11/1/19 – A rescue, who we have assisted recently with Baby Ryan, contacted us about an ‘urgent’ posting she saw on facebook. It was about a very sweet, 10+ year old, very emaciated cat who had been in a municipal shelter for a week. She wanted to know if we could back his medical bills if she pulled him Fortunately, we said “yes” and he was pulled from the shelter and taken to the vet yesterday. Judas was examined and blood work was done. The doctor said that Judas appears to be healthy with the exception of being very dehydrated and under nourished. He is a very long cat yet weighs only 5 lbs. His blood work showed no underlying issues. Judas is now in good hands and being fed sparingly every few hours. This was a very difficult Spring and Summer for the abandoned and abused but I’m afraid this upcoming Fall and Winter will be no better.
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Syrio – Update
Syrio’s breeder brought him to a veterinary clinic to be euthanized because he had a cleft palate. I guess he was considered damaged goods. He was only days old but thankfully a vet tech at the hospital asked the breeder to surrender him instead. She then called another vet tech at a different hospital and she agreed to take him in. Amber, the vet tech, syringe fed him for 6 weeks because he couldn’t eat on his own. He is now a little over 5 months old and weighs 5 1/2 lbs. Amber contacted us to see if we could help him get his surgery in that both doctors, who have been seeing Syrio, recommended it. We’re hoping that we can get Syrio into a specialist, who we’ve worked with many times, next week. Thank YOU for your consideration. ~ diana
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UPDATE: Syrio saw a specialist and is scheduled for surgery in mid december. Here are updated photos.
Syrio – His Breeder Wanted to Euthanize Him Because of a Cleft Palate
10/29/19 – 
Dear Supporters, Syrio needs YOU. At just days old, Syrio was brought into a local veterinary clinic by his breeder. He was to be euthanized because he had a cleft palate and was no good to the breeder. Instead the staff had the breeder surrender Syrio to them and the licensed vet tech (LVT) called another one of her colleagues to see if she could take in this little guy. Amber, an LVT, with another partner veterinary clinic, took Syrio in. He could not eat on his own and she tube fed him for 6 weeks until he could eat on his own. It is now almost 5 months later and Syrio, at 4.5 lbs, is now in need of surgery. The surgery will cost between $2,000 and $2,500 and both doctors who have examined Syrio believe strongly that he needs the surgery. And this is why he NEEDS YOU.
My cousin and former Board member has offered to MATCH all donations in Syrio’s honor up to $1,000. Unfortunately, we have taken on many expensive commitments including another broken leg and heart worm, so if we are going to be able to help, it will have to be through this MATCH. Please, if you can, donate today. We will schedule Syrio to see the specialist as soon as we’ve raised enough money. Thank YOU in advance. – Diana
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CW Detroit Street Beat – 4 Paws 1 Heart is Featured
CW50 – A huge thank you to Street Beat’s producer, Meggan Jacobs, and anchor, April Moss for having me on the Street Beat program which will air at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, October 26. It was an honor to be one of 4 very amazing organizations interviewed for the show — Paws With a Cause, Southfield Canine Unit, and Leader Dogs, of course, 4 Paws 1 Heart. If you don’t catch it, I will be posting the link to the video next week. If you have WOW, it’s channel 5. Thank You to our many supporters. ~ diana
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Tobe – Running the Streets with Heart Worm
10/24/19 – Prayers for Tobe. He was found running the streets. The rescuers brought him to a vet to check for a microchip but there was none; they then posted and tried to find his owner, but without success. The rescuers contacted us and we arranged for him to be seen by one of our partner vets. Unfortunately, Tobe was found to be heart worm positive. So often, we believe that dogs are dumped when owners find out their pet has heart worm. Although, if a dog has been running the streets for a long time, they may contract heart worm while on the streets. Nonetheless, Tobe is a very sweet dog and the rescuers are committed to him. On Tobe’s vet visit he was given antibiotics to address a congestion issue. So, in reality he has already started the beginning of his heart worm treatment. We have committed to Tobe’s full treatment and recovery. This is another one of those cases that are expensive but we’re not going to turn our back. Thank you for anything you can do to support the abandoned, stray, and abused. ~ diana
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Sparky, Natasha, and Boris – Dumped in a Petsmart Parking Lot
10/23/19 – In early October, 7 cats were dumped in a Petsmart parking lot. One organization took 4 and our friend, Lori, took in 3 — Sparky, Natasha, and Boris. 4 Paws 1 covered all of their medical including spay/neuter, testing, vaccinations, flea/parasite treatment. Sparky has since been adopted but Boris and Natasha are still looking. If interested, contact Lori at: [email protected]
Please keep in mind that every ‘healthy’ cat we help costs a minimum of $150 to ensure they continue to be healthy and do not contribute to the over population of cats. Although we had a successful fundraiser last weekend, that money went out faster than it came in. If you can, please consider donating today so that we can continue to make a difference. Thank YOU ~ diana
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Baby Ryan – Fighting for His Life
10/22/19 – Please pray for Baby Ryan who has been diagnosed with Panleukopenia which is feline distemper or parvovirus. Although the virus carries a high mortality rate, Ryan’s rescuer is trying to save him and we are helping with his medical bill. He has been in the hospital and he appears to be turning the corner. There is no cure; only hope that his own immune system will kick in to fight off this deadly disease. ~ diana
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UPDATES FROM HIS RESCUER:
Dawn Marie Peters 10/25/2019: update Ryan was supposed to be coming home today. Sadly, he took a turn for the worse over night/early this morning. Ryan was given a blood transfusion as the last attempt to save our precious boy. We desperately need more prayers please.
Dawn Marie Peters We want to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts that is with 4 Paws 1 Heart! Without your support Ryan would not be getting the care he has received! We are so unbelievably grateful for the generosity and kindness that has been given to him by so many wonderful and kind people. Ryan is the sweetest little guy and he is a fighter. He loves life and is fighting so hard to beat this! Thank you again so much! We will keep you posted as we hear more from the hospital.
Waylon and Rick – In Their Furever Homes
10/20/19 – 
An update from Chance:
CHANCE: Soooo, while mom is on her way to todays pawsome 4 Paws 1 Heart Drag Queen Bingo Event I wanted to take this opportunity to swoop in on her computer andshare these great updates from our awesome foster Ellen. Guess who these gorgeous hunky cats are???
Its Waylon and his Dad and Rick and his fur brother!!l! Dont they look amazing in their forever homes???
That’s what these fundraisers and your donations are all about! Happy life boys, we love you! ❤
Lola, Garfield, and Louie – Found on the Streets and Helped by 4 Paws 1 Heart
10/21/19 – A huge thank you to the 121 people who attended our first ever Drag Queen Bingo Fundraiser. I believe everyone had a great time. We plan to have another in April. In the mean time, here are more of the babies we’ve helped this past Spring/Summer. It’s been an overwhelming year and, as always, your donations make a difference every day. Here is Lola, Garfiled and Louie. All babies found on the streets needing the help of independent rescuers and 4 Paws 1 Heart. As we go soon into winter, my heart breaks for all of these animals who are left to fend for themselves in the wild. ~ diana
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Fundraiser – Thank YOU to Our Sponsors
10/20/19 – A Huge Thank You to our Sponsors. Because of their generosity, every dollar raised at today’s Drag Queen Bingo will go directly to funding medical treatment for abandoned, stray, and abused animals. Please support these businesses as they support us. ~ diana