8/20/24 – Meet sweet Rex.
His rescuer, Jessica, contacted us to see if we could help. Jessica works at a Kroger where she found Rex after his siblings and mom were hit by a car. He was the only survivor. At only 4 weeks old, Jessica took him in and began bottle feeding.
She asked if we could help get Rex examined and later help with vetting (test, distemper/rabies vaccines, and neuter) when he is old enough. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/
8/19/24 – In mid-July, the rescuer, Samantha, saw a post from a man pleading for help for a stray cat who wound up in his back yard. He was afraid for the cat because his neighbor’s dog was very reactive and often escaped into his yard.
Doing some research, Samantha saw that the man had posted two weeks prior but there were no takers to help this sweet boy. She couldn’t turn her back and shortly after, Samantha and her husband picked up the cat, Gus, and decided to give him a permanent home. The first night, Gus, was understandably scared but after Samantha spent a few nights with him, he became more settled in.
We were happy to have Gus vetted at Patterson Veterinary Hospital. – diana https://4paws1heart.ord/donations/
8/19/24 – Meet Mango and Shea. They had been TNR’d earlier but were recently seen being harassed by children in the neighborhood.
An independent rescuer whom we’ve helped in the past contacted us to see if we could help. They will be tested for FIV/FeLv and receive their booster vaccines.
They are very bonded so Jem, the rescuer, is seeking a good family wanting to adopt a bonded pair. If you are interested, contact Jem at: [email protected] – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/
8/18/24 – Today we celebrate the 14th Anniversary of 4 Paws 1 Heart.
We are so very proud to have made the difference in thousands of stray animals’ lives. In the past I have reminded our supporters of how 4 Paws 1 Heart began but today I would like to share something more personal.
This past week my husband and I took in one of two cats very much loved by my 93 year old dad. Unfortunately, my dad is in hospice at home and for the past two weeks my time has been divided between my dad and 4 paws 1 heart. This is Maggie. We brought her to our home this past week and are trying to assure her that she will be safe and loved as she was with my dad. Last October we lost our Nunzio and did not rescue another because we had made a commitment to my dad that his babies would be safe with us should that time come.
Maggie was rescued by my dad when she was seen running around with a number of other strays at a home next door to us. My dad went over to the yard and scooped up this sweet baby and she then joined my parent’s family of two rescued cats. It was quite a surprise to all of us in that my dad was never “that person” and just tolerated my mom’s love for stray animals in need.
Well, she’s with us and we are giving her time before we take in dad’s second cat, Viva, adopted when Gina had her first term of employment at Moore Veterinary Hospital. All of our cats are about the same age and we are thankful to be in a position to take on my dad and mom’s babies now that my mom has passed and my dad is no longer able to care for them.
Thank you to our many supporters who help us make a difference in our many communities. When possible, please plan ahead when it comes to your parent’s pets. Please don’t be that person who contacts the rescues because “you have to get rid of your dead mother’s cats or your dad’s dog after he was put into a home”. I know that not everyone can do what we are doing, but if possible, please consider planning ahead for the inevitable.
Again, thank you to our Board members (current and past), the many rescues we’ve worked with, the good Samaritans who don’t turn their back on an animal in need, our veterinary partners, and especially, the generous animal lovers who make our mission a reality through their generous donations. –
diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/ P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48080
8/17/24 – Hope, Love, and Joy were found abandoned; their mom could not be found.
Thankfully, a kind woman brought them into her home and contacted us to see if we could help having them seen for what appeared to be upper respiratory infections.
They were taken to All About Animals in Flint where they received oral antibiotics and eye drops.
Another rescue will be helping the family with the kittens’ vetting when they are old enough. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/
8/17/24 – Meet Toast. She was seen hanging outside of an apartment complex. In late July, we were contacted by a concerned person who wanted to catch her and take her in but she needed assistance to have Toast vaccinated, tested, and spayed.
We were happy to help but it took awhile for Toasted to be convinced she would do better as a pet. Toast is now safe and scheduled for her medical on August 23. –
diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/
Donations continue to be slow while the need continues to be non-stop. Every penny will help save a life!
8/17/24 – Kitty was rescued by a very kind couple who found her wandering, declawed, and with an eye infection or upper respiratory infection.
Her finder, Bridget, contacted every resource in the community to find an owner but no one stepped up. Bridget will examined and treated at West Flint Animal Hospital.
Bridget and her husband hope to give Kitty a furever home. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/
8/16/24 Asher update. For everyone following his story and my posts, I want to let you know the swelling around his elbow was an abscess. It ruptured around 1am Wednesday morning and fortunately I was able to get him seen as an emergency. Thank you Moore Veterinary Hospital especially Dr. Henry, LVT Trisha, and all who assisted yesterday.
Asher lost a large portion of skin from his elbow down and this will hopefully heal without a soft tissue surgeon specialist. The staff are doing wet to dry bandages daily and he is on meds for pain.
We added in a special ordered antibiotic for broader spectrum coverage. This poor guy has been on antibiotics for 1 month already! We don’t know the cause of this abscess and we won’t know how he will do until we take it day to day. As much skin as possible was closed. Please keep prayers going and please send in a donation if you can. https://4paws1heart.org/donations/ Gina Asher is 13 weeks old and he has been through so much.
8/14/24 – Big Daddy and Farrah are both stray dogs found in Detroit.
They are being fostered by Kelly C. whom we recently assisted with Duke. As always, these very sweet dogs needed their first round of vaccines, heart worm test, and neuter/spay.
They are scheduled to have everything completed in September with our good friend at Comfort’s Place in Westland.
Anyone interested in adopting these beauties should contact Kelly at: [email protected] –
diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/ Your donations SAVE LIVES. THANK YOU.
8/13/24 – On August 8 I received the following from our friends at Streethearts Animal Rescue:
“Cora was recently rescued from a very dangerous situation. Cora was found way down on the rocks, below the bridge on Carpenter Rd near Stepping Stone falls (Flint, MI area). We do not know how she got down there but we know this is an area where dogs are dumped often. A very brave individual made his way down the very steep & wooded slope to get to Cora, gained her trust, picked her up & carried her all the way back up. Once she was on solid ground, she immediately rolled over for belly rubs! Cora is with one of our foster’s now & is the sweetest girl but is, of course, Heart worm positive. I have included the photo of her, looking down from the top of the bridge to down on the rocks & one of her once she got up on solid ground. – Linda”
Although funds are limited, we agreed to at least cover Cora’s pre-30-day treatment in hopes that our September 29 fundraiser will be a great success and we will then go on to cover Cora’s actual heart worm injections.
We continue to be so very thankful to the many amazing rescue organizations in our communities and we try to assist them whenever possible. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/
