Monthly Archives: April 2017

Carlos – Forever in Our Hearts

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April, 2017 – We’ll be remembering our sweet boy, all month long.

 “Happy April 1st Team Chance! Its bittersweet for us that our beloved Carlos is not here to celebrate his calender month with us. But we know how lucky we were that he graced us with his majesticness for a year, which was much longer then the drs predicted. He taught us so much about love and how important hospice care is. Becuse of 4 Paws 1 Heart he had an excellent quality of life for that year, and we made sure that every day was special and filled with love. We miss you, we love you and we’re sure you’re enjoying watching the antics of your little namesake…Carla. Until we meet again, you will always be Forever in our Hearts Carlos ❤ ~ Chance”Carlos 3:30:17

Zena – Her Elderly Mom was Scammed Out of All of Her Money

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3/31/17 – Zena was rescued at seven weeks old. She had been abused by her owner and found with broken ribs and head trauma. She is now two years old and is having seizures but her elderly mom was scammed out of all of her money and did not have the money to have Zena examined. Zena’s mom lives in a senior citizen housing complex for low/no income seniors. In the past, we have made connections to assist the tenants with food and medical. Although our mission restricts us to abandoned and stray animals, we will always try to find a way to assist elderly owners who have been targeted by criminals and our veterans who fall on hard times. We will keep our supporters updated. ~ dianazena w:elderly woman in Mt. Clemens 3:24:17

Lucy – Happy Update – From Being Chained in a Garage to a Loving Home

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3/30/17 – Happy Update!!! You might remember that we were contacted in early January about a very sweet dog who was dumped at a paint garage. Lucy, was ‘dumped’ by the owner’s daughter. She left for overseas and didn’t want the dog any more. The owner of the garage was going to offer Lucy for free on Craig’s list or just give her away to one of his customers; she was being kept chained in a bay. Our friend, Wendy, at C.H.A.I.N.E.D., was doing outreach in the area and couldn’t leave her to that fate. We were contacted and we agreed to some ‘simple’ vetting. Well, as is typical with ‘dumped’ dogs, this girl not only needed to be spayed, vaccinated, and tested, but her runny, painful eye is a result of Entropion. I’ve talked about this condition before in that it is very painful and can eventually cause blindness. Thank God for Wendy and her partner who rescued this girl. Lucy had her surgery for the entropion, was spayed and vaccinated (complements of 4 Paws 1 Heart) and now she has been ADOPTED!!! Just before the adoption was finalized, Lucy was again taken to the vet because of some fur loss. It was discovered that Lucy has demodex mange, so we again assisted for the final time before Lucy went on to her forever home. So here she is from living ‘chained in a paint garage’ to the home of a loving family. Your donations can make a difference in the lives of these forgotten, loving animals. Donations can be made through paypal by using the donate link on this page, or by going to our website 4paws1heart.org, or by mail at P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080lucy 3:30:17lucy w: wendy stroup 1:5:17lucy w:wendy stroup 3:26:17

Peeps, Cadbury, and Thumper – Found in an Abandoned House with Their Dead Mom

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3/29/17 – peeps 3:29:17cadbury 3:29:17thumper 3:29:17Got a call from a nice woman desperate for help. These 3 half pound kittens were found in an abandoned house last night. Their mom was deceased and found lying there beside them. I’m bottle feeding them around the clock. The family reached out for help this morning, and when I got the call I couldn’t say no. So far we have Easter names for 2 of 3. “Peeps” and “Thumper”, but we need a name for the 3rd boy, so if u have suggestions let me know. Gina

Trap/Neuter/Return – Stopping the Overpopulation of Cats

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3/29/17 – We were contacted by Safe Haven Rescue who has been trapping and caring for cats. Some are domesticated and get adopted out, others are feral but have a wonderful cat community to live in consisting of outdoor kennels where they can come and go and be safe. We were very happy to pay for ten of these abandoned babies to be fixed and vaccinated. Check out the diagram that I’ve included to learn what a difference we can make by just neutering/spaying 10 cats. A donation of $40 – $50 can ensure that hundreds of animals will not be born to the unfriendly streets. There’s not too many ways we can do so much with so little. ~ dianaferal cats w:sherry warren 3:23:17bac59b74ee50847e19293c9f5ed5f67f

