Prayers and Positive Energy Needed: This little guy, Dexter, was rescued by the side of the road. He had a bloody neck and a heavy chain hanging from him. He was very flea infested. His rescuers took him to the vet to be treated and attempted to find his owner without success. Within a few days he seemed to be in pain and they again took him to the vet. The x-rays showed he had bladder stones. The rescuers had already spent a considerable amount of money and still no owner stepped forward so after a week they reached out to 4 Paws 1 Heart. We agreed to help this sweet boy and this morning he will be operated on. The rescuers are committed to finding the perfect forever home (although it might be theirs). ~ diana

Update:  Dexter’s surgery was successful and he was neutered during the process.

Macomb County, Michigan: Another sweet cat left behind by his/her owners. The neighbors have been feeding him/her but they are moving November 7 and no one will be left to care. Why is this not animal cruelty?? How can anyone who believes in God just abandon a companion who is not prepared to fend for himself. Please, if anyone can provide shelter and love, contact Jo at joadd18@gmail.com. No one knows the gender or the age of this poor, kind soul. ~ diana

Update:  Foster has been found.  But still needs a permanent home.

10/30/14  Update on the pup we are calling “Katniss” for her strength and survival. We now suspect she is at least a year old. She is eating, drinking, and on fluids. We started antibiotics last night for the infection from urine scald. Tonight she will get a nice warm bath and I made her a big bowl of hamburger/rice which she really enjoyed. Still no expression and you can see the fear in her eyes. I think with time and love we might get her spirit whole again. ~ Gina

10/27/14 – Joy’s caretakers have reported that she is doing well as she gets ready for her leg surgeries. We again thank everyone who continues to pray for her and her complete recovery. The other evening we had the pleasure of presenting a ‘Thank You’ certificate to our two Michigan State Troopers, Allison and Kuhn. They continue to be invested in Joy’s safety and total recovery.

There are so many great community partners who help non-profit organizations raise money for their cause.  If you haven’t done so already please sign up, use the link or download the app,  If you ever have any questions or other ideas, please contact me at [email protected]

Once again 4 Paws 1 Heart is selling the coupon books for the November 14 and 15 Carson’s Community Days Sales Event. For $5 you can get $500 worth of savings. The best is the $10 Off coupon for any item $10 or more. All of the proceeds go directly to 4 Paws 1 Heart and Carson’s will mail your booklet directly to you. Twice a year Carson’s holds these events and each time my mom, sister, and nieces get together for a fun day of shopping and lunch.
Please share the link with your e-mail and facebook friends and help us raise $1,500.
thanks,
diana
http://bit.ly/1w97Si

Don’t just take your dog for a walk, take your Walk for a Dog, get the App at www.WoofTrax.com

Everybody needs food, so make your shopping count?  krogercommunityrewards.com.  Kroger, a great community partner, helps non-profits by providing a percentage of their non-cigarette, liquor, and gas sales to those charities chosen by their customers through their Community Rewards Program. If you don’t have an account already, create an account.  Once you have an account established, select your preferred store location, use the number on your Kroger Rewards Card (or if you have the tab on your key chain), pick your favorite charity ((hopefully 4 paws 1 heart (91069)). If you have trouble call the customer service number and they will help you out immediately.

If you shop Amazon, use the following Fundinco link before you start shopping. http://www.fundinco.org/orghome.php?orgid=1043

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Just a reminder that we have some great fundraisers coming up.

November 1 – Fun in the Haunted Pound — Take a photo with Hercules, do a little dancing, eat some pizza and pasta, and take a chance on a few raffles.  $10 wristband makes you eligible for the fun. (Colleen’s Irish Pub, St. Clair Shores, MI)

November 6 – After Work Chill Out at Brio’s of Partridge Creek – $10 Wristband makes you eligible for appetizers and an opportunity to hang out with some great animal loving people.

Just Added for November 7 – Donate Cat and Dog Food and/or Money and receive a $10 Dining gift card for the BlackFinn, Royal Oak.  The Happy Hour will be extended 8pm to 11pm.  4 Paws 1 Heart (and its outreach partners), NBS Animal Rescue, and Tigerlily Cat Rescue will all benefit for this event.  Drop in for dinner, before or after a show.  Hope to see you there.

November 20 – Wine tasting at Filipo Marc Winery, Clinton Towship, $30 per ticket (50% tax deductible).  Enjoy wine, fruit and cheeses in a fun, learning atmosphere. contact [email protected] for information

10/25/14 – I know that all of our friends will love this Happy Morning photo of Hazel after her surgery. Here’s what her new mom had to say ~ diana

“Hi Diana,

Hazel hated her t-shirt from the hospital so they sent her home with a cone. That worked until she wanted to clean herself up. We compromised on a sock to cover the incisions and we’re settling in much better now. This is Hazel and her brother Rufus chilling out.” ~ Dawn

10/23/14  We were contacted about a beautiful 8-week old kitten whose rescuer needed help. The rescuer started a fundraising page on facebook and was able to gather some dollars and 4 Paws 1 Heart is working with her on the rest. Here is Hazel’s story. BTW, Hazel came through her surgery this afternoon and the doctor’s prognosis is that Hazel will have a long life ahead of her. Here was Dawn’s request for assistance ~ diana

“I recently rescued a litter (3) of kittens when they were abandoned by their mother. Hazel the female was just diagnosed with a rare heart condition and requires surgery. She is in heart failure now. They are 8 weeks old and have had a rough start. I have given them their furever home but I hate to see little Hazel suffer. I have obtained the medications necessary to help her feel better but she will most likely die without the surgery. Right now I can not get a surgeon to operate on her until I get her back in good enough health and maybe a little bit bigger. The cardiologist tells me that this condition is very rare and that she has only seen 2 other cases of this in her 25 years practicing medicine.”

10/24/14  Rocky Update: His eyes tell it all. He needed immediate emergency medical care because he was going into liver and kidney failure. He is approximately 4 to 5 months old, very underweight, and jaundice. We are having him treated with the best of care because we do not believe in cutting corners when it comes to taking on a life… Rocky is in good spirits and tonight a huge batch of chicken & rice was made for him which he is eating very well! However, he now has pancreatitis and his blood work is still showing some very concerning levels but improving). He is gentle, smart, and eager to please. As we continue our journey with Rocky, we ask that you pray for his recovery. He is such a young puppy with a huge future if we can just get him through this! Paws crossed! ♡ Gina

We were contacted for help several weeks ago because a small kitten needed us. Cleo needed her rear leg amputated because it was deformed and causung her chronic pain. Cleo couldn’t function normally, use the litter box, and she kept getting caught on things. Her leg was getting worse fast, so we had to do something. The surgery was 2 days ago, and she is recovering wonderfully. Gina