2/14/19 – A perfect Valentine story for Valentine’s Day. Meet Bonnie and Clyde. Both were seen on the side of a freeway in Detroit. 
Upon seeing them, a caring man pulled his car over and was able to catch Bonnie. Then another caring man pulled over and helped with catching Clyde. The rescuer then contacted police and Detroit Animal Control and took them to a vet to scan for a microchip — nothing. The rescuer was allowed to keep the dogs during the stray hold and while attempts were made to find an owner — still no owner came forward. Bonnie and Clyde quickly became attached to the rescuer who is in the process of moving into a new home which will be perfect for them. Love is all around. – diana
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Category Archives: Dogs/Puppies
Noel – Needs Our Prayers
I am desperately asking for your prayers and for a miracle. In Jan 2016 I was working at emergency when this beautiful girl that we named Noel, was brought in. She was dying of Parvo virus. The family could not afford to treat medically, they were breeding to sell pups for money, and they decided to bring her home despite my offer to surrender her to 4 paws 1 heart for care. A couple days later they brought her back offering to surrender her because she was on the brink of death. We immediately provided the most aggressive care for parvo treatment which involved a blood transfusion, medications, days of hospitalization and IV fluids. This little 5 month old pup was so dehydrated and had lost so much weight, but she survived. I used a couple sweaters that belonged to my dog so that she could keep warm while she was hospitalized.
She made a full recovery and was adopted into a very loving home. The best home I could ask for. I have just received news that she was diagnosed with Lymphoma. I am begging for prayers. I have posted a few before and after pictures along with a couple messages from her mom from when she was initially adopted. It is not fair.. My heart is breaking for this family. Gina
Eva – She Lived in the Woods for 4 Months Before She Could Be Caught
2/11/19 – Last week I received the following message:
“I have finally secured a beautiful girl who had been living in the woods for at least 4 months. Our journey has been one of many long days and a lot of tears. I knew I had to do everything possible to save her. My friend, Shelley E., suggested I contact you. – Angel”
Of course we were there for Eva. Thankfully she was found heart worm negative, she received her vaccines, and flea medications, and will be spayed this week. What would these innocent animals do without the people who don’t turn their backs!!! ~ diana
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2/21/19 – UPDATE – Look at Eva now. After 4 months living in the frigid cold, in the woods, fending for herself, she is now the apple of her rescuer’s eyes and looks pretty comfy on her couch..
Connor Jackson – Adopted
2/10/19 – Connor Jackson Update. This boy who was found roaming the streets has been adopted!!! So very thankful to the village of animal advocates who rescue, shelter, and donate. Wishing Connor (now Boston) the very best life.
Buddy – RIP Sweet Boy
2/7/19 – RIP Sweet Buddy. This morning we woke up to crushing news, Buddy died. On Wednesday morning Buddy was taken to the Animal Neurology Center where he was found to be anemic and dehydrates. He was put on fluids and x rayed where it was found that he had a herniated disc that may have resulted from an old injury, such as being hit by a car. His knee was also swollen and in chronic pain. The doctor thought rehabilitation and steroid management may be the next steps but wanted Buddy to have a CT Scan and MRI which was to be done this morning. He was resting comfortably in the hospital until early this morning when he started vomiting, panting, and breathing heavily. An ultra sound was done and it was found that Buddy had significant fluid in the abdomen which appeared toxic. Gastric perforation or another cause of septic abdomen was suspected; possibly the high doses of prednisone. Buddy was such a sweet boy that all of our hearts are breaking with the news. Our only comfort is that Buddy died knowing love and care and wasn’t alone on the streets to be prey for others while he laid there unable to move. A huge thanks to all of those who tried so hard to save this boy. ~ diana
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Buddy – Found on the Street, Unable to Walk
2/5/19 – Buddy’s story as posted by our rescue friend, Gail.
“Meet Buddy! He was found laying outside unable to walk. A friend took him in and contacted me to see if 4 Paws 1 Heart could help. Of course they said yes! Per Diana’s instructions, I took Buddy to the emergency vet yesterday and he has a ruptured disk and the space between his vertebrae is very narrow. He needs to be on crate rest for at least 2 weeks with anti inflammatory medicine and pain pills. This is only the beginning for Buddy’s recovery. I will be fostering Buddy and hopefully he will heal enough to be able to walk on his own. The tests and over night stay was very expensive and if you could find it in your heart, to help me help 4 Paws 1 Heart! 4 Paws helps the abused and abandoned animals and rely on donations so they can help animals like Buddy! Please, donate if you can, any little bit helps and please share this post so we can help more animals in need. Any and all donations go straight to 4 Paws 1 Heart! – Gail”
What isn’t mentioned is that Buddy also has some serious skin issues. We are going to give this sweet boy, who was probably in the severe freezing temperatures, an opportunity to decompress and then he will see one of our favorite doctors at Patterson Veterinary in Clinton Twp. Every vet I have talked with in the emergency hospital has told me how sweet our big boy (over 80 lbs.) is. A huge thanks to Gail, her son, and her son’s friend who rescued Buddy. And please pray that Buddy will heal. If surgery is required, the cost could be beyond our ability. ~ diana
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Koffee – Her Owner Threatened to Shoot Her After She Got Into a Fight With Other Pets
2/1/19 – Koffee was rescued after her owner threatened to shoot her. Koffee, who was in heat, had gotten into a fight with his other pets. We were thankful to make arrangements to have Koffee tested, vaccinated, and spayed in hopes of finding her the perfect home. ~ diana
Bunny – She Was Going to be Euthanized After Testing Positive for Heart Worm
1/30/19 – Prayers for Bunny. She was rescued from the streets and scheduled to be euthanized because she tested positive for heart worm. She was also severely infested with fleas. Gina took Bunny in and fostered her for awhile when a second test for heart worm was done. The second test was negative but the veterinarian suggested she be retested 3 months later. That was recently done and the test was again positive. We are thankful for the rescue who took in Bunny and we will take care of Bunny’s heart worm treatment and if anything else is required along the way. ~ diana
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Ali (Bentley), Nugget, Binx – Gina Visits her Miracle Babies
1/25/19 – An update on Gina’s miracle babies – Ali (aka Bentley), Nugget, and Binx. Without Gina’s heart and the support of our donors, these beautiful animals would not be here today. – diana
“1/24/19 – Spent the day visiting 3 of my many favorite 4 paws 1 heart MIRACLE babies. Stella (aka Nugget), a newborn puppy I raised from birth. Her mom passed away because a baby from the litter was stuck inside of her and she went septic. Bentley (aka Ali), also raised from birth after suffering a traumatic leg injury that the previous owners claim was a result of getting smashed in a recliner, and Buster (aka Halloween Kitten), found in street on Halloween night with a broken leg, a terrible burn on his chest, hypothermic, and in shock. Nursed him back to life, and all 3 are in the most loving homes I could possibly ask for. It was a nice visit and a great day!!♡♡♡ THANK YOU ~ Gina”
Katniss Everdeen – Reminder of Man’s Inhumanity to Those Most Vulnerable
1/24/19 – Katniss was a reminder of the inhumanity of mankind. Her rescue and recovery, though, was proof that there are more good people in this world than bad. From the caring woman who stopped in the cold rain to save s scared, broken animal to the great mom Katniss is with today – it took a village. – diana
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