vet, and she had a TON of medical issues. Nikki was about 15 lbs underweight, verging on being emaciated. She had a double ear infection. She was infested with fleas and ticks. She tested positive for THREE tick-borne illnesses. And the icing on the cake – she was heartworm positive.

Since then, Nikki has received amazing medical care. She’s gained weight, her ear infections and tick-borne illnesses have been treated, she’s had all her vaccines, and has had her first injection for heartworm. Next month she’ll go back to the vet for injections #2 and #3, and the month after that will go for a repeat blood test, to make sure the treatment has been successful. As long as she tests negative, Nikki will be able to travel!

So … WHO is this girl Nikki, aside from her medical issues? She’s a sweet, loving, happy, playful hound mix (maybe with beagle?) who is about 5 years old and weighs about 55 lbs. She loves other dogs (she is an energetic playmate so medium-sized dogs would be best). She’d be fine with children 10+ years old – she does get excited and could knock over smaller children. She is SO excited to be living a life of being loved and getting good care – she literally will run in circles with excitement. If you go hiking, she’d be thrilled to go with you! She’d be a great candidate for search-and-rescue, nose work, and/or agility. She’s a smart cookie! She’d be in heaven with a fenced yard and a doggy playmate or two.

Nikki most probably would have died if she hadn’t chosen to jump in Tim’s car that night. Now she has a chance to live the best life ever. We at AATDR firmly believe that teamwork with other rescues is SO important for positive outcomes for dogs like Nikki. Please become part of Nikki’s team by pledging today and, if you can, filling out a foster application!

02/09/2024

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02/09/2024

02/09/2024

RIP baby.

02/09/2024

🎉REUNITED🎉
Skipper is now home safe and sound. A person saw his poster and called the owner. Thanks to CTDGRV Steven for getting those posters up in the neighborhood. Welcome home sweetie!!!

‼️The family is now offering a reward for the safe return of their beloved pup‼️

*Missing in Bridgeport *
This handsome pup ran out an opened door and is now missing. His family is devastated Please if you see him call the number on the flyer immediately Lets get him home safe to his very worried family

12/25/2023

All of us at Four Paws Rescue of Ct AKA Gracie's Way is wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.
A special thank you to all the folks who believe in our mission and supported the animals this year. We truely are blessed.

12/02/2023

⭐️⭐️REUNITED⭐️⭐️
We have our little Christmas miracle. Finn was just found by a wonderful neighbor. Our little guy has been making the rounds.
He’s very good at hiding, and we were always two steps behind. He was found with his leash wrapped around a tree by a wonderful neighbor. He is skinny but so very happy to see his mom. She’s going to bring him to the vet this afternoon to make sure he’s OK.
I would like to say thank you to his mom Sydney and his dad Parker, and all their dedication on finding their boy. There was no way they were ever going to give up. They did everything and anything asked of them plus a whole lot more. I knew their perseverance would pay off. Their family was also an incredible help and their friends who are out there searching as well. All the neighbors off Scotland Road, Wales, Lawler, they were also wonderful. Thank you so much for keeping an eye out for him. Thank you to CTDGRV Patti for all your guidance and for rooting Sydney and Parker on. Thank you also to CTDGRV Melissa, Jill & Adam!
Thank you to Eric from Zencat For flying your drone numerous times, Julie and Georgia for your amazing tracking. Georgia had his path spot on.
We are so grateful that Finn is home to his amazing family.
Welcome home Finn ❤️🐶🐾

Missing in Taftville:
💲💰REWARD💰💲 For His Safe Return, No Questions Asked‼️
**Last seen by Lawler Ln Area**
If you see him, please call the number on the flyer immediately. Try to keep eyes on him. He’s very skittish. We would rather have you watch him from a distance until the family can get there. Thank you 
Scotland Road/Wales Road area. 
This cutie pie is not from the area. He is dragging a yellow minion leash that is attached to a collar. He may slip the collar and leash at some point.He is friendly, but shy and skittish. He is food motivated.
His family is out searching for him. If you see him, please call the number on the flyer immediately. Do not post sightings as they are out searching.
Let’s get this cutie pie home safe. His family is heartbroken.

11/23/2023

Four Paws Rescue of Ct AKA Gracie's Way Farm and sanctuary is wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

11/17/2023

This very friendly, female, cat showed up at a residence on Roberts Street a couple days ago. If this is your cat, please call Animal Control @ (860)638-4030. Thank you.

11/17/2023

**Missing in Waterbury **
💰REWARD 💰- no questions asked for safe return. Somehow this chunky pup got out of his fenced in yard this afternoon. His family has frantically been looking for him, he needs his medication. If seen do not call out or chase him, he will run, which would put him in harms way. Please call the number on the flyer immediately and help get this pup back home to his family who are very worried.!

