Monthly Archives: November 2012
Emma (Snow) Update
A week after going to rescue Emma a.k.a. Snow continues to improve. The inflammation has subsided and she is not scratching as much and is more relaxed and comfortable. She is getting very spoiled with her daily sponge bath and massage when I apply ointment to her affected areas. 
She deserves all the spoiling after what she has been through ~ Cynthia
Autumn Update
AUTUMN UPDATE: Here’s Autumn and her foster mom reuniting after one night of hospitalization. Dr. Lutz spayed Autumn last night and the surgery went great! Also, Autumn has put on almost 10 pounds of much needed weight! The last time we saw her every bone in her little body was sticking out. All is going very well with her and she has a very strong potential home lined up. I’ll keep everyone posted. ~ gina
Ruby Update
RUBY UPDATE: Our sweet little Ruby with the broken front legs will be at the Vet’s tomorrow for a splint change and to recheck x rays of her legs. I’ll keep you posted on her progress! ~ gina
Santa Paws Event, December 1, 2012
Update on Jimmy
JIMMY (see notes) UPDATE: This handsome boy who was rescued by our friend James and Gina has been adopted. Who? you might ask — was lucky enough to make this boy is fur son—his rescuer, James. James has decided that he couldn’t give up this sweetheart. Congratulations to James and Jimmy.
Ivy, 7 week old Kitten
11/11/12 IVY UPDATE: Ivy is a trooper. She is hanging in there while being treated with ear mites, fleas, coccidia, roundworms, and an eye infection. We are doing everything we possibly can for her. She still has a slight abnormality to her eyes
but she is totally functional. She is about 7 weeks old, with long hair, flame point, and is super loving. She loves to talk, be held, and follow you everywhere. I’ll send another update in a few days once we give her more time to be hospitalized. ~ gina
This is IVY. She is about 7 weeks old, female, and long haired. This little kitten was seen in the middle of the street a couple of nights ago when a woman almost hit her. She brought her into the emergency vet and the rescuer signed her over to 4 Paws 1 Heart. Ivy is currently hospitalized for dehydration, undernourishment, and severe parasitism. Any rescues or adopters who would like to take in Ivy should contact gina at [email protected]
Babe Needs Knee Surgery
Babe was rescued needing ACL knee surgery and her rescuer couldn’t afford to have it done because of a recent string of bad luck resulting in financial hardship. 4 Paws 1 Heart was able to help him raise some money and then helped with the remaining bill. Dr. Balaj, did her surgery yesterday, and she is doing very well. She will go home today and recover over the next couple months. ACL surgery commonly happens to dogs and there are not many orthopedic surgeons in the area, so if you know someone who has a dog needing this procedure have them call the Harper Woods Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Balaj is very reasonable in price and very good at what he does! ~ gina
Charlottes Two Stray Cats
A facebook friend, Charlotte Yakima, rescued two stray cats from an area by the McNamara International Airport. They were seen with a feral community but appeared to be more domestic than feral and were being bullied by the ferals. Charlotte and 4 Paws 1 Heart paid for the neutering/spaying, vaccinations, and testing and now these sweethearts need a permanent home. Please share an help Charlotte find them a home. Otherwise, Charlotte will follow the protocol she learned at All About Animals Rescue and place the cats outside to live as feral cats. The female is a light grey and peach on face and body; her tail is a little darker and ringed like raccoon. The black male is approximately 3 years old.
Emma on the Mend
Emma (formerly known as Snow) continues to do well every day. She gets a saline solution bath for her infected skin every day, she is on a special diet just in case it is food related. She is also on pain medication to relieve some of her discomfort while she heals from her horrible ordeal. Emma loves to be held, petted and cuddled.