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4 Paws 1 Heart 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.

4/25/25. Oscar is a stray who was seen having trouble walking.  His rescuer contacted us for assistance with getting an ...
25/04/2025

4/25/25. Oscar is a stray who was seen having trouble walking. His rescuer contacted us for assistance with getting an exam and x ray. As you can see this boy has a bullet inside him. The doctors believe this could be causing nerve damage that has resulted in trouble walking. His rescuer took home pain meds and antibiotics with the hopes that Oscar might have some quality of life. Thank God for people like her who don't turn a blind eye to these strays and do what they can to help. This is the second bullet seen in an animal that we helped in just 2 weeks. There are some cruel people in this world. It's very sad..
Please donate, share our page with your friends, and share our posts to help create awareness. Have a blessed weekend. Gina
https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

4/23/25 Her first toy, first bath, first time in a house, first time watching tv, rolling in the grass and having chew t...
23/04/2025

4/23/25 Her first toy, first bath, first time in a house, first time watching tv, rolling in the grass and having chew toys. Lady and her sibling lived their entire life in a cage outside because they were used for rabbit hunting. Lady was fortunate to have a 2nd chance, and we are happy to help with her new beginning that she desperately deserves. She has an appointment on May 1st, 2025, for her surgery. Here is the email I received and if you would like to donate towards Lady here is the link.
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Hi Gina, my names Nicole and I'm reaching out to you about a Beagle I rescued last week. My brother called me and told me about a friend at work that was moving and had outdoor rabbit hunting beagles he needed to find a home for or they'd have to go to the pound. He ended up putting one to sleep because she had huge mammory tumors. I took the other one. She is 11 years old, has never been in the house. I've had her since last Tuesday. She's absolutely the sweetest thing and is so grateful to be inside. Wednesday I took her in for a heartworm test and it was negative (thank God) and she got a steroid for a skin infection. She also has several mammory tumors but they're smaller. The vet at all about animals that seen her said there's a 50/50 chance if they're cancerous or not. She is not spayed. I'm having a hard time finding somewhere to spay her that isn't $600+ because of her age, and I absolutely cannot afford that unfortunately. I'm also worried about pyometra because with her age, if she got it I'd probably end up having to put her to sleep. I'm just trying to give her the best life possible for however long she might have left. Thank you so much for your time and all that you do to help all the babies that you can! I've attached some pics of her and a video of her seeing a TV for the first time ever, which is funny and so sad at the same time ❤️

22/04/2025

His name is Pasha💜 Not even 1 pound! The little baby that I posted on Easter is doing great! She turned out to be a he. ♡
The rescuer noticed some sneezing, eye discharge, and diarrhea so we approved he get examined right away at Moore Veterinary Hospital . The doctor did a dewormer, antibiotics, probiotic, and eye medicine. He is eating well and very feisty! I think we need some boy name suggestions! 💜 Gina
Donations can be made to: https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

4/20/25 Meet Pascha which means Easter in Latin.  This little baby not even weighing 1 pound was the only survivor of 6 ...
20/04/2025

4/20/25 Meet Pascha which means Easter in Latin. This little baby not even weighing 1 pound was the only survivor of 6 kittens and in need of urgent bottle feeding. The mom cat disappeared a couple days ago which was very unusual according to the homeowner, so it's possible she was injured. All we know is Pascha cried for over 24 hours until a good friend and supporter of 4 paws 1 heart stepped up and offered to go get her yesterday. She is taking the bottle well but having some diarrhea. 4 paws 1 heart will be there for any medical if and when needed. Thank you Melissa Jackson for not even hesitating to save this baby kitten! Happy Easter from all of us at 4 Paws 1 Heart! https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

My sweet Lucca would like to share some Easter tips to keep your pets safe!  Here are some of the most common dangerous ...
20/04/2025

My sweet Lucca would like to share some Easter tips to keep your pets safe! Here are some of the most common dangerous items. Gina

4/17/25 - It was in mid-February when Kindle, a 13 year old basenji and Thanos, a 10 year old lab were surrendered to Ma...
17/04/2025

