12/1/15 – 
Sorry for such a late update on our gun shot wound dog, but he was just finished a couple of hours ago.
The amputation surgery went very well and we were able to have him neutered at the same time. He is in recovery at the moment and resting comfortably with his pain meds. Huge thank you to Dr. Pamela Graves for doing this major surgery.
I’ve included a pic of his foot prior to the amputation, and as you can see his foot was shattered beyond repair. There was no way we could save the leg. Thank you for all the prayers. We’ll update again tomorrow. Gina
#Giving Tuesday – 2015
11/30/15 – #GIVING TUESDAY CHALLENGE — Our Guardian Angel (or should I say Secret Santa) has once again offered to match up to $1,500 in donations made on #Giving Tuesday, December 1. Remember that when you donate to 4 Paws 1 Heart, 99.99% of your donation goes directly to the animal. Please share and thank you in advance. Donations can be made through Paypal at www.4paws1heart.org, on this facebook page under the ‘donate’ link, or by mail at P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080. Thank you and Please share. ~ diana
Winston – Shot in the Paw
11/30/15 – 
This very sweet boy is in stable condition; unfortunately, he is scheduled to have his rear paw amputated some time over night. For those of you who missed the original posting last night, he was brought into the Emergency with a gun shot wound. His right foot was shattered. The actual wound was too graphic to post but he lost a great deal of blood. He was in shock and was immediately treated for that and pain. 4 Paws 1 Heart is covering his medical needs which will also include neutering, vaccinating, and a heart worm test when appropriate. Gina’s Angel, who was one of our first medical rescues, will be donating blood for the surgery. Any donations will be much appreciated. AND, if you donate tomorrow for#Giving Tuesday, your donation will be matched (up to $1,500) by our Secret Santa. Donations can be made through Paypal on this page or our website 4paws1heart.org. Please share and say a little prayer for this very sweet dog who even in pain was wagging his tail as if to say Thank You for saving me. ~ diana
One Year Old Cats Thrown Out by Their Owner
11/30/15 – We received the following call for help from Jamie:
“Hello! I have a lawn care company and one of my customer’s neighbors decided she didn’t want her 2 cats anymore (about a year old) and kicked them out of the house. Another neighbor of hers has been poisoning feral kittens in the area so I decided to foster (maybe adopt) these cats. I was wondering if you offer any kind of assistance. They are very nice, friendly cats and I would like to make sure they stay healthy!”
Of course, we said yes. The kitties were taken to our good friends at the Humane Society of St. Clair (SNAP) and it was determined that everyone was already fixed. They were then tested for Felv/FIV and the results were negative. They received their basic vaccines and were good to go. Jamie just told me that she has fallen in love with them and will be giving them their forever home. YEAH!!! ~ diana
Dewey – Without Your Help, We Couldn’t Make Miracles Happen
Please make a difference and donate this season to 4 Paws 1 Heart.www.4paws1heart.org or P.O. Box 84,St. Clair Shores, MI 48080. Please share today. The miracles cannot happen without you! ~ diana
Roman – Found at an Industrial Site in Macomb County, MI
11/29/15 – A good friend of 4 Paws 1 Heart has been doing TNR (trap/neuter/release) at an industrial site in Shelby Twp, MI When adoptable cats/kittens are trapped, every effort is made to get the cat/kitten into a forever home. 4 Paws 1 Heart has been paying for spay/neuter/vaccinations/ nad medical treatment when needed. This is Roman — one of those lucky kittens. Anyone interested in adopting this little bundle of fur should contact Heather at [email protected]
Farrah – Infested with Fleas and Worms and Found Alone in a Yard
11/28/15 – As of 11/25/15 we have spent $118, 177 in medical bills!!! Our bank account is at the lowest it has been in months, and once again I must be cautious as to what cases we can take on. At this time of the year, people are thinking about holiday shopping, decorating, and having fun with friends and family. I ask that you also remember all of the abandoned, stray, and abused animals who need are help and consider donating to 4 Paws 1 Heart. Without your donations we cannot get these babies off the street, healthy, and into good homes.
This is Farrah. A 4-5 week old baby who was found in a yard. She was infested with fleas and worms. After visiting the vet, complements of 4 Paws 1 Heart, and getting treated, she is now just a kitten again. She purrs when her foster parents just walk in the room. Farrah is another one of our great stories because she already has a home lined up when she is healthy enough. Thank you to our new Board member, Tami R., for rescuing her. ~ diana
Dino (aka Sonic) Happy Holiday Update
11/27/15 – Starting the holiday season with another happy beginning. The story of Sonic – now known as Dino. Here he is when he was first brought into the emergency and as he is today wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving with his very loving mom, Liz. Just in case you are new to Dino’s (aka Sonic) story, here it is. ~ diana
It was 9/30/14, shortly after he was brought into the emergency after being attacked by a large breed terrier that Gina reported this update: “Last night this 12 week old kitten underwent major surgery to repair the holes in his body wall. He also needed a feeding tube placed because of the damage to the roof of his mouth. Today, he is recovering better than we expected, but it could take several weeks before his mouth heals. Sonic not only survived a dog attack but he survived the surgery which was a risk, for a 3# young kitten. He is full of kisses, purring, and so full of appreciation today.” It was a couple of months later when Sonic was adopted by dear friends of ours but again he needed surgery for teeth damaged during the attack. He came out of the surgery like the champ he is. ~ diana
Jackson, Michigan – More Cats Who Will Never Have to Reproduce Again
11/25/15 – This has been the year for helping those individuals who refuse to turn their backs on animals in need. Chef Krissy Kerwin is one of those people. She has not only rescued strays but she has stood up to people who were ready to dump their animals where they would have surely suffered a tortuous death. Here are a few more of those babies whom we worked with Krissy to save. All except the last cat (who is feral and the dad of Bunny (posted earlier) are in their forever homes. ~ diana
Chance – His First Days in the High-Kill Shelter
11/22/15 – The 4 Paws 1 Heart miracle. Our baby, A Second Chance For Chance, when he was in the high-kill shelter. Please help us continue our mission to fund medical treatment for abandoned and abused animals by making a donation today. If every one of our 8,000 followers could just donate $10, we could make a difference in the lives of 800 animals and prevent thousands more from being born on the street to die. Donations can be made through paypal on the ‘donate’ link on this page, on our website 4paws1heart.org or by mailing a check to P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080. As of November 21, 2015 we have paid almost $120,000 in medical bills and the need never ends Every day I get several requests for help. Unfortunately, the incidents of cats and dogs in jeopardy gets even worse in the winter. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Here is the posting that caught the eye of his now foster mom, Denise. ~ diana
“Chance- AKA ( scaretty-cat) Im looking for a very special place for Chance. He is a loving cat that can not seem to use his back legs. He needs some sort of therapy. When he was taken from Genesee County Animal Control. He walked into the crate. Now he cant use his back legs. Ive been trying to message his back legs and work with him. But I don’t know how I can help him. He loves to be rubbed and petted. If you know of any place that can help[ him please send them mt way – Tammy Beal”