2/3/17 – This beautiful girl, Sosa, was rescued from an abandoned home. Unfortunately, in so many urban neighborhoods, dogs are left to fend for themselves and, worse, very often their dead bodies are left on the streets. They are either the victims of accidents, dog fights, and neglect. Fortunately, Sosa, is one of the lucky ones who was rescued from certain death. Sosa’s medical treatment was paid for with donations made to 4 Paws 1 Heart. She is one beautiful dog. Please wish her a life of love. ~ diana
Category Archives: Dogs/Puppies
Smokey Joe – Forgotten and Abused By His Family Until the Decided to Give Him Up
2/1/17 – Meet Smokey Joe who is with I Heart Dogs Rescue and Animal Haven. I Heart Dogs is not only a great no-kill shelter but they also help a local non-profit which houses victims of domestic and sexual violence and assists them through the process of healing. Very often, victims of abuse will stay in an abusive situation because of a pet. They worry that the family pet will be harmed by the abuser. Thankfully, I Heart Dogs came along and decided to provide temporary shelter in these situations. We found out about Smokey because, as is usually the case, his medical bills were increasing and the shelter needed help with Smokey’s medical needs. We were happy to help Smokey and I Heart Dogs. After several doctor visits, 4 Paws 1 Heart assisted Smokey with further tests with a specialist. Here is the beginning of his story:
“Smokey Joe was surrendered to us in late November because his owner was moving in with her fiancé who is scared of dogs. He is a 5 year old pit-bull that her son brought him home as a young puppy. Smokey Joe lived with her until he was surrendered to us in November. Smokey Joe weighed 67 lbs. when surrendered to us and seemed to be in good health, but we immediately noticed his disinterest in eating. We attributed it to being depressed. We tried all kinds of food as well as hand-feeding so that he would take in some nutrition. After a month one of our volunteers, Terri, volunteered to foster him and took him home right after Christmas. Within the first week of foster, she noticed he was walking on the top of his back left foot and he seemed to be in pain. He was taken to our regular vet, Wilson’s Veterinary Hospital, where we learned he now weighed 40 lbs., and that his foot (and possibly his entire leg) had no feeling (which attributed to walking on his foot incorrectly).”
Sassy – Rescued from a Horrid Situation Where She Lived in a Crate and was Used for Breeding
1/29/17 – Meet Sassy. She was rescued from a horrid situation where she was being used for breeding and kept in a crate with three other dogs. She was left behind by her owners and It appears she had a litter sometime during the past six months but there is no information on what happened to the babies or the three other dogs. She is emaciated and in need of love and attention. The foster and rescuer said that she is very sweet and appears good with everyone. She may also have a urinary tract infection. 4 Paws 1 Heart will be taking care of her medical needs. She is now in foster and anyone interested in adopting her should contact Jo at: [email protected]
Sassy – Her Owner Could No Longer Care for Her
1/25/17 – Sassy was going to be taken to a shelter because the owner could no longer care for her. A caring woman stepped in and took Sassy into her home and to the vet. Unfortunately, it was determined that 11 year old Sassy was heart-worm positive and we were then called for help. We agreed to help this old girl and referred her to one of our vets. It was determined then that the heart worm was not very advanced and that Sassy would be a good candidate for an alternative treatment other than the very painful injections. The doctor believes that Sassy will die from old age before she will die from the heart worm. She is one beautiful girl who will now be able to spend her last days in a home with love. ~ diana
Susannah – Thrown Out of a Car by the Owner
1/23/17 – This past week I was called about a dog who had been thrown out of a car. The person witnessing the incident contacted the police and A Better Place Animal Rescue. it was determined that the dog had a microchip and when following up with the most recent owner, it was learned that Susannah was the ‘victim’ of a divorce where the wife “got the dog and the house” according to the ex-husband. When the wife was contacted by the police, she said she “was done with the dog”. Of course we were there for Susannah. She was seen by the vet and, thankfully, found to be heart worm negative. She has received her vaccines but will need some dental surgery which is causing her pain. Now that her ‘hold’ is up, 4 Paws 1 Heart will be taking care of her remaining surgery. We wish her much love; she is safe with a foster and will be looking for her forever home. ~ diana
Buddy – Found Wandering the Streets
1/20/17 – This handsome guy was found wandering the streets. We were contacted by a rescue friend who asked if we could help the nice couple who found him. Of course, we did and Buddy was taken to the veterinary to be scanned for a microchip, vaccinated and scheduled for neutering. Although very sweet and obviously welcoming human contact and love, no microchip could be found. Buddy has found his forever home with this loving couple known by our rescue friend and we are so happy we could help in their endeavor to give Buddy a second chance at life. ~ diana
Shih Tzu Five – My How They’ve Grown
1/18/17 – A Happy Update! Remember the Shih Tzu Five. The mom and babies were brought into the emergency where Gina worked. The mom was very sick and was the victim of breeders who had put her through three deliveries. When this one went wrong, they had no idea as to what to do. As is always the case, the survival of the babies was questionable. Gina and our friends, Amanda Morris and Carrie Krausmann, fostered all of these little creatures and with a lot of hard work, love, and careful scrutiny everyone was adopted. Here are a few of them today and what the gang looked like when they were first brought in.
