Jazzy Update..Thanks to the awesome care at Moore Veterinary Hospital, your prayers, and her tenacious will to live, Jazzy survived Parvo Virus. She is a bundle of puppy energy and I am looking for the perfect forever home for her. She is about 12 weeks old and a mixed large breed pup. If you are interested in an adoption application please email me at [email protected]. Thank you1,695People reached155EngagementsBoost post

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7/29/21 – Angel and Mia were both rescued in March during the still bitter Michigan weather. Angel was pregnant and had an upper respiratory and Mia also was sick. We were happy to help then and advised that when everyone was ready and the babies were born and weaned we would help again. Well, Angel had 4 kittens and both Angel and Mia have recovered from their infections. In a few weeks it will be time for everyone to get their tests, vaccines, and spays/neuters so they can be adopted. I – diana4paws1heart.org/donations/

7/28/21 – When she was found she wouldn’t come out of the finder’s truck. The finder spent the night in the truck with her. Tinkerbell had spent her life in a cage. The finder/rescuer found what she thought were great fosters who were also interested in adopting. The finder reported that she conducted a thorough investigation of the potential adopters which included a home check and a check-up with the couple’s veterinary hospital. All seemed perfect, so there was an agreement to foster then adopt if all went well. The couple also agreed too have Tinkerbell spayed after she had her first heat. During a follow up visit, the finder learned that the couple had been keeping Tinkerbell on a leash 24/7 and never took care of having her spayed. Tinkerbell, who is now pregnant, missing fur all over her body, and having a possible urinary tract infection was surrendered back to the finder. Tinkerbell is now safe again but frightened. She has an appointment to get her medical needs treated as well as an ultra sound to determine her pregnancy status. I went into detail with this case because I feel it’s a cautionary tale that I believe everyone who has adopted out an animal has faced. Sometimes, we just don’t know the depth of inhumanity or ignorance of humans and no matter how hard one tries to make sure that animal or child is going into a good home, it is never a sure thing. We are all praying for Tinkerbell that she can get healthy, have her babies without problems, and some day truly find a home that will treat her as she deserves. – diana4paws1heart.org/donations/

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7/27/21 – We are so honored to have been selected as the Macomb Daily Best of the Best 2021. It is only with the help of our generous donors that we have been able to fund $1.1 million in medical treatment for 8,500 abandoned/stray/abused animals since August, 2010. Thank you to those who voted for us and a huge thank you to the rescuers and the veterinary hospitals who work with us, especially Patterson Veterinary Hospital, Advanced Animal Emergency, Orion Animal Hospital, Five Mile Animal Hospital, All About Animals Rescue, Groesbeck Animal Hospital, the Humane Society of St. Clair, Comforts Place and The Kitty Clinic who are always there for us.Best Charitable Organization First Place 4 Paws 1 HeartP.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores4paws1heart.org/donations/1,704People reached252Engagements+1.0x averageDistribution scoreBoost post

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7/27/21- Happy Update – Sasha was rescued after being kept in a basement for 5 years. She never saw the light of day. At first she was wary never having seen the outside in the five years of her life. Now she is living the dream and can’t stay away from the window, checking out the birds and other wildlife. Thank you to our friend Jo A. This is Sasha now and when she was rescued in May. – diana4paws1heart.org/donations/

7/27/21 – While all of the memorials are sad we have to take heart that there are more orphans being saved than not. This is Chip. A friend of Jo A. (a long-time friend of 4p1h) works at Motorcity Casino and heard cries coming from one of the work trucks. The cries were coming from the area of the engine. The friend was finally able to get him. Jo tells us he is a little sweetie. Her friend said there are 2 or 3 more babies and a mom that she is going to try and get this week. Chip was so dirty when he was rescued but Jo gave him a bath and he is looking quite handsome. 4 Paws 1 Heart will be taking care of Chip’s medical needs as well his siblings and mom if and when they are rescued. – Diana4paws1heart.org/donations/

7/27/21 – RIP JuJu and Dino – They both lived as a community and never left the garage for their rescuer. JuJu was born in the yard in 2016 and Dino had been living there since 2017. First it was Dino who started showing signs of distress although he didn’t appear to be in pain. His belly was getting more and more distended yet his caretaker could feel his hip bones. Dino was taken to one of our most expert doctors and it was determined that Dino had FIP (feline infectious peritonitis). I’ve talked about this disease before and we have paid for others to be successfully given the experimental drugs but those cats were domestic and young. In Dino’s case, our doctor recommended humane euthanasia.Although the caretaker tried to keep Dino from the rest of the community, JuJu, seen here, one month later, started showing the same signs as Dino. He was brought to the vet and FIP was confirmed. Like Dino, this sweet boy, was not domestic and any kind of experimental treatment was not thought possible. JuJu was humanely euthanized.Life on the streets is not an easy one. Thank you to the many rescuers who devote their time, money, and love to these orphans who have no one else. – diana4paws1heart.org

7/27/21 – RIP Henry. A rescue friend of 4p1h, who had also rescued Hugh, was contacted by a woman who was caring for a stray who would come to her home. He was a neutered, polydactyl who, as you can see from a photo taken in May, appeared to be healthy. But the caretaker started to see a decline and by the time she contacted our friend, his face appeared sunken in and he appeared to have no body muscle. Our friend contacted us and he was taken to a partner vet. Henry was examined and blood work was performed. The doctor said he was stable but was “showing signs of an infection”. Henry was given antibiotics and send home. Two days later, his foster reported that he died. We don’t know why but we do know that he is no longer suffering

7/27/21 – RIP Hugh – He was found on the street last Friday. He was very lethargic and couldn’t move his back legs. He was seen the same evening and x rays and blood work were performed. Hugh’s body temperature was very very low and the doctor believed he was going into organ failure. The doctor and his rescuer let him cross the Rainbow Bridge in peace and love. – diana4paws1heart.org/donations/

7/27/21 – It was a very tough week for many of our rescue friends who reached out to 4p1h for help. These are all very sad stories but I strongly believe that no life should pass without being remembered. – Diana.RIP – Wicket. It was Friday when Jennifer, his foster mom, saw that Wicket was having a difficult time urinating. As a kitty with CH (cerebellar hypoplasia) this can be especially troubling. The first two hospitals could not see him so Jennifer ended up at an emergency hospital which is not a partner with us but we all know that sometimes you have to do what you have to do. The vet there quoted two options for surgery and one was chosen. By the next day, Wicket still had not urinated and was being syringe fed. The hospital was contacted and they recommended Wicket be brought back in . When Wicket got there, it was determined that Wicket’s bladder had burst. Sadly, it was decided to let Wicket cross the Rainbow Bridge. Here is Jennifer’s memorial: “My heart is broken…. We had to say goodbye to our sweet, quirky, wobbly, cuddle bug. I was by his side as he crossed the rainbow bridge and is no longer in pain. We will miss his crazy antics, 4am calls, thumping on my bedroom door, running/thumping his way to the door to greet me, and the occasional crash. But most of all, I will miss him pressing his head to my shoulder when I held him and his long tail that was wagging all the way to his last breath. In his 4 short years, he taught us about Cerebellar Hypoplasia and about accommodating needs for a special kitty. Goodbye sweet boy, until we meet again. Run free and jump high as a whole kitty without any restraints. A special thanks to 4 Paws 1 Heart for helping with his medical treatment and surgery. Unfortunately the process was just too much for his tired body. – Jennifer”