Orange Kitty

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2/12/25 I wanted to update this morning that our very generous supporter is offering an additional $1000 towards the Valentine’s Day match! Therefore, every donation made from now until Feb 28th will be doubled. We are incredibly grateful for her kindness especially during this time, where it feels like the need never ends.

This is “Orange Kitty”. He is a very sweet cat found outside that unfortunately was diagnosed with feline leukemia. He is having trouble swallowing due to what the doctor thinks might be a stricture, or, nerve issues with the muscles that help with swallowing. These problems might be secondary to the leukemia, but the only way to do further testing is at a specialty practice using fluroscopy and imaging like an mri.

We don’t have the kind of funds needed for that testing. The rescuer would like to make him a permanent part of her family understanding that his time is limited.. Her kids have all fallen deeply in love. She is feeding him a special, very expensive food while elevated, which seems to help prevent the choking.

If anyone is willing to donate food, please let me know and I will give you the name of it. It’s the same food I used for Muffins’ when she was very sick.

If Orange Kitty begins to decline they are prepared to humanely euthanize, but for now they want to give him the most love and comfort until his last days.

Gina

Save a life this Valentine’s Day

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Happy to Help Richie, the Injured Stray

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2/11/25 I’m happy we were able to help this injured stray now named “Richie”. It takes a village of caring people working together. If you are interested in adopting please contact Rosie’s Kitty Catfé .

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P.S. Don’t forget that your donations will be matched up to $2,500 until 2/28/25.

P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080

I Hardly Even Knew You, But I Will Never Forget You

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2/10/25 – A few days ago I received a desperate cry for help from a woman who found an injured stray. Upon x-rays the doctor quickly discovered the cat had a crushed pelvis and was bleeding internally. The kindest thing to do was humanely euthanize. The woman tried to get help for 5 hours before contacting me. She even sat in the parking lot of another hospital.

The reality is, unless you can pay for everything needed the animal will suffer. That is why 4 paws 1 heart was born. People don’t have the funds for their own pets let alone a stray. We are fortunate to have supporters to allow us to continue our mission and we are very grateful for the staff at Moore Veterinary Hospital who didn’t hesitate to squeeze this suffering animal into the schedule.

Here is her message. “This is a locket of fur from Sweet Baby, a black cat I seen up in the grass on the side of 9 mile road. I was able to get a hold of him for treatment with the hopes that he would have a chance at a better life and adoption after healing. Unfortunately, we had no clue that his fate was already sealed. I would like to give the biggest thank you to 4 Paws 1 Heart. I wasn’t able to afford the bill for his treatment and when I reached out to Miss Gina she responded back to me right away, and I was able to get Sweet Baby into a hospital. I did not get a picture because I thought he was going to come out of there, but a locket of fur was saved for me. Although I was not able to save his life, I am very grateful for the locket, and it will remind me that he did not die slowly, suffering in pain, alone in the freezing cold. During his last hours I was able to give him some tuna, some warmth, and companionship. My heart is broken. I hardly even knew you but I will never forget you. Love Ray”

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Valentine’s Day Match

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VALENTINE’S DAY is around the corner and once again an amazing supporter is offering to match $2,500 in donations. What if instead of flowers, candy, or a fancy dinner, you consider a Gift Of Life.

Starting today and until February 28th , 2025, all donations made up to $2,500 will be matched. What better way to share your love than to save the life of a voiceless animal in need.

These 4 kittens are a typical example of how your dollars make a difference. They were found with respiratory infections in need of medical care and vetting. We have offered the funding to get them checked out. There are endless stray animals in need and because of your support we can help make a difference.

Thank you! Gina Https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Baxter Update

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2/8/25 Baxter Update. A crew from a fire department in Detroit was taking care of this stray kitty, who kept wandering in and out of the department. One of the guys named Leo, had a soft spot the stray said he’d love to take him home, but was afraid of how he would do since he was an outdoor cat. One day, the kitty now named “Baxter” showed up with severe trauma to his right eye and it needed to be removed.

We were contacted for help and offered to pay for surgery, neutering and vetting. Baxter is now living his best life with the firefighter and he has no desire to go back outside ever again.

Here he is in this updated photo giving a nice long stretch for the camera. Gina https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Quick Update on Cocoa Bean / JoJo

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2/6/25 – I had to post a quick update on Cocoa Bean, who is now named JoJo.

