12/12/23 – ‘Tis the Season of Giving and this is the purrfect Christmas story. Meet Silverbell. The dad of the house accidentally shut this sweet little girl in the garage and he finally got her trapped the morning of December 9. He had noticed her poking around the woods behind the family’s house for about three or four months. After she was trapped and released into the home, they found out that Silver is actually very friendly and could eat solid food, drink water, and use the litter box.

Unfortunately, the family already has cats and a little tight on finances in that the dad had a work accident requiring shoulder surgery and won’t be able to go back to work until next March or April. We were contacted to see if we could help and the dad was going to try and find a home for Silverbell in that feeding another animal could be financially difficult.

Now this is where the heartwarming story starts. The family’s son, who is old enough to understand the limited family finances, offered to give up his allowance if he could make Silverbell his own. The mom said if Silverbell could be his only present “under the tree”, and if he would give up his allowance to cover her food, and IF, they could get help for the medical, the young boy could keep Silverbell. So, we all came together and will make it happen. We will cover Silverbell’s vetting and pray that she tests negative for fiv/felv and a gift of life will be given to a caring young boy. The family couldn’t thank us enough and I told the dad “Merry Christmas from the Donors of 4 Paws 1 Heart”! – diana

P.S. Silverbell will also need her left eye checked because it’s cloudy and the dad thinks Silverbell may be blind in one eye. Also, the dad has seen who appears to be Silverbell’s mom and sibling playing in the yard. He will try to trap them and we will cover their vettiing at All About Animals or the Humane Society of St. Clair. Paws Crossed.

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12/11/23 – Tiny was found late in the summer in very tough shape. Her rescuer contacted us for help in that she appeared to have a very serious upper respiratory infection. We authorized Tiny to be seen at our great partner vet at Five Mile Animal Hospital where Tiny was treated for a severe infection. After several follow up visits because the infection was difficult to treat, Tiny was able to be vaccinated, tested, and spayed. She is now living the good life. – diana

$2500 Christmas Match continues through December 18. Your donation will make a difference!

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12/11/23 – (See posting 10/11/23). She was rescued from the streets of Flint after being seen wandering for 2 months. Wendy, a rescuer of strays and wild life, was able to find her and rescue this sweet pregnant female on September 27 but before we could help her to be seen by a vet, she had her babies. Now look at how the babies have grown. They are all scheduled for their spays/neuters in January and February and then they will be available for adoption. If you are interested, contact Wendy at 248-704-4144.

Willow and her puppies, Winnie, Kane, Keegan, Keene, and Quinn, are just a few of the thousands of animals helped in the past 13+ years because of our generous donors. And, as always, we need you to continue. Please don’t forget that you can double your donation during our $2,500 Christmas Match. – diana

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Back in August Snow was found with a huge wound on his neck that we think was caused by an infection under the skin that ruptured. Unfortunately, after almost fully healing the area is starting to appear infected and not closing. Today he will be seen for a culture to see if there is a bacterial growth, and we will treat with the antibiotic sensitive to the bacteria. Please keep him in your prayers as he has been through a lot during this healing time. Snow would certainly have not survived without our help. Please consider donating today especially while we have this match going on and your donations are doubled!

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From 8/15 – Snow is doing well. Unfortunately, he tested positive for FIV but he is otherwise in good health. He was neutered today and his wound was addressed. This is going to take some time to heal. He may need daily bandage changes until skin closes up. It was likely from some sort of trauma. Snow is INCREDIBLY sweet and deserves a forever home. Gina

Paws crossed.. I’m sorry for the graphic pic but this is why we need your support because of animals like this who are found injured, in pain, and helpless. We were contacted today and fortunately able to get him in for care. Thank you Moore Veterinary Hospital for allowing us to get help initiated for Snow even tho the schedule was packed. His angel rescuer, Amanda, can sleep well tonight knowing he is in good hands. I’ll update tomorrow once we have been able to address the wound. For now, antibiotics, pain medication, and fluids have been given to get him comfortable and stable for anesthesia in the morning. If you would like to donate our link is –

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Thank you, Gina

12/6/23 – Mittens was dumped at a woman’s house who cared for 9 other cats outside her home. Mittens was very emaciated and had swollen gums. She was taken to Orion Animal Hospital and eventually was tested (negative), vaccinated, and spayed. Her gums were fine; the swollen condition was most likely the result of Mittens being fed improperly. The woman fed 10 cats with one bowl of food once a day. AND, the good news is that the doctor’s son adopted Mittens and now she is living happily ever after in a great home with a great family. – diana

$2500 Christmas Match is on until December 18. Make a Difference this season.

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12/6/23 – Double your donation during the $2500 Christmas Match and help us help the many stray animals on our streets — especially as the weather gets more severe.

