Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Rosie Lived Her Entire Life Outside

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4/10/25. Rosie lived her entire life outside Here is the email I received describing her rescue mission. We donated towards her Heartworm Treatment. God bless this person for stepping up and never giving up. Your donations give 2nd chances. Gina https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Hello, I was walking my senior dog Truman around our neighborhood and saw Rosie in the backyard of a home. I made contact with the owner who kept her outside 24/7. The yard was cluttered and she had no straw and many times I never saw food or water. I personally started bringing her straw, and feeding her through the fence multiple times a day for five years! She wouldn’t let me get too close but was so grateful for the food. I created a bond with her and one day noticed that the owners were moving. I asked if he had plans for her and he said he didn’t and that I could take her if I wanted to. I immediately jumped in and asked if I could take her home right then. He said yes, and I thought he would go and get her but he never came out to help me. She was so scared she hid and the weather was going to drop down to 7 below that night!!! She hid from me and ran every time I got close. I called DogAid to see if they could send someone experienced to help, they did, they never gave up and helped me bring her home. We were out there in that cold for a long time which seemed like forever! Since being in the home she has been doing absolutely amazing , we got her fixed and vaccinated which is unfortunately where we found out that she was heartworm positive.

I cried when I was able to finally pet her. I knew she couldn’t live in that yard any longer with no one caring about her. She’s now happily inside and loved daily. Jeanne

Flappy and Peanut

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4/9/25 – Flappy and Peanut were both strays being cared for by Jill C. Unfortunately, it took months for them to trust her to the point of just letting themselves be petted. Flappy needed to be fully vetted plus she had an upper respiratory infection. Peanut was seen limping and also needed to be fully vetted. Jill was finally able to trap them, and with our help get both cats treated, vaccinated, tested, and neutered. You can see from the photos that Flappy and Peanut were fast friends even before Jill gave them a furever home. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Stray Cat in Lincoln Park

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4/1/25. – 6:45pm Update from Kassie the rescuer. “Drop trap is here and all set up. She even came strolling over while the guy was here setting it up, so she’s around here somewhere hopefully she comes back soon and I get her today “. Once the cat is secured and transported we will cover the care she needs to see what is going on. We don’t want to see her suffer. Gina

3/31/25 Located in Lincoln Park. I got an email request for help from a caring person who is trying to trap this stray. We offered to cover an exam and assessment of what is going on with her mouth if the rescuer can trap and transport to a hospital. She will not go in a trap so this has been a challenge for the rescuer who is desperately trying to help while watching this kitty struggle with food.

Hopefully, she can get her soon and we can prevent further suffering or pain. Gina https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Phoenix and Charlie Getting Help

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3/25/25 – This case initially started November 12, 2024 when we were contacted about two cats who had been roaming the neighborhood and being fed by the woman who contacted us. She wanted to take both of them in and find them homes. We said we could help but then didn’t hear back from the rescuer. Unfortunately, her mother had passed away and she re-contacted me after I sent a follow-up. The woman and sister had decided to adopt them both and still needed the medical assistance which was finally done.

We were happy to help getting Phoenix and Charlie, two more sweet cats who had been either lost or abandoned, a second chance at life. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Happy Gracie Update

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3/23/25. – HAPPY GRACIE UPDATE! She is smiling in this recent pic and so am I! On Friday we brought her back to Moore Veterinary Hospital to monitor her blood levels very closely. My friend and practice manager Brenda Girard insisted on taking Gracie home for the weekend to give me a much needed break. I was so exhausted when she told me I just cried. Brenda is also a seasoned veterinary technician and she lives close to Advanced Animal Emergency if anything were to happen. Well, Gracie is doing AMAZING and she is healing on her own without surgery! This is the best news ever and I am so relieved! Next step is to get her in a foster home and find that fur-EVER Home that she so desperately deserves. Thank you everyone who has messaged, sent positive thoughts, prayers, and donated.

The support from all of you, my co workers, our board members, my husband, friends, and the emergency is a gift that means so much to me! ❤️. Gina https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Kroger Rewards

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3/2/2025 – Did you know that just from you shopping at Kroger you can help raise money for 4 Paws 1 Heart? This does NOT affect your gas points. Our name will show up on the bottom of your receipt once you are signed up and this is a wonderful easy way to help the animals. Please share with your friends and help us reach a new goal of 500 more households! This information is also posted on our website, so I will add the link. Thank you! Gina

https://4paws1heart.org/fundraising/kroger-rewards/

Motor City Rockers Hockey Game

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1/6/25 – If you live in the Fraser, MI vicinity, come out and meet Gina, Vice President and Co-Founder, and I at the Motor City Rockers hockey game on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 7:05 pm. We will be selling some logo t-shirts, a couple of hoodies, and some knitted caps. We will also have a donation jar just in case you have a few $ left over after the holidays.

Hope to see you there. – diana

https://4paws1heart.org/donations/ P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48080

Zorro and Peaches

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1/2/25 – On Christmas Day we posted the story of Zorro and Peaches who were rescued in November with upper respiratory infections. They were just 5-6 weeks old at the time. Now they have been treated, vaccinated, and will be spayed/neutered on January 16.

Then, these very sweet babies will need their furever homes. If you are interested in adopting Zorro (black) or Peaches (orange) OR both, please contact Kelley at: [email protected] – diana

https://4paws1heart.org/donations/ P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48080

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah from 4 paws 1 heart Board

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12/25/24 – The Board of 4 paws 1 heart wishes our many supporters, the rescuers, and the veterinary staffs a very Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah. It’s been a blessing to be a part of a village which has done so much to make a difference in the lives of so many orphaned and abused animals. We can’t thank you enough and wish you a day that is filled with much love, laughter, and furry kisses.

This is Zorro and Peaches — siblings who were rescued in late November. Because of the village these 5-6-week old babies are safe and loved. Their eyes will never again be stuck closed and they will never have to search for food and shelter. – diana

https://4paws1heart.org/donations/ P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48080