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We are a 501c3 charitable organization which funds medical treatment for abandoned companion animals -- predominantly felines and canines.

We work with veterinarians and rescue groups with the ultimate goal of finding permanent homes for the homeless. 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. This does not mean we are obligated to provide unlimited funding to any animal. The animals we assist usually come in through the an eme

rgency hospital, rescue groups who may request 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.

31/08/2024

FERAL CAT SPAY/NEUTER DAY - September 10th, 2024
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We're excited to announce our FERAL/COMMUNITY CAT DAY FOR September 10th, 2024. On this day we are hoping to spay/neuter up to 100 community cats! Here's the details:
- Cats MUST LIVE OUTDOORS PERMANENTLY!
- No appointment necessary! Walk-in appointments accepted THIS DAY ONLY!
- Limit of 3 cats/person/household (For the safety of our patients & high demand of these services we have to implement this limit.)
- Any abuse of this program (bringing a cat that does not reside outside/house pet) will result in termination of future services.

$25 Feral Package includes:
Spay/Neuter
Rabies Vaccine
Ivermectin (dewormer)
Ear Tip
(Other services available for additional costs)

**Discounted pricing thanks to a generous memorial donation.
- Cats MUST arrive in an appropriately sized humane live trap (31"Lx11"Hx9"W), not a standard cat carrier, and no fox or squirrel traps.
- Cats must arrive at the clinic at 8:00am 9/10/2024. No cats will be accepted after 9am
- Discharge the next morning will begin at 7:15am (late fees will apply to pickups that arrive after 8am)
- Refer to our website for check-in/pickup procedures.

We strongly encourage a donation of any of the items listed below to replenish our feral funds/supplies. Our feral program pricing is made possible by donations and we appreciate your contribution.
* Paper towels
* HE laundry detergent
* Distilled water
* Canned cat food or Purina dry food.
* Paper plates
* Large/beach towels
* Dryer sheets
* Stamps
* Cash donations or gift cards to Amazon, Meijer, Lowes, or Home Depot.
P.S. Our staff would be very grateful for some treats to snack on throughout the day!

29/08/2024

8/29/24 - Yesterday I received a call from our friend, Courtney, from Orion Animal Hospital. She had been contacted by a homeowner her found a beautiful, sweet kitten living under her shed with a leg fracture. Unfortunately, after Dr. Zalac examined the kitty, Princess Hanson, it was determined that the leg would need to be amputated. We were asked if we could help and Courtney would take care of her until a home could be found.

Unfortunately, we've had several requests to assist animals needing amputations and eye removals and donations have been slow. It was decided that Courtney would seek donations and we would share in the medical costs. Princess Hanson is scheduled for surgery next week. Keep her in your prayers. - diana
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28/08/2024

8/28/24 - The beautiful cat, Key-Key, kept hanging around his rescuer's mobile home. The mom and daughter were finally able to gain Key-Key's trust and asked if we could help with basic vetting. The mom takes care of her elderly dad and they are unable to pay for the medical but want to keep the cat. We authorized Key-Key's test, vaccines, and neuter and when the mom told her daughter of the good news, her daughter began to cry. She was so happy that they could keep this sweetheart. - diana
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28/08/2024

8/28/24 - Ader found his rescuer as she was going for her morning walk. Maddie, Ader's rescuer, fell in love and asked if we could help with medical. We authorized visits at Anchor Bay Veterinary to get Ader examined, tested, and vaccinated. He has an appointment September 9 to be neutered and get his rabies vaccine. Another life saved! - diana
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27/08/2024

8/26/24 Luna and her littermates were found weeks ago. She is not thriving as well as the others so we had her checked out today at Moore Veterinary Hospital . Her bloodwork was ok, temp on high end of normal, and she was underweight. We are going to check a p**p sample and we began antibiotics in case she has something brewing. Also, sent her with some prescription high calorie wet food. She ate some food for me and I'm hoping she bounces back. Gina
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25/08/2024

Asher was in this morning. The wound from the Abscess is almost healed but he puts no weight on the leg. We don't know what else to do. An orthopedic specialist would be the next step but our funds do not allow for that visit.
If you would like to donate here is the link. Click on donate. You can note if you want the donation to help Asher. https://4paws1heart.org/donations/
Gina

