Faith – Hoping to Make Another Miracle Happen

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3/26/16 – We hope to make another miracle happen. Meet Faith and check out her facebook page, All About Faith, to keep updated on her progress. Today she met with Dr. Tari Kern of Pawsitive Steps Rehabilitation and Therapy for Pets. Dr. Kern is cautiously optimistic that, with the proper treatment, Faith will be able to walk again (just like our little Chance). Today she received acupuncture, physical therapy, and Shelly (her rescuer) will be putting her through specific exercises until her next doctor visit. Dr. Kern thinks the bullet may be from an older injury and the paralysis may have been caused from a fall, a bite, or a car injury. Here is what the rescuer told us when she first contacted 4 Paws 1 Heart and what was done prior to her visit to Dr. Kern this morning: ~ diana

“Faith is a sweet little girl, about six months to a year old. On March 22, 2016 my mother found her laying in her front yard, unable to walk. She was a stray kitten that my mom was feeding for several months along with another cat. My mom took her to Krause Veterinary Clinic in Armada Michigan where they treated her pain and did an x-ray. Although they couldn’t find any reason for the paralysis, they did find that she was shot in the upper back with a lead bullet. On March 24, 2016 she was brought to my home where I’ll be taking care of her. Her furever home is with my family. On March 23rd I contacted 4 Paws 1 Heart asking for help. Immediately I received an e-mail from Diana saying they will help Faith. We are currently in the process of finding follow-up care for Faith. We need to see if the bullet should be removed. See if she is paralyzed and if so what we can do for her. We have FAITH that she will be blessed with a long life. No matter what, we are not giving up on her. She deserves all the human kindness we can give her to show her that she should still have FAITH in mankind. Faith may have a long road to recovery ahead of her but, along with the help of 4 Paws 1 Heart, we will be with her every step of the way.~ Shelly”faith3:25:16

Sir Robin – Lost or Abandoned – Now Safe

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3/25/16 – This is Sir Robin! He became Patricia B’s guest at 6 am Monday morning. He is someone’s lost pet or he was left behind. He was an intact male and very friendly. He has been neutered, vaccinated, and tested complements of 4 Paws 1 Heart. He’s a semi-long haired, gorgeous guy. He is around 1-2 years old, 10-11 pounds, and does not have a micro chip. He was rescued off the streets near 10 mile and Groesbeck. Patricia is actively looking for his family. If not found, she will be looking for a furever home for him. If you are interested in this handsome guy, please contact [email protected] ~ dianasir robin w:patricia brown3:21:16

Cookie – Update

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3/24/16 – cookie3:25:16Cookie is doing awesome and she is such a sweetheart! I love her to pieces. Tonight she got a warm bath and she is responding very well to her medication. We think she is doxin/chihuahua mix. Super loving little girl. I’ll never understand how someone could dump her the way they did, but it brought us together. She will have a wonderful life from now on. ♡ Gina

Cookie – Update

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3/24/16 – We had the pleasure of getting a visit from Gina and Cookie yesterday. Cookie is so sweet and I just thank God that she found her way to Gina. This poor baby has been so abused and traumatized in her short life; you can just see it in her eyes. Gina will be fostering Cookie until a permanent home is found. Right now it’s all about healing her body and her spirit. Everyone in Gina’s household loves her. ~ dianacookieandgina3:24:16

Helping the New Director at the Detroit Animal Control Shelter

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3/22/16 – Detroit is one of the many cities with countless animals in need of our help. There is a new director of the animal control facility who is doing everything within her power to make conditions better. We have recently donated over $400.00 of medicine to the organization that is working with Detroit Animal Control, so that we can help hundreds of animals being brought in off of the streets in Detroit. The medications will help with the treatment of several parasites, superficial wounds, diarrhea, minor pain relief, and It will ultimately give each animal a stronger chance of survival. Detroit Animal Control is one of the many cities in desperate need of funding towards care for strays. Go to your city council meetings. Discuss options for the stray animals found on your streest in need of help. Come up with a protocol for these situations to alleviate animal suffering. It is possible, but, not without the support of the community. Lack of resources is a huge problem in EVERY city. Please help make it better by asking questions about what exactly your city does right now for animal related issues and not just Monday through Friday, but on nights, weekends, holidays, and after 4 pm during the week. Don’t be suprised when you find out that there are NO options for stray animal emergencies in most cities. Thank you, Gina

The Shih Tzu Five – Updates and Other Photos from Their Professional Photo Shoot

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3/20/16 – All 5 babies are healthy, happy, and in wonderful homes!! Skeeter hasn’t officially been adopted, but I’m pretty sure his foster mom is going to be a “foster failure”. I’ve gotten updated pic’s of the babies in their new homes and I’ve added some of my favorites from their photo shoot. I’m so happy that they all did so wonderful!!!! ♡ Ginashihtzu5===3:20:16ShihTzu 5 - 3:20:16 shih tzu5***3:20:16 shihtzu5```3:20:16 shihtzu 5 3:20:16+++ shihtzu5 - e:20:16 shihtzu5--3:20:16 shihtzu53:20:16::: shihtzu5---3:20:16

Somerset – Now the Beautiful Sophia

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3/191/16 – Remember Somerset now known as Sophia? Look at her now!Somerset (now Sophia 3:19:16 Somerset (aka sophia) 3:19:16Sophia lost a large section of skin on her chest and front leg. She needed daily body bandages for weeks. It was an extensive healing process that stressed me out beyond belief. Not only was I worried she might not heal, but she was such a risk for viruses because her immune system was so compromised. She also went to Michigan State where they reconstructed her scar tissue. She’s doing great and I’m so happy that our friends Venus and Jeff have adopted her! She is where she belongs and I couldn’t have found a better home for her.♡ Gina

Cookie – Another Sleepover with Gina and Angel

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3/19/16 cookie 3:19:16Cookie and Angel 3:19:16Cookie Update,
I took this little doll home for the weekend to give her some loving. She had more radiographs taken on Thursday, and now we know why she is so painful. She has a spinal lesion between her 2nd and 3rd cervical vertebrae (neck), she has a calcified disc and spondylosis at T11-12 and disk space narrowing between vertebrae T9 and T10. This is why her back is haunched, her neck hurts, and she is at times unsteady on her feet. She has to wear a harness instead of a collar, restricted jumping, and pain/antiflammatory meds as needed. The injuries don’t look new and we don’t know the cause. All we know is she has been in pain and untreated until she was brought to us.  At least now she is being loved and cared for by all of us.  ~ Gina

Cole (aka Coal) – Update

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3/19/16 – We have had so many tough cases lately that I thought our friends, who have made second chances possible, would enjoy some happy updates. This is Coal (aka Cole). Here was his story in February, 2014 when he was brought dying into the emergency hospital:

“2/7/14 –This under 2 year old male kitty (see first two photos) has been through more than enough in his short little life but his strength and sweetness goes beyond words. Cole recently underwent a major operation because he was having trouble urinating on his own. The decision was made after several attempts to treat urinary tract infections and unblock his urethra. Cole was also treated for an ear infection, intestinal parasites, and fleas. He has been feline leukemia tested negative, vaccinated, dewormed, and neutered. The amazing Dr. Pillsbury and Animal Urgent Care doctors and staff have all been so good to this little lover who has been hospitalized for 4 weeks now. ~ Gina”

Here is Coal today with one of his fur buddies. Thank You Eric Young for taking such good care of him. ~ diana

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