09/09/2023

https://gofund.me/00a72993

Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit Four Paws Rescue of … Cindy Smith needs your support for Saving lives, one day at a time

09/04/2023

🎉🎉🎉 Found safe🎉🎉🎉
The puppy has been found and is back home safe! The owner got a call the puppy was seen down the road from where he went missing. He went to the area and using calming signals was able to get him. Thank you to everyone who called in sightings!

Missing in Torrington:
This little guy has gone missing on Eno Ave and he isn’t familiar with the area. He got away with his leash still attached. If you live in the area please check your property cameras, and yards because he could be hiding under bushes or porches. He loves other dogs but can be nervous with people. If you see him please call the number on the flyer immediately. As always, do not chase or call out to him. Let’s get him home safe!

07/24/2023

Big Boy update: Big boy finally got to eat. He had just under 2 lbs of grain twice and 4 pounds at dinner time made into a mash. He also has soaked hay. I did last barn check at 11:00p.m. I gave him fresh water and Reba, Lainey & Dolly are there. They don't go to wherever their home is anymore. They stay in the barn with Big boy!. Reba loves attention. Lainey and Dolly are skittish but they will come around.
Now it's a bigger battle to get weight back on Big Boy. Hope to have his blood results tomorrow and I pray it's all normal. I am also hopeful his higher fat grain will help him. Folks, it's been a long ass battle with his weight. Like 1.5 to 2 years of a battle, plus sinus infections, foot issues, eye injuries, but together, we will win this war we are fighting. I will stand with Big BOY for as long as it takes bc I DONT GIVE UP!
Please keep praying for our gentle giant.

07/21/2023

UPDATE #2: There is no change except he drank 8 gals of water during the night but no manure in his stall ): refilled water bucket, put mask on , talked to him. His fans are on. He is waiting for his 3 friends to show up. If there is nothing different by this afternoon, I will be calling the vet back. I'm worried that he has not had food per vets instructions until the oil he was given passes through his system.

UPDATE: FIRST, the vet suspects colic. He gave pain meds, and a sedation med to be able to put tube up his nose and down his throat and gave oil and water. His bowels are soft but has sand in it.(Not surprising as we live on total sand) His heart rate was elevated and his gut sounds were poor. I also had them draw blood to do a full blood panel. He has melanoma tumors under his tail which is a new development. Common in white horses. The sad part is, by the time he would need chemo or tail docked, it will be to late.we were advised to just leave it alone.
His feed is increased to 8 to 10 % fat with a cup of oil at 7 pounds of grain twice daily and hay.
Folks, we are doing everything in our power to save this horse. Right now he is on water only for the next 24 to 38 hours. We have to wait until the oil gets out of his system before he gets food or hay.
If anyone is interested in donating to his medical bills we would be grateful. Your donation is tax deductible as we are a 501c3 Rescue, Sanctuary, farm. Please send donations to:
Four Paws Rescue of Ct AKA Gracie's Way
241 Frank Jones Rd
Gresham SC, 29546.
We will keep you updated as things progress. Thank you for the prayers and please, keep them coming.
The picture is to show how far he slid down the bank head first. This is where I rushed to him, he was unresponsive until I wrapped my arms around his side and yelled "Don't you die on me". With that, he mustered the strength to get up and I got him in the barn to halter him so Tim could load him in trailer.

On our way to vet for emergency. Big boy keeps going down, labored breathing. Say a prayer for our old guy.

07/18/2023

Well, Tennessee & Whiskey got hosed down tonight. Such good girls, no cross ties, no ties at all. They stood there and sucked it up. Bonnie on the other hand, she don't like the hose so that's one more thing I will have to work with her on. Clyde just wanted yo go out and Big boy was in all day with his three little friends. He didn't eat well tonight but it's a new grain with higher fat in my attempts to put weight on him.
Fresh water in water tubs as well. Life is good!

07/07/2023

Well, Big Boy has another sinus infection, he managed to somehow injury his eye. I just can't catch a break with this guy. Tonight he has his 200.00 mask on to protect his eye, I put eye meds in his eye and his friends, Reba, Lainey and Dolly were keeping him company today. They are starting to molt so they are maturing. Big boy seems to have gotten comfortable with the chickens which is good, since they like to hang out in his stall with him. They also walk around the barn like they own the place!🤣.
Clyde is getting better about getting fly spray on, Bonnie is also getting better with have her nose touched and getting kisses, Tennessee is now giving kisses without being asked and our sweet Whisky always gives kisses and hugs. The donkeys have seemed to recover since the loss of Jolene. They will always miss her but they are getting back to normal. As for me, I still can't bring myself to go out back yet where Jolene was laid to rest but I will someday. She took apart of my heart with her as they all will someday.
All the pups have learned to stay out of trouble while I'm at the barn!
As another day on the farm comes to a close, I am grateful for all we have!