12/8/22 – It was early October when I was notified that a dear friend of 4 Paws 1 Heart was stricken with a serious illness. Over a 3 week period she had at least 5 surgeries and it was determined that she might not be able to ever care for her fur babies. Consequently, her sister and cousin jumped into action and found homes for everyone but poor little Peanut. Peanut is 11 years old and we all know how difficult it is to find placement for an 11 year old. As Peanut’s buddies were placed, she continued to be unclaimed and then it came down to the last days of the apartment lease. With only 3 days left, Peanut still didn’t have a place to go to and that is when our amazing Board member, Cynthia, came to the rescue. Over the years, Cynthia has taken in elderly orphans and gave them loving homes until their final days. The day she called me to inquire about Peanut she had just lost her second cat in just weeks. Cynthia welcomed Peanut into her home on November 8. We immediately got her into a vet for a check up. She was treated for an ear infection and her mats were cleared. During Thanksgiving weekend, Peanut didn’t seem to be acting like herself and again we arranged her visit to a vet. At that time the doctor found ulcers on her tongue and throat, a fever and she was dehydrated. It could be a virus or kidney issues. Blood tests were done and she was given medications. Today she is returning to our vet for a follow up visit. Please keep Peanut in your prayers. She has been separated from her many buddies, her mom of many years, and moved to a new home but she is a fighter.

It truly takes a Village and can’t tell you how proud I am to be a member of such a powerful network of animal angels. Once again, your donations at work. Please, if you can, help us get to the finish line to win $20,000 by making a Christmas donation with the following link: https://fundrazr.com/c26nsa

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And this is how your donations to 4 paws 1 heart are spent!! Is this adorable or what!! This is Doorbuster (or should he be called Belly Buster as suggested by his savior and foster mom). This cutie is one of the 9 babies born to Nova. We didn’t know if he’d make it and unfortunately his sister didn’t, but his foster mom didn’t give up and now he’s gaining weight and happy to finally be a bottle baby. – diana

P.S. Don’t forget we need your donations, so please go to the 4paws1heart fb page if you can donate on the Detroit News Holiday Cheer for Charity contest

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Or donate here directly at the Detroit News Holiday Cheer For Charities site

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Your Wednesday night Smile!!

12/6/22 – He was found in a park in a local community without any identification. Animal Control was contacted and no one claimed him and Animal Control did not have room for him. The rescuer decided she would keep Chance and try to find a furever home or rescue if we could help with his medical. He was taken into one of our partner veterinary clinics and, thankfully, tested for negative for heart worm. He was treated for an ear infection, neutered, vaccinated, and received flea/heart worm treatment. He is a beauty and we thank his rescuers for caring. – Diana.

P.S. Please don’t forget to share the Detroit News Holiday Cheer for Charity with your friends and colleagues. Donations save lives and it is as simple as that. Thank YOU.

Donate to 4Paws1Heart in the Detroit News Holiday Cheer For Charity contest here

See where we are in the contest on the leader board here

12/5/22 – An update on Nova’s puppies (see earlier posts and/or our website). I’m very sad to report that BOGO passed away two days after our dear friend, Emily K., took on the formidable task of saving her. She just wasn’t strong enough and her very large cleft palate was too much for her to contend with when trying to eat. Both BOGO and Doorbuster had painful bellies and bad diarrhea. Dr. Zalac, who Emily has been in close contact with and who has seen the mom and babies, believes they have/had adenovirus (infectious hepatitis). The good news is that Doorbuster has turned the corner. The diarrhea has stopped and he finally took a bottle yesterday. He is gaining great weight and Emily reports that “Buster is a little Piggy”. The last photo of Buster was sent to me yesterday, he looks like one of those milk commercials. – diana.

P.S. Please continue to share, promote, and donate (if you can) in the Detroit News Holiday Cheer for Charity contest. Babies like BOGO and Buster depend on us.

Donate to 4Pawsheart in the Detroit News contest link

Detroit News contest leaderboard link

FUNDRAZR.COM
Please DONATE to 4 Paws 1 Heart — Funding medical treatment for stray animals
The donations received during this campaign will enable us to continue to fund medical treatment for those animals who have no one else. The impact of inflation and the Covid virus has made the need greater than it’s been in the past 12 years.

12/4/22 – In early November I received an e mail from a man who said he and his wife had been caring for a very sweet, neglected cat who was living outside. She had been coming around for food. They got him to a point of being healthy but noticed her “eye was missing and hadn’t been closed up”. She also was not spayed. The couple fell in love with her but couldn’t afford to get the veterinary help the little one needed but wanted to give her a furever home. They called her ‘One Eye’ and arrangements were made for her to be seen by one of our favorite clinics — Patterson Veterinary Hospital. She was seen by the vet shortly afterward and the doctor determined that there was an eye there but it needed to be removed. That was this past Wednesday. One Eye’s dad sent me the following message:

‘I want to thank you so much for what your organization did. Day one out of surgery and I can tell you they must have done an amazing job in there. It was pretty bad, and so extremely necessary to fix. She also seems happier like there’s some relief.

