9/26/16 – Once again a generous benefactor has heard our plea for help and has offered to match up to $1,000 in donations received between September 26 and October 3. Please consider making a donation so that we can continue saving the lives of those who have been abandoned and abused like this sweet boy, Bowie. Donations can be made through paypal by using the donation link on this page or by mail at P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
Bowie, a 2.5 year old neutered pit mix was first rescued from a high-kill shelter just before he was going to be killed. The rescuer did due diligence in seeking an adopter which included a meet and greet, reference check, and an adoption contract. The first call from the adopter was because the wife had problems with Bowie listening to her. The rescue hired a trainer to work with Bowie. Then fiive months later the adopter called saying that Bowie had urinated on her son’s car seat and that he would be taken to be “put to sleep” — or as I like to say KILLED. Bowie was returned to the rescuer and then it was found that the poor guy was heart worm positive. That is when we received the urgent call for help.
Bowie has started his heart worm treatment and is doing well. He will be looking for his forever, loving home. Please contact Michelle Carver at [email protected] if you are interested in fostering or adopting Bowie. ~ diana
Category Archives: Dogs/Puppies
4 Paws 1 Heart – Critically Low on Funds
Dear Friends of 4 Paws 1 Heart,
We are at another critical juncture where our bank account balance is at the lowest it has been in the last few years and we need your help.
As all of you have seen from our postings, we have saved the lives of many animals this year and took on some very serious cases. This is in addition to the hundreds of cats and kittens we have spayed/neutered and vaccinated. The total number of cats and dogs we have helped so far this year is a little over 800 at a cost of $106,000 ($11,778 per month) !! In 2015, we spent $125,000 (10,417 per month) in medical bills. And, as many of you know, we never spend more than we have. So unless donations increase, we will have to turn away from some who need our help.
I will continue to report on the many who we’ve helped up until this point. There are more animals to report on then there are days in the year.
Please consider making a donation today. It is only with the generosity of our supporters that we can make miracles happen. A donation link can be found on this page, on our website www.4paws1heart.org, or donations can be paid through the mail at P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080. Thank YOU.
Phoebe Update – First Found on the Street Next to Her Dead Sibling
9/22/16 – Phoebe. It was September, 2014 that Phoebe first came into our lives.
“PHOEBE – A friend of 4 Paws 1 Heart was walking out of the hospital he works at in Detroit. He heard a dog crying and saw a crowd of people gathered. As he approached the crowd he saw a dead puppy who looked like his body had been broken in half and next to him was another dog, crying in distress. Allegedly, the dead puppy was hit by a car but our friend believed otherwise. He immediately took the crying dog and brought her home. 4 Paws 1 Heart took care of her vetting and first round of vaccinations and we will pay for her spaying when she is old enough. She is about 10 – 13 weeks old.”
Well, her dad, Scott, contacted us to let us know that Phoebe is ready to be spayed. We were happy to keep our commitment to Phoebe and to make sure she lives a healthy and happy life. Here is Phoebe now and when she was rescued.~ diana
P.S. For those of you who wonder why Phoebe is just being spayed at 2 years old, I will say that many medical experts believe female dogs should not be spayed before they are 1 and 1/2 years old; males at one year. The research indicates that dogs (and cats) spayed/neutered too early are prone to behavioral and medical issues later in life. That being said, we all understand why animals are spayed/neutered much earlier in the realm of rescue. A primary concern is that no more unwanted puppies or kittens are born.
Freedom – Found with Heart Worm
9/20/16 – Meet Free (Freedom) – She was found on the streets, emaciated, flea ridden, and in need of love and care. Thankfully, a kind person took her in, got her healthy, and found, what she thought, would be her forever home. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. The night before the adopter was moving out of State she contacted Emma, the rescuer, and told her Free was coming back to her. At Free’s vet visit, it was determined that she was heart worm positive. Emma, who we’ve helped with another heart worm positive rescue, contacted us and we agreed to help Free in her journey to a new life. Please say a little prayer for Free that she gets through her treatment and can eventually find a truly forever family. Anyone interested in beautiful Free should contact Emma at [email protected] ~ diana
Ali on a Play Date
9/19/16 – 
As we search for the perfect home, my foster puppy Ali had an awesome play date over the weekend! His new friends are teaching him some socializing skills. Ali has been raised by me since he was only 2 days old. My goal is to make him a well rounded puppy by exposing him to other animals and people. I’m extremely thankful for my friend and coworker Renee for offering to help during this process. This will be very helpful for Ali and for me! Renee is the pro! ♡ ♡ Gina
Ali – Still Looking for His Forever Home
9/18/16 – I need my forever home! I know it’s out there somewhere and I want a family to call my own. For more information or an application email [email protected]. I’m just over 4 months old!! Please contact my foster mom, Gina. 
Cookie Finds Her Forever Home!!
This was the meet n greet Cookie had with her new family. They loved her and it was a perfect match! They will be picking her up once they return and I’m beyond excited for her new journey! A dog who was dumped by her family, bounced around in 5 different homes, and she will finally be in her forever home. ♡ Gina
Lacy – In a Shelter for Over One Year – Looking for a Forever Home
9/17/16 – 4 Paws 1 Heart was happy to help our friends at Almost Home with a couple of recent serious cases. I chose to share this post of Lacy because my heart breaks thinking of her in a shelter for one year watching her friends come and go while she continues to wait for that perfect forever family. Please share and help Lacy find her home. ~ diana
Prince – Injured in a Fight with Fellow Rescues
9/14/16 – When our friend, Megan, from Friends of Scooby Rescue, contacted us about this little guy, we knew we had to help. Here is his story and also let this be a lesson to all of our friends. You can never be too careful when children and animals are involved. ~ diana
“Prince is a senior Shih Tzu who has been passed around his whole life. He is currently in a long term foster home due to his age and medical needs (arthritis and blind). The other night everything was going on as usual; Dogs were being rotated; food and meds were being given; and kids were running in and out the doors. As careful as we try to be, sometimes accidents happen. One of the kids let Prince into an area of the house where he shouldn’t have been at the time and he was attacked by another foster dog. Because adults were in the area, the fight was broken up rather quickly. Prince was still injured but only required to be cleaned up, antibiotics, pain meds and a rabies booster. He had 2 puncture wounds on his throat and a superficial scratch on the top of his neck. Thanks to 4 Paws 1 Heart he is resting comfortably at home. Thanks again”
Louie – Rescued from a High-Kill Shelter
9/12/16 – Louie was rescued by Heavenly Paws of MI from an overcrowded, high-kill shelter. He had a broken leg, which appeared to have been set; however, Wilson’s medical testing disclosed that the leg was not set properly. He was also suffering from a life threatening infection in his leg. These conditions required that he endure a leg amputation to save his life. As was hoped, Louie recovered well from his surgery, and is now living a very happy and healthy life. 4 Paws 1 Heart was very happy to be able to assist our friends at Heavenly Paws with Louie’s medical needs. ~ diana
