“Bentley” formerly known as “Ali”, I get to puppy sit my favorite little man this weekend. He has grown into such a handsome boy and he is huge! He was the size of a 1 pound burger when his family abandoned him at only 2 days old. It was a blessing because he wouldn’t have survived without 4 paws 1 heart…. and without your donations. We were able to give him all of the medical care required along with the 24/7 care due to his injuries from the recliner which nearly sliced off his rear leg & 2 of his rear toes off. I am so blessed to have raised him and to have had the proper skills to do so. He is one pup I will never forget. ♡♡♡ Gina
Category Archives: Dogs/Puppies
Axel – Happy Update in His Forever Home
3/24/17 – Happy Update! You might remember Axel. Axel was chained outside 24/7 suffering from Entropion. Entropion is a condition where the eyelid is turned inward resulting in the eyelashes rubbing against the eye. The condition is not only painful but without surgery, it can result in blindness. Fortunately, Axel was saved by a very kind woman who contacted us for help. Axel had his surgery and today he is doing very well in his new home where he is much loved. Here he is today and when he was first rescued. ~ diana
Cooper – May You Rest In Peace
3/23/17 – RIP Sweet Cooper. It was three years ago that you were found tied up and dying from parvo. You were only 8 months old. With love and the help of 4 Paws 1 Heart, you survived but whatever experiences you went through in your early years never left you. You were much loved in your short life but you are now no longer in pain. ~ diana
Molly – Neglected and Living in an Unhealthy Environment
3/20/17 – Molly is a very sweet 8 year old beagle. Even with her age and her recent surrender by her owners, she’s still a very happy, loving girl. An individual rescuer we have helped before contacted us seeking medical help for Molly. Molly had been neglected, not fed, and was very underweight. She was rescued from a very filthy and unhealthy situation. Once safe and in her home, Olivia noticed a bad smell from Molly’s mouth and when she checked found several rotted teeth and something which resembled a cyst. 4 Paws 1 Heart authorized Molly’s visit to the vet. Thankfully, her heart worm test was negative and she was vaccinated. The next step will be to have her teeth cleaned before it is determined what teeth may need to be removed. Also, a biopsy will be taken of the cyst.
Please say a prayer for Molly that her cyst is benign and that we will be able to get her healthy again. I will keep you informed of her progress. ~ diana
Blue – He Lived in an Abusive Home, Then Abandoned, Now Needs Surgery on Two Legs
3/14/17 – Please say a prayer for Blue who had ACL surgery late yesterday. Blue is a 3 year old Mastiff who spent the first few months of his life in a very abusive home where he wasn’t fed and was often punished for getting in the trash. Eventually, the owners were jailed for some other offense and friends of the family took in Blue where he was loved for a while. Then the mom had to move and her son went into the Marines, leaving Blue to find another forever home. Some kind people heard of his plight and took him in only to find that the ACL in both legs were broken; one leg requiring immediate surgery. Poor Blue spent months in pain and unable to put weight on his back legs. He could only ‘hop’ around. Fortunately, with the partnership of some friends we were able to give Blue the help he needed and we are praying that his first surgery goes well so that the other can be scheduled in a timely fashion. ~ diana
3/7/17 – Her owners were dropping her off at a local high-kill shelter where she would have surely been euthanized. They no longer wanted her. Fortunately, the dedicated animal advocates who have been picketing at this shelter, were able to get the dog surrendered to them and they contacted 4 Paws 1 Heart for help. We were happy to help save another precious animal. She has seen a vet and will return to be spayed. Her name is now Lexi. It’s hard to believe what a difference a little care and love can make. We couldn’t keep saying “YES” without the financial support of our friends. ~ diana
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Obie and Gizmo – Living With a Homeless Family
2/24/17 – Meet Obi and Gizmo. Our good friend, Rachel G., came across a young homeless man who has been living in his car with his dad and his two dogs who he loves very much. Rachel approached the young man and offered help. She was able to get food donations and 4 Paws 1 Heart offered to take care of much needed medical attention from dental work to neutering, vaccinations, and more. Unfortunately, animals aren’t the only living creatures who are often abandoned and we were very happy we could help the entire homeless family. ~ diana
Abby – Her Owner Passed Away from Stage 4 Cancer
2/22/17 – DONATIONS SAVE LIVES. Abby was returned to Friends of Scooby Rescue around Christmas. Her adopter had passed away from stage 4 lung cancer. She was very attached to her adopter and his death has caused her great trauma to the point where she is showing the same depression and fear she had when she was first rescued from animal control. She is now with a foster family who have been healing her mind and soul and working with her on her anxiety. A few days ago a sore was noticed near Abby’s anus. When the sore got larger, we were called for help. Abby was taken to a veterinarian and it was determined that the abscess had ruptured. Consequently, Abby was treated and given strong doses of antibiotics. Please say a prayer for Abby that she can get over the loss of her dad and again find her forever home.~ diana P.S. Donations can be made through paypal by using the ‘donate’ link on this page or our website4paws1heart.org or by check and sent to P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI . 48080
Noki – RIP Sweet Boy
2/21/17 – RIP Sweet Noki. We were contacted by our friend at Friends of Scooby about this very sweet Boxer whose family had already paid over $1,000 in trying to help their baby. Noki was in the hospital for 4 days and treated for Pancreatitis. He wasn’t even out the hospital door before he started vomiting again — but still he was released. The family could not afford to pay for any further medical nor could they pay for the food prescribed, so, for his good, they made the ultimate sacrifice and surrendered their special family member to the rescue. Unfortunately, Noki did not improve and we were contacted for help. We authorized Noki to go to a veterinary hospital where he was kept for 3 days. Finally, it was determined that Noki probably had cancer and was referred to Michigan State University for more poking and prodding. Due to his very poor prognosis and obvious suffering, it was decided by all parties who loved him, to relieve his suffering and let him cross the Rainbow Bridge. I wish that we could have saved Noki but God had other plans. All of our hearts are broken. ~ diana
