12/18/22 – A beautiful message from our boy Chance and his mom, Denise. We just want all of our followers to know that the love goes both ways because the many fur orphans who have been given a second chance at life would never have had that without our amazing Village.

For those who are new to 4p1h, check out Chance’s fb page. He went from certain death, paralyzed in a municipal shelter, to being the Feline voice for our organization. Proof that when we work together we can make miracles happen! – diana

https://www.facebook.com/asecondchanceforchance

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

Sweet Dreams Team and Remember…..

Its All About the Love

CHANCE: Ummmm mom, could you please give me a hand here????

MOM: Sure Chance, what are you trying to wrap there?

CHANCE: Its my presents to 4 Paws 1 Heart & all my friends here at Team Chance, Its love mom, my present is love. I want 4 Paws 1 Heart and all my friends on my page to know how much I love them for everything they have done for me, Carla, Bridgette,Twyla, Trixie and all the other kittys & doggys that were saved and are now healthy & happy because 4 Paws & Team Chance loves us!!!!

MOM: Awww Chance, that’s beautiful. But love is not something you can wrap in tissue and put a bow on it. Love is a feeling, something that radiates from your heart. Something that shows by the things you do and the way you treat others. The best way to let people know you love them, is to tell them…and tell them often.

CHANCE: Really mom??? Are you listening 4 Paws 1 Heart??? I LOVE YOU and all the wonderful friends and supporters of 4 Paws 1 Heart…I LOVE YOU!!!!! Are you listening Team Chance & KittysHelpingKittys supporters….I LOVE YOU!!!! Love Chance

We are celebrating 4 Paws 1 Heart’s amazing win of $20,000 in the Detroit News Cheer for Charity contest!

The total donations made were $36,760! With the additional $20,000 gift we will start 2023 with $56,760!

We are speechless and blessed to be a part of such a caring community. THANK YOU! Your support has given many animals a second chance at life.

p.s. Now go out and buy your Detroit News!

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

We can’t say it enough!! Thank YOU

12/16/22 – We wish all of our friends could be here to celebrate 4 Paws 1 Heart’s amazing win of $20,000 in the Detroit News Cheer for Charity contest. We are speechless and blessed to be a part of such a caring community. We thank you and the many fur orphans, who aren’t as lucky as this guy, thank you. You have given a second chance at life to those who have no one. Now go out and buy your Detroit News!

P.S. The total donations made were $36,760!! With the additional $20,000 we will start 2023 with $56,760!! And just a few months ago I thought we might have to shut down. God is Good!

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

12/16/22 – Meet Missy. She was found wandering in a wooded area when the rescuer was hunting. Most people living in rural areas will tell you that they are constantly bombarded by stray dogs and cats who were most likely dumped by their owners. This sweet girl had no identifying information and no one claimed her. Because of the donations of our supporters, we are able to make sure that orphans like Missy are healthy, vaccinated, and spayed/neutered. And now, because of the Detroit News Cheer for Charity contest and the unbelievable support we’ve received, we can now assist if more critical medical treatment is needed.

We are down to under 1 hour before the contest ends. To say we are all very nervous is an understatement. To think of the number of stray and abused animals we can help with the $20,000 prize makes all of the work and sleepless nights worthwhile. If you haven’t yet and are able to, please make a donation in honor of your fur baby and get us to the finish line.

Donate here: https://fundrazr.com/c26nsa

See the winner at noon here!: https://detnewscheer.fundrazr.com/

12/15/22 – This sweetheart was found near a Lounge in Clare, MI. He had two large wounds–one on his paw and one on his shoulder (too graphic to show). He was unable to put any weight on his leg. His finder thought that he might have been caught in a car engine. While attempts were made to get into a veterinary hospital, the rescuer (whom we’ve helped with TNR) treated the wounds and provided antibiotics in that the wounds appeared to be infected. By the time he had his appointment, the wounds were healing nicely and the doctor gave an injection of antibiotics and x rayed the leg to make sure there were no breaks. He is now doing well and with the independent rescuer. – diana.

Remember that today, 12/16/22 at 11:59 a.m. is the last day for donations to be made during the Detroit News Cheer for Charity contest. My 3 cats are anxiously awaiting the finish in that all of their paws have been crossed since the contest began. Thank you to all who have been so generous and contributed to placing us in the lead–for now. Hopefully tomorrow I will be reporting on a case and celebrating the winning of $20,000! which will be one huge Christmas and New Year present for the many fur orphans in our communities.

