5/21/15 – Do you remember Sky the puppy who was found in horrible condition and nearly killed by 2 owned large breed dogs? A very kind woman took a huge risk after witnessing this abuse, and we stepped in to help. Sky came to us with a horrible skin condition, hernia, infection, much needed medical care, and all the normal stuff puppies require. Earily on, we found a wonderful foster family to take her in while we provide the medical care she needed. They have been outstanding when it comes to following through with all of her extensive medical needs. The foster family has fallen in love and they are officially foster failures. ♡ They would like to make Sky aka now Zoey, a permanent member of their home and we definitely approve!! Here she is now cute as ever! Gina
Daily Archives: June 5, 2015
ODIN – Hit By A Car and Temporarily Paralyzed
5/19/15 The Board of 4 Paws 1 Heart would like to welcome Dr. Pamela Graves to the Animal Urgent and Critical Care Center as our new emergency doctor. She will be a wonderful addition to the AUCCC staff and the community. She and Dr. Maria provide emergency care to animals in the surrounding cities in Macomb and Wayne counties. Dr. Graves has already assisted in helping with more than a handful of our 4 Paws 1 Heart animals and I think she will be a wonderful asset to our organization. I feel that we are extremely fortunate to have Dr. Balaj, Dr. Maria, Dr. Pillsbury, and now Dr Graves involved in our cases because they are all highly skilled and compassionate doctors. Here is Odin with Dr. Graves and with his new harness that Dr Graves bought for him. Odin came to us unable to walk due to trauma to his spine. He has received some physical therapy, laser therapy, and acupuncture. Now he can walk, run, jump, and play. He is still in need of a permanent home and he is just the most lovable dog! Odin gets along with other dogs and he gets along with my cat. He loves to give kisses and absolutely loves to snuggle. If you would like more information about him please email me. at [email protected]
BEN – Saved Before Being Left at a High-Kill Shelter
5/18//15 – HELP! This very handsome boy, BEN, is in critical need of a home to call his own. His days are spent in a kennel because his foster mom is at her limit, especially while she continues to care for Molly who is now hospitalized (details later). It was never intended that Ben would be with the foster for more than a day but…. Ben is neutered and front declawed; he was found wandering the streets all alone. 4 Paws 1 Heard paid for his visit to the veterinarian. He weighs 12 pounds and has tested negative for FIV/FELV. Patricia, foster mom, says Ben just wants to be loved and just wants attention. Patricia’s cats like to keep him company while he is in the kennel. If you would like to help Ben, please contact Patricia at [email protected] ~ diana
MOLLY – Sitting for Days Without Food and Pregnant in a High-Kill Shelter
5/18/15 – Prayers and Positive Energy Needed – Our Molly is in the hospital under the care of our best miracle worker and the great staff of the Animal Urgent and Critical Care Center. Molly was taken to the veterinary on Friday because she still did not want to eat. After running a panel of blood tests, the doctor suspected that Molly’s stomach had become upset by an over dosage of medication as prescribed by the Humane Society of Macomb (where Molly was on death row and was given the antibiotics when she was removed). Yesterday her foster mom called and we decided to have her be seen under Gina’s watchful eye. The report as of this morning is that there is still uncertainty as to why Molly will not eat. The doctor does concur with the prior veterinarian who suggested the problem might be related to an over dosage of medication; Molly was getting 5 ml’s of antibiotics a day when she was supposed to be getting only 1.5 ml’s a day. Unfortunately, the label on the script was misinterpreted for ten days. Molly could be suffering from severe gastrointestinal ulcers. Molly is now on IV stomach protectants, IV fluids, injectable appetite stimulant, a new antibiotic and pain meds. Blood work, x- rays, and a felv/fiv test (negative) were performed. She will probably be hospitalized for a few days, and with all of this, she still is suffering from an upper respiratory infection. After a few days, Molly’s treatment will be reassessed. Along with your prayers, please remember that both Molly and McGee will be looking for their forever homes. There is no doubt that McGee will be missing his partner. ~ diana
FOSTER FAILURE ALERT – BRIDGETTE HAS FOUND HER FOREVER FAMIL
5/17/15 = Happy Sunday Morning News!!
“Hi everybody, Bridgette here! Soooooo, I would just like to say me & my friend here are NO LONGER UP FOR ADOPTION!!!!! Thats right, you heard it here first. IM HOME!!!!! Woohoo! Break out the catnip! I wore them down with my irresistible charm & beauty, they love me ♥ they really, really love me! Im not going anywhere, Im in my forever home, Love Bridgette”