3/15/16 – 
Cookie – Scared…lost…sick…neglected…dehydrated…possibly exposed to drugs…and DUMPED tonight by everyone who was once familiar to her. It’s a very sad story, but one you need to hear about because awareness is important. I plan to post the full story this evening. Gina
Monthly Archives: March 2016
Buttercup – Update
3/15/16 – Buttercup is doing amazing! Although the pictures of her condition are too graphic to show, I’m very happy to report she is healing very well! Her rear area consisted of one very large open wound that resulted from untreated impacted anal glands. She is only 7 months old, and she has been through a ton! We were concerned that she would have long term issues, but she is healing wonderful. 4 paws 1 heart was able to give her a 2nd chance by paying for her medical care. She is expected to make a full recovery ♡ Gina
Georgina – Found in an Abandoned Home; Starving and Scared
3/15/16 – 
This puppy, named Georgina, was found in an abandoned home last weekend. She was starving and scared to death. A cleaning crew found her and brought her into emergency for help. We were in a position to take her and we had her fully checked out by the veterinarian. Our friends at, “Mutts of Motown”, connected us with the “Animal Welfare Society”. They offered to take over her care and find this sweet baby a forever home. ♡ Gina
Scarlett – Purchased for $12 from A Person on Drugs
3/14/16 – I just received an update on Scarlet and I realized that I may never had reported on her when we first came to her assistance last year. As you can see, she is doing great with her rescuer.
” Scarlett (AKA Little Girl) Exactly one year prior to rescuing Valentino..My husband and I bought her for $12 from a drug addict in SW Detroit. She was being dragged by a tow chain in bitter below zero temps till her pads were basically ripped off of her feet. She laid in my sons bed for 3 days before she could walk…it then was a week before I could coax her out of the bedroom and yet another week before she would go downstairs into the house…she was severely abused and after the first month of attempting to adopt her out…I couldn’t do it. She is my baby girl and if it werent for Diana…4 paws 1 heart…it would’ve made it nearly impossible to keep up the vet bills as she had multiple allergies and foot issues. She is my baby and her past time is tearing up leather couches LOL. – Rita”
Buttercup Requires Critical Surgery
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
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]