“Ali” wants to wish everyone a beautiful day ♡ He is 6 weeks old now! 🙂We are accepting applications, so if you are serious about giving him a wonderful perfect home please contact me. [email protected]
Ali – Happy 6 Weeks Old
Category Archives: Dogs/Puppies
Daisy Mae (aka Baby) – Happy Update
7/18/16 – Dear Friends, We need you now!! This has been a very expensive year filled with many serious cases of parvo virus, heart worm, hit and runs, upper respiratory infections, and downright cruelty. As of July 17, we have spent $82,230 in medical bills!! In 2015 we spent a total of $127,000 in medical bills. Our bank balance is now at an all-time low and we will not be able to offer any assistance other than spay and neuter at low-cost clinics; and that may be limited. If you can, please consider making a donation through the ‘donate’ link on this page, by mail at P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080, or through paypal on our website, 4paws1heart.org.
You might remember Daisy Mae (now Baby) who was found in the middle of I-94 in St. Clair Shores, MI. Daisy Mae, was dying of parvo virus. Her hero stopped traffic and eventually she found her way to the Macomb County Animal Control who got her to an emergency hospital and contacted 4 Paws 1 Heart to pay for her medical treatment. Daisy Mae recovered and has since been adopted by the hero’s brother and look at her today! Your donation truly makes miracles happen.
Johnny – He Lost Two Siblings from Parvo and Now He is in Jeopardy
7/18/19 – Meet Johnny. Our friends at 313 K9 and Kitty Rescue rescued three puppies who all had parvo. Two of the three died. Fortunately, Johnny survived and is doing well. 4 Paws 1 Heart was happy to help our friends with the medical bills for Johnny. Continue to say a little prayer for his total recovery. ~ diana
Reggie – Happy Update
7/17/16 – Happy Update: You might remember Reggie. He was rescued by a good Samaritan and brought to an emergency hospital. Poor Reggie had a prolapsed rectum resulting from diarrhea. He was released to another veterinary who contracts with the city Reggie was found in and although the stray hold was not up, Reggie was going to be picked up and humanely euthanized. A number of groups and people came together and finally Reggie was released to our friends at 313 K9 and Kitty Rescue. While under their care, Reggie required surgery which was paid for by 4 Paws 1 Heart. Poor Reggie went through a lot but the good news is that today he is in his forever home with another buddy that he made while in foster. We wish our Reggie the very best! ~ diana
Cookie – Still Looking for Her Forever Home
Cookie patiently waits by the phone for her new forever family to make that call. If you know someone that could give this loving sweet girl a forever home to call her own please email me. She is about 6 years old and would do best in a home with dogs her size or no dogs. Cookie is a lap dog. Her family dumped her a few months ago in a school parking lot. [email protected]
Hannah Banana – Safe, Secure, and Spayed.
7/12/16 – Hannah Banana is a sweet little girl (38 lbs fully grown) who was found roaming the streets. No owner could be found, so a friend of 4 Paws 1 Heart took her in and is now fostering her until a rescue has room. 4 Paws 1 Heart was happy to pay for Hannah’s spaying, vaccinations, and testing. ~ diana
Ali – Update
7/11/16 – I was terrified this morning when my foster puppy “Ali” suddenly became very sick. He was showing signs of Parvo Virus (vomiting, diarrhea, lethargic, shaking, & not eating). Parvo has been on the rise BIG TIME and puppies his age are at HUGE risk because they have not been fully vaccinated. He is only 5 weeks old and not old enough to receive his first vaccine. I took him to the emergency in the wee hours and did some fluids, antibiotics, supportive care, and a parvo test. I took him home extremely worried but I had done everything I could for the night. When I woke a few hours later I was terrified not knowing what to expect OR what i might see. He was bouncing around his play pen, interested in food, and super playful! We are snuggled on the couch and my ♡ is so happy. Gina
Donate to Save a Life – Odin with his Fur Brother
7/11/16 – As is typical for this time of year, donations have been very slow. I know that our friends are busy with summer activities and most people don’t realize that summer months 
can be brutal for stray and abandoned animals. In just the past couple of weeks we have spent over $10,000 in cases involving parvo, heart worm, broken legs, cancer, urinary blockages, — you name it, we’ve been there. This does not include the 30+ cats and kittens we have vetted and neutered/spayed. And this is just in 2 WEEKS. So, if you can, please consider making a donation to save a life. Donations can be made through paypal by clicking on the ‘donate’ button on this page or by mail at P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080.
I want to share this updated photo of our Odin to show our donors how their dollars do make a difference. Odin was hit by a car and temporarily paralyzed. Gina fostered him for one year and then that perfect family came along. This boy hasn’t stopped smiling since his forever family fell in love with him.
Turbo – Found Running the Streets
7/10/16 – I received a call from one of the very small rescues we work with, Friends of Scooby. Of course we agreed to have this poor abused boy seen as soon as possible. Here is his rescuer’s message:
“This little boy was found running the streets of Flint. Covered in so many fleas that he was black in color and they were jumping off of him. Once given a flea bath it was discovered that he is actually gray and his tiny little body is covered in bite marks and scabs. After cleaning him up, feeding him and letting him rest for a day we noticed that his body didn’t present like a healthy dog. His belly looked bloated, his rear-end was swollen, and he had this unexplainable stench to him.
Thanks to you, Diana, and 4 Paws 1 Heart – this little boy got to see the vet this morning. We are now calling him Turbo. After they examined him, we now know that he is older than we originally thought and that there is definitely evidence of abuse. The vet says he was most likely used as a bait dog. He was probably starved and then fed, starved and then fed, repeatedly to make him mean. He also has excessive amounts of microorganisms on his skin from living in filth for so long – the vet said weekly baths will clear that up.
For as bad as he looks, his spirit isn’t completely broken. He gives kisses and let touch all over him today.
The vet wants to see him back in 3 weeks. To make sure the sores are closing up and the microorganisms are going away.
Thanks again
Megan”
Max – Wandering the Streets Dying of Parvo Virus
7/8/16 – Meet Max. A business owner rescued this stray puppy who was hanging around his business. No owner could be found so the rescuer took him in hoping to find a permanent home. One of his employees happened to be that person and almost immediately fell in love with him. It was one week after being rescued that Max was taken to a vet who vaccinated him. That night Max became deathly ill with vomiting and diarrhea. He was brought back to the vet for testing (although they never did a Parvo test) and observation for a few hours but then sent back home due to the holiday. No surprise, by Sunday, July 3, poor Max was in full blown Parvo mode and was taken to Wilson’s Veterinary where he was immediately put on medication for Parvo. Max is still in the hospital but our latest report is that he is improving. Please keep prayers going for this adorable boy.
Parvo has been absolutely horrible this year as many of you have seen by the number of dogs we’ve helped with treatment. Once again, I am thankful that we could help Max and this young couple who fell in love with Max and who reached out to us for help. I know that the entire family is praying for Max and trying to help in any way they can.
