7/31/17/17 – Far too many sick kittens on the streets — dying or losing eyes. Here is another 4-5 week old kitten found in a shelter in a caring person’s backyard. He was discovered without a mom and hasn’t been eating. He was taken to the emergency vet yesterday but, unfortunately, his illness was too far gone to make it. RIP Sweet Smitty. ~ diana
Daily Archives: August 22, 2017
Frankfort – Rescued Too Late – RIP
7/30/17 – RIP Sweet baby. Our friend, Rachel Gerstner and I were tagged in a posting about this kitten seen lying under a box. Rachel immediately went to get him while I called Advanced Animal Emergency to authorize the medical. Unfortunately, Frankfort, (no one should die without a name) passed away on the ride to the emergency. We don’t know how many people must have passed by this little guy who was only about 8-10 weeks old but we do thank God for those who did care enough to try and get help. Unfortunately, there are far too many of these sweet animals dying and suffering. Thank You, Rachel Gerstner, for caring and giving him love at the end. ~ diana
Sweet Jack – Rescued From the Street With a Severe Eye Issue
7/30/17 – This summer has been overwhelming with the number of dogs and cats needing help. And, not just spay/neuter and vaccines. Serious issues, such as heart worm, upper respiratory infections, limb removals, eye removals. In the past seven years we have helped over 4,000 animals and just because of the “nature of the beast”, we are once again in the position of taking care of an overwhelmingly number of cats. Over the next few days, I will be sharing their stories. This is Sweet Jack. He was rescued by one of the rescue organizations with whom we work. We covered his initial vet visit where it was determined that he has extra tissue under his eye. He will be scheduled to see a specialist and we pray that we will be able to help this sweetheart. ~ diana
Karl – One of the 4 Orange Kittens Found Very Ill in a Backyard
7/29/17 – Please say a prayer for Karl. Because he is only 1.3 lbs., a standard veterinary doesn’t have the equipment needed for surgery. We will be trying to get Karl into Veterinary Vision of Rochester ASAP. Thank you to Debra Berolatti for insisting that he be seen again. He is resting comfortably with pain meds. ~ diana
“This is Karl is one of the 4 Orange kitties that I am taking care of . He was just at the vet and unfortunately his eye ruptured. He will be seeing a specialist with in the next day or two. Please say prayers for this poor baby. Thank you 4 paws 1 heart for taking care of his medical expenses and thank you debra for transporting him. This is where your donations are going to help sweet precious animals in need.
Jodie and Josie – Found in a Backyard With 4 Orange, Very Sick Kittens
7/29/17 – These are the two grey babies who came with the 4 orange babies (two of whom may need eye removal). They are both being seen by a vet in that their eyes also need attention due to upper respiratory infections. Here is Jodie and Josie. A huge thanks to Patricia B. for taking them in. ~ diana
Jordan – Emaciated, Dehydrated, and a Severe Upper Respiratory Infection
7/28/17 – Prayer Warriors Needed. Two-month old Jordan was rescued by our 4p1h friend, Patricia B. He was very emaciated, dehydrated, and suffering from a severe upper respiratory infection. He was brought to the emergency hospital last night where he was given IV fluids and antibiotics; his prognosis was not good. Patricia, who has a great deal of experience, chose to take Jordan home to either help him live or to let him die in a loving home. This morning Jordon is holding his own and resting comfortably. May God watch over this little one and all of the caring people we have worked with over the years, who never turn their backs. ~ diana
8/22/17 – Jordan has been gaining strength and pounds every day and is doing well. 
Snowball – Rescued With a Large Gash Under His Chin
7/28/17 – Snowball and his brother were rescued during a TNR effort. At only two months old, Snowball had a half-dollar size gash under his chin which was infected and, according to the rescuer, the trachea was visible. We were contacted and approved having Snowball seen by a doctor. After being examined, it was determined that there was infection and it was critical that surgery be done to clean and close the wound otherwise Snowball would die from a progressive infection. But, the doctor stressed that if surgery was done within hours, Snowball would be a healthy, loving kitten. We agreed to the surgery which was done yesterday. The rescuer brought Snowball’s brother to the hospital to keep him Company. The surgery was successful and here you can see Snowball with his brother while recovering. (I did not post the most graphic of the photos of the wound but one can get a sense of the severity by the photos posted). ~ diana
Dusty – Suffering From a Severe Upper Respiratory Left at the Door With Her 3 Babies
7/27/17 – In early June, this sweet momma, Dusty, and her 3 babies were left at the doors of Patterson Veterinary. Dusty’s eye was very bad and it was later determined that it would need removal. Her surgery is now scheduled for tomorrow (which will include spaying). Dusty has been a great mom and all of the babies are doing well. Amber, who is a vet tech at the veterinary, took in this family and will make sure everyone finds their way to a loving home. 4 Paws 1 Heart has committed to covering medical for the babies. – Say a little prayer that everything goes well for Dusty. ~ diana
Hitch – He Was Stuck in a Car Engine and Survived the Ride
I just thank God and all those who donated in my mom’s memory. Since Sunday, I have approved medical treatment for almost 30 cats — all in various states of health. We have and will have eye removals, severe upper respiratory infections, leg removal, hernia surgery, and, of course, just the ‘ordinary’ spay/neuter, vaccinations, and testing. Good Luck to this little cutie. That could have been a death ride. ~ diana
“Meet “Hitch” 
❤️❤️ our rescue A Rejoyceful Animal Rescue received a call this morning about a lil kitten that was stuck in a car engine
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This lil one survived the ride from PetSmart in Chesterfield where they originally saw her but where unable to locate her even with Chesterfield Police help
♥️. When this morning she heard a loud crying noise and realize after parking the car in garage on Sunday this kitten had hitched a ride to her home. I went there and the Don & Carole were so helpful by jacking up the car so I could get under it and get the lil one out ( she was wedged in the bumper housing and the frame)
A huge THANK YOU to Diana Rascano from 4 Paws 1 Heart graciously stepped up to medically back lil Hitch!!!!
Hitch came out of this with not one injury !!!!! ❤️❤️
She will be up for adoption with A Rejoyceful Animal Rescue when ready !!!!! Fill out for adoption app now !!!! – Kim “
