We’ve made so many new friends since we took on our boy, Hercules, back in May of 2012. If you have any doubt what he looked like as compared to today, here he is when he first came to us — emaciated, unable to stand on his two back legs, couldn’t even walk up a few steps. He was a beaten, physically and mentally, little puppy. I get teary eyed remembering. He is the first dog who has ever been in my house. Thank You once again to Matt Virgadamo, ACO who saved him from his evil owner, Gina DeLuca who loved him and fostered him, Dr. Balaj of Harper Woods Veterinary, Lori Jobak, who provided months of hydro therapy, Dr. Tari Kern (mom and doctor), WDIV who put out Herc’s story and, of course, all of the people who cared enough to donate. Be proud of what all of you accomplished. And, proudly, here is our Herc today dressed in his Irish green.
~ diana
Monthly Archives: March 2015
Humane Society of Macomb – High Kill Rate
3/26/15 – Please visit this facebook page, especially if you live in Macomb County or the nearby counties where your lost animal might cross over.www.facebook.com/pages/Macomb-Humane-Society-Inhumane-and-Cruel/538497886293495?fref=ts People who donate to the Humane Society of Macomb should know how their donations are spent and this ‘shelter’ seems to spend their donated dollars on killing. If you check out the Michigan Department of Agriculture Animal Shelter Report for 2013 you will see that they reported receiving 1,363 cats and killing 1,495 (over 100% kill rate ???); 686 dogs received and 441 killed (65% kill rate). Compare that to a the City of Detroit Animal Shelter which is a government run entity with NO donations — 71% kill rate for cats and a 75% kill rate for dogs AND this is in the City of Detroit where they can’t refuse entry and where there is a overwhelming number of stray animals. Now, also compare all of those numbers to the Macomb Animal Control Shelter — 44% for cats and 36% for dogs and their numbers continue to go down based on policy changes under the current Chief. There are way too many good rescue groups who are truly saving animals who can use your hard-earned money (including 4p1h of course). It’s bad enough that our tax dollars are used to kill animals but to use donated money to kill at such rates in a county like Macomb is unacceptable. As soon as I get a copy of their tax filing, I will share it with all of you. ~ diana
Upcoming 4 Paws 1 Heart Fundraisers
Ginger – Needs Surgery to Have the Bullet Fragments Removed
The Little House on the Prairie Family – Rescued from the Hoarder’s Home in Warren, MI
3/31/15 – Meet The Little House on the Prairie gang. They were rescued by Melanie of A Hopeful Heart, taken in by Futures 4 Felines, and all medical care, which was extensive, was paid for by 4 Paws 1 Heart. Follow their progress on the Futures 4 Felines facebook page and, please don’t forget, that we could not do what we do without the financial support of our friends. Donations to 4 Paws 1 Heart can be made through paypal on this page or on our website (4paws1heart.org) or by mail at P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 ~ diana
Chance – Her Back Legs are Paralyzed – Pray for Her Recovery
Half Pint and Her Kittens – Rescued from a Hoarder’s Home in Warren, MI
Precious and Her Babies- Rescued from a Hoarder’s Home in Warren, MI
3/30/15 – Precious was rescued by Melanie of A Hopeful Heart Rescue. She went to the hoarder house on several occasions after long days at work and taking care of her family. She saved nearly 40 cats and kittens and 4 Paws 1 Heart spent a little over $2,300 to help with the medical needs. Futures 4 Felines is one of the rescue groups who helped Melanie by taking on the sheltering and adoption needs of three adults, and 3 moms with their kittens. This is Precious who was one of the moms escued from the hoarder home in Warren, MI when the babies were 2 weeks old. Precious was treated for ear mites and sores in her ear, fleas, and worms. She was very thin, but has put on some weight over the last 3 weeks. Precious is very nervous and skittish, but love, time and attention should bring her around. The kittens are 5 weeks old now and doing well, playing, eating wet and dry food and using the litter box. They will be ready for adoption when they are 12 weeks old. Follow their progress on the facebook page of Futures 4 Felines. ~ diana
Honey is in a Foster Home but Will Still Need Her Forever Family
3/29/15 Sweet Honey is doing just great in her foster home! I believe she is an older girl around 10-12 years, she appears to have some vision loss and possible hearing loss (typical senior issues) She is very sweet and gentle!. If you are interested in Sweet Honey, please contact Gina at [email protected]
Spartan – No One Has Claimed Him and He Needs His Forever Home
3/29/15 – 
Meet 4paws1heart Spartan, and yes, those are his teeth:) He was dumped a few days ago and a 4 paws 1 heart friend just informed us that this same pup was posted on Craig’s List a few days ago. Owner wanted to get rid of him for a $45 fee. Well he is safe and he will need a loving home. Email me for more details [email protected]