Category Archives: Dogs/Puppies

Teddy and Roxy – Teddy May Have Been Sexually Assaulted; Roxy Needed Vetting

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11/2/20 – Teddy and Roxy were taken in by a new rescue group who we have also helped with spay/neuter/general vetting for several cats. The rescue suspected that Teddy had been sexually assaulted although it could not be confirmed by the vet. What could be confirmed was that Teddy was having issues with his anus causing him discomfort. Roxy just needed the usual vetting. Last week both returned to the vet to be treated for all of their medical needs including spay/neuter, vaccines, and heart worm tests complements of 4 paws 1 heart and our amazing donors. Roxy (rotweiller) has had a great deal of interest but not Teddy as yet. So, if you’re interested, please contact: [email protected] – diana

Brutus – Found, Emaciated, on the Side of a Major Highway

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10/28/20 – The other day I received the following message from a very kind woman who we helped about one year ago with another beautiful dog, Velcro, who the family rescued and we helped to make him become a permanent member of the family. Here is Brutus’ harrowing story – diana
“Saturday afternoon my husband and I were driving down I96 at Telegraph Rd and noticed a severely emaciated and scared puppy on the shoulder of I96 just after the on ramp from Telegraph Rd. He was cowering against the wall of the freeway and was 10 feet away from certain death. We pulled over and backed up down the shoulder to where he was. A semi truck saw what we were trying to do and he stopped the first lane of traffic to help us rescue him. The puppy was so happy to see us that he jumped right into our van and laid down.
My husband and I brought him immediately home and checked him over. The little boy has scars on his right side from what looks like cigar burns and he was so skinny that I thought he would break if we handled him too much. He was so weak that he could barely walk and all of his bones were visible through his skin. We gave him a little bit of food and a lot of water, let him sleep and he perked up a bit.
I introduced him to Velcro and our other dog Martell. They accepted him right away. I posted a picture of the puppy on Facebook. My family and both dogs fell in love with him and would like to keep him. He is Velcro’s new baby now and Martell’s new best buddy.
My husband and I are both unemployed due to the pandemic and are living off of unemployment benefits. We cannot afford the puppy’s vetting and neutering at this time. Sandra Ann recommended that I contact you and that there might be a chance you could assist us with vetting and neutering of this pup.
Thank you again for all you have done for us with Velcro. Any assistance that you could offer for Brutus would be greatly appreciated. This puppy is so special. It has only been 2 and a half days and he is already a part of the family.
brutus w:tracy reese 10:28:20Thank you again.-Tracy”

Max – His Mom Died and the Family Didn’t Want Him

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10/22/20 – Meet Maxwell (aka Max). It was in December that Max’s mom asked her friend, Zelma, to care for her beloved, elderly pet while she went through chemo/radiation treatment for cancer. Unfortunately, Max’s mom passed away in January and Zelma’s calls to the family went unanswered. Max developed some sores but as a result of the virus, she couldn’t get help for Max and the family continued to ignore her calls. Max’s sores got worse to the point that not even a groomer would take him in because of the horrible smell of his wounds. During all of this, Zelma and her family were falling in love with this senior who had only one tooth left in his mouth. Finally, Zelma received a text from her deceased friend’s family — “we don’t want him; keep him”. It was Zelma’s social worker who suggested she contact us. Zelma didn’t have the heart to have this poor old guy abandoned again and she contacted us for any help/advice we could give. Under the circumstances, we had to help. So, Max will be going to one of our favorite vets and anything needed will be done so that he can spend his remaining years loved and safe. – diana
P.S. Don’t forget about the $1,000 Halloween Match which ends October 28. It’s because of our generous supporters that we are able to make a difference for the Maxes of the world.
P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080max w:10:21:20 max 10:21:20 w:zelma clark max w:zelma clark 10:21:20

Mindy – Used for Breeding and in Dog Fighting – Tested Positive for Heart Worm

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10/16/20 – Mindmindy3 MINDYy was found in the rough streets of a very rough City. She had obviously been bred many times and had many scars over her entire body. The rescuers are confident that she was being used by a dog-fighting ring. Thankfully, she was rescued and is now safe and being loved but she was found to be heart worm positive. 4 Paws 1 Heart was asked to cover her medical needs and we were happy to do so. Thanks to Streethearts Animal Rescue for saving these very abused animals. – diana

Circare – Giving Spree October 26, 2020 through November 1, 2020

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The online Circare Giving Spree is coming up – OCTOBER 26 through NOVEMBER 1. Go to: shop.circare.com/
Use Discount Code 4P1H2020 to get a 10% discount. 4 Paws 1 Heart will be awarded a percentage of sales.
You may also visit the store which is at: 23024 Greater Mack, St. Clair Shores. It is absolutely my ‘go to’ shop for not only my own home and self shopping but when I’m looking for that special gift for friends and family. They will also beautifully wrap your gift for no charge.
I hope to run into you there. Or, if you don’t want to shop in person, shop on-line. – dianacircare

Savannah – Found in a Field after One Month

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8/28/20 – Unfortunately, many of our urban cities have many open fields where blocks of houses once stood. Savannah has spent the past month in one of those fields. Last night she was able to be caught and, just overnight, what a difference. Savannah will be visiting a vet, complements of 4 Paws 1 Heart, and she will be spayed, vaccinated, treated for parasites, and heart worm tested. We pray that the test is negative so that Savannah can then move on to the next step – finding that forever loving homesavannah savannah 8:28:20. It is because of you that we’ve been able to make a difference in the lives of stray and abused animals and those who rescue and adopt them. – diana
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Penny – Secured with a Tow Chain in the Backyard of an Abandoned House

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8/25/20 – Penny was left behind in the backyard of an abandoned house. Upon learning that Penny was left behind and that no one had been living in the home or caring for her, she was released from the tow chain she had been “secured” with and was taken to a vet for an exam. Unfortunately, like so many found in this particular City, Penny tested positive for heart worm. The rescue group asked if we could pay for her treatment and we, of course, said ‘yes’. Penny is a really sweet girl and is currently in a good foster home. Anyone interested in her potential adoption should contact Streethearts Animal Rescue. Another life is saved because of the generosity of our supporters. – Penny w:streethearts 8:20:20diana
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P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080