Horace – Saved From Being Surrendered to a Shelter
1/16/17 – It won’t be long until we will be in full-blown kitten season but right now we seem to be in ‘heart-worm season’. From my experience, it seems many dogs are ‘dumped’ when the owner learns their dog has heart worm. I cannot condone ‘dumpiing’ any animal on the streets, forcing them to fend for themselves, but I do understand why an owner can’t afford heart worm treatment — it can be well over $1,200 depending on the size of the dog. Having said that, please educate any dog owners you know to always treat their animals with heart worm prevention. This is Horace.
Probably for the reason mentioned, Horace was being surrendered to Michigan Anti Cruelty. Many people think that because an entity claims to be a shelter, the animals will be safe. Unfortunately, this facility has a very high kill rate — especially for pit mix dogs and cats. Caring people who have been protesting the policies and procedures of the facility saved Horace before he would have been killed there and immediately brought him to a vet where it was found that he was heart worm positive. Our friends with Detroit Pit Crew Rescue paid for the pre-treatment, and 4 Paws 1 Heart is covering the heart worm treatment. Horace is very sweet, crate trained, leash trained, and everyone loves him. If you are interested in this handsome guy, please contact 313 K9&Kitty Rescue. Please say a prayer for Horace and all of the animals searching for safety and love. And, if you have a little extra money, please consider donating by using the link on this page. Thanks! ~ diana
Rosie Roo – Checks In After Her Doctor Appointment
1/16/17 – Is there anything more beautiful than a child or fur child sleeping peacefully, all cuddled up?? Rosie Roo, the 15 year old girl, found wandering the streets alone, severely matted and nails so long she could barely walk — and let us not forget with mammary tumors and an ulcer in her eye. Thank God for our friend, Denise, Chance’s mom, who contacted us asking if we could commit to our senior girl. We couldn’t turn our backs. We are all so appreciative for the donations and support we get from our friends which make these happy updates possible. ~ diana
“Home again, warm and snug! Soooo, my vet says my eye ulcer is 90% healed and looks soooo much better! 1 more week on my eye drops, only twice a day and Im good to go…no recheck! I was so brave!!! Thankyou 4 Paws 1 Heart for having my back…um …eye! Love, Rosie Roo⚘
Oh, and be careful out there…the roads are slippery!”
Lucy – Dumped at a Paint Garage
1/12/17 – This very sweet dog, Lucy, was ‘dumped’ at a paint garage by the owner’s daughter. She left for overseas and didn’t want the dog any more. The owner of the garage was going to offer Lucy for free on Craig’s list or just give her away to one of his customers. Our friend, Wendy, at C.H.A.I.N.E.D., was doing outreach in the area and couldn’t leave her to that fate. We were contacted and we agreed to some ‘simple’ vetting. Well, as is typical with ‘dumped’ dogs, this girl not only needs to be spayed, vaccinated, and tested, but her runny, painful eye is a result of Entropion. I’ve talked about this condition before in that it is very painful and can eventually cause blindness. Thank God for Wendy and her partner who rescued this girl. She has already seen the vet and will be scheduled for surgery to be spayed and have her Entropion resolved; complements of 4 Paws 1 Heart. Lucy is still looking for a permanent home or a rescue group although Wendy is keeping her warm and happy. ~ diana