3/6/25 – It took nearly a month for our rescue friend, Angelina, to trap this beautiful kitty who showed up on her porch but was elusive to be caught. She provided a shelter and food on her porch and was finally able to get him into her home.
He was very matted and Angelina said she could feel his bones. 4 paws 1 heart authorized his full vetting and Angelina brought him back to her home where he was thriving. As of February 18 Charley was to have a ‘try out’ in her friend’s home.
3/5/25 – Apologies for adding the two incorrect photos of Bumper yesterday. I guess I was right in passing the baton to Gina. Here is the story again with the correct photos. – diana
3/5/25 – In late December, I received the following email message: “We found two kittens. We called for them to be picked up but nobody came. When we were leaving, we found one deceased beneath a car but couldn’t find the other one. Turned out the stray kitten had hitchhiked under our car. She’s got a really bad eye infection. I think she might lose the eye as it is protruding and very swollen. My husband was just laid off so we can’t afford to help her. I was wondering if you could help cover the cost for her? We are interested in keeping her. I brought her inside as the temperature is low but she is separated from our other animals until she can be seen by a vet and her eye healed. I don’t want her to suffer and with overcrowded shelters, I didn’t want her to be put down. She’s primarily a happy kitten.”
It was determined by the doctors at All About Animals-Flint that Bumper (as she was later named) had an upper respiratory infection and needed to have her eye removed. The eye removal and other vetting could not be done until after the infection cleared. Finally, everything was completed on January 23, 2025— vaccines, neuter, and eye removal.
We were happy to help this very sweet kitten who was 12 weeks old when she was rescued and now at almost 25 weeks old, Bumper is living a very happy life with her new family of humans and pets. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/
3/4/25 – I would like to sincerely thank our generous donors who helped us in achieving our $2,500 match campaign – and I would especially like to thank our long time supporter who made it happen.
Here are 2 kittens, “Wolfie and Beryl” that were found outside. We are covering the vetting to give them a starting chance.. They need a forever home. If you are interested in this sweet pair please email Lisa. Email- [email protected].
3/3/25 – Oscar is recovering from his dental this morning where he needed 6 teeth removed including his lower canine because they were all diseased. He was found a few weeks ago in pretty bad shape, and we were asked for help. Oscar is now ready for the next chapter of his life and will no longer be living on the streets.
3/2/2025 – Did you know that just from you shopping at Kroger you can help raise money for 4 Paws 1 Heart? This does NOT affect your gas points. Our name will show up on the bottom of your receipt once you are signed up and this is a wonderful easy way to help the animals. Please share with your friends and help us reach a new goal of 500 more households! This information is also posted on our website, so I will add the link. Thank you! Gina
3/1/25 A kind woman found this sweet kitty outside limping in Grosse Pointe Woods. She reached out to us to see if we could help get him checked out because he appeared injured. We made arrangements right away to have him seen by a doctor at Moore Veterinary Hospital. They took x rays and checked for feline leukemia and FIV.
Unfortunately, there is a fracture and dislocated bones in his hock. We dispensed pain meds and the rescuer will keep him inside until a decision can be made for the next steps.
2/27/25. HELP! Prayers needed! One of our biggest cases right now is this Rottie from last Monday that came in critical. We suspect she was used for breeding and dumped. She is currently in another surgery with Dr Hilton. He is an awesome surgeon! The inside of her rear leg formed lots of dead tissue from the attack which is why it was still draining and not healing.
This is surgery #2. She’s has been through so much and her bill is adding up real fast. If you can help us help her please donate.
WARNING GRAPHIC PHOTO.
I decided to name her GRACIE. She will also need a rescue group or foster home to recover. Basically, we really need your help with this girl who would have died if we hadn’t offered to help her. Also tomorrow is the last day of our match, so donations are doubled until tomorrow! Gina Thank you! https://4paws1heart.org/donations/
2/26/25. A few weeks ago a nice woman contacted us about a stray cat with an injury to the side of his face where a large part of his skin was missing.. She said he’d been roaming the neighborhood for a while and after noticing he was injured he disappeared for a few days. We offered to cover his medical care if she could secure him and give him a chance to heal. He was trapped and taken to one of our favorite vets Five Mile Animal Hospital where they took wonderful care of him. The rescuer, Gwyn, was so grateful that we were able to help. Moo Cow will now have a chance to be off the streets and in a warm loving home.
Only a few more days for our Valentine’s Day match where your donations are doubled up until Feb 28th.
2/25/25. Oscar was found injured and sick. His rescuer covered getting the initial vetting taken care of and asked if we would help with the dental and extractions. We set Oscar up with an exam appointment and the doctor definitely thinks there will need to be some teeth pulled. You can see the canine on the bottom is sticking out forward. Dental and anesthesia is scheduled for next week.
2/23/25. – The wounds are trying to heal, but I’m worried about the one inside her leg. The drain tube was pulled, but there is a lot of swelling and fluid oozing from the incision. She loves belly rubs and turkey! Tomorrow will be one week stray hold and not one call from anyone claiming her. We have scheduled her spay surgery and she will still need all vaccines and preventative. Her heartworm check was negative. She’s also being treated for an ear infection.
We are in need of a rescue group or a very committed foster to help with placement. If you know anyone with Rottie experience please contact me if they can help. Time is of the essence because boarding life is not good for her or any animal that has gone through this much trauma.
If you can donate please help. Only 4 days left for our match where your donations are doubled. Thank you, Gina https://4paws1heart.org/donations/
