Category Archives: Dogs/Puppies
Hercules Update
Hi everyone!I have been very busy over the last couple weeks. I got a job and I get paid in treats! I get to go to work at Pawsitive Steps Rehabilitation & Therapy for Pets everyday now that the office is open! My folks have been busy getting the office ready and I have been helping out. I get to test the equipment and play in the exercise room when it is not in use. There is an underwater treadmill, which is lots of fun. I like to splash with my feet and chew at the water. The land treadmill is neat, but not as fun as the one with water. When we get company at the office, I get to greet them. I am very tired at night because I don’t get my afternoon nap lately. I still get to visit with folks at Partridge Creek on the weekends, but we go when the work is done. If you are in the area, drop by the office to say hi! Or check out the websitehttp://www.
Have a pawsitive day!
Hercules (& Dr. K)
Dr. Tari Kern
Kennedy Saved From Parvo
Too beautiful for words. Thank You Loveabull Paws Rescue, we love you! ~ dianaWe would like to thank 4paws1heart for saving miss Kennedy from parvo. Over the next few weeks she will continue to get strong and well and then will be placed up for adoption. Stay posted for more pretty Kennedy update
Jane From Mutts of Motown
2/25/13 4 Paws 1 Heart received this request from Mutts of Motown and after doing our research, we just had to help. I continue to thank God for the selfless rescues who use their own money to help those who can’t help themselves and give these animals the love and respect they too ofent have never had. ~ diana
“This is Jane. She was living in an empty house on Jane st. in detroit with a few other strays. A lady in the area has been feeding them, and I’ve been helping her get one at a time out of there. Most of our rescues are sent to other rescues as there are too many for my small group to handle. I sent two black labs to animal welfare society, the first with her pups she’d had in the empty house. Jane was supposed to go to Precious Pets Rescue this Monday, but on Sunday, the neighbor called to say that a strange pack of dogs came out of nowhere and attacked her and she thought they were killing her. By the time I got there the strange pack was gone and jane was in the empty house, bleeding and very injured. I put a collar and leash on her and she walked to the truck as if to say “get me out of here”. On Monday I took her in; I had already started her on anti-biotics for the many severe puncture wounds. She has heartworm, and is 4 or 5 years old. The 6/gratiot area has been a heartworm area for a few years, our vet seems to think it might be advanced. The other rescue refused to take her, as the foster they had lines up couldn’t keep her seperate from her other dogs, and, Jane, is understandably defensive now. I am determined to help her, as she has not once shown me any sign of human aggression, and seems leash and house trained too. ~ Laura
Welcome Angel
2/25/13 4 Paws 1 Heart received a request for help from our friends at Vigilante Dog Rescue. Please say an extra prayer tonight for all of these unwanted, abused animals who are roaming are streets needing our help. ~ diana
“Everyone, please welcome Angel, the newest canine crew member here at Vigilante Dog Rescue! Freezing, frostbitten, emaciated and completely alone, she sought shelter from the storm last night on someone’s front porch in Detroit- and that someone got in touch with us. We were not planning on taking in any dogs, were only one dog away from being at our capacity once again after Pumpkin Mama’s adoption two weeks ago…but this one dog, this furry Angel, was the dog meant to fill that emergency vacancy in our head foster’s home and heart. Estimated to be somewhere around 7 or 8 years old, with ears bloodied from frostbite, a half healed wound on her back, and every bone sticking out from her starving body, Angel needed us- and she needed us NOW. So we immediately took her to our vet for the full intake exam and begin her vaccines- half given today, the rest tomorrow to go easy on her so vulnerable system- and a heartworm test- which by the grace of whatever higher being there is was a big fat NEGATIVE!! From the moment our director first laid eyes and gentle, kind hands on Angel, it was clear there was just something about her that was special, a warrior’s spirit inside her broken body…so gentle, sweet, and trusting of humans despite how severely she was failed by our species, Angel is one of those special dogs who instantly enters and grabs your heart in the most primal of ways and never, ever lets go. Angel is now a part of our rescue, and a part of each of our souls as well, and the story her sad eyes tell will only get better and brighter from here on out.
