Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animals

Mission: Our mission is to reduce the number of homeless animals by funding medical treatment for abandoned, stray, and abused animals and assisting rescuers find forever homes for those we help.

Results: 4 Paws 1 Heart was started in August of 2010.Since that time over 3,000 animals have been assisted with medical treatment. 99.9% of all donations go directly to the animals in need and payments are made directly to the generous veterinarians who will work with us. The animals we help come to to our attention through good samaritans who may find an abandoned, stray, or injured animal, rescue groups, and veterinarians/animal emergency hospitals. In 2014, $84,000 was spent on medical bills. As of November 7,2015, over $110,000 has been paid to veterinarians and the need continues to grow.

Target demographics: fund medical treatment for abandoned, stray, and abused companion animals.

Direct beneficiaries per year: Since our beginning in August, 2010, over 3,000 animals have been assisted

Geographic areas served: Southeast Michigan but predominantly Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties

Programs: Direct payments to veterinarians for services provided to rescue organizations and individual good samaritans who have rescued animals and have found them a forever home.