Monthly Archives: March 2021

Howie – Showed Up in a Cat Community With His Skin Shredded

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3/11/21 – No one knows what happened to poor Howie. Three days ago he was fine when he showed up for food but then Tuesday night he showed up “shredded”. The caretaker feeds several cats,skunks, possums, and raccoons but it is unknown who attacked this poor cat. The caretaker contacted the rescue, Saving Cats and Kittens Michigan. The rescue took the cat and contacted us to see if we could help. It was critical that Howie be seen asap as his wounds were already smelling of dying flesh and infection.
Howie saw a veterinarian late yesterday afternoon and had to be sedated; it was obvious that he was in significant pain. The doctor reported that Howie was badly torn up. His face was swollen and huge, gaping, bloody ripped flesh was all over his head and leg. He received an injection for pain and one for infection. Thankfully, he tested negative for fiv/felv. The rescue brought him home and, at the advice of the doctor, kept him crated to limit his movement. Last night he only ate a small bite but it appeared that he was still in so much pain from the huge holes in his head that he was ‘giving up’. Please pray for Howie. His foster is giving him a lot of attention and love. Pray that Howie recovers and that he may be able to become an ‘inside’ cat who will get lots of love and safety for the rest of his life. – diana
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Dwight – A Memorial From His Rescuer

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3/10/21 – Although I already posted an RIP for sweet Dwight, I wanted to share this very heartfelt memorial from his rescuer, Heather. – diana
“His story: I live in a poverty stricken, low income area in Pontiac where I run a small rescue called Up in Arms for Animals Rescue & Rehab. We have a large stray cat population which attracts many pet theives to sell strays into the cruel dog fighting industry (I’ve now been approached by 3 of them trying to get cats in my care). I saw Dwight several buildings away while coming back from the laundry room. I blew kisses to him from about 40 ft away and he came running after me like he had been in search of someone to bring him indoors. He happily let me pick him up and bring him into my home where I quarantined him in my bathroom from the other rescues here. I found him covered in wounds from fighting, including a large infected cyst near his left eye. He spent only a week with me and yelled and screamed nearly constantly. I brought him into the vet last Friday when he was diagnosed with both FIV and FeLV. I now believe Dwight may have been suffering and when he saw me leaving the laundry room, he knew to follow me for the help he needed. I’m still mourning his loss after the vet recommended euthanasia which was done that day. He was very sweet and so happy to be fed, indoors where it’s warm, safe and receiving the love and care he wanted and needed. He sadly only lived a short life of only about a year, but he knew love and kindness. I stayed by his side through his final moments when myself and the vet staff all cried for his tragic death.
Thank you for helping me to end his suffering. None of us wanted things to end this way for Dwight but I’m happy that he at least didn’t die alone, cold, hungry and scared on the street. Thank you.”
Heather Breitbach
Up in Arms for Animals Rescue & Rehab
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Puzzler – Update

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3/10/21 – I woke up this morning to this beautiful message and face. Just last week Puzzler was finally trapped with deep wounds on his face (see prior post). Look at him now.
“Puzzler’s foster sent me these pics. It amazes me how a cat can spend his life on the streets, with no human contact, can become so friendly so fast. He loves to be petted and purrs. I’m so happy to have finally been able to trap puzzler, and even happier that he will never have to live on the streets again. – Bonnie”
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Salem – Her Baby Has Been Born But With a Cleft Palate; Praying for Salem’s Full Recovery

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3/9/21 – Salem’s baby is a girl. Please continue prayers for these two innocents. The baby will be going into a great foster home with our friend, Amber, who is a vet tech and who is expert in caring for animals with a cleft palate. Not too long ago we actually covered the surgery for Syrio, a sweet dog she had rescued who had a cleft palate and has since been doing great. I talked with Gina who has been overseeing her care at the vet hospital and she tells me that Salem is such a very sweet girl even suffering with all of her injuries and going through birth. – diana
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Jax – May Have Found His Furever HOME

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3/9/21 – Paws Crossed — Jax may have found his forever home!! Good Luck Sweet Boy. – diana
A Second Chance For Chance
March 7 at 6:38 PM  ·
“jax 3:7:21++ jax==3:7:21 jax 3:7:21JAX: SURPRISE!!!!!!! Here I am in my foster-to-adopt home!!! So far everything is going fabulous and my family says I’m acclimating well and am a very sweet boy! ❤
I have a huge beautiful house, 3 kitty fur brothers that so far all is going well with and a wonderful loving family. I’m super excited about the future and two months ago never even imagined how good life would be for me.
Thankyou 4 Paws 1 Heart for backing my medical and thankyou to all who shared me.
Love you all ❤ Love Jax”