We always say that it takes a village, and that is the truth especially in this case of neglect. I was able to see this sweet girl yesterday to recheck her weight and to say my heart was full, is an understatement. JoJo gained 20 pounds since her last visit!

She lived her entire 14 year life, tied to a tree, sleeping on the concrete through all types of weather. She was malnourished, bald spots all over from the pavement, she had parasites, a bladder infection, arthritis, she was broken and defeated.

Until, it took one person who would not give up to start the ball rolling and ultimately save this girl who I believe, would have frozen to death this winter.

I feel fortunate to have been a part of her new journey in life and because of your support, we were able help get JoJo onto the best path.

Gina https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

His New Name is Albert

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2/4/25. His new name is Albert which totally suits this handsome boy. He was brought into a local vet hospital after showing up at someone’s door during the frigid temperatures that we had. He was desperately crying to come in and had gotten into a fight with another cat outside. There were scratches all over his face, side, and neck. The rescuer suspected he was dumped. No microchip, not neutered, and no one came looking for him.

We offered to help get him examined, neutered, and vaccinated. His rescuers fell in love and decided to give him a forever home inside where he belongs.

Gina https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Dear Friends of 4 Paws 1 Heart

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1/31/25 – Dear Friends of 4 Paws 1 Heart,

Effective tomorrow, February 1, 2025, 4 paws 1 heart will be turning over a new chapter in the journey of 4 Paws 1 Heart. With much thought, I will be moving on to my ‘second retirement’ and turning over leadership to our Co-Founder and Passionate Animal Advocate, Gina DeLuca Jenio. As many of you know, Gina is a licensed veterinary technician whom over the past 15 years has not only been an integral part of 4 paws 1 heart but has continued to be a rescuer, a foster, and an adopter. Gina is the reason that I, along with a couple of colleagues from Leadership Macomb, created an organization that would fund the medical treatment of stray, abused, and abandoned animals in Michigan–predominantly in Macomb, Wayne, Oakland, and Genesee Counties. To date, we are $5,000 away from reaching the $2 million mark of funding medical treatment for stray animals. And, this could not have happened without the financial support of so many generous animal advocates in our communities.

I sincerely appreciate the thousands of people who have supported our organization and helped make our mission a reality. We’ve been blessed to have so many veterinary hospitals as our partners — Patterson Veterinary Hospital, Orion Animal Hospital, Five Mile Animal Hospital, Moore Veterinary Hospital, Center LIne Animal Hospital, Comfort’s Place Affordable Spay and Neuter Clinic, Animal Rescue Services, all of the All About Animals locations, Groesbeck Animal Hospital, West Flint Animal Hospital, The Kitty Clinic, The Paws Clinic, Humane Society of St. Clair, Pawsitive Steps Rehabilitation & Sports and Advanced Animal Emergency. The doctors and the staffs have been beyond amazing to work with especially during a very difficult time which started with Covid and continues to impact the ability of our veterinary hospitals to meet the needs of our stray animal communities.

And of course, we would not be needed if there weren’t the many good Samaritans in our communities saving and caring for stray and abused animals every day. I can’t express my sincere appreciation for the many relationships I’ve built with rescuers, donors, doctors, and vet staffs over the past 15 years. Some of which will be lifelong.

So, in closing, I’ll still be around to assist Gina with some of the ‘back office’ stuff but no longer the ‘face’. Thank you and sending much love and God’s blessings to our many friends. diana

P.S. Gina’s e mail address is: [email protected] https://4paws1heart.org/donations/ P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48080

Pooh Had His Entropion Surgery

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1/31/25 – To close out January–a Happy Update but first:

11/25/24 – On October 31 we posted Pooh’s story. He was found on the street by a friend of Brooke’s. The friend took care of having Pooh vaccinated and neutered but it became obvious that he had something wrong with an eye — it turned out to be a condition called entropion which will result in blindness. The friend could not afford this and Brooke decided to take him in and ask us for help.

Pooh had his surgery and this past Friday Brooke sent us the following update: “Living his best life we moved to a bigger home and he’s loving it with his kitten brother 🩷 – Brooke” Today his new mom advised that Pooh has gained 4 lbs. since his rescue and is now the “King of the House”. Here are some photos of Pooh’s journey. – diana

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