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4 Paws 1 Heart's mission is to reduce the number of abandoned animals by funding medical treatment for abandoned, abused, and stray companion animals.

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to funding medical care for abandoned, injured, and homeless animals—primarily cats and dogs—giving them a second chance at a healthy life and a path to a loving home. This does not mean we are obligated to provide unlimited funding to any animal. The animals we assist usually come in through the an emergency hospital, rescue groups who may reque

st our assistance, and individual rescuers. Decisions are often fluid because. as it is with human life, you just never know. But, please rest assured that we are always keeping all of the many animals' welfare first.Anyone requesting medical funding from 4 Paws 1 Heart should know:

1) 4 Paws 1 Heart can never guarantee to pay the full medical bill until we know what we are dealing with. When we authorize to pay for an animal to go the vet it is either for very clear treatment - such as spay/neuter, vaccines, URI treatment, etc. In emergency situations or when there are injuries or unknown medical issues, the vet will always be asked to contact me.

2) Anyone requesting monetary assistance will be told the limit to which we will help. Therefore, if the rescuer feels they may need more funding, they can start to get backing ahead of time.

3) 4 Paws 1 Heart will always consider the animal first. But, anyone requesting our help must understand that it is our responsibility to maximize the number of animals we can help with the limited funds we have. This means that if the dollars needed far outweigh the probability of the animal living or living a good quality of life, we may not pay for the medical treatment. In all cases, it will be up to the rescuer to decide what will happen next. But understand that veterinarians are responsible to the animal and may strongly recommend an animal not leave the hospital.

4) All of the veterinarians we work with understand that 4 Paws 1 Heart is not a rescue and does NOT own the animal. Our only decision is what amount of money we are willing to pay for medical treatment (as explained earlier). Anyone taking an animal to the veterinary should be prepared to make decisions related to the animal's future and treatment. Keep in mind that there can be many people working in a veterinary hospital and not all may understand the policies. It is up to the rescuer to ask questions and make decisions.

5) Authorization for a veterinarian to treat an animal and bill 4 Paws 1 Heart will be made by e-mail (with a copy to the rescuer) or telephone. All payments are made directly to the veterinarian.

31/12/2025

On this New Years Eve and as 2025 comes to a close, my heart is full.

These videos are just a small glimpse of what you made possible this year.

Because of you, 498 animals who once knew fear, pain, and uncertainty were given something priceless — a second chance at life.

Each face carries a story. A moment when they were hurting, scared, and unsure if anyone would come for them. And then… someone did. YOU did.

Through your donations, shares, prayers, and constant support, 4 Paws 1 Heart was able to step in when hope felt lost and turn heartbreak into healing.

I am deeply humbled and honored to walk beside these animals on their journey to safety and love.

To our board members — thank you for your volunteer work, quiet dedication, and unwavering commitment that keep this mission moving forward.

To the veterinary hospitals and medical teams — thank you for being the hands that heal and the voices for those who cannot speak. Your compassion saves lives every single day, and we could not do this without you.

And to you, our supporters — when you look into their eyes, you can see where they came from. Because of you, they were given the will to live.

This mission is not just what I do — it is my purpose.

Thank you for believing. Thank you for standing with us. Thank you for saving lives.

4 Paws 1 Heart

29/12/2025

Update 10:42 pm. Another x ray was taken and he is still very constipated. He passed some tape and debris in his stool but there remains a foreign object.
He had fluids, an e***a, and an additional stool softener will be added into his daily treatments.

12/29/25. Stay tuned for an update on our other injured kitty also named 🌟Star. I posted him a couple weeks ago after he was found with a fractured pelvis and foreign object in his stomach.
Since then, we have been doing supportive care consisting of pain mads, stool softener's, radiographs to monitor, and his rescuer is trying to socialize him.
He only weighs about two pounds. We are praying that he will heal on his own over time. Gina
https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

$10:45pm Update Feline leukemia and FIV tested negative. No obvious fractures on the leg, so the doctor is leaning towar...$