Salem – Pregnant and Rescued from a Mobile Home Park

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3/9/21 – A baby is born. This is Salem. She was rescued from a mobile home park at the beginning of the month. It was suspected that she might be pregnant and after being examined, it was confirmed. One baby was all that could be seen during the ultra sound. Our friend, Jo, took her into her home with our other friend, Debra, helping out while Jo was a t work. Yesterday morning, Salem was found to have a steady stream of drool/pus coming from her mouth. Also, there was a pool of blood. She was taken to the veterinary hospital where Gina works and she was treated with antibiotics for what was diagnosed as the Calicivirus. This virus is one of the main causes of respiratory infection and can also cause oral disease. It is especially common in shelters and breeding colonies and often infects young cats. The doctor reported that Salem could give birth within the next 24 hours. Well, the doctor was right. Salem had her baby and the two of them were brought back to the hospital for a wellness check. The baby has a cleft palate and mama is unable to feed her. Mama was also found to have an issue with her back foot pads; the skin seems to be coming off of her back feet. Mama will require bandaging of her feet daily and the baby will have to be tube fed 24/7. The team is in the process of determining where these two will be fostered but whoever is chosen, be assured they will be expert in providing the care needed. Please say a little prayer for these sweeties. I’m afraid the family will need some substantial medical care so anything you can do to help us fund the medical needs, will be much appreciated. – diana

Kira – Her Owner Died and the Family Was Going to Euthanize Her

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3/9/21 – Kira’s owner died and the family made an appointment to euthanize her. When the granddaughter found out, she contacted Midland County Pit Stop who was able to take her in. The rescue had some other critical rescues at the time they took in Kira but were able to pay for her vetting but the doctor found that Kira’s teeth were very bad and she had a tumor that needed to be removed. The president of the rescue contacted us for help.
Kira had her surgery last Friday and we are thankful that because of our loyal supporters we were able to help Kira have a second chance at life. The tumor had been pulling at her skin and she was definitely in pain. Kira is doing well although she is still in recovery mode. Anyone interested in this very sweet girl should contact the rescue. – diana

Rocky – Happy Update

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3/7/21 – 4 Paws 1 Heart was there when Rocky was rescued. Now a rescue has taken him under their wing and he has been fostered by our friend, Shayla. It’s amazing when a village can come together. – diana
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March 6 at 5:08 PM  ·
“Guess what guys? I is wredy
for my frever home! My name is Wrocky and I is 6 months old. I will love my new hooman fowevewr and ever! I wuvs to cuddle to! Yep, naps and kibble and nummy snacks is mine favowrite fings to do! SIS has mowr to say bout me so I will yet dem say some stuff to I spose. I sure is good boy and hope to meet yew soon!
Lov, Wrocky
As he said, Rocky is now ready for his forever home! Rescued from a life of other dogs attacking him to teach them to fight, Rocky wanted nothing to do with being mean to other dogs. He is a lover and likes other dogs so much that we really want someone who has a dog to adopt him Rocky is doing well on potty training and is vaccinated and neutered. He is SUCH a sweet, gentle boy.
We received so many inquires on this guy before but he was not ready. If you are still interested in making this guy a part of your family please send us a message.
This sweet guy deserves the best!”Rocky 3:7:21 Rocky 3:7:21= rocky 3:7:21==

Tommy – RIP – Rescued With a Large Tumor

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3/6/21 – RIP Tommy. Tommy showed up on our friend’s porch and, of course, she started feeding him along with a couple others she cares for. One day she heard that Tommy was breathing heavily. She was finally able to trap him and he was treated for an upper respiratory infection. After recovering from his URI, he still had a loud breathing issue. He was taken to one of our favorite doctors who thought it might be a polyp which could be an ‘easy’ fix for a feral cat. But, unfortunately, with further examination, it was discovered that Tommy had a huge tumor in his nose cavity. Tommy also had several bite marks all over his body. Tommy had been kept warm in a crate while recovering from the URI but there was no doubt that he was feral and wanted out. When the tumor was found, our friend, who had been caring for him, and the doctor decided it would be most humane to let him cross the rainbow bridge.
I can’t say enough how very deadly it has been for stray animals, especially cats, over the past year. We can only be thankful that some of them are rescued from the streets so that they are not languishing and dying slowly only to become further victims of the wild. Please see a pray for all of these innocent souls who have no one but us. Thank you for your continued support which allows us the opportunity to save as many as we can. – diana

Pumpkin – Rescued With a Severe Upper Respiratory Infection

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3/6/21 – Pumpkin and Pounce are both members of the same cat community. They are pretty lucky in that their caretaker provides them with a protected gazebo with cameras where she can keep an eye on them and their health. First Pumpkin showed up with his eyes in very bad shape, obviously the effect of a severe upper respiratory infection. His caretaker, Rena, noticed he hadn’t been eating (typical when a cat can’t smell his food) and he would show up intermittently. She was finally able to get him eye drops and gave them but he didn’t get better. Finally, we were able to get him into a vet where he was treated and, thankfully, is now doing well and his eyes have cleared up. – diana