Donate here: https://fundrazr.com/c26nsa

See the leaderboard here: https://detnewscheer.fundrazr.com/

12/14/22 – We now have been asked to help another ‘Rocky’ — also with heart worm+++. And, because of your donations, we are able to help. We are calling him Rocky 2 and here is his story as reported by his rescuer:

“I found a severely injured dog on the side of the road almost three weeks ago. He has severe injuries to all four legs, head, ears, throat, etc… He appears to have been a bait dog. He was crying. For the first several days I’ve been having him treated at Five Mile Animal Hospital. Another lady was giving me penicillin shots for him also to help. He’s been healing up but now they found a fracture in his leg that will require surgery. Are you able to help with this? He’s very sweet. The vet doesn’t have an x-ray but you could feel the fracture and it’s swollen. He’s heart worm positive and he has pain meds and antibiotics. He’s starting heart guard today. I named him Rocky. He’s a blue pit bull around three years old. – Elizabeth”

Our friend at Five Mile Animal Hospital suggested Elizabeth contact us and now Rocky has an appointment at Orion Animal Hospital. There he will get x rays to determine the severity of his heart worm and to determine what will be needed for the fracture in his leg. He will also be neutered and receive any vaccines needed as I’m not sure how much Five Mile was able to do. I’m thankful to the veterinary staffs who are willing to work together to do what is best for the animal in need and of course those good Samaritans who see an animal in distress and don’t turn their backs. Rocky’s appointment is December 19 or sooner if there is a cancellation. Prayers that Rocky’s future will be so much better than his past and that he will be able to live a long life knowing love.

The Detroit News Cheer for Charity ends this Friday, December 16 at 11:59 a.m. Currently we are in the lead but that can change in a moment. Consider giving that special someone who has everything the Gift of Life — just like the life we are all giving back to Rocky. – diana

Donate here: https://fundrazr.com/c26nsa

See our (current) lead here: https://detnewscheer.fundrazr.com/

Muffins’ and Darla playing.. Her spay surgery is this morning. Paws crossed for a smooth surgery and recovery. Gina

My foster kitten is getting bigger and braver.. She and Darla play like little kids running around the house with the zoomies.. She still sneezes all day every day with nasal discharge and she gets tired fast, but that hasn’t stopped her. Tomorrow she is scheduled for her spay surgery and Jan 18th we go for our consultation with internal medicine at Michigan State. 4 Paws 1 Heart has been covering all of her medical needs. Please consider donating to our contest that ends on Friday. You donation will save a life.

Donate here: https://fundrazr.com/c26nsa

12/14/22 – Woodie (found in pile of wood) and Luna both stray kittens helped by 4 paws 1 heart.

Woodie had a very rare mite called “walking dandruff ” but he is now treated, happy and healthy. Both babies were tested, vaccinated, and are ready for a furever home. Please message [email protected] for more information on adoption. Gina

Hello friends! Here’s the link to donate in the contest. Please share to help us spread the news. Our goal is to raise the most money (of five charities) to win $20,000 from The Detroit News. Thank you so much for your support!

Donate here: https://fundrazr.com/c26nsa

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12/13/22 – Sassy was scheduled to be euthanized on November 30 at a local municipal shelter. Several people reached out and contacted a rescue organization, LOCRA. Within a few days of being euthanized LOCRA was able to find a foster and saved Sassy from death. The foster noticed a lump on her leg and took Sassy to a vet. After x rays, it was determined that the lump was a tumor, most likely cancerous. The doctor recommended amputation of the leg and felt confident that with the amputation, Sassy could live a long, non-cancerous life. We were contacted for help and because the rescue prefers to work with their own veterinary partner, we agreed to help to the level the surgery would cost with one of our veterinary partners. Sassy is scheduled to have surgery on December 21, 2022. And, because of your donations we are able to give orphans like Sassy a new lease on life, without pain and loved in a furever home.

Please remember that that there are only 2.5 days until the end of the Detroit News Cheer for Charity where we are vying for $20,000! If you can, please donate and save a life. – diana

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12/13/22 – We are so thankful for the many exciting events coming up. First, we still have the Detroit News Cheer for Charity going on which ends at 11:59 am this Friday, December 16, 2022. So, if you can donate to help us win $20,000, please do it before the end date and time. Help us hold the lead!

Next, we have our annual Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers Game on January 8, 2023 at 1 pm (doors open at noon). With the Lions showing up as a brand new team, I’m sure this will be an exciting and fun event — as always.

Then in February we plan to have the REAL ‘Show Me the Money’ fundraiser with more details to follow. The November event was a real success and unanimously loved by everyone who attended.

So, we are hoping to see all of our friends during 2023 and praying that we can start 2023, with an additional $20,000 in our bank account!! Thank YOU! – diana

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