22/08/2024

On July 6th my friend found this boy running loose. She held onto him for a week but couldn't keep him. He was taken to the shelter and no one claimed him. His stray hold was up and he was testing positive for a tick born disease.
I reached out to the shelter to offer 4 Paws 1 heart assistance with deeper testing to determine if the tick born disease was real or just showing positive because of exposure.
Turns out Jethro was only exposed and didn't require treatment for Lyme disease.
Hound dogs are difficult to place. Plus he was an adult with no training and high prey drive.
I reached out to a friend Paula Guilds who I knew had owned hounds in past. Her neighbor Lauri was willing to foster Jethro if a rescue could pull him.
Then, I reached out to Jenn Day from Misfit Angels Rescue and she came through once again! Jethro was released into his new foster home on August 8th. This is an example of what can go into saving each animal. Multiple people with a caring heart starting with Stefanie Maihofer , then Chief Jeff Randazzo at Macomb County Animal Control , 4 Paws 1 Heart , Paula, Lori, Jenn, and her rescue.
THANK YOU EVERYONE!!! It's taken me time to post his story. I will share his adoption link when I have it. This is what rescue is all about!!!! It is work but it's worth it!
Thank you Stefanie for your donation and here are a few pics of when he came home and now.
Gina https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

22/08/2024

8/22/24
Asher update. Last Wednesday night his elbow ruptured in 2 places and it was full of Abscess material. Asher has been getting daily bandages since and the wound looks wonderful. Unfortunately, he is still not baring any weight on the leg. I'm a little concerned that there is more going on than the Abscess, but only time will tell. Radial Nerve damage has crossed my mind and I hope I'm wrong. I will update soon. Please consider making a donation for this guy. His bills are certainly adding up.
Thank you, Gina
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21/08/2024

8/21/24 - On August 18 I received the following e mail from Lindsey:
"I am seeking assistance for medical care for a stray cat in my neighborhood. His owners lived in the motel around the corner and abandoned him once they got a new kitten. It doesn’t seem they treated him very well. Now something has happened to his hind legs and he is in a lot of pain. I don’t see any exterior lacerations but he won’t let me touch or get a good look at them either. I am going to take him to the vet but I really can’t afford to pay for it as I’ve already spent $3000+ on vet care for my own animals this year."

Ace was seen at one of our partner veterinary clinics who performed blood work and treated him for an eye infection, ear infections and pain. The doctor said he did not feel an e-ray was needed for the leg issue and believed the cause could be a sprain or arthritis. They gave Lindsey eye drops, ear drops, antibiotics, and a supplement to give him everyday for the next 2 weeks. The pain injection should be good for 4 weeks. There will be a follow up appointment and when appropriate we will complete our commitment with a snap test, vaccines, and neuter. Paws crossed. - diana
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20/08/2024

8/20/24 - Meet sweet Rex. His rescuer, Jessica, contacted us to see if we could help. Jessica works at a Kroger where she found Rex after his siblings and mom were hit by a car. He was the only survivor. At only 4 weeks old, Jessica took him in and began bottle feeding. She asked if we could help get Rex examined and later help with vetting (test, distemper/rabies vaccines, and neuter) when he is old enough. - diana
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19/08/2024

8/19/24 - In mid-July, the rescuer, Samantha, saw a post from a man pleading for help for a stray cat who wound up in his back yard. He was afraid for the cat because his neighbor's dog was very reactive and often escaped into his yard. Doing some research, Samantha saw that the man had posted two weeks prior but there were no takers to help this sweet boy. She couldn't turn her back and shortly after, Samantha and her husband picked up the cat, Gus, and decided to give him a permanent home. The first night, Gus, was understandably scared but after Samantha spent a few nights with him, he became more settled in. We were happy to have Gus vetted at Patterson Veterinary Hospital. - diana
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19/08/2024

8/19/24 - Meet Mango and Shea. They had been TNR'd earlier but were recently seen being harassed by children in the neighborhood. An independent rescuer whom we've helped in the past contacted us to see if we could help. They will be tested for FIV/FeLv and receive their booster vaccines. They are very bonded so Jem, the rescuer, is seeking a good family wanting to adopt a bonded pair. If you are interested, contact Jem at: [email protected] - diana
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18/08/2024

8/18/24 - Today we celebrate the 14th Anniversary of 4 Paws 1 Heart. We are so very proud to have made the difference in thousands of stray animals' lives. In the past I have reminded our supporters of how 4 Paws 1 Heart began but today I would like to share something more personal.

