2/25/16 – 
Update on the 2 baby girls from my litter of 5. This is Diva and Dolly, they were recently adopted together, and here they are taking a nap just loving their new home. This makes my ♡ sooooo happy…it’s such a rewarding feeling. The girls are healthy and happy, and they will now have a life of love and happiness. Gina
Emily Rose and Pinky – Left Behind When Their Owner Died
2/24/16 – This is Emily Rose and Pinky. Their owner died and the family wants them GONE!!!. Fortunately, our friend Jo A. found a foster and they are now safe. Their medical vetting will be taken care of by 4 Paws 1 Heart. At this time we don’t know if they were spayed, vaccinated, etc., if not, they will be now. I don’t really understand how families can be so heartless toward pets their loved ones once cared for. Please have this discussion with your elderly parents, aunts/uncles, etc. who have pets. Make arrangements so that they do not wind up outside fending for themselves or taken to a shelter to be euthanized. Anyone interested in giving them a forever home should contact Jo at [email protected] ~ diana
Finn and Ruby – Updates
2/23/16 – An Update on Finn and Ruby: We were contacted by Heather with the following story:
“On Christmas Eve my friend and I were on our way to deliver Xmas cookies to the homeless. We noticed while exiting the freeway two dogs running past us towards the freeway. We immediately got out and were running after these dogs on the shoulder of the freeway to save them from getting hit. We put them in our car once caught and now they are at my residence in Clinton Twp. They are isolated as there is no way they are up to date on anything and looks like they were just used in someone’s backyard for breeding. The female is plump but had fleas and burrs matted in her hair. The male is in bad shape as you can feel every one in his hips and he walks with a hitch as I think he may have bad hips? He’s skinny and has burrs matted in his hair. They appear to be older like between 7-10? They are currently still in my basement in a kennel and we take them out every few hours but they need vet care. My guess is they most likely have worms and heart worms.
My friend and I are willing to foster them until a rescue can take them on. It’s not ideal as we both have our own animals but we can’t see them get euthanized. Every place I’ve Called is full. It’s been almost a week now so I need a plan as to how to get these animals healthy. ~ Heather”
4 Paws 1 Heart worked with Precious Pets to take care of medical treatment for Ruby and Finn which included treatment for heart worm. Finn is now ready to be adopted but Ruby is pregnant. Anyone interested in Finn should contact Heather at [email protected]
Marmalade – Once a Pet, Suffered on the Cold Streets Alone
2/24/16 – Meet Marmalade. We were contacted by her rescuer, Jeanine D. who needed our financial help. Here’s her message:
“I rescued a cat from the cold yesterday who had severe hypothermia. I took him to a vet and he made it through the night, but will need more medical care to recover. Feral Kitty Trappers is taking him on, but could desperately use some financial assistance for his vet bills – he will have to stay there for a few more nights as he continues to recover. Could 4 PAWS 1 HEART help with any of his vet bills? He was near death when we got to him and another cat had already frozen to death – both most likely dumped, not ferals. Crafty Cat is going to take him on for adoption as soon as he is well, so getting him well is the only hurdle we have. His name is Marmalade. – Jeanine”
Of course, we helped and Marmalade is doing well. Please realize that cats who have been pets cannot survive on the streets; they don’t have the skills or the stamina of the ferals. In the below freezing temperatures, these cats and kittens will freeze and die a horrible death. It is up to us to protect the innocents. ~ diana
Butch – Hit By a Car and Needing Leg Surgery
2/23/16 – Butch was rescued by Dr Graves. She paid for more than half of his surgery and 4 paws 1 heart helped assist in the rest.. He needed an orthopedic specialist to fix the fractures in his leg. He spent his recovery with Dr. Graves until she found him the perfect home….and I mean perfect! This is his new mommy and as you can see they are a match made in heaven. ♡ No more neglect and no more pain. He is under 1 year old and we wish them all the best on their new journey. ♡ ~ gina
Beautiful, Francine, and Cutie Pie – Found in an Industrial Park
2/23/16 – More kittens saved by Roberta and medically treated with funds from 4 Paws 1 Heart. All of these kittens had upper respiratory infections as well as eye infections. Left untreated, these helpless babies would have, at best, be blind and at the worst died from an eye rupturing. Anyone interested in adopting these sweeties should contact Roberta at: [email protected]
FRANCINE: 4 months old; trapped at a fertilizer plant
BEAUTIFUL: 5 months old: trapped at a fertilizer plant
CUTIE PIE: 5 months old; trapped at a fertilzer plant
Napoleon- Alone Walking the Streets of Detroit
2/22/16 – Meet Napoleon rescued by Brian D.a few months ago. We have worked with Brian before with other dogs he has rescued and we are very happy to help him with his efforts. He has a true love for these abandoned animals. Here is Napoleon’s story. ~ diana
