UPDATE: Pumpkin is holding his own but he can’t stand. The doctor is afraid of neurological damage. Please pray that isn’t the case. He will be under observation for another 24 hours. – diana
12/23/17 – Prayer Warriors Needed! This is Pumpkin. Last night I received a message from one of our followers asking if we could help this very sweet baby who was found lying in a Shelby Twp. backyard, lifeless. The person who contacted me and her mom were on their way to an emergency hospital. We, of course, said yes. When they got to the hospital, this poor baby had no temperature. The doctors immediately started providing heat and did blood work. At this time she seems to be stable but may be in the hospital for a few more days. The rescuer believes that Pumpkin was either a pet who had been dumped or a pet who had escaped – in either case, a domesticated cat cannot fend for themselves in the wild. Please also pray for the many animals who are out in the frigid temperatures, fending for themselves. Pumpkin is being placed on For the Love of Louie. Please share and if anyone knows anything or is interested, please contact Christine at: [email protected] ~ diana
Monthly Archives: January 2018
Fundraiser – Group Photo – Jimmy John’s Field, Utica, MI
2/23/17 – A huge thanks to all of you who have been donating during our $2,000 Secret Santa Match Challenge which ends December 25, 2017 and to the many supporters who participated in our fundraisers during the past year. Although it took awhile, I finally got the group photo of the over 100 people who attended our August, 2017 United Shore Professional Baseball game fundraiser. ~ diana
Rosalie, Diana Grace, Kovu, Nala, Cream Soda – Looking Forever Their Forever Homes
12/22/17 – More of the kittens saved through the partnering. ~ diana
“PLEASE SHARE! Rosalie, Kovu, Nala, Soda, Diana and Chica are all still looking for their furever homes. If you’re looking to add to your family, look no further. These kitties are fully vetted including being fixed, thanks to 4 Paws 1 Heart. Ask us about our weekend trial program. We even deliver these babies right to you. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. 248-404-8482 Thank you! – Cristen”
Reddington, Bart, Himmy, Lucy, Penelope and Polly – All Rescued From the Streets
12/22/17 – In any given day, I can get one to six calls regarding an animal in trouble requiring medical care. In many cases it will just be the ‘usual’ — fleas, vaccines, neuter/spay, parasites, and snap test AND under the best circumstances the cost will be $100 to $150. On the other hand, as many of you have seen this past year, many of the calls I get require more immediate and serious attention and when that happens — you just never know. Here are some of the cats/kittens who we’ve helped but I just didn’t get the chance to post them before. All were rescued by individuals who either kept the kitties or committed to finding them homes. Meet Reddington, Bart, Himmy, Lucy, Penelope, Polly and kittens rescued during trap/neuter/return. Don’t forget that we don’t believe our mission ends with funding medical bills. We also try to help independent rescuers by offering our Petfinder site and our Friends of 4 Paws 1 Heart Facebook Page. So if you are ever looking for that special family member, please remember to check out those sites to find your new best friend. ~ diana
Santa – Found With a Severe Upper Respiratory Infection
12/21/17 – While so many people are out shopping and getting ready for a Merry Christmas, there are caring people braving the bitter cold to save the many animals needing our help. We are so thankful to our supporters for giving us the opportunity to help those rescuers. Lori D. and Megan Blass from Friends of Scooby are two of those people. Lori has been taking care of a cat community and in the process discovered a 12 week old kitten we named Santa, because we didn’t know the gender. Our good friends at Hartrick Veterinary took her in as soon as she was trapped and found that this little girl was under weight, had a low body temperature, a severe upper respiratory infection with both eyes infected. and is not eating at this time. Santa is already looking a little better and we will pray that she has a full recovery and finds her way into a permanent home. ~ diana
Big Chuck – Update
12/20/17 – An update on Big Chuck ~ diana
* Well he was nicknamed the Terminator by the vet 