This past week my husband and I took in one of two cats very much loved by my 93 year old dad. Unfortunately, my dad is in hospice at home and for the past two weeks my time has been divided between my dad and 4 paws 1 heart. This is Maggie. We brought her to our home this past week and are trying to assure her that she will be safe and loved as she was with my dad. Last October we lost our Nunzio and did not rescue another because we had made a commitment to my dad that his babies would be safe with us should that time come.

Maggie was rescued by my dad when she was seen running around with a number of other strays at a home next door to us. My dad went over to the yard and scooped up this sweet baby and she then joined my parent's family of two rescued cats. It was quite a surprise to all of us in that my dad was never "that person" and just tolerated my mom's love for stray animals in need.

Well, she's with us and we are giving her time before we take in dad's second cat, Viva, adopted when Gina had her first term of employment at Moore Veterinary Hospital. All of our cats are about the same age and we are thankful to be in a position to take on my dad and mom's babies now that my mom has passed and my dad is no longer able to care for them.

Thank you to our many supporters who help us make a difference in our many communities. When possible, please plan ahead when it comes to your parent's pets. Please don't be that person who contacts the rescues because "you have to get rid of your dead mother's cats or your dad's dog after he was put into a home". I know that not everyone can do what we are doing, but if possible, please consider planning ahead for the inevitable.

Again, thank you to our Board members (current and past), the many rescues we've worked with, the good Samaritans who don't turn their back on an animal in need, our veterinary partners, and especially, the generous animal lovers who make our mission a reality through their generous donations. - diana
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P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48080

17/08/2024

8/17/24 - Hope, Love, and Joy were found abandoned; their mom could not be found. Thankfully, a kind woman brought them into her home and contacted us to see if we could help having them seen for what appeared to be upper respiratory infections. They were taken to All About Animals in Flint where they received oral antibiotics and eye drops. Another rescue will be helping the family with the kittens' vetting when they are old enough. - diana
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17/08/2024

8/17/24 - Meet Toast. She was seen hanging outside of an apartment complex. In late July, we were contacted by a concerned person who wanted to catch her and take her in but she needed assistance to have Toast vaccinated, tested, and spayed. We were happy to help but it took awhile for Toasted to be convinced she would do better as a pet. Toast is now safe and scheduled for her medical on August 23. - diana
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Donations continue to be slow while the need continues to be non-stop. Every penny will help save a life!

17/08/2024

8/17/24 - Kitty was rescued by a very kind couple who found her wandering, declawed, and with an eye infection or upper respiratory infection. Her finder, Bridget, contacted every resource in the community to find an owner but no one stepped up. Bridget will examined and treated at West Flint Animal Hospital. Bridget and her husband hope to give Kitty a furever home. - diana
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16/08/2024

8/16/24 Asher update. For everyone following his story and my posts, I want to let you know the swelling around his elbow was an abscess. It ruptured around 1am Wednesday morning and fortunately I was able to get him seen as an emergency. Thank you Moore Veterinary Hospital especially Dr. Henry, LVT Trisha, and all who assisted yesterday. Asher lost a large portion of skin from his elbow down and this will hopefully heal without a soft tissue surgeon specialist. The staff are doing wet to dry bandages daily and he is on meds for pain. We added in a special ordered antibiotic for broader spectrum coverage. This poor guy has been on antibiotics for 1 month already! We don't know the cause of this abscess and we won't know how he will do until we take it day to day. As much skin as possible was closed. Please keep prayers going and please send in a donation if you can.
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💜 Gina
Asher is 13 weeks old and he has been through so much.

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14/08/2024

8/14/24 - Big Daddy and Farrah are both stray dogs found in Detroit. They are being fostered by Kelly C. whom we recently assisted with Duke. As always, these very sweet dogs needed their first round of vaccines, heart worm test, and neuter/spay. They are scheduled to have everything completed in September with our good friend at Comfort's Place in Westland. Anyone interested in adopting these beauties should contact Kelly at: [email protected] - diana
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Your donations SAVE LIVES. THANK YOU.