Makayla Growing Up
Our little Makayla, growing up. ~ diana
♥ More Happy Tail Updates!! ♥
We’re so excited to share this wonderful update from Makayla’s adopters! Makayla was one of 3 pups that our fantastic friends at 4 Paws 1 Heart saved and Gina bottle fed from tiny little four day old pups.”Hello friends:Makayla has settled into life here and into our hearts. She was seen in January by her vet and received all the updates for shots and given a healthy report. She has been to the groomers twice and will probably have a “standing appointment” once a month. She likes going to the groomers since she can play with the other dogs and is very social. We think that the poodle in her is really showing up in her fur, tho of course her face is still the Shih Tzu!
We’re so excited to share this wonderful update from Makayla’s adopters! Makayla was one of 3 pups that our fantastic friends at 4 Paws 1 Heart saved and Gina bottle fed from tiny little four day old pups.”Hello friends:Makayla has settled into life here and into our hearts. She was seen in January by her vet and received all the updates for shots and given a healthy report. She has been to the groomers twice and will probably have a “standing appointment” once a month. She likes going to the groomers since she can play with the other dogs and is very social. We think that the poodle in her is really showing up in her fur, tho of course her face is still the Shih Tzu!
She is a good car traveler and has even been to Sugar Island (Sault Ste Marie) Michigan.
With Dennis retiring in less than a week, we will be doing some traveling and she will fit right in. We can’t wait til spring to get her out full time and do some serious exploring.
It’s hard to imagine life without her….she is really a “mommy’s girl”.
Thank-you!
Carol & Dennis”
Look how beautiful this little girl is – she grew up to be such a stunning lady! Stay tuned for updated pictures of her siblings later today!
Missy went with NBS Rescue
Missy And Gina
UPDATE: February 27, 2013 Missy went last night with NBS rescue! Before leaving one of her FB fans Jo made sure Missy was going to be all set so she dropped off a new leash, collar, outfit, blanket, and stuffed animals. Thank u Jo and Thank u NBS for taking our little girl:) ~ Gina
Kennedy Is Doing Great
Kennedy is doing GREAT, but I am very sad to say that one by one all of the other 12week old puppies in this litter have died from Parvo. I just found out today that the last puppy died this morning. This makes me so upset because Parvo is preventable! Please have your pet VACCINATED so that people like us don’t have to keep watching innocent puppies die! We took Kennedy because she was the first one showing symptoms. She was sick 2 days before I was contacted. Another group took a puppy, but I’m unsure of the status. Last I heard the pup was receiving a blood transfusion. The rest died in this mans home because he had no money to treat them and he wasn’t willing to surrender them. He thought he could, “make money” off of selling puppies instead this is the 2nd litter, 13 puppies later, 8 suffered and died. This man is on disability and does not drive. He has agreed to surrender the female. 4 Paws 1 Heart will pay for spaying and any other medical needs and the Detroit Bully Corps has offered to take her in. Dog Aide 2012 has offered to transport her to DBC if needed.
Kennedy Needs Puppy Prayers
2/19/13 HELP–Prayers and Rescues Needed: Kennedy is in need of some major puppy prayers. She is 13 weeks old, 13 pounds, and trying to fight off Parvo virus. Her owner decided to breed pit bulls because he thought he could sell them to make money! However, he didn’t learn the first time when 4 puppies died a slow suffering death one after another from parvo. He decided to breed again and this happens to be a litter of 6! He has no money to care for any of the puppies and I’m afraid that they are all going to die. I’m so sick of watching puppies die as a result of stupidity because people have no value on a living creature! If anyone is in a position to help any of the rest of the litter please let me know ASAP at [email protected]~ Gina
2/22/13 UPDATE ON Kennedy: I’m so happy to post that our Parvo pup has almost made a 100% recovery. Today she has pep in her step and she began to eat and keep it down. We are looking now for someone to foster her for a rescue group or take her into a rescue. She is about ready to go! Thank all for your puppy prayers! Aggressive medical treatment helped her live!! ~ GinaAtticus Gets Medical Help
4 Paws 1 Heart is once again happy that we have the resources to help our rescue friends. We have paid for Atticus’ vet examination and ask everyone for their prayers and best wishes for this handsome boy to recover and find a forever, loving home. ~ diana
You can see his hips. Ribs spine shoulder. Everything thing but now at least his lil belly is plump n full w yummy food. It the only thing on him now that’s not sunken in on him. So it not to bad I guess it could be worse. re for now dealing with a fever and URI. and is like 7 lbs or so under weight.. dr. said to dangerous to move him until he strong enough to get some of his puppy shots etc. so on 4 small meals a day with liquid balanced vit. and antibiotics and lots of fluids.