Meet Momma Kitty Crew – A friend of 4 Paws 1 Heart whom we’ve helped on several occasions, Toni V., contacted us about a female cat she and her cohorts had been trying to TNR for months. Unfortunately, she was wise as to traps in that she had been trapped and released several times by a wild animal trapper. Finally, she was seen with six kittens only about 6 weeks old. Fortunately, the team was finally able to get her and her 6 kittens but, unfortunately, that same night, momma passed away. At that point, Toni was responsible for 2 young litters (one was posted earlier by Gina which had 5 kittens) and now this one. This week all 11 will be going to our friend’s clinic, Comforts Place in Westland to be vaccinated and spayed/neutered. There will be one fiv/felv test given per litter. Here is Chino, DaVinci, Zora, Etta & Nina, and Bailey. Then they will be up for adoption. If you are interested, please contact Toni at: [email protected] – diana

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These four sweet, loving, and playful cats are looking for their furrrever home. They were thrown outdoors when their owner went into assisted living. No one came to care for them while he was in assisted living either. When someone came to the house the 5 household cats were put outside to fend for themselves. A kind neighbor stepped up to help them find help. Although, I was not planning to foster any more this year, I went and got them.

They are in the Kitty Room at @petsuppliesplussaintclairshores on 13 Mile and Harper Ave., in Saint Clair Shores, MI. They all came out of the same household. They all get along. All have been fully vetted many thanks to 4 Paws 1 Heart. Sebastian and Simon will need some dental cleanings in the future.

Please let’s share these kitties far and wide in the hope of finding their furrever home.

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12/5/23 – On June 20, 2023 we posted Annabelle’s story. She was one of several dogs and cats found at a home where everyone in the home was found dead from what appeared to be drug overdose. Some cats were dead but those who were alive were successfully placed. At the time, we assisted with some of the medical visits and Annabelle was one of 3 dogs found to have heart worm. Since that time we’ve been taking care of her heart worm treatments and follow up. Her rescuer, Teresa, posted the following which I thought would be helpful in bringing everyone up to date:

“UPDATE: December 1st:

Annabelle still has microfiliae, it was found in her 1st blood test. Highly unusual Dr. Miller said!!! So 1 month topical Advantage Multi. Then retest in 1 month. If found again, repeat. After the 2nd time retest if any are found it’s more shots. She’s a bad case. Please help 4 paws 1 heart with donations for her.

Annabelle we aren’t giving up!!

Dec 1st is Annabelle’s Appt at West Flint Animal Hospital 8am. blood tests all day checking for HW. Let’s pray they’re all gone! 4 Paws 1 Heart

She looked so amazing last nite. Bless you sweet Annabelle

Annabelle’s doing wonderful. Thank you 4 Paws 1 Heart for your continued support and care. What would rescue do without you? West Flint Animal Hospital thank you for helping us and loving her like we do

Nov 14, Annabelle is doing well. We are keeping her on trazadone while she goes thru her last 2 Heart worm treatments. She must stay calm. Sam Bhagwat we just love you, always checking on her, God bless your heart! Sheila Marie Mills we would be lost without you and your kind generous heart. Please pray for Annabelle’s recovery she’s not out of the water yet, but almost!!

Nov 2nd, She had her 3rd shot today. Dad was able to stay and take her. She’s rested most of the day. Please say prayers that she has no pain and heals. Bless all of you that love her so much

NOV 1ST. Annabelle’s second Heart worm shot is tomorrow, Wednesday, and if I’m correct the 3rd shot is Thursday. Please pray for her recovery and her pain. Thankyou 4 Paws 1 Heart for loving her!!!!!!. Together we saved her. God bless all you do for these animals. Diana, big hugs!!!!Annabelle will begin her heart worm treatment next Thursday. Please keep her in your prayers! Thank you so much 4 Paws 1 Heart for taking care of her heart worm expenses. God bless you all for helping save her -Teresa”

Please keep very sweet Annabelle in your prayers. As we told Teresa from the start — we are there for Annabelle. Promises made, Promises Kept.

$2500 Christmas Match through December 18, 2023

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12/5/23 – A friend of 4 Paws 1 Heart, Dawn, woke up on November 30 to a tiny kitten screaming in her front yard. It took her 3 hours, but she finally caught the baby. Dawn thought that either someone dumped the kitten or the kitten got lost from her mother. All of the cats in Dawn’s community have been TNR’d so she wasn’t aware of any intact females nearby. Little ‘Mort’ was very dirty; she was given a bath and her ears were cleaned but she seemed to have an upper respiratory infection. Dawn said that she bought KMR and the poor baby had to learn how to eat heated, watered down pate. Mort kept trying to lap out of a bowl but was successful in eating off of Dawn’s finger.

Mort was taken to one of our partner vets where it was confirmed that she had an upper respiratory infection, an eye infection, and an ear infection. She is 9-10 weeks old. Mort was given medication for all of the infections and she will have a re-check on December 15 and if recovered fully she will be tested and vaccinated. An appointment will be made at a later date for her to be spayed. – diana

$2500 CHRISTMAS MATCH is on NOW through December 18. Double your donation and save a life.

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12/4/23 – Happy Update on the first day of our $2500 Christmas Match.

Mister’s journey was posted on November 8, 2023. The other day we received the following update with some updated photos:

“Mister did great at his vet appt. Dr.Zalac is happy with how he’s doing. He gained 1.5 lbs over 3 weeks and he’s playing and jumping more than ever before this past week. Most importantly, his temperature was normal. He is now healthy enough to get his vaccines and they will do one final round of blood work on Dec 11th to verify it all looks good. His neuter is scheduled for January 3rd. He is an amazing cat and it seems he finally might be in the clear and will be ok. Thank you for making this all possible. I truly believe that without our intervention and the care that you’ve funded, he wouldn’t have made it out on the streets. – Allison” – diana

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