13/08/2024

8/13/24 - On August 8 I received the following from our friends at Streethearts Animal Rescue:

"Cora was recently rescued from a very dangerous situation. Cora was found way down on the rocks, below the bridge on Carpenter Rd near Stepping Stone falls (Flint, MI area). We do not know how she got down there but we know this is an area where dogs are dumped often. A very brave individual made his way down the very steep & wooded slope to get to Cora, gained her trust, picked her up & carried her all the way back up. Once she was on solid ground, she immediately rolled over for belly rubs! Cora is with one of our foster's now & is the sweetest girl but is, of course, Heart worm positive. I have included the photo of her, looking down from the top of the bridge to down on the rocks & one of her once she got up on solid ground. - Linda"

Although funds are limited, we agreed to at least cover Cora's pre-30-day treatment in hopes that our September 29 fundraiser will be a great success and we will then go on to cover Cora's actual heart worm injections. We continue to be so very thankful to the many amazing rescue organizations in our communities and we try to assist them whenever possible. - diana
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12/08/2024

8/11/24 Unfortunately, we don't know what is wrong with Asher. A lot has happened since he was found a month ago. He got over what we think was toxoplasmosis and now he has a painful swelling in his front right elbow. I spent a large portion of Friday talking with doctors from 4 different hospitals. He may need to go to an internal medicine specialist or orthopedic both of which we cannot afford.. Tomorrow we will be adding in another antibiotic that has to be special ordered. He is on pain and anti inflammatory meds. This could be an infection in the bone or joint but he is not responding to the antibiotic that treats bone infection. He is very painful.
Any help for Asher is greatly needed and appreciated.
https://4paws1heart.org/donations/
Gina

10/08/2024

8/10/24 - Continuing to help in making a difference in the lives of the abandoned, stray, and abused. Each year seems to be the worst when it comes to the dangers so many strays face and this year is no different. It certainly takes a Village and without your donations babies like these would die on the streets. Thank you to everyone involved. - diana
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10/08/2024

8/10/24 - Smoke appeared to have been 'dumped' and was being fed by a friend of 4 paws 1 heart. This past week he showed up with an abscess on his cheek. He was taken to our partner veterinary hospital, Groesbeck Animall Hospital, where he had extensive blood work and treated for the abscess, and infection. When the infection is cleared he will be vaccinated, tested, and neutered. Our friend found a great home for this very sweet boy who loves attention. - diana
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08/08/2024

8/8/24
Prayers needed for Asher. He was in on Monday for limping on his front leg. It has gotten worse on meds. At this point he might need an orthopedic but we cannot afford that. He will be seen again tomorrow for a follow up exam. Gina
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07/08/2024

8/7/24 - UPDATE: Posey, Lily, Ginja, and Bowie have found homes with Lisa's family members and they will take care of their vetting when appropriate. As the other three our bonding to Lisa and each other, the remaining three may be foster failures.

It started with an email from Heather of the Kitty Catfe. Heather reported that a man in Detroit, who had multiple litters of kittens, couldn’t feed them and they were dying. He was posting videos. He let 15 cats go in the woods. Two had died in less than a few days and 7 were left. Based on Heather's facebook post someone went to the site and rescued the seven. That person contacted Heather and said she was willing to foster them but asked for Heather's help in placement; unfortunately, the KItty Catfe is still looking for a permanent place and their fosters are filled so all but they will help in promoting them. The rescuer, Lisa, then asked if Heather knew of any organization who could help with medical and that's where we stepped in.

This is Lily, Posey, Batman, Tini, Ginja, Bowie, and Bones. All were very thin with fleas and Tini and Bones appeared to need special care. Tini needed to be seen by one of our partner vets because she was so dehydrated otherwise all are waiting to be ready for their full vetting which we hope will be done at the Humane Society of St. Clair (SNAP). - diana
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06/08/2024

8/6/24 - Meet Wym. It was about one month ago when a very kind couple saw a cat almost get hit by a car. The car swerved around her and she didn't even flinch. The couple was able to capture her and discovered that she "had no eyes". The couple felt they just couldn't leave her on the streets in her condition so they brought her home to live in their backyard. The other day when going out to feed her they noticed an "abscess on her cheek" which was very swollen. We agreed to help with medical as long as the couple guaranteed that very sweet Wym would be kept inside from now on. They promised to give her a furever home. Wym will be going to our great friends at Five Mile Animal Hospital. Update to follow. - diana
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Thank you for making a difference in the lives of so many orphans.