Smokey – Happy Update – After Entropion Surgery He is Loving Life

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3/28/17 – Happy Update! Smokey showed up in a cat community but was not feral. His eyes were very irritated and nearly closed; he was very emaciated. This very sweet guy had obviously been someone’s pet at one time and either was lost or dumped. We were contacted to help this sweetheart and discovered he had entropion which is a condition where the eyelid is inverted. This was the first time in six years, I have ever helped a cat with entropion, we have had several dogs over the years who we have successfully helped. Smokey had surgery and here he is today, all healed, and much loved in his forever home. ~ dianasmokey w:cindy fontana 3:18:17 (aka valentino)smokey w:cindy fontana 2:14:17

Lucy, Desi, Wild Child – Bonded Feral Cats Will No Longer Reproduce

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3/27/17 – Three more cats who will no longer reproduce because of the 4 Paws 1 Heart Village. This is Lucy, Desi, and Wild Child; all ferals who will be neutered/spayed, treated for fleas and worms, and vaccinated before they are returned to the outdoors. All three are very bonded and have obviously been together fending for each other for awhile. As happy as we are to stop the over population of unwanted animals, it continues to break our hearts when they have to be returned to the outdoors because they are too feral to live indoors. What keeps us going is knowing that hundreds of unwanted cats will not be on the streets because of the love of many animal advocates. Please take action if you know of any cats in your neighborhood who may need medical attention. Thanks, diana lucy w:rachel 3:27:17desi w:rachel 3:27:17wild child w:rachel 3:27:17

Fundraiser to Benefit 4 Paws 1 Heart

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PLEASE SHARE!!!
I am half way done with my training for the bay shore marathon! Now it’s time to focus on WHY I do this. I run to support a cause. This year Ichose 4 paws 1 heart. I want to help reduce the number of homeless dogs&cats. This charity helps with the medical expenses and assists in finding their forever home. Please SHARE this  and help me raise $2000! Anything helps! Thank you for your support 😊👍🐶🐱

/www.crowdrise.com/running-for-a-cause15/fundraiser/yukicanoy

Sweet Pea – Happy Update After She Had a Leg Removed

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3/25/17 – Happy Update on Sweetpea from foster mom, Jo A. – diana:

“This is sweet Pea she was found with a shattered leg. It took 2 weeks to finally catch her thanks to Debra Berolatti for trapping her. Also thank you 4 paws heart for taking care of her medical bills and surgery. She is recovering very well at my house. She will be spayed in about 3 weeks it was too traumatic to do both surgeries at the same time. After she heals she will be looking for her forever home. She is getting around so great on her 3 legs. She is a sweetheart, a little scared still but I am working with her. She loves to be petted. I know we will find the perfect forever home for her.”

Anyone interested in adopting this sweetheart should contact [email protected]sweetpea 3:21:17sweetpea 3:22:17

Ali (aka Bentley) – Caught in a Recliner at Just Days Old; Happy Update

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“Bentley” formerly known as “Ali”, I get to puppy sit my favorite little man this weekend. He has grown into such a handsome boy and he is huge! He was the size of a 1 pound burger when his family abandoned him at only 2 days old. It was a blessing because he wouldn’t have survived without 4 paws 1 heart…. and without your donations. We were able to give him all of the medical care required along with the 24/7 care due to his injuries from the recliner which nearly sliced off his rear leg & 2 of his rear toes off. I am so blessed to have raised him and to have had the proper skills to do so. He is one pup I will never forget. ♡♡♡ Ginaali (aka bentley))) 3:24:17Ali (aka bentley) 3:24:17