😺 They were able to neuter and vaccinate him, estimated to be about 7 years old and weighed 14 pounds. They didn’t find any wounds, thank goodness! But he does have a severe URI and has been prescribed oral antibiotics. The only way we can safely give him meds right now is mixed in his wet food but he’s not eating anything for us yet. He has been setup in a big cage with a litter box and his food so we can try and get him eating again. We will be taking him to another vet if he doesn’t start eating in the next 24 hours. Thank you to everyone that has donated for this guy, it’s so reassuring to know if he needs more vetting that we have your support 
❤“
Brownie – Found at Only 5 Weeks Old With a Severe Upper Respiratory Infection and Flea Infestation
12/20/17 – At only about 5 weeks old and weighing under 2 pounds, Brownie was rescued by an individual rescuer who seems to attract the abandoned and unwanted. Brownie showed up with an upper respiratory infection and seriously flea infected. She has been seen by the vet and 4 Paws 1 Heart will cover her neuter and vaccines when she is healthy. Hopefully, she will soon be on to her forever home. Anyone interested should contact Amy at: [email protected] ~ diana
Astraya – Abused and Neglected and Left Behind by Her Owner
12/19/17 – Astraya was left behind when her owner relapsed after years of sobriety and moved. She was severely neglected and although very sweet and loving, acts as if she may have been abused. She had severe mange-like symptoms and had a hole in her armpit from eating at it . There was also a sore on her neck that was so bad, she would yelp if anyone tried to go near it. Astraya would cry softly if anyone touched her poor neglected and abused body. Thankfully, we were contacted and Astraya was seen by one of our vets last week. Astraya was treated for what the doctor thinks was the result of a severe flea infestation and by the next day Astraya was feeling much better. She will have a follow-up visit on Wednesday. Astraya will be looking for her forever home once she is healthy and has had time to decompress and get some long overdue love. Anyone interested in Astray should e mail Sue at: [email protected] ~ diana
Tino – Found in a Cat Community With Entropion of the Eye
12/18/17 – Another Happy Beginning made possible because of our financial supporters and those who don’t turn their backs on an animal in need. Remember that donations (up to $2,000) made between now and Christmas Day will be matched by a generous supporter. Donations can be made by using the link on the left side of this page or by mail at P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080. ~ diana
“I wanted to share this handsome boys story!! Tino walked into the feral colony I care for one night, it was very clear that he was not an outside cat and wanted nothing to do with being outdoors!! His eyes were very irritated and running I thought from maybe an upper respiratory infection! I was able to house him overnight and I contacted 4Paws1Heart about having him looked at! I knew I had a home for him if we could get his needs taken care of! They gave me the go ahead to have him seen, turns out he was already nuetered and he had something call entropion of his eyes, the bottom of his eyes were turned in and his lashes we’re rubbing against his corneas!! Left untreated he would probably lose his sight, not to mention how painful it was!! The vet contacted 4Paws and they agreed to pay for his surgery!! Valentino is such a loving, beautiful cat and if not for all that 4Paws1Heart does, and all of the donations that come in I can’t imagine how this story would have turned out!! Thank you Thank you!! Love Tino❤️”
Big Chuck – Found in a Cat Community — Beaten Up with an Upper Respiratory Infection
12/18/17 – It’s heartbreaking to think of all of the animals who are still out in this freezing weather trying to fend for themselves. To say ‘thanks’ to all of the individuals who don’t turn their back, is truly not enough. ~ diana
“I got a message last night from a caregiver about a shivering injured cat at one of our TNR colonies in Shelby Twp. I went this morning and was able to trap him. It’s a huge tom cat and though he’s a bit beat up, I think he’s ok other than he needs to be neutered. He maybe needs an antibiotic shot for injuries we can’t see. He’s headed to AAAR tomorrow for surgery and any other vetting that he needs thanks to 4 Paws 1 Heart. We’re calling him Big Chuck! Tax-deductible donations can be made directly 4 Paws 1 Heart
https://4paws1heart.org/donations/
Thank you for all your support 
😻 ~ Cristen”