06/08/2024

8/5/2024 - On July 24th I posted about Asher. He was found as a stray and we have been helping with his medical care. He just finally recovered from Toxoplasmosis, and I got a call on Saturday morning that he was limping. I had his rescuer pick up some pain meds until we could have him checked.
Dr. Dewecki at Moore Veterinary Hospital Hospital squeezed him into her busy schedule today.
He has a lot of swelling in his elbow and it's very painful. Three Radiographs were done and there is a questionable area that might be a fracture. It could also be growth plates and an injury consisting of soft tissue/muscle swelling. We started an anti inflammatory along with the pain meds and we will recheck in 5 days. This poor guy cannot catch a break! If you would like to help Asher here is our link
Gina
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05/08/2024

8/5/24 - This very sweet boy was seen scavenging around a dumpster at a local Rams Horn. Fortunately, she got him into her car and later contacted us. This poor boy, Pickles, was so matted that he cringed when touched. He was taken to our partner vet Groesbeck Animal Hospital where the amazing staff shaved him to comfort. I talked with the staff and they told him that he is the sweetest and that his skin was, fortunately, in great condition. Any further medical needs will be taken care of by 4 Paws 1 Heart. There was not a microchip and an owner could not be found. Tomorrow I will post his 'after' photo. - diana
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05/08/2024

8/5/24 - My sister shared this and I thought our many supporters might appreciate it. - diana
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“Animals choose to come into our lives. They are part of our karma and we are part of theirs. Sometimes they are found "abandoned" or wandering, in the middle of a road or in danger in the heart of the night; other times they are found at the front door of the house, as sent by fate; other times they arrive from loved ones, neighbors or strangers.

Animals were already in our karma at least. In this life, as in the others. According to Brian Weiss, the same animal often incarnates itself several times during our lifetime, simply changing shape and coat, and being recognized by small gestures, details and subtle habits. This is clearly seen with cats.

When a "new" animal enters our house and knows exactly where to go, it's a sign that it simply says back. Many people, at the moment of death, receive the soothing vision not of a deceased relative, but rather of an animal. This means a lot. Because for our soul there is no difference between one species and another.

Animals are in our evolutionary path just like we are in theirs, for this reason we must respect them as sacred creatures and take the greatest care of them. They are part of us, in a different form of the universe."

— Lionel Dupont

Art by Laron G. S. via Midjourney

03/08/2024

8/3/2024 - I have been treating my sweet little foster dog, Fluffy, for a desmetoseal ulcer in his left eye and it was looking like it was almost healed. Unfortunately, his eye ruptured on Thursday morning and Thank God I was able to get him right in for surgery to remove the eye. Huge thank you to Dr Hilton at Moore Veterinary Hospital!!! Fluffy was doing well with the every 2 hours meds around the clock, but the eye was just to fragile from the damage. This week we will have to recheck his tear production in the better eye and possibly add in a new medication. Between his meds, lab work, surgery, food, basic necessities, and his follow up care it's all adding up. If you are interested in donating towards Fluffy I have posted our link.
Thank you💗 Gina
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Asher was in this morning. The wound from the Abscess is almost healed but he puts no weight on the leg. We don't know what else to do. An orthopedic specialist would be the next step but our funds do not allow for that visit. If you would like to donate here is the link. Click on donate. You can note if you want the donation to help Asher. https://4paws1heart.org/donations/ Gina

8/8/24 Prayers needed for Asher. He was in on Monday for limping on his front leg. It has gotten worse on meds. At this point he might need an orthopedic but we cannot afford that. He will be seen again tomorrow for a follow up exam. Gina https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

8/5/2024 - On July 24th I posted about Asher. He was found as a stray and we have been helping with his medical care. He just finally recovered from Toxoplasmosis, and I got a call on Saturday morning that he was limping. I had his rescuer pick up some pain meds until we could have him checked. Dr. Dewecki at Moore Veterinary Hospital Hospital squeezed him into her busy schedule today. He has a lot of swelling in his elbow and it's very painful. Three Radiographs were done and there is a questionable area that might be a fracture. It could also be growth plates and an injury consisting of soft tissue/muscle swelling. We started an anti inflammatory along with the pain meds and we will recheck in 5 days. This poor guy cannot catch a break! If you would like to help Asher here is our link Gina https://4paws1heart.org/donations/ .

