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Donald the Duck

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1/9/14: Yes, I know 4 Paws 1 Heart is all about domestic animals but sometimes you just have to do what you have to do. Meet Donald, the Duck. Rescued by St. Clair Shore Law Enforcement and the skilled staff of the Animal Urgent and Critical Care Center. Here’s Gina’s report:

“Meet Donald the Duck.. He was brought into the Animal Urgent and Critical Care Center by law enforcement early yesterday morning after being found injured and bleeding on the side of the road. Officers thought there was no hope for Donald and wanted to make sure he was humanely euthanized. Donald had trauma to an area under his beak that required about 10 stitches. Dr. Matt Capitanio jumped right in to help this little guy and “4 Paws 1 Heart” paid for the medical care. Donald was placed under anesthesia and I assisted Dr. Matt in the repair.
Dr. Matt generally treats cat’s and dog’s but he didn’t hesitate to try, and his efforts have paid off because Mr. Donald is doing wonderful!

Lisa one of the emergency technicians was kind enough to get Donald eating throughout the night with a combination of chopped up lettuce floating in water. As of an hour ago, Dr. Matt Capitanio headed back up to the clinic on his own time and he is transporting Donald the duck to a licensed wildlife veterinarian where he will continue to recover and then be released to the wild where he belongs. Huge thanks to all who were involved in making this happen especially the doctor for giving Donald a fighting chance!!!

Spartacus and Dodger

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Spartacus and Dodger were both saved from the Detroit streets by the rescue organization DAWG while they were performing their outreach work. Unfortunately, both dogs are heart worm positive but they are safe and out of the cold. 4 Paws 1 Heart was happy to be able to send some medical dollars for the treatment of these sweet dogs.

Charlie rescued by an EMS worker

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1/6/14 – This is Charlie. Charlie was rescued by an EMS worker who was responded to a call about a squatter found frozen in a vacant home. It was love at first sight and the rescuer decided to make Charlie a permanent member of his home. 4 Paws 1 Heart paid for vetting, testing, and vaccines, along with other typical treatment for a cat who has been on the ‘streets’. Little Charlie will also soon be neutered compliments of our great supporters. Thank You, Jon and Family. ~ diana

Meet Faith, Less than 1 lb

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1/6/14 – MEET FAITH! Less than 1lb., Faith was an owner surrender. The caring doctors at Harper Woods Veterinary asked if 4 Paws 1 Heart could help. Faith has a cleft pallet and needed to be tube fed around the clock. After checking in with a great friend who owns Lil’ Dogs Resort in St. Clair Shores, Gina agreed to take on the medical needs of Little Faith and Carrie agreed to foster and care for her. It has been touch and go with trips to the Emergency hospital and feedings around the clock not knowing if Faith would make it. But now, we all feel that Faith has turned the corner. She started eating real doggie food and already seems to be getting stronger. Faith is a little Yorkie. ~ diana

Happy 2014 to all of our Friends!

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Happy 2014 to all of our Friends! What better way to start the new year than to share a new photo of our little Simba. Simba was found on a construction site. He was just two days old and his mom might have been frightened off by the construction equipment. He was saved by one of the construction workers who brought the kitten to Gina and then continued to keep up with his progress. Gina fostered this baby and lived through all of the around the clock feedings until he was able to be adopted. Fortunately for all of us, our good friend and rescuer of Hercules, Matt Virgadamo, adopted our baby and has obviously taken very good care of him. ~ diana

New Years Eve

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12/30/13 Before the hubbub of New Year’s Eve, we wanted to again thank all of our supporters who have helped us make a difference in so many lives. We also want to remind everyone that 4 Paws 1 Heart is a 501c3 charitable organization and all donations are tax deductible. So, as we enter a new year of saving the abandoned and abused, we would just like to share with all of our friends a sentiment sent to us by our friend, Dinah Brinson, mom of our dearly departed, Ruby Faith. Dinah captured in words what is in our hearts. May 2014 be filled with many more lives saved because of the work we will do together! ~ diana

“May we realize that all we need we already have. May we cherish the friends and loved ones placed so reverently within our paths to love, appreciate, respect, and find humor and good grace with. May we stand up when there is a call to courage and be the voices for those who cannot save themselves. May we give thanks for our kind hearts, our good health, our sense of humor, our many gifts and the love we share. It is this blessing that I send you as we wrap up another year and begin anew. They sure seem to go faster and faster. Good tidings, our sweet friend, Diana. We are rich in many things. Of course, that’s what Mom used to tell us when what she really meant was, “You aren’t getting that new bike you wanted!” So we redefine what rich means, knowing that the true and lasting riches are those of the heart. God bless you and your family. Spend some well-deserved time refueling your generous spirit.” ~ Dinah Brinson

Breezy Update

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12/29/13 – BREEZY Update! Remember our Breezy? He was one of two kittens rescued at 2 weeks old. We named them after Sabrina, a young woman taken from this world too soon, whose nicknames were ‘Sabs” and “Breezy”. Unfortunately, Sabs didn’t survive but look at our Breezy today. ~ diana

Remember Our Tito

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12/28/13 – Remember our Tito. He is still with Gina while she continues to help him get over the loss of his owner to a house fire and while he continues to heal from burn wounds. Here is Tito with Gina’s baby, Angel. Soon he will be going to a rescue who will help find him his forever home. ~ diana

Popper Needs a Home!

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12/27/13: POPPER NEEDS A HOME! This is Popper. He was rescued by our favorite Warren Animal Control Officer, Lisa, and is now being fostered by a friend of hers. 4 Paws 1 Heart paid for all vetting, vaccines,deworming, and neutering.

He is about 6 months old, and very healthy. He is high energy, super sweet and would benefit in a home that has a playmate. He hasn’t a mean bone in his body and if anyone is interested they can contact diana@[email protected]m and Diana will have Lisa contact you. The foster was calling him “Mo Mo”, but I called him Popper:) He would make a great family cat for just about anyone. ~ gina