8/9/18 – It is that time of the year when donations are very, very slow but the need remains very high. In just the past 3 weeks, we have had two parvo cases, a heart worm case, several cases of upper respiratory infections, and just the usual vaccines, flea treatments, spays, and neuters. But we can’t do it without the support of our friends. If you can help, donations can be made on our website: www.4paws1heart.org OR by mail at P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 OR by using the donate link on the left side of this page. Thank you in advance. ~ diana
Rosie Roo – Needs Your Prayers
8/8/18- Senior Lady, Rosie Roo, is one of the animals 4 Paws 1 Heart committed to helping until that time her quality of life is at stake. Rosie is on a special diet and her rescue mom works hard to ensure Rosie’s dietary needs are always met. With the help of 4 Paws 1 Heart, Rosie has had almost every tooth removed and if she gets through this current crisis, she will need more dental work. Unfortunately, Rosie has had bouts of diarrhea and has been under doctor’s care but recently the stool has had considerable blood in it. Rosie was seen today by one of our favorite doctors and she suggested we try a different round of medications but also said that she suspects Rosie has glaucoma. So, the doctor is going to run some tests and may also prescribe medication for that. All of this medical care comes with a significant cost but Rosie has been a fighter since she was rescued as a 15 year old dog, roaming alone on the streets. She is so very sweet and, other than her current medical issues, seems to be happy and enjoying her loving home. Please say a little prayer for Rosie and send some positive energy. ~ diana
Little – Left to Survive in 90+ Degree Temperatures
Hilary – Found on the Streets; Very Emaciated and Frightened
8/7/18 – Hilary was found wandering the streets, very emaciated. She has been reported to Warren Animal Control and posted on For The Love of Louie but no one has claimed her. Her finder says that she is very scared of every movement. She has scarring and seems to have been abused. Carolyn, her rescuer, says that she is very sweet and listens well. Carolyn is seeking placement for Hilary and asked us if we could pay for her vetting so as to improve her chances. If you can help, please contact Carolyn at: [email protected] ~ diana
Fundraising – Another Way to Give
8/5/18 – Add ‘I Give’ to your shopping sites. There are over 1,900 stores who will donate a percentage of sales to 4 Paws 1 Heart.
www.igive.com/welcome/lp15/wr35.cfm…
Kitty Andra – Found Dying in a Barn
8/3/18 – RIP Sweet Baby – I am calling her Kitty Andra because Andra rescued her and helped her cross the rainbow bridge. I received a call from an independent rescuer who will be doing TNR at a barn in Armada and we offered to do what we could to help. Andra received a call from the elderly barn owner this morning who said that this 7-week old ‘runt’ of a litter, was ‘struggling’ and could not use a back leg (he thinks a ‘kid’ dropped her). Andra went to the barn and with our medical help brought the kitten to the vet. Kitty Andra was struggling with her mouth open trying to breathe. After a short ride to the vet, it became obvious to Andra that the vet may only be able to save her from suffering any further; which, unfortunately, was the case. I’m so very sorry we couldn’t be there for this sweet girl. Our hearts break every time we have to say good-bye but we are thankful that we can at least prevent these abandoned and abused animals from dying a horrible death alone and on the streets (or in a barn)
Pippa, Westin, Wilken, Wally, and Sunny – Trapped and Medically Treated
8/3/18 – We often help Cristen in her TNR efforts (which are amazing). Very often the ‘feral’ cats will turn out to be kittens or cats who either escaped or we dumped by a former owner. All of these cats were trapped, received medical treatment, which included in Pippa’s case, an injured front paw and a back wound. They will no longer be responsible for the over population of unwanted. When Cristen traps a domesticated cat, he/she will often go to Tigerlily; Cristen is a foster for them. Here is Pippa, Westin, Wilken, and Wally, and Sunny. ~ diana
Hanson – Dumped on the Streets
8/2/18 – The other day (after I just wrote over $10,000 in checks to veterinaries) I received the following message:
“My girlfriend and I sometimes go down to Detroit and look for homeless dogs. Sometimes we just offer food and water, and other times we take them in and adopt them out to good families. Hanson is our 7th Detroit rescue. We went down to Detroit to look at the area we got our 6th rescue from (who we ended up keeping) and within 5 minutes, saw Hanson looking for food. He was a super friendly, but nervous boy. He took to my girlfriend right away as she fed him chicken nuggets and gave him water. I knocked on a few doors on the block and asked if Hanson belonged to anyone. All the neighbors said no, and then a man came out of the house on the corner and said “Do you want that dog?” to my girlfriend. She asked if it was his dog, and he said no, he saw him get dumped on the corner about 8 or 9 days ago, and he’d be hanging out ever since, obviously not knowing where to go, and hoping someone would come for him. When the man told us that he had been dumped, we knew we had to take him. We have 4 dogs at home, so we knew we couldn’t keep him, but there was no way we were going to leave this 8 month old puppy on Springwells, knowing no one was coming back for him. He is so amazing, loving, all around fantastic dog and we have no idea why he was dumped, other than people are just cruel. “
We, of course, agreed to pay for Hanson’s basic medical needs but we can’t continue without your help. Anyone interested in Hanson should contact Vincent at: [email protected] ~ diana
Trixie – Rescued from an Abusive Home
8/1/18 – Trixie was rescued from an abusive home where it appears she was burned with chemicals. We thank all of our supporters who make it possible for us to help so many animals like Trixie and, of course, the many individuals who do not turn their backs on an animal in need. Trixie is now safe and has seen one of our great vets. ~ diana
Bingo – Deaf, Almost Blind, Arthritic, With Wounds – Found Roaming the Streets
7/30/18 – This very kind senior was found roaming the streets. He has a very aged body, with warts on his genitals, arthritis, and wounds on all his paws. He has poor balance, and is fully deaf. His vision is bad. Bingo has been seen by one of our favorite vets and is being treated for an infection. He will eventually be neutered and vaccinated. Anyone interested should contact Juniper of Rebels Dogs Detroit at: [email protected] . – diana
