3/14/19 – Her rescuer named her Beautiful Full Oinker because she is beautiful and she makes a sound like ‘oinking’. She was found on a service drive of I-94. Attempts have been made to find her owner, but so far without success. Beautiful’s medical treatment will be covered by 4 Paws 1 Heart and she is currently in a home which may become her forever home. We are always very thankful to the many kind-hearted people who do not turn their backs on an animal in need. ~ diana
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Luna Bea – Found in a Ditch with a Urinary Tract Infection
3/13/19 – Luna Bea was found in a ditch. She has a urinary tract infection but other than that appears healthy. She will be getting treated for her infection this week, then get vaccinated, spayed, and tested. Our good friends at Ferndale Cat Shelter will then be taking her under their wing. It truly takes a village!! – diana
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Annabelle – A Neighborhood Cat for 10 Years Suffering from an Abdominal Hernia
3/12/19 – Annabelle was either abandoned or escaped from her home almost 10 years ago!! She had been a ‘neighborhood’ cat for this long until one day she ‘adopted’ one family. They realized she was in pain and brought her to a vet where it was determined that Annabelle has an abdominal hernia. The family took her in this winter and contacted us for help. Annabelle will be seeing one of our partner vets this week and will be scheduled for surgery. After all of these years, she does enjoy being outdoors but she does stay in her new family’s yard. Who knows — maybe she’ll get used to the warmth and love of a home. Please say a prayer for this older girl that everything goes well. We could never help all of these animals without the support of our donors, those who attend our fundraisers, and our business partners. – diana
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Bubby – Found Outside of a Pizzaria; Cold, Dirty, Beaten, Emaciated, and with Heart Worm
3/11/19 – Bubba was hanging around a Buddy’s Pizza in Detroit. Although he was very emaciated and looking for food, it took one hour to get him into the rescuer’s car. He had many gashes on his body, was obviously starving, beaten up, and dirty. Nina, the rescuer, took him into her home and the following day, he mostly slept, ate, and drank water. We made arrangements for Bubba to be seen by one of our partner vets. He will be neutered, vaccinated, treated for heart worm and anything else he may need. Anyone interested in Bubba should contact Nina at: [email protected] ~diana
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Copper – She Was Found in the Middle of a Dirt Road, Encrusted in Dirt and Mud
3/6/19 – The world of animal advocacy is filled with many ups and downs. Yesterday, I received the sad news about Violet and just a little later received this very happy update about Copper. Just to remind everyone, here is Copper’s story when she was initially rescued in November, 2018:
“My co-worker found Copper in the middle of a dirt road (of County Line Rd.) on her way to work two weeks ago. She thought he was dead in the road but then saw him move so she stopped and picked him up and brought him to work. When she told me about him and said he was out in her car I went out to see him. His face was covered in mud and grass, eye’s almost completely closed with infection and mud. Mud was up his nostrils and green drainage coming out as well from infection. His right eye was severely swollen open. The blades of grass were stuck to his open eyeball. He was lethargic and just wanted to sleep. After a day of medicine and kitten formula he perked up significantly.”
After visits to the vet and treatment for all of Copper’s medical needs, Copper’s eye was eventually removed after it ruptured. When he was rescued, he was only 1.74 lbs. so he had to wait for the eye surgery. Today he is much loved and lives with two cats and one senior dog who is blind. His rescue mom tells us that the dog and Copper love playing and chasing each other. Here are Copper’s photos when he was found and how he is today. May God Bless the rescuer. ~ diana
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Great Non-Profits – If You’ve Been Helped by 4 Paws 1 Heart, Please Post Your Story
Thank YOU, Andra, for sharing this story with Great Non-Profits. Anyone wanting to share their 4 Paws 1 Heart story should go to the Great Non-Profits page. We love to be reminded of the great things we can do as a village. ~ diana
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Violet – RIP Sweet Girl
3/5/19 – RIP Sweet Violet. She was rescued and kept inside although she was still feral. We initially paid for her spay and vaccines. And although she tested positive for FIV, Violet was given a safe place to live her life where she could receive love and warmth. We were contacted a few days ago because Violet’s face became terribly swollen and she was severely matted. At her first trip to the doctor, she was given antibiotics and her mats were shaved. Yesterday she was again taken to a vet where she again was treated. But, sadly she died during the night. Our hearts break when we can’t save all of the innocents who come into our lives but we are thankful for those who open their hearts and try. Violet is now running free without pain. ~ diana
Shadow and Max – Rescued During Frigid Temperatures
3/5/19 – Shadow and Max were rescued during the frigid temperatures. The finder brought them in to keep them from the cold. Max appears to be domesticated and may be an escapee or was abandoned. Shadow appears more feral because he hisses although he just might be afraid. We are happy to help his rescuer get these sweeties neutered, vaccinated, tested, and treated for any fleas/mites. We very much appreciate The Paws Clinic in Taylor who will be taking care of these boys. Anyone interested in these two, should contact Scott at: [email protected]
Thanks, diana
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Freya – Used as a Bait Dog
3/4/19 – Her savior named her Freya. Freya may have been used as a bait dog. She had several bite wounds and scars on her body, very malnourished with a broken tail, injured jaw, and missing teeth. Her rescuer was able to get her away from her abuser and contacted us for help. Freya was seen by Dr. Zalac at Orion Animal Hospital. Dr. Z determined that Freya’s tail will have to heal on its own. Her jaw was not broken but she is missing multiple teeth. Her existing teeth are healthy so the doctor believes she was probably kicked in the face which caused the teeth to fall out. After some healing occurs, Freya will be spayed. Please pray that this girl can forget what she’s been through and enjoy the love of her rescuer. ~ diana
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Carla – Update
3/4/19 – Here are photos from March 2017
3/4/19 – It’s hard to believe this was 2 years ago. Carla has continued to work hard in rehabilitation therapy. She’s a big girl now. And we are very thankful a village came together to save her. But, this could not happen without the support of our donors. Every visit for rehab is $150 and that doesn’t include all of the other medical issues that can crop up with a special needs pet. And, once we make a commitment, we do everything possible to honor it. If you can, please consider donating so that we can continue to meet the needs of so many homeless and unwanted animals. Thanks, diana
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