Some of our friends have been asking, now that the holiday season is upon us, for the Amazon link. Here it is: http://www.fundinco.org/orghome.php?orgid=1043

11-11-14:  Lucy Update —  She had to have her leg amputatd due to the trauma from physical abuse after wandering up the wrong driveway for attention. Lucy was an indoor/outdoor cat before she was dumped. Once rescued, she needed surgery, and she could’ve lost her life. Please keep your cat indoors because this is the risk you take if you let them outside.

11/10/14: It takes a village. A little over a month ago we received the following e-mail. I knew that we could not afford all of the treatment this poor dog would need so 4 Paws 1 Heart committed to providing some financial dollars and we were able to get help from another organization. This is Asha who after being treated went to A Rejoyceful Animal Rescue who found a foster (who also became a ‘foster failure’) and the family chose to keep her. ~ diana

Here is a pic of her. We have named her Asha. She’s 60 lbs. If you can help us out please let us know. Or even if you know of someone who can. ~ Jessica”

For every dog in need of our help, there are 10+++ cats/kittens injured, abandoned, sick, or alone. Here is a message referred to us from Jo Addington who has been trying to find homes for many felines this year. Please share, and if anyone can give this family some shelter while they get stabilize, please contact Jo at [email protected] ~ diana

“Hello Jo,
First, thank you so very much for helping this family of kittens/momma. We appreciate 4 Paws 1 Heart’s willingness to step in and have momma cat’s wounds looked at. She has done an incredible job taking care of her adorable babies in the toughest of conditions – now it is time for her to be taken care of. She kept those kittens warm and healthy – many times sacrificing her own need for food. She is estimated to be between 3-5 years of age. She was definitely someone’s pet that was dumped in the woods by Marylou’s house. She has 4 kittens – 2 orange fluff balls, one grey/brown pile of fluff and one sleek black (this one is the runt). We are estimating the babies around 5-6 weeks. They can be held and are starting to purr when given kitten rubs. They are still scared and could use an environment where someone could give a little time to continue to earn their trust. Momma is a dilute calico. The upper lip on the left side of her face is missing . It is obvious that she was attacked at some point and endured a painful healing process. At this time she has tested positive for Feline Leukemia, however, the vet indicated that she should be tested again due to a possible false positive given her stressful situation. The kittens can be tested in 6 weeks. Until then – we are praying for a foster for the babies as well as mom. They are currently in an x-large crate in my garage (with a heater running and warm blankets, etc). They all have been through so much and I would like nothing more than them to full compassion and love.

I know I wrote a lot here – sorry. I am passionate (as is Marylou) about stray and abandoned animals. We both have rescued several that are now permanent fixtures of our homes. I am unable to keep them long-term given my 3 other rescue cats (one who is elderly and has her own illness).

There are several pics for you to choose from. If you have any questions – please let me know.

Kari”

11/8/14 – He’s been vetted and vaccinated complements of 4 Paws 1 Heart and, though he is safe, he is in a garage. If you can foster for a rescue or are interested in adopting, please contact [email protected]

11/7/14 –  Gina, Katniss, and I very much appreciated our opportunity to talk about animal abuse at the Jr. Leadership Macomb Community Service Day. As Gina said, if we can just save one animal from being abused or tortured, it will have been all worthwhile. Here’s our baby a little tuckered out even though she never left a lap the whole time and just had to lay and look pretty in her new coat from Aunt Carrie. ~ diana

11/7/14 – While Katniss recovers and gets lots of attention, cats and kittens continue to be rescued from the streets or even worse from abandoned homes. These two sweethearts were left behind when the owner could no longer care for them. They are both declawed. The Tiger kitty is 2 years old and the orange kitty is 10 years old. They are living in the home by themselves possibly fed by relatives. There are so many cats and kittens needing homes and they make wonderful pets in all homes but a senior cat is the perfect pet for those less mobile who just want lots of love with very little effort. I could not imagine a life without my three babies. Please contact Jo at [email protected] if you can give them a foster or permanent home. ~ Diana

11-6-14 Happy Lunch Hour!! I wanted to get this to you to give you a smile on this gloomy day. Katniss and her buddy, Angel, are two survivors. Angel was taken in when she was brought into emergency dying of Parvo. Gina took personal responsibility for her care. Angel has been a blood donor on several occasions and regularly helps take care of bottle babies — no matter if they are kittens or puppies. And, although it is early in the game, we feel strongly that Katniss will prove to be a survivor — she has too many people praying for her to expect otherwise. Here is Angel giving up most of her bed so that Katniss can sleep comfortably. Looking at Katniss’ exposed belly makes me think that she is starting to feel trust. I honestly believe that God has given Gina a special gift where just her touch and voice will exude love and trust in any animal she is with — no matter how abused or injured. Enjoy! ~ Diana

Donations for Katniss’ medical bills can be made through the link on this page, our website, or by mail to P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080.  Please do not contact the Veterinary.  Inquiries should be made to [email protected].  Thank You for your understanding. ~ diana