A Beautiful Cat Dies After Being Attacked by a Large Bird

4//7/15 – Here is a frightening story that is worthy of sharing, especially, with anyone you know who has small pets. Last night I received a call about a cat being cared for in a feral colony. The cat was writhing in pain and upon closer inspection was found to have talon wounds on his back. It’s suspected that possibly a hawk or other large bird tried taking him but somehow failed. We immediately authorized the cat to be seen at one of the emergency hospitals who work with us. The cat was in serious condition and within a short period went into cardiac arrest and died. Thank you to our friend Debbie N. for trying to save this sweet life. He is no longer in pain and is now with all of the innocent lives who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Please let his experience be a warning as the weather gets warmer and more of our pets are spending time outdoors. ~ dianahawkattack--4:7:15 hawkattack4--7--15 hawkattack4:7:15

Joy Has Her Final Leg Surgery

4/8Joy4:7:15/15 – Today is the day our Joy, found on the highway by two State Troopers, with a broken pelvis, two broken back legs, and a stomach blockage, will have her final surgery on her second leg. Please keep her in your prayers. And, again, we thank all of our donors because without them and the phenomenal doctors and staffs we have at our disposal, Joy would not be alive today. ~ diana

Vote Every Day from April 6 to April 26: The Macomb Daily Best of the Best

4/6/15 through 4/26/15 – Vote for 4 Paws 1 Heart as the Best of the Best Charitable Organization. You can vote a maximum of 5 times every day. Click on the link, then click on ‘Shopping and Services’, then scroll down to ‘Charitable Organizations’ and choose 4 Paws 1 Heart and at the bottom click on submit (your name and email are required). Please share and thank you for your support.http://mi.journalregister.com/macombdaily/bestofthebest/

Lucy – Kicked So Hard by an Abuser, She Had to Have Her Leg Amputated

4/6/15 – You might remember that sweet Lucy was so viciously kicked by a neighbor of the rescuer that she eventually had to have her leg amputated. Thankfully, her savior, Alyssa, religiously brought Lucy to the hospital (some 60 miles away) under Gina’s and 4 Paws 1 Heart’s care, to initially be examined, for the many follow up visits, and then finally for the amputation. Alyssa also tried to get the police to respond to animal cruelty charges but they didn’t care. Here they are some 7 months later. They are both dolls!  Here is a message from Mom Alyssa. ~ diana

THANK YOU 4 paws 1 heart for the best pet I could ever ask for! She is my princess.”Lucy&Mom Alyssa4:7:15

Toby and Tammi were Abandoned by Their Owners – Now They Have a Forever Home Together

4/6/15 – Toby and Tammi were trapped while conducting TNR in a ‘feral colony”, but, they were not feral. Their owners could not be found and like so many others were probably dumped. 4 Paws 1 Heart paid for their vetting and neutering/spaying and now they are in their forever home together. This is what 4 Paws 1 Heart is all about — paying medical bills which will lead the way to a life of happiness and love. ~ dianatoby4:6:15 tammi4:6:15

Magic – He Walked into a Taco Bell with a Broken Leg

4/5/15 – Meet Magic – This very sweet boy was rescued by a friend of 4 Paws 1 Heart at a Taco Bell in Caro, MI. He limped into the restaurant with an obvious injury to his front leg — one leg actually seemed to be broken at the ‘wrist’. People just kept passing him by while the little guy looked up seeking help until our friend Pam Moyer came along. With the assistance of an elderly couple, Pam was able to rescue the little guy and find a rescue willing to take him in with the medical assistance of 4 Paws 1 Heart. We’ve been working with Friends of Heavenly Paws of Michigan to get Magic the medical help he needs. He has been fully vetted and neutered but the status of his leg has been in question. After being examined by a couple of veterinarians, it was determined that Magic would need his leg amputated. We then contacted our favorite specialist, Dr. Kern, to see if a prosthetic might be in order if the leg did need amputation. Well the good news is that Dr. Kern did see Magic this past week and thinks she can save Magic’s leg. We don’t have all of the information just yet but please continue to keep Magic in your prayers and thoughts and I will keep our friends updated. Please follow Magic’s progress on the Friends of Heavenly Paws of Michigan facebook page.magic4:6:15 magic4:6:::15

Leo – Neglected Most of His Life Is Looking for His Second Chance

4/5/15/- What better way to wish you a Happy Easter but to introduce you to this beautiful white feline who has had his share of neglect. Introducing LEO:A Male Feline, Neutered, Color is all White/short hair, approximately 2 years old, weighs about 9 pounds. He has had his Rabies and RCP, he was tested FIV Negative, He has been fully vetted and neutered (complements of 4 Paws 1 Heart), litter trained. Temperament:Children/yes, Cats/yes, Dogs, was living with one, depends on the dog. Leo’s History as Foster Knows it; he was rescued by persons unknown in January, found in the cold, front paws were frost bitten and have since healed. Leo was taken in by a local family but they encountered allergies after several months and the owner admitted Leo was not well cared for, left to his own devices in the basement, not regularly taken care of and basically ignored. Leo is a beautiful all white cat, yellow/gold eyes, 2 years old, fully vetted and shots. Very loving,instant purr motor and would do well with a family. For more information please contact Leo’s foster at [email protected]leo4:4:15w:patlieb

5th Annual Bowling Fundraiser – May 30, 2015

Get ready to have some bowling fun at our 5th Annual Bowling Fundraiser. Checks can be mailed to P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080. We will once again have great raffle prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and old school music for the ages. You don’t have to bowl to have fun. Make sure you include your e-mail address so that I can confirm receipt of your check/reservation. You can also contact me at [email protected] if you have any other questions.5:30:15 bowlingevent

Ginger Undergoes Surgery for Her Bullet Wound

4/3/15 – ginger4:3:15Ginger had surgery to remove as many bullet fragments as possible surrounding the hock area of her rear leg. The fact that Ginger is heartworm positive made me beyond nervous. Dr. Graves did an awesome job on surgery and Ginger is healing…but in a lot of pain. She was sent home on a few different meds to help keep her comfortable. Towards the end of surgery Ginger became less stable, so we had to wake her up. We will have her rechecked on Saturday and go from there.. Still a very long road for Ginger, but she deserves a chance. I wish we could help them all.. Gina