11/12/14 – I just don’t know what can be done to bring to justice all of the disgusting non-humans who continue to abandon their animals, most of the time cats, when they move. Companion animals are considered property under Michigan state law and therefore can be treated the same as an old tire on a trash pile. This very sweet 2 year old has been living in the garage of a foreclosed home. She was once an inside cat used to being in a warm house and not having to hunt for food. It is now getting below freezing and she has no where to go and cannot fend for herself. She is very friendly & affectionate. The kind neighbors have been feeding her but she desperately needs someone to love and longs for affection. 4 Paws 1 Heart will make sure she is vetted, vaccinated, and spayed (if needed). Please share and contact Jo at [email protected] if you can find this sweet girl a home.

11/13/ Update:  A foster home has been found ~ diana

11/12/14 – Joy is doing wonderfully in her new home and she is healing as well as can be expected. She recently was spayed and she is recovering great! Dog’s her age who are not fixed (spayed) run the risk of Mammary Cancer and Pyometrititis (infection of the uterus). We want her to have the best life possible, so all veterinary preventatives and recommendations are being followed. Repeat radiographs of her Pelvis and rear legs were just taken to see how all the fractures are healing. Once we hear back from the Orthopedic Specialist we will let you all know more. When he gives the ok she will have surgery on her first knee.. ♡

Bo says “My two sisters are still looking for their furr-ever home, but until then I will keep my sister Nikki company. My other sister, Cricket, is with Snickers who no doubt are up to something mischievous”. 

Please contact me for more information on Nikki & Cricket (they must be adopted together) dee@[email protected] – 4 Paws 1 Heart

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”