Our mission is to reduce the number of homeless cats & dogs by paying for needed medical treatment and assisting with the permanent placement of these animals through our partnerships with local rescue groups.
10/17/22 – The pneumonia was just too severe. Wolfie was taken in by a very caring woman who has done so much for so many cat orphans, Wolfie was just one. As we reported on October 14, our caring doctors at Orion Animal Hospital took Wolfie in as an emergency and provided treatment and medications for home. Unfortunately, Wolfie died peacefully in his rescuer’s arms during the night. Again, I said to his rescuer, Barb, “Thank you for giving him warm arms and love while he crossed the rainbow bridge, so many die on the streets never knowing love and warmth. May God Bless You Always.” – diana.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2022 AT 7 PM – 10 PMFIREHOUSE PUB & GRILL
The game that’s “Sweeping The Nation” is coming to St. Clair Shores all for the funding of medical treatment for stray companion animals. Learn about the fun and fast game that is a cross between bingo and cards but instead of winning money each winner will win a gift card valued at a minimum of $25. The $20 wristband will include the games and food which will be donated by the generous owners of the Firehouse Pub and Grill (all current or former Detroit Firefighters). Start the Giving Holidays by helping those most vulnerable to the upcoming freezing temperatures. P.S. If all goes well, we hope to make this a recurring event starting in January, 2023
10/16/22 – Please share and let’s get Mister a home. We were happy to cover the medical for Mister and his littermates. It truly takes a village of like-minded, caring people. But the last step can sometimes being the hardest—-finding a furever, loving home.-diana.
P. S. A huge thank you to all of our supporters who were able to donate to our $2,000 Sweetest Day Match—we met the goal!! And hopefully, we will have a great turnout at our November 30 Fundraiser (see event) and we can go back to normal!
Beaten,abused, scars and a missing tooth this poor 6 year old boy has been through the ringer until he made his way into a trap and was taken off the streets. Meet …MISTER he’s all black with a slight golden reddish tail tip. He’s looking for a rescue or a wonderful human to take him in and show him the love he never knew was out there! He’s going to need time and patience but I’m sure he will turn into the most loving companion for someone special !
Recently neutered & given shots. Message me if you are that person or know of a rescue willing to take on this special boy. He deserves a second chance at life
Special thanks to 4paws1heart for sponsoring this boy & feral city kitty trappers – Sam
10/14/22 – This beautiful boy, Wolfie, was dropped off with a rescuer who we’ve helped in the past. Wolfie was breathing heavily and the rescuer was very concerned. Fortunately, Wolfie was taken in as an emergency to our great doctors at Orion Animal Hospital and it was determined that he has pneumonia. Wolfie is on meds but his prognosis is very guarded. Please remember him in your prayers. Although we are still on a hold, we couldn’t turn this little guy away under the circumstances. – diana.
10/13/22 – A huge thanks to Angelina who has been caring for all of these cats/kittens on her property, our rescue friends, Debra Ann Nelson, Jo Sweeney Addington, who have gone to the property several times (from the far east side of Macomb County to Novi), have taken in at least 10 kittens in the last year to foster and find homes, and who gathered the many traps required for trapping and helped in getting all of the cats to Comfort’s Place by Pet Taxi. And, I honestly don’t know what we would do without our good friend, Deb Friedman, owner of Comfort’s Place, who, with her veterinarian, blocked out a huge amount of time yesterday in order to spay/neuter/vaccinate 16 adults and 3 kittens. The 16 adults were released back to the property where they will continue to be cared for (many have bonded over the years) and, with Deb Friedman’s help, the 3 kittens went to a rescue so they could be adopted.
This was one of the major commitments 4 Paws 1 Heart took on before we had to put a hold on any significant assistance for new cases. Of the 19 cats, 18 were female. 18 females, if left intact, can produce an average of 270 cats in ONE YEAR. Keep in mind that a female cat can get pregnant as early as 4 months and can continue to reproduce for her entire life. This is how your donations make a difference. And whether you are a donor, a rescuer, a community caretaker, a foster, a member of the medial team, or an adopter, you should pat yourself on the back for being a part of the solution! – diana.
***2 and 1/2 days to double your donation during the $2,000 Sweetest Day Match.
It’s a really big day today. My feral community left at 7:30 this morning, via Pet Taxi, with Angelina Manly . She’s meeting up with Jo and Debbie of 4 Paws 1 Heart, where all 19 of my feral cats will be neutered/spayed.
This is a very emotional day for me . I hope everyone makes it through this ok. They’re scared . My studio feels so very lonely, without them.