29/12/2025

10:45pm Update Feline leukemia and FIV tested negative. No obvious fractures on the leg, so the doctor is leaning towards radial nerve damage. Going to give her some time to see if she heals and regains any more function. Scheduled her spay surgery and vaccines. She was a good girl today. Terrified but good. Paws crossed. 🩷

12/29/25. We will be helping this little girl today, and her name is "Star". She is scheduled for an exam and X-ray to determine the extent of her injury on the front leg.
Her rescuer and foster Dee Brown Gudenau has been taking amazing care of her trying to socialize and provide warth, love, and security.
I will update once we have more information. 🙏🙏🙏
Donations = lives saved.
https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

29/12/2025

12/28/25 Thank you 💜

We want to take a moment to thank some truly incredible local businesses who stood by our nonprofit this year and made our mission possible.

The Knotted Needle (Grosse Pointe Woods), Rondo Investment (St. Clair Shores), Girly Girl Salon (Grosse Pointe Woods), Lil Dog’s Resort (St. Clair Shores), Antiques at Maria’s (Macomb County), Java Junk (Macomb County), and Beaches (St. Clair Shores).

Please never forget that your kindness and generosity helped change lives, and we truly could not do this work without you.

We encourage our supporters to show these amazing businesses some love — they give back in the most meaningful ways. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. 🐾 Gina

27/12/2025

Van stolen with dogs inside. Please Share.

A Detroit man is desperately searching for his two beloved dogs after someone took his van with the pets inside over the weekend.

26/12/2025

12/26/25
We were asked to help a tiny kitten named Sally when her rescuer feared the worst — a possible case of FIP. After a full exam, we’re so relieved to share that Sally is healthy. 💕
We’ll continue supporting Sally by covering her recommended vaccinations and upcoming spay surgery, giving her the best start possible. Stories like hers remind us how important it is to step in early and never lose hope. 🐾 Gina
https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

25/12/2025

A Christmas Prayer for Homeless Cats and Dogs.💜🙏🐾

This Christmas, we pray for the paws with no warm place to sleep,
for the cats curled beneath cars and the dogs waiting behind cold fences.
May they feel comfort instead of fear, fullness instead of hunger,
and kindness where they have known neglect.
We pray that every empty bowl is filled,
every shiver is met with warmth,
and every lonely heart finds a safe place to belong.
Bless the hands that rescue, the hearts that foster,
and the homes that open their doors.
And until every paw is safe,
may love find them where we cannot.
Amen.

Love, Gina and the board of 4 Paws 1 Heart

24/12/2025

12/24/25. Sweet pea was found outside with a pr*****ed re**um. She is the 2nd case we had in a row with this condition.
This is considered an emergency because if it is out too long, it can potentially never return back to normal, or the tissue can become necrotic and dye off.
We were contacted to see if we could help get her into the hospital for a check up, and once scheduled, the procedure was done that day.
She is having a few complications with going to the bathroom so she is on a strict diet and medication.
Her rescuer is very grateful that we were able to cover the medical costs and we hope that over time, she will completely heal.
Sweet pea is such a young little life that was out there on her own. Now she will have a chance of a forever, loving place to call home. Please keep her in your prayers for a full recovery.
There are so many like her who need our help. Your donation = there second chance. 💜 Gina

24/12/2025

Happy we were able to help Rosie's Kitty catfé with this little guy that they suspect was attacked by a coyote.

23/12/2025

12/23/25
🐾 17 lives.. One meaningful impact. 🐾

Because of your support, 4 Paws 1 Heart was able to cover the spay and neuter costs for 17 stray and homeless cats with For the Love of Cats Rescue.

Rescues everywhere are overwhelmed, and resources are stretched beyond measure. When we’re able, we step in to help—knowing that even one act of support can ripple outward.

This assistance not only helps these cats today, but also gives the rescue the opportunity to save more lives tomorrow.
Preventing future litters saves lives, eases the burden on rescues, and creates space for hope.

Thank you for making moments like this possible. This is why we do what we do.

This Christmas please consider donating to help us continue providing critical medical care for animals who have no one else. Every gift, no matter the size, helps change a life. 🎄🐾 Gina

https://4paws1heart.org/donations/
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