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

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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

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1/22/24 – Bob and Simon were both rescued by a very caring friend and medically helped by 4 paws 1 heart. You can read their stories on our website. But, the short story is that they are the very best of friends and are constantly with each other. When you see the many stray animals trying to exist on our streets and then see this, your heart swells. – diana

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Simon and Bob, this has to be an award-winning photo. They love each other so much. Jo Sweeney Addington

1/21/24 – What a great time we had at the Painting With A Twist fundraiser yesterday, January 20, Shelby Twp. Thank you to Kim and her great staff. This venue is much more than ‘Painting’. It’s friendship, laughs, and love for the stray animals in our communities. Thank you to our many supporters! – diana

Painting with a twist was a fabulous fundraiser! 4 Paws 1 Heart would like to thank everyone who participated. There are a lot of incredible artist out there. Melissa Wills-Jeffrey

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Call 313-451-8200 on Monday’s at 9am and leave a message to request your appointment. We return calls in the order they’re received, until we’re full for the following week.

The PAWS Clinic

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1/19/24 – Smudge is one of 3 kittens born to a cat left behind when the owners moved. Her rescuer, Melissa, was only able to get Smudge but will continue to try and capture the others. In that we had helped Melissa this past summer with another rescue, Cooper, she contacted us again for assistance. Smudge is only 8 weeks old so we had him go to Groesbeck Animal Hospital for his distemper vaccine and deworming. His next appointment will be at Patterson Veterinary Hospital when he is old enough for his neuter and snap test. Paws crossed the rest of the family can be captured. – diana

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1/19/24 – While in the process of trying to trap another cat who was disrupting the colony, this little orange cat was trapped instead. Cheeto was taken to All About Animals where he was vaccinated, neutered, and, surprisingly had a bb removed from his groin area. I can only hope that karma visits every human who harms the most vulnerable — whether animal or human. – diana

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1/18/24 – Spoke with the West Flint Animal Hospital yesterday and was told that the doctor and family decided on amputation. I’ll be touching base with the family to see how Dartanian is doing. – diana

UPDATE: 4 Paws 1 Heart Rescue has agreed to sponsor surgery for this sweet boy. Our prayers have been answered. God is SOOOO good! I’m thanking him for leading this baby to come to the right house, since he was ignored by anyone else who saw him. We are scheduled tomorrow at 8am for surgery so PLZZZ pray for him & his recovery. THANK YOU to everyone who offered to donate, to pray, along with everyone who made this possible. My heart is full & Im so happy for this boy!!! I will post updates on his progress.

Update on this sweet kitty that was dumped. On recommendation from the AAA vet we got X-rays done today at West Flint Animal Hospital & this kitty was either shot or hit by a car- his ENTIRE hip socket is GONE!! The broken pieces are floating around & he needs immediate surgery. He is in extreme pain. The vet said they can try to cut down the rest of the bone & remove the loose bone- if this is unsuccessful they will have to amputate the leg. I have reached out to Diana at 4 Paws 1 Heart to try to get help paying for surgery since she was kind enough to pay for the X-rays but I have not heard back yet. I am in need of a large to XL crate for him so he’s not moving around if anyone can loan me one or donate one I would be forever grateful! I’m going to reach out to every rescue I can to try to get him the surgery & if I am unable I will start a fundraiser. My heart is broken for him, he’s been suffering this whole time but I had no idea the injury was this extensive. He lays on his side constantly bcuz of the pain. Plz pray for this kitty He’s currently being loved-spoiled & doted over by myself & my 9 year old daughter who’s in love with him Huge thank you to Kat Voorheis & Shannon Pine for getting him into AAA which led to the recommendation for X-rays as well as Diana who paid for them. I’m praying for him & that I can somehow get him the surgery he needs.

GregnStef WilsonEmergency- Animals in Need of Rescue or Placement In Michigan

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1/17/24 – It started in August, 2023 when we were contacted by Wendy who identified herself as an independent domestic and wildlife rescuer. She had just rescued a mom (Bonnie) and 3 kittens (Bella, Bryce, and Belle). The whole family had upper respiratory infections and she had already done everything she could do. Bryce had a botfly imbedded in his little body but Wendy was able to remove it. So, with our assistance, their journey started with a visit for their infections and a check up on the botfly removal. Shortly after being rescued and their first visit, Bella became very sick to the point of needing CPR, sadly, Bella died from pneumonia. That left Mom, Belle, and Bryce. They were all tested, vaccinated, and spayed/neutered but Bryce continued to have issues with congestion and drainage and on January 10 we authorized him to be seen for issues with breathing, congestion, and drainage. Prayers for Bryce. Wendy reported that, hopefully, Bryce will be available for adoption in February. Bella should be available this month. And, Bonnie is still semi-feral; Wendy is working with her in hopes of getting her completely socialized. Please e mail Wendy at: [email protected] – diana

P.S. Since this first case, we have helped Wendy with other rescues — you might remember Willow and her babies. If you don’t remember, check out her story on our website.

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1/16/24 – Sharing Dartanian’s update from the family who rescued him. Thank you, Stefani!!!! – diana

UPDATE: 4 Paws 1 Heart Rescue has agreed to sponsor surgery for this sweet boy. Our prayers have been answered. God is SOOOO good! I’m thanking him for leading this baby to come to the right house, since he was ignored by anyone else who saw him. We are scheduled tomorrow at 8am for surgery so PLZZZ pray for him & his recovery. THANK YOU to everyone who offered to donate, to pray, along with everyone who made this possible. My heart is full & Im so happy for this boy!!! I will post updates on his progress.

Update on this sweet kitty that was dumped. On recommendation from the AAA vet we got X-rays done today at West Flint Animal Hospital & this kitty was either shot or hit by a car- his ENTIRE hip socket is GONE!! The broken pieces are floating around & he needs immediate surgery. He is in extreme pain. The vet said they can try to cut down the rest of the bone & remove the loose bone- if this is unsuccessful they will have to amputate the leg. I have reached out to Diana at 4 Paws 1 Heart to try to get help paying for surgery since she was kind enough to pay for the X-rays but I have not heard back yet. I am in need of a large to XL crate for him so he’s not moving around if anyone can loan me one or donate one I would be forever grateful! I’m going to reach out to every rescue I can to try to get him the surgery & if I am unable I will start a fundraiser. My heart is broken for him, he’s been suffering this whole time but I had no idea the injury was this extensive. He lays on his side constantly bcuz of the pain. Plz pray for this kitty. He’s currently being loved-spoiled & doted over by myself & my 9 year old daughter who’s in love with him Huge thank you to Kat Voorheis & Shannon Pine for getting him into AAA which led to the recommendation for X-rays as well as Diana who paid for them. I’m praying for him & that I can somehow get him the surgery he needs.

GregnStef WilsonEmergency- Animals in Need of Rescue or Placement In Michigan

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