3/12/16 Your Prayers and Donations are needed again… Meet 4 paws 1 heart “Buttercup”. One week ago today, we took her under our care. She is a 7 month old female yorkie that needed our help because she was critical and in need of aggressive medical care. Her condition consisted of “Perianal fistulas secondary to ruptured and untreated anal glands”. Without treatment, she was going to need to be euthanized due to her inability to have a bowel movement; this was caused by scar tissue build up. The other risk was incontinence forever and, of course, infection.
The pics are just to graphic to post, but she is now healing well, and the doctors feel confident she will survive. Huge thank you to Dr. Graves and the staff over at the Animal Urgent and Critical Care Center and Harper Woods Vet Hospital, for saving another 4 paws 1 heart animal! If you would like more information about Buttercup I can be reached at [email protected]. Donations can be made by using the donate button on this page or by sending a Check l to p.o. Box 84, St Clair Shores, MI. 48080. Thank you, Gina
Daily Archives: March 13, 2016
Jake – Required Critical Surgery to Survive
3/12/16 – Meet Jake. He was rescued by Furever Tails Animal Rescue. The foster family he was with, not only fell in love with him but they suffered a tragic loss when the mother of the household tragically passed away. Jake unexpectedly required surgery because of a urinary blockage caused by crystals. 4 Paws 1 Heart was happy to be able to help in Jake’s recovery. ~ diana
Princess – Found Running the Streets of Flint
3/11/16 – Princess was found running the streets of Flint, MI. She had a mammary tumor and was very neglected. 4 Paws 1 Heart paid to have the tumor removed and for Princess to be spayed and treated for other minor issues. Her rescuer just noticed some questionable areas on her skin. Once again, 4 Paws 1 Heart stepped up and the questionable areas were removed and are being biopsied. Please pray for Princess; the doctor is concerned that it is melanoma. Princess is with Friends of Scooby Rescue~ diana
Chase – Found Eating from a Trash Can – Owners Gave Him Away Twice
3/9/16 – This poor dog was found going through the trash at a local establishment. The rescuer posted him on For the Love of Louie and actually found the ‘owner’. The ‘owner’ said he had given his dog to a ‘friend’ when he moved. It turns out that the ‘friend’ lost the dog two months ago but never said anything to the ‘owner’. This poor animal had been roaming the streets searching for food for over two months!!! Nonetheless, none of these people wanted him back; and now he has been found to be heart worm positive. This poor dog can’t catch a break. The rescuer can’t continue to shelter Chace because Chace can’t be neutered and the rescuer has a 10 year old female who is too old to spay. 4 Paws 1 Heart will pay for his heart worm treatment if a rescue could take him in or if a qualified person could give him a home. The rescuer says that he is very sweet and gets along well with other dogs; he hasn’t been cat tested. Please private message me if you can help or know of someone who can. ~ diana
Odin – One Year Later and Still No Home to Call His Own
3/9/16 – Can you believe Odin still has not found his forever family??? It is now over a year since Odin was brought into the emergency hospital where Gina works. It’s suspected he was hit by a car. Odin has been living with Gina and her crew since he was released from the hospital. He loves to cuddle (as you can see) but he really needs a family of his own. This is Odin (on top) cuddling Angel. If you think you can be that perfect family, please contact Gina at [email protected]
Junior – Rescued from Living in an Abusive Situation
3/8/16 – I don’t know the back story other than this poor dog was in an abusive situation where he was being beaten. Allegedly charges have been filed and he is now safe with Gail G. Junior will be seeing the vet today to get neutered and vaccinated, complements of 4 Paws 1 Heart, and we are hoping that he will soon find a home where he will be loved and cherished. Anyone interested in Junior should contact Gail at [email protected]
Day Old Kittens Found in Flower Pot in Home Depot
3/7/16 
A huge thank you to the huge hearts of Denise Najera and Michelle VanDaele and, of course, Team Chance, for taking in these little babies. Can you imagine, the three of them were found in a flower pot at Home Depot. If the mom does show up, our friends will try and trap her and place her back with her kittens. ~ diana
Mickey – She Lost an Eye as a Result of Abuse – She Now Needs a Home
3/7/16 – Please share and let’s find Mickey the perfect home. This sweet girl has been through a lot — not only a horrible foster experience which resulted in her going blind but she was recently adopted and then given up because she had tapeworms. Here is her story as given by her rescuer:
“Mickey is doing very well. Her stitches from her recent eye removal have been removed and she is healing beautifully.
Mickey is a 4 1/2 month old kitten. Who had a very hard start in life…. She was first rescued by our rescue (No Dogs Left Behind) and sent to a foster home where she was thrown in the basement to starve to death. When our rescue received this information we called the police department and quickly went over to rescue Mickey. After rushing Mickey to the vet, we found out Mickey’s chances of making it was very low. We nurtured Mickey back to health the very best we could. It was a very slow process. Due to a neglected upper respiratory infection, Mickey needed her left eye removed. Knowing the vet bills were going to be extremely high 4 paws 1 heart kindly stepped forward to pay for Mickey’s vet bills.
Mickey successfully went through surgery and is now healing very nicely. Mickey is completely blind but she is a very strong kitten who fought for her own life. We are very excited to see where Mickeys health is today and we are very proud of Mickey. Mickey is up-to-date on shots and has been spayed, she is great with other cats, dogs and children. She is completely litter box trained and acts like any other kitten should, She loves to play, and is definitely a lap cat, She also loves to sleep next to you at night, Mickey is a very affectionate kitten. If you are interested in Mickey you can contact 248-881-7924 you can also find us on our website athttp://www.adoptapet.com/no-dogs-left-behind/
and fill out an application. The facebook page ishttps://m.facebook.com/No-Dog-left-Behind-Rescue-477808208…/
Jack – Update
3/7/16 – We’ve asked for your prayers for sweet Jack who was rescued from the streets with an upper respiratory infection so bad that he finally had to have his eye removed. Unfortunately, he’s been to the vet more times than any animal would want but now we are praying that he is finally on the road to recovery. Here is the latest report from Jack’s rescuer and mom, Kelly:
“Hi everyone, just a quick update on Jack, he got his stitches out today, he was a good boy when the Dr. Pulled them out. He is still having a few issues realizing he is no longer a feral and has his wild cat moments, but is learning from us and our older cats that he is in a safe, loving environment. Sometimes we wonder if someone did this to him, he acts scared of humans on occasion, but in time we are sure he will come around – Kelly”
The Hoody Hoo – Fundraiser for 4 Paws 1 Heart and Macomb Food Program
3/6/16 – A huge thank you to Nancy Smith and the Utica Education Association Staywell Committee for selecting 4 Paws 1 Heart as one of the charities who will benefit from the Hoodie Hoo 5k walk/run. We are honored to share the proceeds with another great non-profit, the Macomb Food Program, which is another organization where 99% of the dollars donated go directly to feeding the less fortunate in Macomb County. Also, thank you to our friends who attended this event in our name. In the photo are my husband, Tony, who distributes donated food to rescues and those who do outreach, me, our Board member, Darlene Chiappetta, and her husband Mike. ~ diana