3/22/17 – Happy Update! It was just a little over one month ago when I received a call about this very sweet cat who had been living in a managed cat community. While the caretakers of the community were trying to save the 21 cats in the community from a exterminator company who had been hired by the condominium complex to ‘get rid of” the cats, Meadow showed up with obvious injuries. The bone below her mouth was exposed and some think or one had obviously attacked her. During the first go around in the hospital, poor Meadow waited six days to get surgery. Finally, when she had surgery it was also determined that her jaw had been broken, so it was decided to remove some teeth so that the jaw would align better. Shortly after the surgery, she again was forced to stay in the hospital. A doctor who did not do the surgery noticed something and felt the surgeon needed to see her. This resulted in another few days in the hospital while poor Meadow waited to see the surgeon. Well, the good news is that she is healing well and happy to be without pain and loved. Best Wishes for a long life for sweet Meadow. ~ diana

3/21/17 – RIP Sweet Charlie. I wish we could save every animal we are called about but sometimes the best we can do is to humanely end their suffering. A huge thank you to Rachel Gerstner, who is always so willing, no matter what time of day, to respond to an animal in need. ~ diana
“Hi Diana,
We got a call about Charlie, who had been being fed outside but was very sweet & friendly. Unfortunately there were some very bad people who had shot her with a bb gun. A neighbor noticed the wound & took her into a vet to have the wound shaved & cleaned. Unfortunately a few months later the wound was still bleeding & showing signs of infection, the hair had not grown back & she was extremely emaciated, having been fending for herself outside for so long. The neighborhood she was in also had coyotes, so a concerned friend decided to contact us for help. We immediately contacted 4 paws 1 heart & Diana said yes, of course they would help, with no hesitation!! We got Charlie into the vet the next day, where it was determined that she had FIV, inflamed & enlarged intestines, almost no teeth left, was extremely emaciated & even though she looked like a kitten, was quite old. The vet said her prognosis was not good & it was decided between us all that humane euthanasia was the best option for her. We’re very sad that we couldn’t save Charlie, but we’re glad that she’s not out there suffering & fending for herself in the cold anymore. RIP Charlie… You will never be forgotten & we’re glad you were able to experience love & warmth & a full belly on your last day & night with us. We all love you! Thank you so much 4 paws 1 heart & Diana for always helping these innocent animals who need us!! You are very loved too!!! ~ Rachel”

3/16/17 – It was in early February that we got a call for help from a supporter of 4 Paws 1 Heart. A cat he had been feeding for a few months had shown up on his porch, injured. He thought the cat had been under a care or gotten into a bad fight. The little guy was dirty and had blood around his eye/nose area. Unfortunately, our friend did not have a trap. It was Superbowl Sunday, when this caring man drove all the way from Lansing, MI to St. Clair Shores, MI (about 90+ minutes) to borrow our trap and get advice from our friend, Master Trapper Debra B., and at least get Jinxy to a vet. After a bit, he was able to trap him and have him examined by a local vet. After about two weeks, Jinxy was transported to Debra where he was taken in by our friends at A Hopeful Heart Animal Rescue. We in turn provided medical dollars for Jinxy’s neutering and future medical needs. We are so very thankful when we are able to make a difference in not only our animal lives but in the lives of people who care. ~ diana

3/15/17 – For all of us working to save the abandoned and abused, it breaks our hearts to know of the many dogs and cats left to fend for themselves in this brutal weather. They are left without food, shelter, and more importantly, love. Thankfully, Beautyy was recently rescued and is now in a warm home being loved by a family. 4 Paws 1 Heart was, once again, happy to be able to make the difference between life and death because we will support our rescue friends with the needed medical assistance. Please don’t turn your back if you find a stray animal on the street. And, remember to always encourage spaying and neutering. ~ diana