1/23/24 – Over the past 13+ years we have had the honor of working with some amazing rescue organizations who are on the streets every day saving animals who have been abandoned and abused; Make a Difference Rescue is one of those. And, with the help of our supporters, we are able to sometimes spread the love and help those animals who are fighting for their survival. Elsa is one of those animals whose story is like thousands of others on our City streets.

The police brought this half frozen little girl to the rescue’s shelter on January 17 after taking her off of a chain hooked to a door of an abandon house. It wasn’t known how long she had been in that condition but the food was frozen solid and with wind chills, the temperatures were below zero. The rescue took Elsa to the emergency hospital where her body temperature was found to be dangerously low. Elsa was dehydrated, emaciated, and was frostbitten on her ears and paws. Her body was in the process of shutting down. Her belly was full of kibble and chicken bones; obviously she had scavenged and tried to eat whatever she could to stay alive. Unfortunately, her digestive system was unable to digest any food to pass it. She would have never made it another night.

Thank God for the caring Detroit police officers who saw her and took immediate action. As of yesterday, the rescue reported that Elsa is still in the hospital but she is growing stronger and she is gaining weight. They’ve been told that Elsa is a staff favorite and getting lots of love.

Please remember the many companion animals on our streets today, especially in these weather conditions, in your prayers. We can all play a role, somehow, in making a difference in their lives and 4 paws 1 heart is thankful that we could do something to help Elsa and a great rescue. – diana

4paws1heart.org/donations P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48080

1/22/24 – Seagull’s story started in October, 2023 when a very kind woman saw what she thought was 4-month old kitten in dire straits wandering in a mobile home park. The kitten had puss running from her mouth and ears. Seagull was taken to an emergency hospital where they treated her for an infection and recommended she be seen at a standard veterinary clinic. Seagull was taken to a vet where the doctor wanted to run tests and x rays and that is when we were contacted for help. We did provide assistance with the tests, x rays, and exam where Seagull was found to have a lesion in the back of her mouth. She was treated once again and arrangements were made to have Seagull (now identified as 7 months old) snap tested, vaccinated, and spayed at Comfort”s Place. While all of this was happening the rescuer was due to have a baby within a very short time. We talked a few times during the Christmas season while arrangements were trying to be made at Comfort’s Place. Then, on January 4, 2024 Seagull’s rescuer contacted me to report that she had her baby (Yeah) and Seagull was dropped off to be spayed. On January 10, I received another update — Seagull was doing well and the rescuer would try to find a furever home for Seagull but if unsuccessful, Seagull would have a home with her family. – diana

4paws1heart.org/donations P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48080