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
Category Archives: Dogs/Puppies
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
Diesel – Kept Chained on a Porch 24/7
2/16/17 – Meet Diesel. Yesterday he had much needed surgery for an eye condition called Entropion. Entropion is a genetic condition in which a portion of the eyelid is inverted causing eyelashes to irritate the eye. This condition is not only painful but can result in blindness. Here is Diesel’s very sad story with a happy beginning. ~ diana
“Hello Diana
My name is Tami I have had the honor to foster Diesel for the last couple weeks. Diesel was brought to our attention when a woman’s mother was begging for someone to do a welfare check on a neighbor’s dog. She said he was left outside all the time and was chained to a porch and hardly fed and his eyes were so infected he could hardly open them. I live close by so I contacted the rescue I work with and said I would go get him to get him out of the cold.
When I got to the house he was inside and the man was very relieved to know he was being taken. They were being evicted and were unable to take him with them.
Diesel was all too willing to jump in the car with me and was sweet as could be. Diesel made it in the house and was sooo scared before even meeting my dogs that he nervously urinated all over himself. After getting in and getting comfortable he met all of my dogs 1 by one and they let him in no problem. He feels the need to be on you at all times. He was supposedly destructive due to separation anxiety. I personally have not seen that aside from stuffed animals if he can get them he will. He loves kids he is not aggressive just playful. He is learning that little children are not toys to play with. I had to have my sister keep him one day when I first brought him home and she has several cats and 1 dog. She had no issues with him and the cats aside from being very curious but no aggression what 
so ever. Every day that goes by he becomes more and more comfortable being on his own. He now will even sleep on the couch instead of on me in my bed.
His eyes were never actually infected although to someone who does not know about his eye condition that is what it would appear to be. He was thin with poor skin condition but that is correcting itself with proper nutrition and care. He is an amazingly gentle dog for the lack of attention he seemed to have received previously. He is so gentle and patient for having been so neglected. He was heart worm negative and came already neutered.
Thank you so very much for your offer to pay for his surgery I can only imagine how wonderful it will be for him to be pain free for the first time in his life very soon. Thank you again from all of us and mostly from Diesel – Tami”
Fundraising – The Perfect Gift for that Special Someone
2/14/17 – Give your special valentine a gift of life and make a donation to 4 paws 1 heart. A $40 donation will save hundreds of cats from being born in a single female’s lifetime. An $80 donation will spay/neuter a dog. And, just a $25 donation can be used to vaccinate an abandoned dog/cat. Donations can be made on the 4 paws 1 heart Facebook page or the website4paws1heart.org. Please share.
Fundraising – Charity Gift Certificates – More Ways to Help 4 Paws 1 Heart
2/13/17 – You may have gift cards that were Christmas presents. Maybe from places you don’t frequent. Or you may a few dollars left on a gift card. You can now donate the dollars on those cards to 4 Paws 1 Heart by going to this site. It’s very easy. Just remember to choose 4 Paws 1 Heart as your charity. www.charitygiftcertificates.org
Ali (aka Bentley) Another Happy Update
2/10/17 – Ali (now Bentley)was caught in a recliner — he was just a couple of days old. He endured several surgeries but thrived under Gina’s love and care. Look at him today. If you want to follow his story from day one, check out our website and search under ‘Ali’. Thank you to his wonderful mom for sharing this with us. – Diana
“Just thought we would pop in and let all of Bentleys (Ali) supporters know just how happy our little family is! He makes me laugh when I want to be mad at him, he annoys me when we sleep because he hogs the bed yet he tucks his entire face into my neck and hugs me with his arms I find myself kissing his gentle face till I’m asleep. He has absolutely no idea how strong he is, so when he launches across the room and lands on top of me I want to scream but then we lock eyes and I notice his wrinkled forehead and raised eyebrows and just melt. I thank him every single day for choosing me to be his mommy. I love my baby boy to the moon and back 
💗💗💗💗 He truly completes me.- Emily”
Mickey – Found Near a Cemetery, Drinking from a Muddy Puddle and Heart Worm Positive
2/8/17 – A few weeks ago we received a call from a friend of 4 Paws 1 Heart who we’ve helped in the past with animals she has rescued. She had been on her way to a local cemetery when she noticed a very thin dog drinking from a muddy puddle. Her first reaction was to go buy a burger and feed him but when she approached him, he was so kind and he looked so pitiful, she knew that she had to save him. Although Shayla and her family are doing the best they can to keep Mickey rested because of an extreme case of heart worm, she could really use some help because with her animals and an active family where both adults work, she worries that Mickey is not getting all of the attention he would like and need. Thus far, 4 Paws 1 Heart has paid for Mickey’s initial visit where it was discovered that he would need surgery for his cherry eye and also need treatment for heart worm. He will also need vaccinating and neutering.; although, it will be at least another month before treatment can start. On Sunday, I received another call from Shayla because her dog caught Mickey’s cherry eye and his Mickey’s eye was swelling. We made immediate arrangements for Mickey to see a vet that day. 4 Paws 1 Heart is committing to helping Mickey get happy and healthy again. ~ diana
Baby – Very Emaciated and Wandering Through the Woods Dying of Leptospirosis
2/6/17 – RIP Baby. Last Wednesday I received a call about this very sweet, emaciated dog who was found wandering in the woods. We immediately authorized a visit to the doctor where it was found that he was heart worm positive. He was so emaciated it was difficult to withdraw blood for further tests. Yesterday, I received the call that Baby was not eating and he had been vomiting and had diarrhea. My concern was Parvo. With the help of another rescue, we were referred to Dix Animal Hospital who was very willing to work with us and arranged for Baby to be seen asap. Upon examination and testing, the doctors suspected that Baby had contracted leptospirosis. This poor sweetheart had so many issues, it was recommended and we (the rescuers and I) agreed that Baby should not be put through any more suffering. He was humanely euthanized and now will no longer suffer or have to search for food and love. Upon finding Baby, the rescuers, deep in their hearts, felt that Baby would not survive but they wanted to make sure that he would not die alone and suffering in the woods. God Bless all of those wonderful people who don’t turn their backs and thank God for all of our donors who make our mission possible. ~ diana
Horace – Rescued Before Being Given to a High-Kill Shelter
Buddie – Happy in His New Home
2/5/17 – Super Bowl Happy Update: Sweet Buddie was found wandering the streets. Thankfully a very loving couple took Buddie in and won’t give him up. Look at his very cool sweater while he gives his new daddy doggie kisses. ~ diana