4/3/19 – Meet Rescue. He is 5-6 months old and was found running the streets. A couple of days after rescue, he stopped eating and started showing signs of the parvo virus. The rescuer spent the night providing fluids and tried getting him into a vet the following day. While waiting in the parking lot to get help to get him into the vet’s office, the rescuer contacted us. I asked the rescuer to take Rescue to one of our most-trusted doctorsOrion Animal Hospital.
Fortunately, it was determined that Rescue was in early stages and began treatment immediately. After a couple of days of receiving fluids and drugs, Rescue came through with flying colors and is now looking for his forever home. He is a puppy and needs a home where he will be given love, patience, and training. Please contact his rescuer, Bridget at: [email protected] if you are interested. – Diana
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Category Archives: Dogs/Puppies
4 Paws 1 Heart – Once Again, Makes TV with Knotted Needle
Channel 4 news did a nice segment on “4 paws 1 heart”. We could not do this without your support. Thank you for helping us with our Mission.
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Samson – Found Cowering in the Bushes; Heart Worm Positive
4/1/19 – Samson was found as a stray at the Detroit/Redford border. He was staying in the bushes and growled at everyone who tried to get him. Finally, a rescue took her little dog to where he was and was able to coax him into the car. Due to his growling and unpredictable behavior at first, Samson was going to be taken straight to the Michigan Humane Society shelter. However, while there, he started to show his loving side. A secure semi-permanent foster was found and Samson started to show what a lover he is! Based on his initial reaction to the rescuer, it is almost certain that he would have been put down at the shelter. Unfortunately, poor Samson tested positive for HW which would have even more ensured his death at MHS. But instead, we were contacted and we agreed to pay for his heart worm treatment, neuter, and vaccinations. He is doing much better and because of his good manners and the fact that he is housebroken makes us suspect that he was dumped where he was found. Maybe he was waiting for his owners to come back….? We are guessing that if he was dumped, it may have been due to his HW. As we’ve suspected in so many other cases. After two weeks of searching for his owners, Samson is moving forward with his new life and is available through Rebel Dogs Detroit. Please contact them if you are interested. Please consider making a donation today because we cannot continue to help these many animals without your support. Thank YOU – Diana
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Louie – The Owner Could No Longer Care For Him After an Accident and Was Being Surrendered to a Shelter
3/28/19 – Meet Louie. We think he will be officially adopted this weekend! His back story is that while a great rescue friend was at the Humane Society with Samson, another rescue, Louie was being brought in and surrendered by his owner’s family. The owner fell while she was walking him and could no longer keep him. She had adopted him only 3 weeks prior when he was surrendered to the Monroe MHS. Louie had been badly neglected by his original owner and was covered in matted fur, overgrown toenails that caused sores on his paw pads, and he has severe separation anxiety due to being left in a crate for up to 18 hours a day. His recent owner loved him dearly and cried so hard when she had to give him up, but she is older and cannot keep him as she will be in a rehab center for many months. The family surrendered Louie to our friend, Shayla, and she promised to find him the perfect home! We were happy to help with his medical needs. ~ diana
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Max – His Owner Passed Away and He Was Thrown Out to Fend for Himself
3/27/19 – Meet Max. His owner passed away and the owner’s children tossed him out into the backyard. After 3 weeks of fending for himself outside, a neighbor contacted an individual rescuer who we assist quite a bit and she contacted us. Max is scheduled to see a vet and a groomer this week complements of 4 Paws 1 Heart. We will have more information about him after he sees a vet. Word has it that he was an absolute lap dog with his elderly owner. Anyone interested can private message me and I will put you in contact with the rescuer. ~ diana
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Blaz – Showed Up in the “Right” Yard, Found to be Heart Worm Positive
UPDATE: Our good friends who live in the Traverse City, MI area will be adopting Blaz after his heart worm treatment is completed.
3/26/19 – Blaz showed up in Alanda’s yard. She was told to contact us for help. Of course, we had Blaz seen as soon as we could and he was found to be heart worm positive. Blaz was very emaciated and also had an infection, parasites, and needs to be neutered. The doctor wants him to put on a little weight before heart worm treatment starts. Poor Alanda only knows about cats and has been searching every where to find placement with a rescue. Unfortunately, with 80+ dogs recently found in Macomb County in just two homes, every rescued is stretched to the limits.