“I found him walking the streets of Detroit. After contacting all the shelters and rescues, no one could take him in. I checked many sites and For The Love of Louie, posting his story with pictures trying to find his home or owners. But no one has come forward. He’s finally calmed down enough to be around people and not scared of everyone. I would like to have him checked out and see if he is ready to be neutered, heart worm tested and vaccinated. He’s come a long way. He’s a little guy but love’s hugs and attention. He still dosent like to be picked up or moved by hand. And will not accept to have a hand on his collar and pulled in any way.He’s good on a leash. He still has issues with certain things. But he still gets nervous. He’s healthy and in good shape. His teeth had been filed down so I’m sure his teeth should be looked at for an overall health check. He’s a sweetheart and gives big hugs. But he’s very picky on what you can do with him. Trying to find him a home will be difficult and I have been looking. Who ever would be a potential adopter would have to not have small kids. He doesn’t like to be pushed or pulled on. No dogs or cats. He has a fear of dogs. He loves to run and play and will need a high, fenced-in yard. Currently he is in a heated doghouse and it always stays around 60 degrees inside. He has come a long way in the past few months. I’m doing what i can to let him be a dog. If he had gone to any animal control he would have been put down. A vet said he was prepped to be a bait dog when we took him to get checked for any microchips. I have a spare room for him after neutering so he will be away from our dogs. He finally gave our Gizmo licks through the gate between the two sides of my backyard. And visiting with her every day by the fence. As far as adoptions go. I’m not positive about wanting him to go to just anyone. He is a particular dog. Only someone who knows how to deal with a dog that’s been treated badly. If you push or pull on him he will try to protect himself. If i can’t find the right situation for him. He will always have a safe place here. He’s good on a leash. Thank You 4 Paws 1 Heart for all of your help! – Brian”
Of course, we will be covering the medical for Napoleon and pray that he is not heart worm positive. If anyone can give Napoleon the special love and attention he needs, please contact Brian at [email protected] ~ diana
Making A Difference – Trap, Neuter, Release (or at times) Adopted Out
2/22/16 – Asking for donations is not my skill set but what I do like to consider my specialty and duty, is letting our supporters know how their hard-earned money is spent. As I’ve mentioned before, the number of kittens and cats trying to survive outdoors is overwhelming and there are just not enough resources. Finding people to trap the cats is hard to find; getting the funds to take care of the medical needs is always a huge issue; then, the biggest issue of all, is finding quality fosters and loving families to adopt. If you care about the welfare of animals, you will join in the daunting effort to make sure all animals are spayed/neutered and to convince people that buying animals only encourages further breeding.
Having said this, I would like to introduce you to more of the kittens who have been trapped and rescued recently by our friends Roberta Kretz and Charlotte Yakima. Had they not been there to rescue these kittens they would have eventually lost their sight and their eyes, dying a very cruel death. I’m very thankful they came into our lives because they’ve given me a source to go to when people contact 4 Paws 1 Heart looking for help. The following kittens have all been spayed/neutered/vaccinated/tested, and medically treated for their infections, complements of 4 Paws 1 Heart. They are all with Roberta and if you are interested in adopting any of them, please contact her at: [email protected].
Here they are in order. All had upper respiratory infections and eye infections which have been treated.
JANET – 12 weeks old; trapped at a pallet company. She was starving and in sub-freezing temperatures.
CHYNA – 5 months old; trapped at an industrial park
OSCAR – 5 months old; found freezing and staving in a caring person’s yard.
DIAMOND – Oscar’s sister. Again, 5 months old. More than likely both she and Oscar were left behind by owners.
WHISKEY – 5 months; trapped at an industrial Park.
CARE BEAR – 4 months old; trapped at an industrial park
SYLVESTER – 12 weeks old ; trapped at an industrial park.
Jack – Continuing to Heal from His Eye Removal
2/19/16 – “Happy update: Mr. Jack somehow scratched his cornea, so the good Dr. Burg gave us ointment for 3x a day and said he will be good in no time 😀😀😀Thank god, I wasof course thinking the worst, but all will be OK!! Thank you everyone for your care, prayers and concern. ❤❤❤ you all!! ~ Kelly”
“Hi everyone, please keep Jack in your prayers this morning, he is having an issue with his remaining eye. Yesterday he came to me, eye shut and clearly distressed. When trying to look in his eye he let out a “meow cry” so we bundled him up and held him for the rest of the day. He started to be his happy little self again last night at treat time, but still his eye remained just cracked open. We don’t know if he scratched it, has something in it, or if it could be a complication from surgery. The Dr. Is off today and out of the area, but agreed to come in to see him at 10:30. We will post an update as soon as we know something. Paws crossed everyone – Kelly”
Little Mac – 8 Weeks Old and All Alone
2/20/16 – Meet Little Mac – He was rescued from the streets just under 8 weeks old. 4 Paws 1 Heart paid for his testing and vetting and unfortunately he tested positive for FELV. Although, it should be noted that kittens so young may have false positive results. He had another special test done and we are waiting for results. In the mean time he is safe and being cared for in a home. ~ diana