This sweet kitten was found one week ago unable to walk normally or fully urinate on his own. The rescuer gathered donations to get him seen by a vet and have some diagnostics and meds started. After speaking with her I felt he needed more workup so we offered to help and we were able to get him in yesterday to see another doctor for more x rays and bloodwork. He's scared, but his rescuer is diligent and taking awesome care of him. The doctor suspects he has toxoplasmosis which is what the other doctor suspected and he is on the treatment for it. Without your support we could not continue to help in cases like these. We will recheck him in a week depending on his progress. Gina https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

10/26/23 - In early 2023 we were the lucky recipients of one the ' First State Bank - Michigan's Banksgiving awards. All recipients were asked to participate in a video which would talk about how the money was spent. We very much appreciate our friends at Patterson Veterinary Hospital and our friend Melissa Palonis, rescuer of Piggy, a stray and abused dog who we helped with his heart worm treatment as well as standard vetting at Patterson with Dr. Lynch. Again, we thank First State Bank which happens to be the bank of 4 Paws 1 Heart and has been for many years. They are truly a community bank always willing to provide a basket or giveaways for our fundraisers and they go out of their way to know their customers. We also thank all of our supporters who helped us get to the finish line. - diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

I went to visit sweet Snow yesterday and he is doing great! A friend and colleague of mine offered to watch him and take care of his daily wound care so that he doesn't have to be in a cage all day at the hospital. The wound is 2/3 healed and he is in good spirits! If anyone would like to donate supplies for Snow please let me know! I ordered him a scratch pad, two toys, and a new litter box. Hes almost out of Food and litter, or if you want to donate any items, they are always appreciated for a medical foster who helps get them where they need to be. Thank you! Gina https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

I was contacted about an emergency with a stray kitten who was having severe diarrhea and not gaining weight. Fortunately, I was able to get him into the vet for an exam and a treatment plan. His name is Pewter and he only weighs 1 pound. He is a little lover and 4 Paws 1 Heart is covering his medical care. He is too little to be adopted and he still needs to be tested and vaccinated, but if you are interested in information about adoption please contact the rescuer Andrea Dow . Https://4paws1heart.org/donations. Thank you, Gina

I'd say Snow is pretty grateful. He is resting and recovering from a big day. See updated post below. Thank you all for continued prayers. Gina

This is Eddie. He was found by a co worker with no identification wandering the streets hungry and thin. 4 Paws 1 Heart offered to cover his check up, vax, and neutering. We are hoping to get him into a shelter soon so he can be adopted. Thank you for your support for Animals like Eddie. Gina

Dixie's Story of Survival

DIXIE'S SURVIVAL STORY— Dixie was initially known as Jasmine nicknamed "Jazzy". At about 8 weeks old, she was abandoned with her sister in a field behind a Burger King in Detroit. They were both left in a box to die. Sadly, her sibling sister passed away soon after they were found. Gina, our co-founder, learned of this very sick puppy and had a friend transport her to the veterinary hospital where she worked. Test results confirmed the puppy had Parvo Virus. Despite a poor prognosis from the doctors and being critically ill, Gina approved her life-saving treatment. Fighting several days through a difficult recovery, Dixie (Jazzy) responded to the loving encouragement she received from the entire hospital staff. Dixie is now happily living her best life with a family that wants and loves her. She was adopted by one of her hospital "cheerleaders". 💕 Through the generous donations from supporters like you, 4 Paws 1 Heart is able to pay for life-saving medical care for abandoned animals like Dixie. We truly are thankful. https://www.4paws1heart.org/donations/

Muffins eating while on the office chair at work.

