12/8/24 – I got to meet this sweet girl who was found 2 weeks ago in Detroit freezing and wet.
No owner has been found and she needed a basic exam and check up. We got her started on her vaccines, deworming, and parasite check. Her rescuer was very nice and Sophie warmed up with treats pretty quickly.
We were happy to help get her some protection against Parvo, Leptospirosis, and Parasites. https://4paws1heart.org/donations/
11/26/24 – I’ve often talked about the value of the ‘Village’ and once again we were thankful to be there when this handsome dude needed just a little bit more funding to get him his recent surgery. 4 Paws 1 Heart is very proud of the partnership we’ve had with Orion Animal Hospital and the amazing doctors, veterinary technicians, and supporting staff. When we’ve needed advice or a quick appointment, they have always been there. And, sometimes when an abandoned or stray animal came to their doors or one of the staff members came across a stray/shelter animal needing help, we were happy to reciprocate with funding the medical. This is Hippo’s story from the rescue, Purrs Abound Siamese Rescue of Michigan, Inc.:
“11-12-24 Hippo the Siamese Dog checking in! As you know, we pulled a handsome little House Hippo from the Oakland County shelter just a couple weeks ago with the help of our amazing foster, Courtney. Hippo has completed a two week quarantine and was able to visit our friends at Orion Animal Hospital yesterday for his airway issues.
Hippo had his nares widened while still at the shelter, and he now needs a palate resection to complete his airway care. Unfortunately, this is common with brachycephalic breeds, and he will eventually be in search of a home with experience and understanding of his needs to keep him safe. On top of this, he also has some allergy issues requiring Cytopoint injections which were started today. This may be an ongoing issue that he will need monthly injections for – time will tell! Hippo is scheduled for surgery the first week of December. Once recovered, Hippo will be on his search for a forever family. We can’t wait to see him feeling the best he can feel!”
As an additional note, Courtney, who is mentioned here, is a team member at Orion Animal Hospital. I’m proud to say that we’ve developed a very special relationship with the entire staff as well as Dr. Zalac and Dr. Blasses when it comes to working together to make a difference in the lives of those animals who have been abandoned. We may be assisting Hippo a little more in the future before he gets adopted, but word is that he is well worth it. – diana
https://4paws1heart.org/donations/ P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48080
11/21/24 -Bruce came to someone’s door, very underweight and with his rear left leg partially cut off and bleeding at the hock. It’s unknown who or what did that to him; the photo is too graphic to post. Streethearts Animal Rescue got the call and rushed him to OVRS where they treated him overnight then then he was transferred to another clinic for complete amputation. Unfortunately, during the medical process, Bruce was found to be heart worm positive. Streethearts asked if we could cover his heart worm treatment and we said ‘yes’.
Bruce is estimated to be about 5 years old and everyone who has met him, loves him. Once recovered he will be looking for his furever home but for now he is being fostered by the veterinary technician who assisted at OVRS when Bruce was first brought in.
He will be starting his heart worm injections December 19, 2024. We continue to thank our donors who make all of this possible.
Diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/ P.O. Box 84, St. clair Shores, MI. 48080
11/18/24 – Coco is one of 4 dogs who were potentially going to be surrendered to a shelter due to a divorce. A friend of Courtney’s (whom we’ve assisted in rescue in the past) agreed to take in Coco but needed our assistance with vetting.
We are not sure if Coco is spayed but we will make sure that she is. Coco will also be tested for heartworm and be vaccinated for distemper and rabies.
She will be ready for a new life because of caring people and our generous donors. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/ P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
11/13/24 – This is the second case that we would not have been able to significantly help without the donation from our amazing supporter. *Meet King, a Miraculous Survivor* who was rescued by our friends at Make A Difference Rescue.
King, is an 11-month-old puppy. He was abandoned outside after being deemed too big. His harsh solitude ended when he was rescued but the journey was just beginning. Initial vet checks revealed the need for neutering and vaccinations, but unforeseen complications arose. King’s health took a dire turn, vomiting a brown liquid, leading the rescue to rush him to the vet. X-rays exposed bone fragments lodged in his intestinal tract, requiring emergency surgery.
The bill was significant and we are thankful we could help with some of the bill and also very grateful that King was rescued in time, saving him from a tragic fate. This sweet boy endured unimaginable hardship in just 11 months. His story highlights the plight of discarded pets. UPDATE: After undergoing intense surgery yesterday to remove the lodged bone from his intestines, King remains under observation.
Thank you to Make a Difference Rescue and to our generous donors for truly making a difference. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/
11/12/24 – We were contacted by a volunteer for a local rescue and the coordinator for a municipal shelter regarding a dog, Bo, who was found on the streets and taken into the shelter but his eyes needed medical attention.
The coordinator found a family to adopt Bo and they promised to have his eyes treated but when they found out the cost, they brought him back to the shelter. Both the shelter and the local rescue did not have funds to cover what turns out to be surgery for entropion of both eyes. We were contacted for help. Thankfully, we are able to help Bo and he will have his surgery at Orion Animal Hospital.
As we’ve discussed several times, without treatment, this condition is very painful and an animal will go blind if surgery is not performed. Prayers for a successful surgery and that Bo finds his furever loving home. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/
10/10/24 – Her finders believe she was thrown out of a car. She sat in the front of a house for 10 hours while the homeowners tried to find her owner.
She was taken in by a kind woman whose daughter has fallen in love and we were thankful to have Sweetie seen by one of our partner veterinary clinics, Five Mile Animal Hospital. Sweetie tested negative for any diseases and will start her vaccines in two weeks.
A huge thanks to those who responded to a call for help for this very sweet puppy. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/
10/3/24 – On August 14 we posted about two very sweet dogs rescued from the streets of Detroit — Big Daddy and Farrah. We were asked to help with vetting which we did but sadly Big Daddy was found to be positive for heart worm. Big Daddy will see Dr. Mina at Five Mile Animal Hospital where he will begin his treatment. Paws crossed for Big Daddy. Without our donors and our friends who attend our fundraisers, we could not assist the many animals and independent rescuers who need our help.
I would also like to take the opportunity to thank the kind and generous animal lovers who think of us at one of the most difficult times in their lives — when they lose a loved one. At this time I would like to thank our Board member Denise Najera and her sister Shelly who lost their mom in August, Renae Rooks who lost her husband in September, the Foronator Family who recently lost their loved one, Benjamin, and to my dad, Robert Jelsone who passed away in September and chose (while in hospice) to have donations made to 4 Paws 1 Heart in lieu of flowers.
May God be with the families and may those left on earth find solace in knowing that so many animals will have a second chance at life (like Big Daddy) because of their love. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/
9/23/24 – On 9/11//24 we told Diego’s story and today I want to share the happy update:
“Hi Diana! I just wanted to thank you again for helping me with Diego. I sincerely appreciate all that you guys do. Diego is doing well and it looks like he has a forever home with a family that has experience with another heart worm dog that they adopted. He is still not himself yet after receiving his injections but I look forward to him bouncing back.
Sincerely, Tonya”.
Another beautiful life saved because of the love and generosity of caring people.
Thank You – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/
9/17/24 Queso was rescued a while back and he was a mess. Back issues, knee issues, fleas, skittish, rotten teeth, and very serious skin allergies.
He’s about 10 years old. We had him checked out today for another skin flareup.
If you would like to help Queso here is our link. https://4paws1heart.org/donations/ Gina
