7/22/18 – Riot Update: Riot’s feeding tube has been removed and she is feeding from a syringe. Her white blood cell count has gone up although still below normal. She is taking her oral meds and if she continues on this trend, she may be able to go home in 48 hours. She needs to eat on her own and be able to hold the food down. Thank God for the ‘Village’. ~ diana
7/22/18 – It was December, 2016 when Rosie Roo, at 15 (?) years old was found wandering the streets with no one claiming her. Shortly after, she had 20 teeth removed. She is a senior girl who was so lucky to find her way into the heart of the Chance Team as well as mine. She is the very sweetest and we are so very thankful that she is able to live out the rest of her life with much love and care. ~ diana
“ROSIE ROO: Hi everybody…its me…Rosie Roo⚘
Can we say YAY to finally having solid poo today!!!! YAY!!!!
But…Dr. Z says the results of my bloodwork shows a lot of my numbers being all out of whack soooo, to be safe we are going ahead with the ultrasound of my tummy on Wednesday and then see from there. I’m super lucky to have an awesome Dr. Like Dr. Z thanks to 4 Paws 1 Heart! Mom says for me not to worry one bit cus 4 Paws, Dr. Z, Auntie Di & mom are working together to find out what’s going on. Sooo, I’m not going to worry! I’m going to have my nitenite treat and off to bed I go! And dont you worry either, cus Dr. Z is the best and we got this…right mom?
MOM: Right Roo!
ROO: See, there you go! Sweet dreams Team and we’ll see you all tomorrow 
🌞
Love & Licks 
❤ Roo, Chance & the Gang”
7/20/18 2:10 pm UPDATE: Thank you to all who have donated to Riot’s care. I’m relieved to report that another member of our ‘Village’ has agreed to take on future medical bills for Riot which may require days of hospitalization. Unfortunately, our organization was just not capable of that kind of potential commitment. But, rest assured, that all of the dollars donated for her care will be used for what has thus far been incurred. I have been assured that everything is being done to help Riot get through this horrendous virus. -diana
7/20/18 – Continue Prayers for Riot. Just spoke with the doctor and Riot’s condition is not promising. Her diarrhea is worse and the doctors expect her to need hospitalization for days. We will continue to be in close touch with the hospital. To be very honest, I don’t know what to do because as a non-profit with limited funds, I have to consider the many other animals who continue to need our help. Although very difficult to accept, you can understand why municipal shelters like Detroit Animal Control and others have to make that very difficult decision to euthanize a parvo positive puppy. I will keep everyone updated. ~ diana
7/21/18 – Riot Update: She is holding her own and fighting hard. The good news is that her temperature is holding and her white blood cell count, although dangerously low, has held the same over 24 hours. Over the first couple days, it was dropping steadily. Please continue your prayers and positive energy for this baby. She is getting the best care possible. ~ diana
7/20/18 – Another victim of abuse. Nino was rescued from an abandoned home. He was very malnourished and obviously lacking love. He is now getting the vet care that he needs and is safe. ~ diana
Update: just found out Riot is a girl.
7/19/18 – Dear Friends, It’s been one stressful day for not only me, but our rescuers, and our poor little boy, Riot. We need your prayers and anything you can afford to donate. In fact, a supporter has offered to MATCH up to $1,000 in donations between now and next week, Friday, July 27, 2018 to help us with the two parvovirus dogs we took on over the past week. Please help by donating at: http://4paws1heart.com/
RIOT Update: After 24 hours in emergency, Riot was moved to a day practice in hopes of getting him appropriate medical treatment at less of a cost. As you know, it’s imperative that we not only think about the animal but we have to watch our expenses. Unfortunately, it was not too long when I realized that I made a mistake and should have kept this sweet boy at the emergency. So, off he went again to the Emergency hospital. Riot’s white cell levels have been consistently dropping but we still have hope. Little did I know that puppies have less of a chance of beating parvo because they are already starting out with a very limited immune system. He is now having a feeding tube installed while getting fluids and other drugs. Please say a prayer, send some positive energy, and, if you can donate what you can by using the donate link on the left side of this page. Thank YOU, diana
7/18/18 – We have now committed to helping a second parvo virus positive puppy in just a little over a week and any donations would be greatly appreciated.
Riot is just a puppy who was going to be euthanized at the Detroit Animal Control after being tested positive for the parvo virus. Please understand that municipal shelters just don’t have the means to provide medical in these situations. Although he was not showing symptoms at the time, the fact that he tested positive was enough for the death sentence. I was contacted last night and over night, he started to show signs of the virus. He is on his way to the emergency now. We hope we have been able to catch this deadly virus soon enough for full recovery.
If you can help, donations can be made by using the ‘donation’ link on the left side of this page. Or by mail, at P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080. Thank you and please send a prayer and some positive energy. ~ diana
P.S. Update on Thor – After 3 hospital visits, we believe he has turned the corner. He is now finally eating solid food.
7/15/18 – There are over 5,000 stories in the 4 Paws 1 Heart Community. If you have been touched by 4 Paws 1 Heart in any way, please share your experience on our Great Non Profit page. Thanks! ~ diana
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Hercules, dad, Chris, mom, Dr. Kern, and his sibling.
7/18/18 Update – After two visits to the E.R. and one visit to a day practice, Thor is now eating solid food and seems to have turned the corner. Continued prayers for this boy.
7/13/18 – Prayers for two very sweet animals who needed very serious medical attention this past week which was ( and is) being funded by 4 Paws 1 Heart.
“The story of Thor–
What used to be my neighbors, were evicted from their home around 2 weeks ago. Thor was their dog from a little puppy, when they were forced to the streets they regrettably abandoned him in my yard knowing that I did fostering and rescued many strays. I’ve watched this loving dog come up from a puppy into a well trained companion. Even though I understand how they came to the decision to leave him behind, it still baffled me. I knew I had to take him in under my wing and protect him because he would not have the 1st clue about being locked in a cage/kennel nor living in the streets. After him being in my home for the last 13 days he fell ill. From a playful puppy full of energy on Friday to a dead dog walking on Saturday, I could tell just by looking at him Saturday morning that he was just not the happy puppy he was just the day before something was seriously wrong that’s when I emailed 4 paws one heart asking for help. Who in turn replied and graciously offered to help us. – Abigail”
Thor was taken to the emergency hospital where he spent 24 hours being treated for the parvo virus. He was then sent home with meds and the rescuer has been working closely with Gina to ensure he is getting the best medical care. He is scheduled to visit one of our other doctors today to be examined and for use to be assured that Thor is on his way to full recovery. ~ diana
7/13/18 – Samantha was adopted as a young puppy by an elderly woman. Starting at 4 months old, the woman started having issues because she couldn’t deal with normal puppy energy. Samantha was never socialized properly or exercised. She might have never been on a leash or outside prior to being surrendered. The owner could not care for Sam any longer and she wanted to put her down. She didn’t feel that she had any other option until Gina offered to take her. Samantha was saturated in urine which made Gina think that she was never let outside to urinate. She’s very fearful on a leash but she’s getting better. Our good friends at I Heart Dogs has taken in Samantha and is currently looking for a foster or forever home. Please contact them if you are interested. They say she is very sweet once she gets to know you. We were happy to take care of basic medical needs. ~ diana