I can’t thank 4 Paws 1 Heart enough, and all the incredible, dedicated ladies that make up this wonderful organization. This also would not have been possible, without the driving Angie at Pet Taxi. Thank you so much. Such incredible women, I’m surrounded by
Thank you to all of you that donated. I’m not sure we made enough , and if you’d still like to donate. – Angelina
10/12/22 – It was about 2 months ago when we were contacted about this beautiful cat who showed up on the porch of a loving couple who already had been taking care of outdoor cats and who had a special needs kitty in her home. Tuxy had severe diarrhea and vomiting. The rescuer took Tuxy to a vet who treated the vomiting. Tuxy seemed to get better for awhile but when the severity started again, the rescuer contacted us. We started Tuxy out with being seen at Orion Animal Hospital. She was again giving medication for the severe diarrhea but shortly after, the severity increased and Tuxy was seen again. At that time, an ultra sound was done and a large mass was discovered on Tuxy’s intestines. Her red blood cell was high but her white blood cell count was off the charts. The doctor strongly suspected cancer but couldn’t confirm it without a biopsy. The doctor believed the mass was the cause of the severe vomiting and diarrhea. I spoke with the doctor who explained the options, which had also been discussed with the rescuer. The options were surgery with a very poor prognosis or steroids. The rescuer decided on the steroids. Tuxy loved to snuggle and soaked up all of the love she could get. But then, approximately 3 weeks after starting steroid treatment, she peacefully crossed the Rainbow Bridge at her new, loving home. Once again, we all find some comfort knowing that Tuxy wasn’t left to die a horrible death on the streets and though she appeared to have had a tough life, in the end she knew people cared.
The importance of having the funds available is critical to our mission. Individual donations and fundraisers are our only sources of revenue. We are blessed to have so many generous supporters but, like so many of the other animal advocacy groups in our communities, we can’t deny the serious impacts the virus and inflation has had on the stray animals. Animals abandoned by their owners has increased — anyone who has bought cat/dog food in the past months, can attest to the difficulty in not only feeding one’s family but also feeding the family’s pets. The stray population has increased because of closures (temporary and permanent) of veterinary hospitals and now understandable increased costs. So thank you for caring and remember that there is still time to double your donation during our $2,000 Sweetest Day Match. – diana.
About 5 months ago Millie was posted on Facebook by a friend I went to school with. She was just a baby kitten found wandering over by the Cider Mill sick and malnourished. My friend and co worker took her in as a foster and 4 paws 1 heart covered her age appropriate vaccines, FeLV/FIV test, deworming, treatments, and her spay surgery. Millie had a few applications, but she was waiting for the perfect fit. Well, it turns out she was right where she was meant to be all along. Tracey became a foster failure and Millie wouldn’t have it any other way.. Gina
CHANCE: Day 2 of supervised full run of the house! Mom says the visits to Pawsitive Steps Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine for my laser & acupuncture and my Assisi Loop treatments at home are making a difference! I’m still not emptying my bladder completely at one time and my back legs are still a bit wobbly, its going to be a process. But we know I have all the best Drs in my corner, and things are looking up Team. My treatments would not be possible without your donations to 4 Paws 1 Heart so if you haven’t donated yet for the 4p1h $2000 Sweetest Day Match, please do so. Your donations mean so much to not just me, but the 10,000 animals that have been helped by 4p1h and the many, many more that will be helped in the future because of you. Without your help, there is no 4 Paws 1 Heart. The match ends Friday Team…get out your plastic card thingy pleeeease! Sweet dreams and nightynite Team I sure have missed napping with you Oliver, this is purrrrfect!
10/11/22 – He was to be euthanized after he became paralyzed. We were always suspicious of how this happened because, according to the volunteer who saved his life, Chance was walking fine before his neuter surgery. Now, we are thinking that something happened to his spine during the surgery and it is now causing his urinary issues. Nonetheless, we made that commitment to our boy and, again, we are with him on this journey with Dr. Kern and her staff at Pawsitive Steps Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine
It’s your donations that make this possible. And, unfortunately, there are still so many stray animals, like Chance once was, who need our help and that is why we are asking for your help during our $2000 Sweetest Day Match. Chance’s medical treatment, which includes the purchase of an Assisi Loop, has already cost $700 and he will require future weekly visits. So, please, if you are able, double your donations while there is still time. The match ends this Friday, October 14 at midnight. So many lives depend on all of us. -diana.
CHANCE: In the arms of an angel. Look who it is Team! For those who’ve been with us from the start, you’ll remember my girlfriend Colleen who I’m STILL very smitten with!
