6/5/23 – Millie and Mya were found on the east side of Detroit. They were dumped on the side of the road along with their dead dog friend who was in a garbage bag. The finder assumes that one (Mya) was beaten because her face was swollen and bruised. The other (Millie) just had some scrapes. Both females. Mya needed to be seen asap, so we were able to get both into Groesbeck Animal Hospital where they both received treatment for their wounds and were tested for heart worm. Unfortunately, Mya was found positive for heart worm. They both had a follow up visit today. Mya will receive heart worm treatment at Patterson Veterinary Hospital and both Mya and Millie will be fully vaccinated spayed there as appropriate. Although, 4 Paws 1 Heart is covering all of their medical care, Mya and Millie’s placement and fostering will be through Paws, Awes, and Claws Rescue. – diana.

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6/5/23 – Last Friday I was contacted about Little Jimmy (pink nose), he is one of a litter of kittens found near a home in Mt. Clemens, MI. The finder reported that the kittens may be about 5-6 weeks old and all appear to have crusted eyes but he was only able to catch one, Little Jimmy. Little Jimmy was taken that same day to one of our partner vets where he was treated for a severe upper respiratory infection. This morning, the finder gave an update that Little Jimmy was already looking much better and he had caught another of the babies, Baby Boo Boo, who looked in even worse shape and couldn’t seem to use his back legs. Again, we were able to get Baby Boo Boo into the same vet but unfortunately, the baby’s condition was much worse than an upper respiratory infection; he had a broken spine. The finder chose to have Baby Boo Boo humanely euthanized. He is now trying to trap the mom so that she no longer has to give birth again. And if more kittens are found, we will do what is needed.

RIP Baby Boo Boo and wishing Little Jimmy a loved life. – diana

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6/3/23 – Another opportunity to meet your best friend. Thank you to Pet Supplies Plus at 13 Mile and Harper in St. Clair Shores and our Board member, Dee Gudenau, who has taken on this project with many of the rescuers 4 Paws 1 Heart has helped with medical treatment for their rescues. – diana

CHANCE: Goooood morning Team, Happy Saturday!!! Today is a great day to meet your new best friend!!! Come on over to Pet Supplies Plus – St. Clair Shores, MI – Harper Ave between 1-3 for the 4p1h Meet & Greet Event and meet the kitten, kittens or cat of your dreams! They are waiting to meet you!

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6/1/23 – But i wanted to at least recognize this poor baby who suffered too long. I saw the post and said we could cover the medical if someone would take responsibility for the cat. This cat was in Monrrose, Mi, and, unfortunately, my knowledge of the area let alone local vets is non-existent. A person we’ve worked with in the past said she would jump in. Bottom line — we were in contact most of the evening to get this poor cat into a vet. It turned out she had been laying in the streets under a car for a number of days but no one would step up to help. When the cat was picked up by a transporter she was in a bin, maggots were coming out of her body and flies covered her. Had we known earlier the condition of this poor baby, I would have directed the cat to be taken to the nearest clinic to be put out of her suffering. But instead, we didn’t know. After a long ride, she arrived at our partner emergency hospital where she was allowed to peacefully cross the Rainbow Bridge. I detail this because sometimes we just have to let an animal who is suffering go. It’s not rescue, when there is no hope; it’s up to us to make that difficult decision. God bless all who tried, it was heartbreaking for everyone. I just wish someone early on had taken her to a vet even if it meant euthanasia early on instead of what she went through. RIP little one. – diana

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5/31/23 – Please sign up for the Rite Aid Rewards and add 4 paws 1 Heart as your charity. We need 3 more members by 5 pm today to reach our first level. It’s easy to do and when you do use rite aid, you just have to put in your phone number and it will automatically attach to your charity— thanks, Diana

There are many ways to help us help them. Through the generosity of Rite Aid, you can now have all purchases (including prescriptions) made at your Rite Aid Store benefit 4 Paws 1 Heart. Just sign up by going to the following link and every time you purchase something that’s all you have to do is input your phone number and a portion of the sale will go to 4 Paws 1 Heart. Thanks!

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5/30/23 – Happy update on our boy Koa. One more hurdle and he’ll be ready for a furever loving home. Email me if you are interested and i will connect you with his foster mom. Everyone him!! – [email protected]

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Today we found out that Koa is heartworm NEGATIVE!!!

Koa is scheduled to be neutered and have his bad teeth extracted next week. It is time for us to come together and find this amazing boy a Family of his own Koa needs a patient Family that will give him the time he needs to come out of his shell. He would do best in a house without another male dog. Please share and PM me if interested! He is up to date on vaccines , microchipped, and will be neutered before adoption! – COURTNEY

5/30/23 – On Saturday, May 27, I received an email from a person trying to assist a cat who had showed up at a neighbor’s home trying to get into the home. The cat has discharge, pus, etc. from her vagina and needed help. I asked the person to have the neighbor contact me in that the person who e mailed me didn’t have the cat and couldn’t take the cat into her home. I also suggested that a rescue might be contacted who could actually follow through with the cat’s needs, even if we did help with the medical.

On Sunday, May 28, I heard from my friend who owns Comfort’s Place in Westland. She asked if we could help with a cat who had what appeared to be pyometra which is a bacterial infection in the uterus. This condition, must be treated quickly and aggressively in that it is a life threatening infection. It occurs more frequently in older, unspayed female cats that have had several heat cycles in their lives without getting pregnant. The cat in question turned out to be the same cat I had been earlier contacted about. I approved the surgery.

The surgery was successful and Storm is doing well. The rescue Awes, Paws, and Claws has taken her in to their rescue and will have her available for adoption when she has recovered. Another example for why spaying is so critical to cats who are left to roam outside, be exposed to male cats or just be left to have heat cycles. A huge thanks to our dear friend who responded on a holiday week-end, was able to get her veterinarian doctor to perform the surgery, and the person who didn’t stop to get the help needed. – diana

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5/29/23 – Today is a day we remember and honor those heroes of our military who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. As an organization whose goal is based on giving second chances to our abandoned and abused, we thought it only appropriate to also remember and honor all of the military dogs who also paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect and serve our military and for our freedom. God Bless America

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Muffins’ can finally breathe through her nose. It’s amazing what Veterinary Medicine is capable of. Dr Stanley at Animal Surgical Center is an incredible surgeon. It took almost 1 year to find a solution but she did it. We have a ways to go, but so far I’m pleased with the results.

I also want to say a special thank you to everyone who made this possible. You all know who you are and I’m so grateful.

I was able to get $2,500 in grant money, $5,000 from a good friend who wants to remain anonymous, my 2 Facebook fundraisers brought in over $4,000.

Not to mention, the countless supporters who donated through 4 Paws 1 Heart PayPal or did birthday fundraisers for Muffins’ and Mackenzie Sand who did a Christmas wreath fundraiser. Bambi Pesti Hartter and Caroline for helping with food, litter, supplies, chewey gift cards, my co-workers, friends, family, and followers… THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!

This is a perfect example of an animal who was given a 2nd chance. She is only here today because of love, support and true dedication. – Gina

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