We have committed to Blaz’s medical care and Alanda is doing her best to care for Blaz with advice from Gina. Alanda says that Blaz is a very sweet dog. Please contact Alanda at: [email protected] if you can help with placement. ~ diana
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Lulu – Was kept in a crate 24/7; Now in a ‘Trial’ to Become Forever Home
UPDATE: Lulu is in a ‘trial’ home at this time to see if the potential adopter’s dog gets along with Lulu. I’m sorry that I had the wrong e mail address for the rescuer which has now been corrected.
3/25/19 – Lulu is a full-blooded Corgi who is 2 years old. She was being kept in a crate 24/7. Her owner surrendered her and she was spayed, vaccinated, and tested negative for heart worm. She is looking for her forever home and if you are interested, please contact our friend, Debbie, at: [email protected] ~ diana
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Hannah – Found on the Streets, Heart Worm Positive
3/20/19 – Hanna was rescued from the street by Streethearts Animal Rescue. She was found to be heart worm positive and we were asked to assist. We were happy to pay for Hanna’s heart worm treatment. Please say a little prayer that she will get through her treatment with flying colors. Anyone interested in Hannah, should contact Streethearts for adoption. – diana
Holly – Found Lying on the Side of a Freeway After Being Hit by a Car
3/18/19 – Holly was found lying on the side of a freeway. She had been hit by a car. She had an open head wound and was bleeding from her nose. The good Samaritan who found her brought her immediately to a vet and then contacted Rebel Dogs of Detroit. Holly’s wounds were treated but it was determined that she was unable to to use her hind legs. She had a dislocated vertebrae pressing on her spine; a neurologist determined that surgery was not possible. Hearing this, 4 Paws 1 Heart offered to have Holly seen by Dr. Tari Kern of Pawsitive Steps Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine. Holly has had two therapy treatments and two laser treatments and is scheduled for more. We will be talking with Dr. Kern to learn more about Holly’s prognosis. The rescue tells us that Holly is a true ‘love bug’ and she is definitely doing better since her treatments. Anyone interested in giving her a forever home should contact rebeldogsdetroit.com/applytoadopt
Please remember that without your financial support we could never take on these cases. Thank you from the bottom of all of our hearts. ~ diana
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Rosie Roo – Diagnosed With Dogzeimers
3/14/19 – Having gone through the experience of Sundowner’s syndrome with both Tony’s mom and my mom, my heart breaks for what Rosie Roo is going through. In my mom’s case, she didn’t recognize my dad and would see him as a stranger or sometimes her mother. Every night she would call in fear because she was totally disoriented and wanted me to go to her house. By the next morning things would be better but then it would start again at night. Unfortunately this syndrome eventually leads to full-blown dementia. Our Rosie, although, a senior dog, is going through similar issues of disorientation, restlessness, and fear. Please say a little prayer for her and the family because there are no magic pills. And unlike the case with humans, the most difficult decision we have to make for our pets, will have to be made for Rosie. Thank you to all of our friends who have helped us support Rosie since the day she was rescued. Her life wasn’t easy but she has been much loved. – diana
From a Second Chance For Chance: Hey Team, its me….your gurl Roo!!! A lot of you have been asking today how I slept last night. We’re sorry we didnt get back to you earlier but mom had an early appt with Grandma at the drs for Grandma’s 1st after surgery check up! And then when mom came home we all had a nice nap 😴. Great news for Grandma, shes doing awesome!!!!
Soooo, We didnt get too much sleep last night but we did get maybe 2hrs, we were happy for that! Doggy Dementia is a real thing and it’s scary. Waking up disoriented and scared of course I’m going to bark for mom even if shes 2ft away. Along with the symptoms listed here, you have to remember I am about 17yrs old and my sight & hearing are also pretty bad and my arthritis is hurting more & more where I have to be carried up & down the stairs a lot at night now. Mom would never ever make me sleep downstairs by myself and our bedroom is upstairs. We’ve been trying different meds to help with all these problems, but so far nothing helps too much. Mom will be seeing Dr. Z tomorrow when she makes the trip with Auntie Debra to take Auntie Debras Louie for his dental and our Trixie for her check up. Mom & Dr. Z will discuss what other meds might be a good option for me to help at night. One thing we all know is the most important thing to mom & 4 Paws 1 Heart is MY happiness, MY comfort and MY quality of life. With those things in mind, I know mom will always do what’s best for me.
Well, I do believe I feel a nap coming on!
Love yous, Love Roo ❤