Monthly Archives: April 2019

Thorin – RIP – We Tried But It Just Wasn’t Enough

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4/9/19 – I’m so sorry for the sad news the last couple days but that is the world we are all in. We were thankful to be a part of Thorin’s journey. He received more love in his short time with Patricia than many receive in a life time. RIP Sweet Thorin. – diana

 “RIP My sweet Thorin. I had to say good-bye to you today and it breaks my heart that life dealt you a terrible blow. Your previous humans either dumped you or let you roam the streets, not neutered, not vaccinated and fending for yourself for at least 4 years before I finally brought you into my home to give you the love and care that you so deserved. I first saw you in the spring of 2012 on my back fence with two other cats. I finally trapped you on March 14 of 2015 and realized you were not feral. Your ears had frozen one winter and were all curled and torn. But you were a big boy of 12 lbs and appeared healthy. I got you fixed and your shots and we discovered you had FIV. But I wasn’t worried. Little did I know that 2 years later you would develop Glaucoma which meant eye drops every day for the rest of your life. Then two years later you started loosing weight. Many trips to the vet and other than a slight abnormality in your liver, and after all the tests, we never determined what the cause was. Several months ago after exhausting all means to keep your weight on we took a turn for the worse and in the end you were diagnosed with lymphoma and a heart murmur was detected. I was devastated to hear the news. You deserved so much better. I decided to let you come home and love you for your remaining days. I kept praying to God that you would just pass in your sleep, safe and warm here at home. But you were such a fighter. But the time came when you became a shell of the beautiful boy that I so loved and you found it hard to walk more than 10 feet at a time and I decided to let you go and be free from pain and hopefully you will meet up with your buddy Gandalf, Coal and Amenadiel. I pray you come to visit me like Amenadiel did after you crossed that Rainbow Bridge. I could not have cared for you like I did if it were not for 4 Paws 1 Heart being there for us every time we had to see the vet, and for their love and caring for lost, hurt or abused animals like they do. I will remember you forever my sweet boy. I love you…..Mom”thorin - rip 4:9:19

Max – Was Bounced Around After His Owner Died and Then Was Thrown Out

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4/8/19 – Here is Max after being groomed. I earlier posted Max’s story with a photo of him in a crate. And, because his rescuer is a little overwhelmed with other issues, it has taken a while for Max to get into a vet. Last week he finally got to a vet and, unfortunately, was diagnosed with heart worm. Because we were uncomfortable with the vet’s suggested protocol, Max was taken to Patterson Veterinary in Clinton Twp,. by our good friend, Jo C., who had asked if she could help. Max began his treatment for heart worm and then Jo treated Max to her groomer.

As a reminder, Max was thrown out by family after his owner died. He was outside for some 3 weeks, fending for himself, according to a neighbor. An individual rescuer, who we’ve helped on several occasions, took Max in. She later learned that Max had been bounced around for years.

Max is about 5-6 years old and Jo said that he is very sweet and she wishes she could take him in but, unfortunately, her house is at the City’s maximum. Max is in a situation where he could really use some love and crate rest while he goes through his heart worm treatment. If you can be that person, contact me and I will put you in touch with Max’s people. – Diana
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Molly – RIP — Found on the Streets at 15-16 Years Old. A Very Sick Senior but Was Very Loved in the End

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4/4//19 – RIP Molly. She was found on the streets, very sick and about 15-16 years old. She was seen at one of our favorite veterinary hospitals where it was found that Molly had hyperthyroidism. She was given medication and over the past few months she received lots of love and care. This past weekend, she passed away. Thankfully, she was spared dying on the streets, all alone, as so many others. She is now running free without pain. ~ diana
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Boat Family – A Pregnant Mom Was Found as a Stowaway in a Neighbor’s Boat

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4/3/19 – And so it begins. These babies need our help. We will fund medical but they need a home!! – diana

“Well, well, well! Stowaways in Tom & Marilyn Bedell Pontack boat!!! Havent figured out yet if mom is friendly, babies look 2-wks old. 5, possibly 6. They are in covered boat right now, looking for foster before we try trapping mom. 4 Paws 1 Heart will cover medical. Please contact me if you can help.- Denise Najera”Boat Family w:denise n 4:3:19

Rescue – Found on the Streets with the Parvo Virus

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4/3/19 – Meet Rescue. He is 5-6 months old and was found running the streets. A couple of days after rescue, he stopped eating and started showing signs of the parvo virus. The rescuer spent the night providing fluids and tried getting him into a vet the following day. While waiting in the parking lot to get help to get him into the vet’s office, the rescuer contacted us. I asked the rescuer to take Rescue to one of our most-trusted doctorsOrion Animal Hospital.
Fortunately, it was determined that Rescue was in early stages and began treatment immediately. After a couple of days of receiving fluids and drugs, Rescue came through with flying colors and is now looking for his forever home. He is a puppy and needs a home where he will be given love, patience, and training. Please contact his rescuer, Bridget at: [email protected] if you are interested. – Diana
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Community Cats – Finding Homes and Providing Medical Care to Reduce the Over-Population

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4/2/19 – While taking care of many adoptable animals with their medical and adoption needs, there are so many community cats whom we help in our neighborhoods. We have assisted with 14 such cats in Eastpointe, MI who are being trapped by our friends Cortney and Rachel. In some cases, the cats are friendly and thus being fostered while permanent homes can be found. The key too this overwhelming issue is spay/neuter! I am thankful to the many rescuers who contact us for assistance. ~ diana
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Samson – Found Cowering in the Bushes; Heart Worm Positive

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4/1/19 – Samson was found as a stray at the Detroit/Redford border. He was staying in the bushes and growled at everyone who tried to get him. Finally, a rescue took her little dog to where he was and was able to coax him into the car. Due to his growling and unpredictable behavior at first, Samson was going to be taken straight to the Michigan Humane Society shelter. However, while there, he started to show his loving side. A secure semi-permanent foster was found and Samson started to show what a lover he is! Based on his initial reaction to the rescuer, it is almost certain that he would have been put down at the shelter. Unfortunately, poor Samson tested positive for HW which would have even more ensured his death at MHS. But instead, we were contacted and we agreed to pay for his heart worm treatment, neuter, and vaccinations. He is doing much better and because of his good manners and the fact that he is housebroken makes us suspect that he was dumped where he was found. Maybe he was waiting for his owners to come back….? We are guessing that if he was dumped, it may have been due to his HW. As we’ve suspected in so many other cases. After two weeks of searching for his owners, Samson is moving forward with his new life and is available through Rebel Dogs Detroit. Please contact them if you are interested. Please consider making a donation today because we cannot continue to help these many animals without your support. Thank YOU – Diana
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