1/30/17 – On the same day, our friend Jo A. found Sassy who was left behind by her owners, she was contacted about two other animals left behind. WHO DOES THIS!!! Where has our humanity gone?? These sweeties will be taken to the vet complements of 4 Paws 1 Heart. The same person who has opened her heart and home to foster Sassy will also be fostering Riley and Devany. Anyone interested in these very sweet, tossed out, babies should contact Jo at: joadd18@gmail.com ~ diana
Category Archives: Abuse
Sassy – Rescued from a Horrid Situation Where She Lived in a Crate and was Used for Breeding
1/29/17 – Meet Sassy. She was rescued from a horrid situation where she was being used for breeding and kept in a crate with three other dogs. She was left behind by her owners and It appears she had a litter sometime during the past six months but there is no information on what happened to the babies or the three other dogs. She is emaciated and in need of love and attention. The foster and rescuer said that she is very sweet and appears good with everyone. She may also have a urinary tract infection. 4 Paws 1 Heart will be taking care of her medical needs. She is now in foster and anyone interested in adopting her should contact Jo at: joadd18@gmail.com
Nino – Either Lost or Thrown Away but Saved and Now Looking for His Forever Home
1/24/17 – Last week I received a call from a long-time friend of 4 Paws 1 Heart about a beautiful cat who showed up in her window box. The cat was very friendly and obviously wanted to be inside. Our friend and cat whisperer, Debra Berolatti, was called into action and a plan was put in place. Within a few days, Nino, was picked up, brought to the vet to be neutered, tested, and vaccinated and he was then delivered to our friends at Ferndale Cat Shelter and the Catfe Lounge. It truly takes a village, friends. Without donations, veterinarians, and loving people, we could not continue to give these abandoned and lost animals a second chance. ~ diana
Susannah – Thrown Out of a Car by the Owner
1/23/17 – This past week I was called about a dog who had been thrown out of a car. The person witnessing the incident contacted the police and A Better Place Animal Rescue. it was determined that the dog had a microchip and when following up with the most recent owner, it was learned that Susannah was the ‘victim’ of a divorce where the wife “got the dog and the house” according to the ex-husband. When the wife was contacted by the police, she said she “was done with the dog”. Of course we were there for Susannah. She was seen by the vet and, thankfully, found to be heart worm negative. She has received her vaccines but will need some dental surgery which is causing her pain. Now that her ‘hold’ is up, 4 Paws 1 Heart will be taking care of her remaining surgery. We wish her much love; she is safe with a foster and will be looking for her forever home. ~ diana
Bud – Rescued With A Punctured Eye
1/22/17 – Meet Bud. On New Year’s Eve I received a panic message about this homeless boy who has been taken care of as part of a colony. The caretaker was worried when he showed up with a very “gooey” eye. She took Bud to the emergency and the doctor diagnosed a punctured eye, prescribed eye drops, and recommended he be seen by a specialist for a possible eye removal. Before we could get Bud to another doctor, I was again contacted because Bud’s eye had become very swollen. Again, he was given more drops. Bud finally made it to another doctor and after examination, the doctor felt that Bud’s eye would heal. Bud is inside now being spoiled while he, hopefully, recovers fully. We are committed to Bud and ask that you say a prayer for this little guy. ~ diana
Buddy – Found Wandering the Streets
1/20/17 – This handsome guy was found wandering the streets. We were contacted by a rescue friend who asked if we could help the nice couple who found him. Of course, we did and Buddy was taken to the veterinary to be scanned for a microchip, vaccinated and scheduled for neutering. Although very sweet and obviously welcoming human contact and love, no microchip could be found. Buddy has found his forever home with this loving couple known by our rescue friend and we are so happy we could help in their endeavor to give Buddy a second chance at life. ~ diana
Kittens of 2016
Shih Tzu Five – My How They’ve Grown
1/18/17 – A Happy Update! Remember the Shih Tzu Five. The mom and babies were brought into the emergency where Gina worked. The mom was very sick and was the victim of breeders who had put her through three deliveries. When this one went wrong, they had no idea as to what to do. As is always the case, the survival of the babies was questionable. Gina and our friends, Amanda Morris and Carrie Krausmann, fostered all of these little creatures and with a lot of hard work, love, and careful scrutiny everyone was adopted. Here are a few of them today and what the gang looked like when they were first brought in.
Miss Mocha Latte – Saved Just Before Having a Litter
1/17/17 – Update on Miss Mocha Latte and Lil’ Munchkin. It was in September that Miss Mocha was rescued by a very kind person who knew of us through her mother. Within four days, Miss Mocha had two kittens in a difficult delivery. Mama Mocha and her Lil’ Munchkin were kept by her rescuer. We were happy to have been there for Mama Mocha, who had a cyst on her chin (not to mention being pregnant) and the kittens. Mama and Lil’ Munchkin have now been spayed and neutered and, again, we are grateful to play a role in the non-proliferation of kittens. ~ diana
Horace – Saved From Being Surrendered to a Shelter
1/16/17 – It won’t be long until we will be in full-blown kitten season but right now we seem to be in ‘heart-worm season’. From my experience, it seems many dogs are ‘dumped’ when the owner learns their dog has heart worm. I cannot condone ‘dumpiing’ any animal on the streets, forcing them to fend for themselves, but I do understand why an owner can’t afford heart worm treatment — it can be well over $1,200 depending on the size of the dog. Having said that, please educate any dog owners you know to always treat their animals with heart worm prevention. This is Horace.
Probably for the reason mentioned, Horace was being surrendered to Michigan Anti Cruelty. Many people think that because an entity claims to be a shelter, the animals will be safe. Unfortunately, this facility has a very high kill rate — especially for pit mix dogs and cats. Caring people who have been protesting the policies and procedures of the facility saved Horace before he would have been killed there and immediately brought him to a vet where it was found that he was heart worm positive. Our friends with Detroit Pit Crew Rescue paid for the pre-treatment, and 4 Paws 1 Heart is covering the heart worm treatment. Horace is very sweet, crate trained, leash trained, and everyone loves him. If you are interested in this handsome guy, please contact 313 K9&Kitty Rescue. Please say a prayer for Horace and all of the animals searching for safety and love. And, if you have a little extra money, please consider donating by using the link on this page. Thanks! ~ diana
