Monthly Archives: June 2013

Moe’s Happy Tail Story

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It’s letters like these and the happy stories that keep us going. Thank You, Colleen and Joe. ~ diana

Hello, Gina –

We just wanted to send you a quick note to thank you for helping us. Back on January 21, we met you at Harper Woods Vet after hours emergency care. We brought in Moe (a kitty that had been abandoned by our neighbor.) We’d been giving him shelter & food on our porch, but as temps were dropping near zero, we felt the need to find Moe some shelter. We’d called around to several places (shelters, rescues, pet stores, etc) looking for somewhere who could take him, so he wouldn’t be out in the cold. Finally, I called the emergency care clinic & spoke to you. You informed me of the work that you do with 4 Paws 1 Heart. As we were unable to find anywhere else to take him, we decided to bring him into our home. Since we already have 2 cats, we wanted to get him checked out & make sure he was okay before bringing him inside. You checked him out, we took him home, and continued to try to find him a furever home. Well, we did…he’s staying with us! Our other 2 kitties are getting used to him, especially now that his trial period is over & he’s no longer sequestered to his “room.” He’s really just the sweetest kitty!

Thank you again, for all that you do!

Sincerely,
Colleen & Joe
(& Moe!)

Jane’s Story

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6/21/13 Jane’s Story — When I read about Jane, my heart broke and I knew 4 Paws 1 Heart just had to help. Living in a vacant house, she was attacked by a pack of dogs and would have surely been killed. Thankfully, Laura of Mutts of Motown, rescued this girl and made her what she is today. It was also our lucky day. Because of Jane, Laura and her Mutts of Motown, is a great rescue friend. Here’s is Laura’s news ~ diana:

“This morning, our Jane, who was attacked by a pack of dogs in Detroit, then tested positive for heartworm, got a total heartworm free, clean bill of health. Thanks to 4 Paws 1 Heart, for helping with her costly heartworm treatment. Thanks to Rakestraw Animal Hospital for spending so much time and care during her pre treatment testing, her treatments, and follow ups. It seems sometimes to take an entire village to rescue one of these sweethearts!! We’re happy to say this girl is friendly with everyone she meets, but is, understandably afraid of other dogs. Shes ready and waiting for her family to find her with Mutts of Motown Rescue!! Thanks again.” Laura

Breezy Update

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UPDATE – “BREEZY”! Here he is thriving better than ever with food all over his face! We sure had a scare and I thought we were going to lose him, but he pulled through and is doing wonderful. As you can c he has a little shirt on tonight and he is eating like a champ! Thank you all for your support and prayers! He is a little miracle baby:) PS. I’m taking applications on him now before he goes to a rescue group, so we can have some potential adopters lined up. If you think you might be the perfect fit then please email me! [email protected]

Raffle Prize Donors

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6/12/13 4 Paws 1 Heart would like to recognize all of the generous donors who made the raffle for our June 8 Bowling fundraiser such a success. The money collected for the raffle alone will help many, many sick and injured homeless animals. We ask all of our friends to please support these generous businesses. ~ diana

The Story of Pete Bonz

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The Story of Petey Bonz: We received a call from a special agent in Wayne County. Petey was shot in his own yard by a drive-by shooter. Petey’s dad, a man who lost everything he had–family, house, job— because of drugs, was devastated; Petey and his fur buddy were all he had left. The very kind agent who has been watching out for Petey’s dad contacted us for help. The dad has been sober for 10 years and he’s tried very hard but recovering from all that he’s lost has obviously been an overwhelming effort. Through our Animal Angel we found help for Petey. The kind agent took him to the hospital where he had surgery to remove a bullet from his upper arm. He remained in the hospital for about 4 days and is now back home with his family. Petey’s dad has promised to never leave his pets unattended in the yard and he knows that the agent will be following up on the promise. This video is of Petey on his way to the hospital the day after he was shot.This incident again reminded me of how blessed I am. But for the grace of God, anyone of us could be in the same place as Petey’s dad. I am so thankful we have the friends and supporters and amazing contacts which enable us to make a difference in the lives of animals like Petey and humans like Petey’s dad. Another huge thanks to the caring Wayne County agent and to our Animal Angel ~ diana

Meet Daley

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6/12/13  Meet Daley: He came in with an embedded collar and was emaciated. He was living in an abandoned house in Detroit. A young girl was taking him one slice of bread a day; that’s what he survived on until Paws N’Claws was contacted. Unfortunately, he was tested positive for heart worm and 4 Paws 1 Heart offered to help with some medical dollars. He is a black and white boxer/pit mix with a heart of gold. All of us at 4 Paws 1 Heart are thankful for our ability to help our rescue friends in their mission to save the abandoned and abused. ~ diana

Happy Tails Scruffy

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6/12/13 Thank you to the village of people who made the difference in our little guy’s life. Here’s a report from our friends at NBS Animal Rescue. ~ diana

CONGRATULATIONS TO SCRUFFY who found his fur-ever home with Sara and Jeff!!!

Mr. Scruffy came to NBS Animal Rescue from our fantastic friends at 4 Paws 1 Heart when he tragically was hit by a car and broke his femur bone and required extensive surgery to repair it. A kind gentlemen saw Scruffy get hit and sought out his owners to help him. Sadly his owners wanted nothing to do with Scruffy so thegentlemen helped make sure that Scruffy got to the Animal Urgent and Critical Care Center and helped make a donation for his care.

Gina and the volunteers at 4 Paws 1 Heart and the awesome veterinary staff at AUCCC worked hard to help Scruffy be comfortable as they sought out the best treatment options for him so he could regain the use of his limb. An animal angel generously donated financial support for Scruffy’s surgical expenses at OVRS and we’re happy to report that at his 2 month check in – Scruffy’s leg has healed and the X-Ray’s look wonderful!!!

Even better news!! SCRUFFY HAS BEEN ADOPTED by his foster parents Sara and Jeff!! This wonderful family fell in love with Scruffy from the get go, worked hard to help ensure that he stayed as calm as possible (not an easy task!), got his medications, and watched diligently for signs of pain. They enrolled him in puppy school and are excited to help him learn some new tricks and skills! Although Scruffy was a a bit scruffy when he came into rescue – he’s anything but Scruffy now! This handsome hunk was groomed by our friends at Bingo Pet Salon and now has an adorable teddy bear look that everyone just fell in love with! Sara and Jeff have decided to call their adopted pooch Scruffy a little more distinguished of a name in Monty.

We can’t begin to thank 4 Paws 1 Heart, the staff at AUCCC, the surgical staff at OVRS, and Scruffy’s guardian angels who looked out for him and made his full recovery possible.

Sara and Jeff – we look forward to many happy updates, stories, pictures, and fun memories we hope you’ll share with us of the adventures with Scruffy! Welcome to the NBS Family!!

Happy Tails Scruffy!

Detroit Police Officers Help a Pit Bull!

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6/11/13 Detroit Police Officers step up to help a pit bull! We need a rescue to take in this female Pit Bull Mix ASAP! She was sitting on the porch in the pouring rain tonight at a residential home just crying to come in for shelter. Shehas some puncture wounds but more than anything she is scared, hungry, and tired. Within 5 minutes she was snuggled up to me.

When we got the call, I almost said no because of the fear of not having a place for her to go, but for all the help we give to other groups, I thought that surely someone would step up to help.

She is about 1 year old and weighs 46#. Tomorrow I will get her a nice warm bath because she is filthy:( We will get her fully vetted and up to date to ensure she is good to go.-gina