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