Muffins update 💜 Little foster baby Muffins' headed great from her spay surgery and she is eager for her appointment with Michigan State on Jan 18th. She had a pretty good Christmas with lots of visitors who gave tons of loving. Muffins continues to have lots of discharge from her nose, wheezing/snoring and a stuffy head. However that doesn't stop her from being the sweetest kitten ever. Unfortunately, Facebook doesn't allow me to upload pics with my cute video from this morning, so I'll put a few recent pics below in comments. As always, thank you to our, 4 Paws 1 Heart supporters for helping us help them.. 💜 Gina

❤️ We are celebrating 4 Paws 1 Heart’s amazing win of $20,000 in the Detroit News Cheer for Charity contest! The total donations made were $36,760! With the additional $20,000 gift we will start 2023 with $56,760! We are speechless and blessed to be a part of such a caring community. THANK YOU! Your support has given many animals a second chance at life. p.s. Now go out and buy your Detroit News!

We do this for Autumn

This is our mission. Our love. Our commitment to the stray, abused and abandoned animals found frightened, lost, ill and injured without homes or owners. Autumn was rescued by Michigan State police, found starving, cold and despondent. We jumped into action when they called us for help. We found Autumn a foster home, a reassuring environment for her to decompress and emotionally heal and paid for the veterinarian care she needed. Once healthy, she moved in to her forever home. As many of you know, The Detroit News Cheer for Charity contest ends at 11:59 a.m. this Friday, December 16. Each and every donation being made during this contest bring us closer to winning the $20,000 gift The Detroit News is graciously giving to the charity that raises the most money. https://fundrazr.com/c26nsa We are in the lead and humbled by the momentum of financial support from our supporters. If you haven't donated yet, please join in with the others and consider a $10 donation*. Any amount, every amount, has meaning. If you have already donated or if the timing isn't quite right for you, please share this post on your timeline. We value your support and can't thank you enough. Our hearts are full. -❤️From, Diana, Gina, the 4 Paws 1 Heart Board of Directors and Team of Volunteers. Thank you! https://fundrazr.com/c26nsa *there is a choice to opt out of the tip. It is an optional fee that goes to the fundrazr platform. It is not included in the donation.

Are you ready?

4 Paws 1 Heart Fundraiser

🔴 DON'T MISS OUT! For $20 at the door you'll get food, fun and many chances to win premium gift cards at tonight's fundraiser! It's all at 7pm at Firehouse Pub & Grill, 23018 Greater Mack Ave., St. Clair Shores. We hope to see you there!

Muffins

Muffins update.. 😥 She was good but shortly after the last round of antibiotics the discharge came back and the nasal sounds never ceased. We rechecked her to see if she was negative for the Mycoplasma and the Proteus Mirabilis which she was, but her swabs came back as positive for Staphylococcus pseudintermedius which is another bacterial infection. This bacteria is resistant to several antibiotics. She has an appointment with the internal medicine specialist at Oakland Veterinary Referral Services on Monday the 26th. We have done everything possible and we will keep trying, but we really need help. She is eating and maintaining her weight, so now we just wait until her appointment. In the past 11 weeks 4 paws 1 heart has spent over $1000.00 on her tests and we could use any donations out there. I will post again once I know more. This has been an emotional roller-coaster and I just want to get her better. 😢 Donations can be made out to 4 paws 1 heart, PO box 84, Saint Clair Shores, MI, 48080 or on our website there is a pay pal and please notate your donation is for Muffins. Thank you ❤️. Gina https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Dennis ♡

Meet the newest 4 Paws 1 Heart baby, Dennis, who needs mefical help and a foster/rescue. He was found yesterday in Southgate. He is in need of a foster mommy and he is currently being treated for an eye infection. If u are interested in helping please contact me at [email protected] He is about 5 to 6 weeks old. Thank u! Gina 4paws1heart.org/donations/

Please Share.. Dennis is in need of a home or a foster home..

Meet 4 paws 1 ♡ Dennis. I was contacted today about a kitten found at a Meijer in Southgate. Finder suspects the mom was with him but unapproachable:( Fortunately, the good Samaritan was able to catch this kitten and get him off the street. She immediately reached out for help. After contacting several rescues and shelters that were all at capacity, she contacted me and was able to take him in. He was definitely in need of medical care. He is about 6 weeks old and we are treating him for an eye infection/upper respiratory. I am looking a foster situation. Please contact me at [email protected] if you would like more information. Gina

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