We couldn’t have done it without your help, and from the bottom of our hearts we want to thank you! When we can, how can we donate to the org? We’d like to give back some.- Brett”

There are many animals we are are asked to help that, although expensive, just need the standard vetting (testing, vaccines, spay/neuter, fleas/parasite treatment. But, unfortunately, there are still so many animals who are found needing very expensive medical care that too often is unaffordable for the good Samaritan or rescue/shelter. And, that is when 4 Paws 1 Heart is contacted and why your support is so critical. Without your support of donations and participation in fundraisers we would never have been able to help over 10,000 stray cats and dogs living in the streets or in abusive homes. And, that is why we are trying so hard to win the Detroit News Holiday Cheer for Charity worth $20,000! Just scroll down a couple of postings and click on the photo and donate what you can afford. I’ll try again to get an accurate link to the leader Board. At this time, we are in second place. Up until last night we were leading until a $5,000 donation was made to one of the other contestants who now leads. But, we know we can do it if we all come together. I liken us as a David vs Goliath and look what happened there. Thank You in advance and we will continue to be posting throughout the contest which ends December 16, 2022. – diana.

Donate to 4Pawsheart in the contest link

Detroit News contest leaderboard link

P.S. This is One Eye before her surgery; you’d never know there was an issue from the photo but very often photos can be deceiving.

12/3/22 – This is what 4 Paws 1 Heart is all about. To date, $1.7 million have been paid to local veterinarians to fund the medical treatment for the fur orphans in our communities. And everyone plays a role in our village. Of course $$$ are what keep us going because we are a very unique organization which only funds medical treatment for stray and abandoned animals. But, without good samaritans, fosters, rescuers and our veterinary staffs, there would be no need for the medical treatment. Over the years we have made a difference in the lives of over 10,000 animals and have kept thousands of unwanted animals from being born and dying on the streets because every animal we touch is spayed/neutered and vaccinated. And, just in case you think it’s not necessary — just recently we were asked to assist a litter of cats where one was found to have rabies. I have yet to hear the results of the other two kittens in the litter. This is the first time in 12 years that I have faced this situation. So, in short, please help us help those who have no one else. Right now we are working hard to get the word out and raise the most money in donations so that we can win $20,000 in the Detroit News Holiday Cheer for Charity contest. So, if you can, please share this with your family and friends and donate what you can afford because every dollar can make a difference. Just click on the Hercules banner.

Please donate here to 4Paws1Heart in the Detroit News Holiday Cheer For Charity contest by clicking this link

12/3/22 – It truly is All About Love — Love for those who are the most vulnerable.

Please donate to 4Paws1Heart in the Detroit News Cheer For Charity contest by clicking this link

And a little more about 4 Paws 1 Heart. These are but a handful of the severe cases we have been involved with over the years. – diana

Hello friends! Here’s the link we’ve all been waiting for. Please share to help us spread the news. Our goal is to raise the most money (of five charities) to win $20,000 from the Detroit News. Thank you so much for your support!

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Detroit News story link

This link explains the contest rules and gives the status of donations (scroll down for the leaderboard) – and you can vote/donate to 4Paws1Heart (on the right)

Direct link to vote and donate to 4Paws1Heart

Finally at the next screen, if you wish, you can completely opt out of any tip at all.

Tips are also explained here, the tips do not go to 4Paws1Heart or any of the 4 other charities in the contest, the tips go to FundRazr – the origination running the contest for the Detroit News. They may deserve tips, there was some confusion, we wanted to clarify – you can choose.

12/2/22 – A huge thank you to the 96 supporters who came out on a cold and blustery night to support the many animals helped by 4 Paws 1 Heart. The Firehouse Pub and Grill provided delicious food and the staff and chef kept the food and refreshments coming throughout the night. David (DJ) Kurlee put his DJ skills to work being our ‘caller’— even without a mic for part of the event. And he brought the crowd to tears when he told the story of his daring rescue of his now dear Maddie, found on the side of a freeway and medically helped by 4 Paws 1 Heart.

Now we look forward to today’s (11:59 am) launch of Round 2 of the Detroit News Holiday Cheer for Charity contest where the charity who raises the most dollars in donations will win $20,000! The link to make your donations will be announced at launch. As we approach the cold, dark days of winter, we know how the need will be even greater. So, all hands on deck and paws crossed for a win! – diana

Everybody had a great time at the 4 Paws 1 Heart Show Me The Money (oops– Gift Cards) Fundraiser last night at Fireman’s Pub & Grill in St. Clair Shores raising money for homeless, abused & abandoned animals! – Denise

Detroit News Article explaining the final contest