10/26/23 – In early 2023 we were the lucky recipients of one the ‘ First State Bank – Michigan‘s Banksgiving awards. All recipients were asked to participate in a video which would talk about how the money was spent. We very much appreciate our friends at Patterson Veterinary Hospital and our friend Melissa Palonis, rescuer of Piggy, a stray and abused dog who we helped with his heart worm treatment as well as standard vetting at Patterson with Dr. Lynch.
Again, we thank First State Bank which happens to be the bank of 4 Paws 1 Heart and has been for many years. They are truly a community bank always willing to provide a basket or giveaways for our fundraisers and they go out of their way to know their customers. We also thank all of our supporters who helped us get to the finish line. – diana
CHANCE: Happy Throwback Thursday Team! This is back in 2015 when a cat in a wheelchair met a donkey with a prosthetic leg! Now that’s a sight you don’t see every day. My friend Miss Daisy Donkey sadly passed away shortly after in a tragic accident. The news made me and mom so sad. But I’m so grateful to have been able to call her my friend.
10/25/23 – Grey was found and rescued from the streets with a hurt paw. His rescuer thought it might be broken. We authorized his visit to Orion Animal Hospital and the issue was a deep wound which was treated. Grey was also tested, vaccinated, and neutered and his rescuer reports he is doing well and that she is working very hard to socialize him so that he can find his furever family. – diana
10/25/23 – It was late August when we were contacted about Willie who had been attacked by a dog and was not able to be rescued before his ears were damaged. The finder said that both of his ears blew up like balloons. When we were contacted, we authorized Willie’s exam and he was able to get in and his ear were treated and drained as needed. Later he was seen at Orion Animal Hospital where the doctor re-examined the ears which were healing and he was scheduled for his vaccines, snap test, and neuter. Today he is doing well. – diana
10/25/23 – First, thought, check back on our prior posts of September 13 and 19 which follow Jack’s very difficult journey. The other day his rescuer, Angie, sent us this update:
“Jack is doing absolutely amazing! He had his feeding tube removed today, since we haven’t used it in two weeks. He’s up to 10.4 pounds! His mouth still has a little healing to do, but it’s looking great! He’ll probably be ready to go to his forever home in a week, when this round of antibiotics are finished. I’m gonna miss my work buddy immensely, but I’m grateful I was able to help get him healthy again.
I can’t thank you enough for giving him a chance! -Angie”
Without the donations from our supporters, abandoned and stray animals like Jack would have been euthanized because there would be no one to help with his significant medical needs. Thank you to the many individuals (all over this Country) who believe in us enough to share their hard-earned money and make a difference in the lives of so many animals and the humans who rescue them. – diana
10/24/23 – On September 8, we were contacted about a stray cat who needed help. His eye was severely injured. The woman who had been seeing Dexter roaming the neighborhood and then noticed his eye knew he needed help but she didn’t have any means to trap him. She contacted 4 Paws 1 Heart and I told her if she could find someone to help with trapping we could help with the medical. That was done and the trapper took him to Five Mile Medical Hospital. Dr. Mina contacted me and advised that his eye would need to be removed. I authorized the surgery and it was completed September 29. Dexter is doing well. His rescuer is fostering him but Dexter needs to find a furever loving home, so if anyone is interested in this sweet boy, please contact Melissa, at: [email protected]
Thank you, as always, to the many great veterinary doctors, who continue to work with us and to the many people who see an abandoned animal in need and take action. – diana
10/24/23 – He will be undergoing amputation surgery today.
It was in late August when Ernie, fortunately, showed up at a kind couple’s home in late August. He was extremely malnourished and infested with fleas and ticks. He appeared anemic, with a possible deformity in right side rib cage (possibly broken or missing rib) and limped on his rear left leg. He arrived feral and had several missing teeth. He weighed about 4 lbs when he showed up but by the time the finders contacted 4 Paws 1 Heart (October 4-before our temporary HOLD) he had ‘fattened up” to 6 lbs. He quickly fell in love with head scratching. His finders took him to the vet but the finders could not afford what the vet estimated for diagnostics, vaccines, and neuter. His rescuers had already treated him for the fleas and ticks so they took Ernie home for comfort care while trying to find a rescue. But, as most of us know, most rescues and shelters are overrun. The finders finally decided that they would love to keep Ernie as their own and give him a chance at life if they could get medical help. That is where we came in.
Ernie was seen on October 9 by Dr. Blasses at Orion Animal Hospital. He had labs, x-ray, and his first distemper vaccine. Ernie was found to be an overall healthy 10-12-week-old boy. His left hind leg was broken just below the hip. Dr. Blasses recommended amputation with a prognosis of a quick recovery and the prospect of living a long, well-lived life. We agreed to cover Ernie’s amputation.
Ernie, is one of those cases that I had described as a commitment made before we thought it best to place a temporary hold on assistance because of the number of outstanding surgeries and cases pending as well as invoices that had not yet been received. Our hope is that with continued donations and the completion of those commitments, we will be in a better place to resume what we’ve been doing for over 13 years. – diana
Please keep our friends Cory and Andrew in your prayers today as their hearts are heavy. They notified me that sweet Dewey passed peacefully from a very aggressive cancer yesterday morning.
It was in October of 2013 when he was found as an injured stray under a van and taken to the emergency where I was working at the time. Dr Lutz and Dr Roach, did major surgery and saved his life. He had a Diaphragmatic Hernia and his organs were attached to the hole in his diaphragm. It took 2 months to recover with me in my home.
Dewey was one of my very special fosters that I will never forget. There are those “ones” that stay a significant part of you and he was one of them.
Andrew and Cory gave him the best life, he traveled all over, and they were his “people”. Rest Peacefully sweet Dewey you will be missed. Gina
So greatful to this and all rescues. It’s so hard to lose a pet but all the hours and days of the love we share with these sweet animals is more than worth it. We know Dewey will always be with us. Thank you for everything 4 paws 1 heart. – Cory
10/22/23 Sammi was brought into emergency 12 years ago when she tested positive for a deadly virus called Parvo. I was working that night and took her under my care as an owner surrender. 4 Paws 1 Heart covered her medical needs. Sammi landed in a wonderful home with a friend and supporter. I was sent an update this morning that Sammi will be turning 12 years old. Hug your babies because time goes by… Gina
She has been the best pup ever, and has brought such love to my life. She has always been very laid back, smart, and has puppy dog eyes that makes you melt. I am so grateful for her. Without you, without 4 paws 1 Heart, she wouldn’t have this wonderful life. I am, we are..forever grateful. – Dee Bee
