4 Paws 1 Heart helped Dog Aid 2012 with the initial medical care of 4 puppies. The mom died and out of a litter of 13 there were only 4 left. They are all doing well and they are with the rescue group who was quick to respond. There is a better picture on my wall but I don’t know how to copy it?? I’d rather use that one for our records, but I don’t know if you can take it from my wall. The initial call came in from the owner who wanted nothing to do with the pup’s., and it’s unclear how the mom died. The pup’s were only a few weeks old.
Monthly Archives: June 2012
Rusty
“This little guy was found walking in the middle of the road. He had a sore on his body, a mass on his abdomen, very unkempt and intact. A friend of 4P1H, Nicole, contacted us and asked if we could help get this little guy get examined and neutered. She had been trying to find his owner but without success. Although she could take care of his future needs, Nicole needed a little help for his current state. 4P1H is all about funding medical treatment for abandoned animals and Rusty sure seemed to fit this description. It seemed obvious to me that even if he had owners, that had obviously neglected him. Normally, we would pay or help pay for the medical bills then ask one of our Rescue friends to take him on, BUT in this case, we had a win/win. We were able to get our little guy examined (negative on heartworm) and vaccinated and he will be neutered and his hernia will be repaired next month. And, even better, he has a new loving furever home with Nicole and her children and fur family. ~ diana
Angels Supporting Aninals Fundraiser – Featured Charity 4 Paws 1 Heart
Tiny Little Itsey Bitsey
This poor little girl was found all alone on the side of the road, no siblings and no mommy. She has multiple health issues… Malnourished, skinny, eye problems, infected wounds, and deformed hind leg, and a hernia. She is so tiny and sweet, we will bottle feed her and get her all the vet care she needs.
“4P1H was happy to help Itsey and the wonderful women of Dog Aide 2012 with medical bills for this little girl.” ~ diana
Pygmy Goat
This pygmy goat was confiscated and signed over to an Animal Control Officer after a report was received that a local Pet Store was holding a Pygmy goat who, according to the caller, had a urinary blockage for two days. The goat was listless and appeared to be close to death. He was taken to the Krause Veterinary Clinic in Armada who treats goats and they confirmed that the goat had a urinary blockage and would require an operation or humane euthanasia. The goat was only two months old and it just didn’t seem right to kill him after what he had gone through. 4 Paws 1 Heart agreed to take care of the operation with hopes that the City attorney will be able to get restitution as part of the animal cruelty judgement. We hope that we can help with the demise of a pet store which has been on everyone’s radar for a long time. ~ diana
Sweetpea is Fighting for her Life
Sweetpea is fighting for her life, she has been diagnosed with Babesiosis Gibsoni. This is a horrible disease transmitted by ticks (she was on topical flea/tick preventative). This disease destroys red blood cells and causes severe anemia and for many dogs, death. Treatment to control this disease has been started, but a blood transfusion is her best hope for survival since she’s lost so much blood. We’ve spent thousands of dollars to save her mother Gretchen and to care for Gretchen’s seven pups (Sweetpea’s brothers and sisters). We are financially and emotionally exhausted.
Without financial help to pay for a transfusion, Sweetpea’s outcome is very grim. We’ve applied for emergency grants but they will likely not be considered or awarded in time. Without your help all we can offer Sweetpea is medication and supportive care – this likely won’t be enough. Please, please help us save Sweetpea.
4P1H was very happy to be able to help Sweetpea and Animal Advocates of Michigan with some medical dollars and prayers! ~ diana
Hercules HydroTherapy Session
Hercules with Lori Jobak, 4Paws Health & Wellness, and Gina
Hercules Sleep Over -June 9, 2012
Hercules Update: Hercules had a sleep-over last night with two Boxer friends and their parents. He is going for another hydro-therapy session this morning and then will be going off with Dr. Kern, a veterinary rehabilitation specialist, to stay with her and her husband for a couple of weeks. Hercules will be going through extensive physical therapy with Dr. Kern while still having his laser and hydro therapy sessions. We will keep everyone posted!!
Mitzi and Portia
Our special Councilwoman Candice Rusie, major animal advocate for the City of St. Clair Shores, rescued these two little cuties, Mitzi and Portia from a rental property. Their four siblings were lying dead from unknown causes with no mother to be found. Here’s her report after she took them into the Emergency to be vetted, compliments of 4 Paws 1 Heart ~ diana
“Both checked out ok. They are little girls and are about 5-6 weeks old. I am calling them Mitzy and Portia. My mom had taken them to her work today where they found a lot of love and attention from the office staff. The IT guy, who my mom has known for a few years, had his beloved pet cat pass away and is thinking about adopting them together. He wanted to make sure they were adoptable (checked out healthy) first. He does not have any other pets and he owns his house. I have not met him yet but it is nice to know there may be some interest in a future home for them together.”
Candice
Protect Your Cats
Protect your cats: This is one of another litter of 4. We helped a 4P1H friend who had rescued 4 kittens. This kitten tested positive for feline leukemia and she had to be euthanized. Another reason why people need to keep their cat’s indoors; feline leukemia is spread by disease. May this little one rest in peace knowing he was loved at the end and didn’t have to suffer a horrible death. ~ gina