7/12/19 – This little sweetie was found limping out from under a pine tree at an abandoned house. The family contacted us to see if we could help with a vet visit to check his leg. He was seen and it was determined that he has a bone break in his leg that needs surgery. The doctor did neuter Buddy while he was under to get x rays and everyone tells me what a little sweetie he is. There was a concern as to who could do the surgery but we decided to go with Dr. Ehrman. He will have surgery today. Please say a little prayer that surgery is successful. Update to follow.

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Doubling your donation during our $1,000 match. Thanks, diana

7/8/19 – Today is the second anniversary of my mom’s passing. When she died, a little over $7,000 was raised for 4p1h in her memory. Today, my cousin, my friend, and former Board member, Darlene, is committing to match up to $1,000 in donations made between July 8, 2019 and July 15, 2019.
Donations can be made through paypal at: 4paws1heart.org/donations/
or by mail at: P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, 48082
In my mom’s memory, who loved all animals, especially cats, I introduce you to Groucho, cat who was being cared for in a cat community. He showed up one day with bloody discharge from the nose and we were contacted to see if we could help. Groucho was lethargic, not eating, and having difficulty breathing. After visits to different veterinarians, it was determined that Groucho’s breathing problems may be attributed to dental issues. We then scheduled him for surgery. During surgery, the doctor found the dental issue to be much worse than thought and all but five teeth were removed; he was also treated for an ear yeast infection. His recovery was a little tough but finally after going home, his breathing was much better. Two weeks later, he went for his recheck and Dr. Zalac of Orion Animal Hospital, gave Groucho a clean bill of health. I just heard from his rescuer and Groucho is now doing great. – Diana

7/11/19 – There is an excellent rescue who we’ve assisted in the past, Saved by Zade, and just recently they trapped 43 kittens to get them spayed/neutered. They asked for our help and we committed to 10 of these beautiful babies. The over population of cats is overwhelming and it’s so important that we spread the word to spay/neuter. Female kittens, left intact, will be able to produce an average of 15 kittens a year for almost their entire life. And each of those kittens will do the same. Many of these stray cats will go on to be hit by cars, tortured by people, lose eyes due to infections, or just die from weather related illnesses. Your donations truly save lives. ~ diana
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Izzy – (tabby and white) very affectionate, rubs against your legs, purrs a lot, will fall asleep in your arms if tired, talks alot, will let you know when he’s hungry

Sox – (gray and white) very affectionate, rolls over for belly rubs, likes kisses, very playful, doesn’t seem to mind dogs

Both of these boys play well together, get along w other cats

7/10/19 – These are the miracles that we are able to make happen because of our donors. Please remember that our former Board member, Darlene, is matching all donations up to $1,000 through next Monday. And FreeStar Financial is sponsoring a contest where we could win $5,000 if our many supporters vote every day. Thank You to our many supporters. ~ diana
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“CHANCE: Gooood morning Team Chance!!! Dont you just love a happy ending??? Do you remember our friend Rick who was found at a repo yard during the polar vortexand saved by our friend who works there, Mike? Mike reached out to mom & 4 Paws 1 Heart for help. Mom & Uncle Tom met Mike at the vet thanks to 4p1h and his journey began. Rick had a lot going on. He was a senior….. so scared, had injuries, believed to be deaf, tested positive for felv, needed a dental and acted like he was feral, and didnt like other cats. This was going to be a tough one. Rick went through 3 foster homes, after several snap and 2 specialized IFA tests he tested negative on both!!! In his last foster home his foster mom Ellen really taught him that it’s ok to be touched, petted, loved. He had already recieved his vaccines & neuter, again courtesy of 4p1h. And they were there again for Rick to pay for his dental and the removal and biopsy of a mass in his mouth which turned out to be nothing. As much as his foster parents loved him and wanted to keep him, he fought with their other cats. His foster mom went to work to find Rick another home and found Beth and her cat Selden. Beth fell in love with Rick, and it was decided a trial visit was in order. Both Ellen & Mom were pretty sceptical due to Rick’s past behavior with other cats. But guess what??? Rick loves his new brother Selden!!!! These pics show Rick from now back to the beginning of his journey, can you believe the transformation??? The cost of all Rick’s medical was high, but thankfully 4 Paws 1 Heart remained committed to him, as was every human who he touched on his way to his Forever Home with Beth & Selden!!!
Yep, Rick has been adopted and is loved & happy thanks to a village of awesome humans & 4 Paws 1 Heart.
Happy life now Rick, we love you!!!! ❤
Oh, one more surprise…Rick is not deaf! 😊”

7/6/19 – So thankful for our wonderful vets who will take in animals at a moment’s notice. Patterson Veterinary Hospital, Clinton Township is one of the best. – diana

“Oh….the life of a foster. Clay and I had a quick trip to the vets this morning already. I saw what appeared to be a large blood clot on his tongue while giving him meds. Of course, taking no chances, called 4Paws1Heart and Diana jumped on it for me.
It appears to be a bad bruise from biting himself. And no treatment necessary, but still scared me. At this age, still on the bottle and teething, they get frantic eating, so that must be what happened. All is good, he is out running around with Jax and Opie. On that note, does anyone else do the “kitten shuffle?” They are so tiny, when out and about, I shuffle my feet instead of lifting them while walking for fear of stepping on one of these kids. I feel like a little old lady, lol. – Patricia”