11/12/14 Katniss is doing so well with her foster mom. At first she was growling at animals smaller than her and now her best friend is a little dog who resides with her. Today, Katniss went to a nursing home where she wowed all of the residents. There was a circle of people in wheelchairs wanting to give her treats. I’m not sure who was helped more, Katniss or the residents. Katniss nows struts with her tail wagging and is just doing so well in such a short time that it is amazing. Her foster mommy tells us we have a Katniss surprise coming to us — can’t wait!! Of course we will be anxious to share it with our friends. Thank you everyone for your prayers and support. ~ diana

11/12/14 – I just don’t know what can be done to bring to justice all of the disgusting non-humans who continue to abandon their animals, most of the time cats, when they move. Companion animals are considered property under Michigan state law and therefore can be treated the same as an old tire on a trash pile. This very sweet 2 year old has been living in the garage of a foreclosed home. She was once an inside cat used to being in a warm house and not having to hunt for food. It is now getting below freezing and she has no where to go and cannot fend for herself. She is very friendly & affectionate. The kind neighbors have been feeding her but she desperately needs someone to love and longs for affection. 4 Paws 1 Heart will make sure she is vetted, vaccinated, and spayed (if needed). Please share and contact Jo at [email protected] if you can find this sweet girl a home.

11/13/ Update:  A foster home has been found ~ diana

11/12/14 – Joy is doing wonderfully in her new home and she is healing as well as can be expected. She recently was spayed and she is recovering great! Dog’s her age who are not fixed (spayed) run the risk of Mammary Cancer and Pyometrititis (infection of the uterus). We want her to have the best life possible, so all veterinary preventatives and recommendations are being followed. Repeat radiographs of her Pelvis and rear legs were just taken to see how all the fractures are healing. Once we hear back from the Orthopedic Specialist we will let you all know more. When he gives the ok she will have surgery on her first knee.. ♡

Bo says “My two sisters are still looking for their furr-ever home, but until then I will keep my sister Nikki company. My other sister, Cricket, is with Snickers who no doubt are up to something mischievous”. 

Please contact me for more information on Nikki & Cricket (they must be adopted together) dee@[email protected] – 4 Paws 1 Heart

Some of our friends have been asking, now that the holiday season is upon us, for the Amazon link. Here it is: http://www.fundinco.org/orghome.php?orgid=1043

11-11-14:  Lucy Update —  She had to have her leg amputatd due to the trauma from physical abuse after wandering up the wrong driveway for attention. Lucy was an indoor/outdoor cat before she was dumped. Once rescued, she needed surgery, and she could’ve lost her life. Please keep your cat indoors because this is the risk you take if you let them outside.

11/10/14: It takes a village. A little over a month ago we received the following e-mail. I knew that we could not afford all of the treatment this poor dog would need so 4 Paws 1 Heart committed to providing some financial dollars and we were able to get help from another organization. This is Asha who after being treated went to A Rejoyceful Animal Rescue who found a foster (who also became a ‘foster failure’) and the family chose to keep her. ~ diana

Here is a pic of her. We have named her Asha. She’s 60 lbs. If you can help us out please let us know. Or even if you know of someone who can. ~ Jessica”