4/17/25 - It was in mid-February when Kindle, a 13 year old basenji and Thanos, a 10 year old lab were surrendered to Make A Make a Difference Rescue. They were in horrible shape. Kindle was having surgery that day to have a mass cell tumor removed and to have infected teeth pulled. He was very underweight. 4 Paws 1 Heart was thankful to be able to help with the majority of the bill. These senior dogs will be well taken care of and find furever, loving homes. - diana
https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

4/16/25  Here are some pics of the emaciated pup that I posted in the video earlier this morning.  Seal is thriving, yet...
17/04/2025

4/16/25 Here are some pics of the emaciated pup that I posted in the video earlier this morning. Seal is thriving, yet he has a LONG way to go with treatment for Heartworm Disease, standard vetting, and other medical issues his doctors at Moore Veterinary Hospital are trying to figure out. His joints are swollen, he has a bullet lodged in his chest, he has skin issues, and he may have diabetes incipidus.
Sweet happy Seal obviously went a VERY long time neglected and now here we are trying to pick up the pieces. His foster mamma Trisha Petersen loves him and she is giving him the BEST chance possible. Please donate if you can and your donation will go to "Seal". I'll post a video of his adorable Seal sounding song bark 💜. https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

16/04/2025

4/16/25. Please help us help Seal.
This little emaciated Pitbull was found running the street with hair loss, sores, and Heartworm Disease.
One of the techs at Moore Vet fell in love and offered to shelter him for his stray hold. She decided to name him "Seal" because he barks like a seal. No one claimed him and he needed all the things. 4 paws 1 heart offered to cover his medical. Well, he is of course positive for Heartworm disease which is very expensive to treat, but we will not turn our backs.
A bullet was found in him on his chest x ray, so someone shot him as well.
He had a large swelling on the side of his cheek that has gone down some and he is looking much better with putting on weight.
He is an older pup..
Please consider donating today. I will be posting some pics of Seal to show his incredible progress. As you can see not a mean bone in his body. His tail waggs CONSTANTLY!
No dog deserves neglect. Seal has been given a 2nd chance and that's what this is about. 💜 Gina
https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

4/15/25 "Cheese" is a stray kitty that was found and in need of getting checked out by a veterinarian.  His rescuer took...
15/04/2025

4/15/25 "Cheese" is a stray kitty that was found and in need of getting checked out by a veterinarian. His rescuer took him to get the care needed and we offered to cover his medial. There are just so many cats like Cheese and we wish we could help them all, but the reality is we cannot do this without the help of our supporters. Have a blessed day! Gina
https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

4/13/25. People have been asking about "Miss Gracie" so I thought I'd update!  She is doing AMAZING in her foster home p...
13/04/2025

4/13/25. People have been asking about "Miss Gracie" so I thought I'd update! She is doing AMAZING in her foster home playing, happy, loving the yard, learning, enjoying her new fur friends, and getting unconditional love and structure.
She is ready for a HOME!
4 Paws 1 Heart is NOT a rescue or associated with placement. All medical which came to around $5,000 was covered by our organization. Emergency care adds up fast and she was very critical.
Please consider donating if you can, so that we can continue to help more cats and dogs who need us. https://4paws1heart.org/donations/
If you want more information about Gracie please email [email protected]. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY.
Have a blessed Sunday!

4/11/25 Happy Saturday Morning!  Han Solo is a cutie pie that 4 Paws 1 Heart helped get over his respiratory infection, ...
12/04/2025

4/11/25 Happy Saturday Morning! Han Solo is a cutie pie that 4 Paws 1 Heart helped get over his respiratory infection, parasites, and standard vetting! He is now thriving in his forever home without the worry of ever being homeless again! When a cat sleeps like this that means they are happy, content, relaxed, feeling safe and secure! Gina
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4/10/25.  Rosie lived her entire life outside Here is the email I received describing her rescue mission.  We donated to...
10/04/2025

4/10/25. Rosie lived her entire life outside Here is the email I received describing her rescue mission. We donated towards her Heartworm Treatment.
God bless this person for stepping up and never giving up. Your donations give 2nd chances. Gina
https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Hello,

