2/27/25. HELP! Prayers needed! One of our biggest cases right now is this Rottie from last Monday that came in critical. We suspect she was used for breeding and dumped. She is currently in another surgery with Dr Hilton. He is an awesome surgeon! The inside of her rear leg formed lots of dead tissue from the attack which is why it was still draining and not healing.
This is surgery #2. She’s has been through so much and her bill is adding up real fast. If you can help us help her please donate.
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I decided to name her GRACIE. She will also need a rescue group or foster home to recover. Basically, we really need your help with this girl who would have died if we hadn’t offered to help her. Also tomorrow is the last day of our match, so donations are doubled until tomorrow! Gina Thank you! https://4paws1heart.org/donations/
2/23/25. – The wounds are trying to heal, but I’m worried about the one inside her leg. The drain tube was pulled, but there is a lot of swelling and fluid oozing from the incision. She loves belly rubs and turkey! Tomorrow will be one week stray hold and not one call from anyone claiming her. We have scheduled her spay surgery and she will still need all vaccines and preventative. Her heartworm check was negative. She’s also being treated for an ear infection.
We are in need of a rescue group or a very committed foster to help with placement. If you know anyone with Rottie experience please contact me if they can help. Time is of the essence because boarding life is not good for her or any animal that has gone through this much trauma.
If you can donate please help. Only 4 days left for our match where your donations are doubled. Thank you, Gina https://4paws1heart.org/donations/
2/18 /25 – I wanted to post a quick update on the stray Rottweiler that I shared last night. Surgery could not wait due to bleeding and risk of infection. The wonderful team at Moore Veterinary Hospital went to work clipping, cleaning, flushing, and surgically closing everything. The staff dedicated their break to working on her and squeezing her into the fully booked schedule.
She is currently recovering and on lots of pain meds. There were old and new wounds, some deep tearing through her muscles and others superficial involving her head, tail, legs, and ears. Most of the pictures are too graphic to show so these are only a few. While getting everything ready and letting the morphine kick in, one of our assistants named Laura, made sure this sweet girl had some TV to watch featuring, Bluey.
4 Paws 1 Heart is covering all of her medical. A client donated $100 when they saw her being carried in yesterday, so today, that money went towards some dog food. Please keep her in your prayers as she is not out of the woods yet.
Meanwhile, we will continue to do everything we can. If anyone is interested in donating a toy, a bag of food, or a monetary donation let me know. Please remember that your donations are being DOUBLED up until February 28th!
Lastly, I want to thank the two young gentleman who saw her being attacked, buy two other dogs. They intervened and then transported her for help. She would have bled to death because there was an arterial vessel that was squirting blood and had to be tied off when she arrived.
PS. I would love some name suggestions so that I don’t have to keep calling her “Sweet Girl or Rottie”.Gina https://4paws1heart.org/donations/ Donations can also be sent to 4 Paws 1 Heart, P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
2/17/2025 – This injured stray Rottie was found this afternoon cold, wet, barely responding, and covered in very serious bite wounds. Her legs, head, tail, ears, and inside of her mouth are bloody with holes and abrasions.
She is currently at Moore Veterinary Hospital getting supportive care and treatment until surgery can happen. 4 Paws 1 Heart is backing her medical to treat her shock and keep her comfortable while we search for her owner. We will hopefully have more information tomorrow. In the meantime, she has been posted on lost and found pages and shared in the community.
We always hope that this is a situation where someone’s pet just got out and will be reunited with a positive outcome. However, there is always the chance that she might have been dumped, used for bait or breeding, etc.
Please send positive vibes for this sweet girl. In the meantime, she is in good hands with the Moore Veterinary Hospital team. Gina
Donations save lives and this girl is an example of why we are here. P.S. Don’t forget that your donations today will be matched up to $2500. Please help us meet our goal. https://4paws1heart.org/donations/ P.O. Box 84, St Clair Shores, MI 48080
2/6/25 – I had to post a quick update on Cocoa Bean, who is now named JoJo.
We always say that it takes a village, and that is the truth especially in this case of neglect. I was able to see this sweet girl yesterday to recheck her weight and to say my heart was full, is an understatement. JoJo gained 20 pounds since her last visit!
She lived her entire 14 year life, tied to a tree, sleeping on the concrete through all types of weather. She was malnourished, bald spots all over from the pavement, she had parasites, a bladder infection, arthritis, she was broken and defeated.
Until, it took one person who would not give up to start the ball rolling and ultimately save this girl who I believe, would have frozen to death this winter.
I feel fortunate to have been a part of her new journey in life and because of your support, we were able help get JoJo onto the best path.
He’s been in solitary for years–locked in a cage or bathroom. Standing in his own urine and feces. He was never allowed outside. He received no love and his only communication was someone yelling at him. He was flea infested, had a wounded tail, and most of his teeth are missing from trying to bite out of the cage he was kept in. He was finally rescued by someone aware of the situation but unable to help for years.
