Category Archives: Dogs/Puppies

Dash – The Little Guy Who May Lose His Leg Because of Neglect by a Backyard Breeder

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“Dash” Update
He is a very good patient. In fact, he was so relaxed during his morning bandage change he fell asleep. He had lots of attention the last couple days, and he is a trooper throughout the cleanings. Your prayers are working and his foot is slowly getting better. Baby steps of improvement is all I care about. The pics are too graphic to show and we don’t know what the cause was, but we’re hopeful. Tendons and bone are exposed on the underside of his foot. I’ll post another update soon.♡Gina

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Dash – Surrendered By A Backyard Breeder Who Couldn’t Afford His Medical Needs

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12/23/19 – We are calling him Dash. This past Saturday he was brought into a veterinary hospital with a litter of puppies.
He is 8 weeks old and his paw is very mangled. The owner surrendered the puppy so that he could get the care he needed and one of the veterinary technicians took him home for the weekend. Yesterday the tissue on the bottom of his foot came off and the bone is totally exposed. The injury will require daily bandage changes and supportive care. He will be with Gina beginning today and the goal is to prevent infection and let him get a little bit older to see how his paw heals.
Right now, Gina just wants to get him healthy. It will be at least a few weeks before we will know where he stands.
He is only 3 pounds and if amputation is required, it will be a big deal for a little guy like this.
He is very sweet and he will get tons of love and care from here on out.
Unfortunately, his injury is just too graphic to show but here he is after lots of love and a full tummy in his temporary foster home. Dash is just one of many animals this year who will have a second chance at life because of 4 Paws 1 Heart and our generous donors. Anything you can do to help will be greatly appreciated. ~ diana
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P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080dash 12:21:19

Gramps – 8 Years Old and Found On The Streets With a Severe Skin Allergy to Fleas

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12/9/19 – gramps 12:9:19 gramps 12:9:19This guy, Gramps, (the dog in the back) is about 8 years old and was found on the streets with a severe allergic reaction to fleas. The rescuer was able to help him with that but needed help for an additional doctor visit. Gramps will have a heart worm test (pray it’s not positive) and be neutered if the doctor thinks it’s appropriate. The rescuer will be trying to find him a forever home or rescue to take him in. If you are interested in this senior, please contact Kaylie at: [email protected] – diana

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P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI . 48080

Bailey – Her Owners Were Never Found But Thankfully She Found a Loving Family

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12/2/19 – This is Bailey. The homeowner was putting up Christmas lights when Bailey walked up to her. She had no collar, no tags, no license. Every time the homeowner tried to catch her, Bailey would run away, but, then she would come back. Finally, the homeowner was able to catch Bailey and hold her. She was shivering because of the cold. The homeowner brought her in and Bailey immediately took a liking to the mom (rescuer) and the kids but seemed a little skittish around the dad. Efforts were made to find an owner and calls were made to the the appropriate sources but no one has claimed her. Bailey is very thin and appears to have worms. 4 Paws 1 Heart will be taking care of her medical needs including a heart worm test. Paws crossed that it will be negative. The family will keep Bailey but with Christmas and 4 children, they just weren’t prepared for the unexpected expense of a lost/abandoned dog but they are ready to give her love and a warm home. – diana
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Cody – Found on the Streets and When Rescuer Ran Into Health Issues, Was Going to Euthanize Him

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11/8/19 – Cody was found on the streets and no owner could be found. The person who found him ran into some health problems and was going to euthanize him. Streethearts Animal Rescue stepped up and took him in believing they had a foster but everything fell through. Cody is now in boarding and he was also found to have heart worm. 4 Paws 1 Heart will be paying for his heart worm treatment and if anyone is interested in fostering or meeting him, please contact Streethearts at: [email protected]
My heart breaks for these poor animals who continue to be treated as disposable objects. If you’d like to help with Cody’s heart worm treatment, donations can be made to:
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P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
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Syrio – Update

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Syrio’s breeder brought him to a veterinary clinic to be euthanized because he had a cleft palate. I guess he was considered damaged goods. He was only days old but thankfully a vet tech at the hospital asked the breeder to surrender him instead. She then called another vet tech at a different hospital and she agreed to take him in. Amber, the vet tech, syringe fed him for 6 weeks because he couldn’t eat on his own. He is now a little over 5 months old and weighs 5 1/2 lbs. Amber contacted us to see if we could help him get his surgery in that both doctors, who have been seeing Syrio, recommended it. We’re hoping that we can get Syrio into a specialist, who we’ve worked with many times, next week. Thank YOU for your consideration. ~ diana
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P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI . 48080

UPDATE:  Syrio saw a specialist and is scheduled for surgery in mid december.  Here are updated photos.syrio 2 syrio 1 syrio 10:31:19

Syrio – His Breeder Wanted to Euthanize Him Because of a Cleft Palate

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10/29/19 – syrio syrio-10:29:19 syrio -- syrio== syrio=== syrio----Dear Supporters, Syrio needs YOU. At just days old, Syrio was brought into a local veterinary clinic by his breeder. He was to be euthanized because he had a cleft palate and was no good to the breeder. Instead the staff had the breeder surrender Syrio to them and the licensed vet tech (LVT) called another one of her colleagues to see if she could take in this little guy. Amber, an LVT, with another partner veterinary clinic, took Syrio in. He could not eat on his own and she tube fed him for 6 weeks until he could eat on his own. It is now almost 5 months later and Syrio, at 4.5 lbs, is now in need of surgery. The surgery will cost between $2,000 and $2,500 and both doctors who have examined Syrio believe strongly that he needs the surgery. And this is why he NEEDS YOU.

My cousin and former Board member has offered to MATCH all donations in Syrio’s honor up to $1,000. Unfortunately, we have taken on many expensive commitments including another broken leg and heart worm, so if we are going to be able to help, it will have to be through this MATCH. Please, if you can, donate today. We will schedule Syrio to see the specialist as soon as we’ve raised enough money. Thank YOU in advance. – Diana
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P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI . 48080

Tobe – Running the Streets with Heart Worm

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10/24/19 – Prayers for Tobe. He was found running the streets. The rescuers brought him to a vet to check for a microchip but there was none; they then posted and tried to find his owner, but without success. The rescuers contacted us and we arranged for him to be seen by one of our partner vets. Unfortunately, Tobe was found to be heart worm positive. So often, we believe that dogs are dumped when owners find out their pet has heart worm. Although, if a dog has been running the streets for a long time, they may contract heart worm while on the streets. Nonetheless, Tobe is a very sweet dog and the rescuers are committed to him. On Tobe’s vet visit he was given antibiotics to address a congestion issue. So, in reality he has already started the beginning of his heart worm treatment. We have committed to Tobe’s full treatment and recovery. This is another one of those cases that are expensive but we’re not going to turn our back. Thank you for anything you can do to support the abandoned, stray, and abused. ~ diana
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D.O.G. – Found Roaming the Streets

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9/24/19 – The finder’s son named him D.O.G. He was found roaming the street and after 3 weeks of posting signs and information on For the Love of Louie, no owner could be found. And, although, it was against the finder’s better judgement, she did contact the Detroit Animal Control who said they were full and would not accept him. So, today D.O.G. will be taken to a vet, complements of 4p1h, and he will be heart worm tested (pray for negative results), scheduled for neuter, and vaccinated. The finder is desperate to find a rescue organization or eligible foster who can take him in while a permanent home can be found. Although D.O.G. is safe, the finder has two other dogs, one of which is not “fond” of strangers. If you can help, contact Dawn at: [email protected] – diana
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