I was walking my senior dog Truman around our neighborhood and saw Rosie in the backyard of a home. I made contact with the owner who kept her outside 24/7. The yard was cluttered and she had no straw and many times I never saw food or water. I personally started bringing her straw, and feeding her through the fence multiple times a day for five years! She wouldn't let me get too close but was so grateful for the food. I created a bond with her and one day noticed that the owners were moving. I asked if he had plans for her and he said he didn't and that I could take her if I wanted to.
I immediately jumped in and asked if I could take her home right then. He said yes, and I thought he would go and get her but he never came out to help me. She was so scared she hid and the weather was going to drop down to 7 below that night!!! She hid from me and ran every time I got close. I called DogAid to see if they could send someone experienced to help, they did, they never gave up and helped me bring her home. We were out there in that cold for a long time which seemed like forever!
Since being in the home she has been doing absolutely amazing , we got her fixed and vaccinated which is unfortunately where we found out that she was heartworm positive.
I cried when I was able to finally pet her.
I knew she couldn't live in that yard any longer with no one caring about her. She's now happily inside and loved daily.
Jeanne

4/9/25 - Flappy and Peanut were both strays being cared for by Jill C.  Unfortunately, it took months for them to trust ...
09/04/2025

4/9/25 - Flappy and Peanut were both strays being cared for by Jill C. Unfortunately, it took months for them to trust her to the point of just letting themselves be petted. Flappy needed to be fully vetted plus she had an upper respiratory infection. Peanut was seen limping and also needed to be fully vetted. Jill was finally able to trap them, and with our help get both cats treated, vaccinated, tested, and neutered. You can see from the photos that Flappy and Peanut were fast friends even before Jill gave them a furever home. - diana
https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

4/7/25  We were asked to participate in a trap neuter release project in Clare County Michigan last month where 26 feral...
08/04/2025

4/7/25 We were asked to participate in a trap neuter release project in Clare County Michigan last month where 26 feral cats were fixed and released. We offered to cover surgery for 15 of those stray cats.
This will help prevent reproduction of litters, spread of disease, and overpopulation. Thank you to our supporters! Gina https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

4/4/25 Her name was Alice... 💔 It took weeks to trap her and unfortunately, her mouth was full of tumors.  I spoke with ...
05/04/2025

4/4/25 Her name was Alice... 💔 It took weeks to trap her and unfortunately, her mouth was full of tumors. I spoke with the rescuer and her mom while she was under sedation for the exam. The option was to remove all teeth, debulk the masses, biopsy them, and hope she recovers.
I have been a veterinary technician for many years and this was one of the worst cases I have seen.
My opinion was that the kindest thing to do was humanely euthanize and the rescuer agreed. No one wanted to see this baby suffer any longer.
Please Keep Kassie and her family in your prayers because this was emotionally exhausting and a very sad ending for them.
The only blessing is that Alice went peacefully surrounded by people who cared about her life. She was a stray and she mattered..
We covered her sedation, exam, euthanasia, and her cremation. The work we do is not easy, the choices pertaining to innocent lives are not taken lightly, and it takes a village..
I am happy we could help in this case so that Alice did not starve and slowly die alone in pain. REST IN PEACE ALICE
Gina
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Update 10pm.THE CAT IS SECURED!!  Krissy will call first thing to see if she can get an appointment and we will be there...
04/04/2025

Update 10pm.THE CAT IS SECURED!! Krissy will call first thing to see if she can get an appointment and we will be there to cover the cost.

4/1/25. 6:45pm Update from Kassie the rescuer.
"Drop trap is here and all set up. She even came strolling over while the guy was here setting it up, so she’s around here somewhere hopefully she comes back soon and I get her today ".

Once the cat is secured and transported we will cover the care she needs to see what is going on. We don't want to see her suffer.
Gina

3/31/25 Located in Lincoln Park. I got an email request for help from a caring person who is trying to trap this stray. We offered to cover an exam and assessment of what is going on with her mouth if the rescuer can trap and transport to a hospital.
She will not go in a trap so this has been a challenge for the rescuer who is desperately trying to help while watching this kitty struggle with food.
Hopefully, she can get her soon and we can prevent futher suffering or pain. Gina
https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

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