That person immediately took Max to All About Animals to be treated for fleas, and tested for heart worm. Unfortunately, Max tested positive for heart worm and was started on his 30-day pre-treatment.
4 paws 1 heart will cover his heart worm treatment and neuter at one of our partner veterinary clinics. Please pray for Max that his body and spirit can recover from so much abuse. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/ P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48080
1/10/25 – We were contacted by the son-in-law of the man who rescued Buddy from the streets of Detroit. An owner could not be located and the family wanted to give this very sweet dog a furever loving home.
Buddy was seen at Orion Animal Hospital for testing, vaccinations and neuter. Thankfully, Buddy, is no longer on the streets, especially during this frigid weather. – diana
12/15/24 – This pup was found in an abandoned garage around the end of October. He was malnourished, with a wounded toe and scars on his legs. The rescuer contacted us for help and we have authorized Diego to be seen and treated for his injured foot along with vaccines heartworm testing and neutering.
Often times dumped animals like Diego never knew love, but I’m sure his rescuer will make sure he finds an amazing home. His face says it all. https://4paws1heart.org/donations/
12/14/2024 An early Christmas story that I could not wait to share! This 14-year old girl named Cocoa Bean was living her life on a chain, tied to a tree, until someone cared enough to make a difference.
A kind, compassionate animal lover, Rachel, noticed Cocoa Bean when she would be driving to and from work every day. Finally, when Rachel saw that nothing changed, she contacted the authorities and a warrant was issued by a State Trooper to remove Cocoa Bean from the premises. She was taken to Detroit Animal Control Shelter where they assessed her condition, began necessary treatments, and made sure the owner would be charged with abuse and neglect. Rachel then contacted me about this old girl being at the shelter and told me the story behind her. I started making phone calls to my contacts and a long-time friend and supporter of 4 paws 1 Heart, Dinah B, said that she would adopt Cocoa if needed. We first met Dinah when she and her husband adopted Ruby Slippers (read her story on our website), a dog in very similar conditions who was rescued by me and my husband in 2011. Dinah was open to helping Cocoa Bean if I could pull her from the Detroit Animal Control. With that assurance the next step was going to the shelter.
On Halloween, my husband, me, and Rachel met at the shelter and Cocoa Bean was released. Then Cocoa Bean was taken to Moore Veterinary Hospital in St. Clair Shores and 4 paws 1 heart took over her follow up medical needs which involved a bladder infection, a skin condition, intestinal parasites, and she was malnourished with severe arthritis. The first thing I did was give her a nice warm bath, and the filth ran off of her old, brittle body. You could see in her eyes and feel in your heart that she was broken, defeated, depressed, tired, and had given up.
I cooked a huge batch of chicken and rice and another long-time friend and supporter, Rebecca Booth, donated a ‘ton’ of wet food. At that point I put a plan in place to get Cocoa Bean into a permanent, loving home. Before she could get to Dinah, one of our Board members, Dee G., told me that she knew someone ready to rescue and adopt another senior dog. This person’s home was quiet, safe, ready, and perfect for Cocoa Bean. Just after Thanksgiving, we made it official – Cocoa Bean went to her new loving, furever home with Nancy and, in keeping with getting a fresh, new start, she was given a new name –JoJo. JoJo loves her new life with Nancy.
She enjoys cheese, looking at her reflection in the stove, playing with the neighbor’s dog, and she knows her new name. Her fur has grown in, her skin and coat looks great, the infections are gone, parasites treated, she’s put on some weight, and she has expression on her face.
JoJo will spend her first Christmas ever in a warm, loving home because a village came together – Rachel, the caring State Trooper, Detroit Animal Control, Dinah B., Rebecca B., Moore Veterinary Hospital, Dee G., 4 Paws 1 Heart, and her new mommy Nancy.
The message here is to speak up, advocate, and be the voice of change. Never underestimate the power of compassion. It takes a Village. When we come together, we can all make a difference. – Gina MERRY CHRISTMAS
12/12/24 – We received a call from one of our friends at Orion Animal Hospital asking if we could help with Hippo’s surgery. The rescue who saved his life had received donations. but not enough to schedule the surgery. We were thankful to pay what was needed to get Hippo’s recovery started.
Here is his story as provided by the rescue, Purrs Abound Siamese Rescue of Michigan: “For those who don’t know Hippo, this sweet soul came from local animal control where he had been taken after being found living in a hot garage with many other dogs. This poor guy has significant issues with his upper airways due to his breed, and he has already had his nasal passages widened to help him out.
He will go in to our friends at Orion Animal Hospital to have a palate revision done to hopefully make his breathing a little easier. The surgery itself will be quick, but the recovery is risky and can come with complications.” Hippo had his surgery December 4. He has been with Courtney from Orion Animal Hospital and will continue to be fostered by her until he is either ready for adoption or is adopted.
His surgery went well and he’s getting lots of love at Camp Chisholm (as Courtney call her lovely safe house). – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/ P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48080
