Monthly Archives: July 2021

Ace, Gracie, and Riley – Updates

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6/26/21 – Here are a few of the cases I was contacted about over the past few days and the animals your donations will help to make a difference.
This is an update on Ace and Gracie. Ace is a dog rescued from a very difficult situation who needed the usual vetting but he also had a skin issue which we continue to help with through today. He is doing great and is enjoying life both around here and up north. The other photo is Gracie. Another rescue by the same independent rescuer. And, another photo with Riley who she was rescued with (back). Today she is doing great. She’s even learned to play fetch and makes sure time is spent each day fetching little balls. 4paws1heart.org/donations/
P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48080

Dennis – Found in a Store Parking Lot

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6/25/21 – Meet 4 paws 1 ♡ Dennis.
I was contacted today about a kitten found at a Meijer in Southgate. Finder suspects the mom was with him but unapproachable:( Fortunately, the good Samaritan was able to catch this kitten and get him off the street. She immediately reached out for help. After contacting several rescues and shelters that were all at capacity, she contacted me and was able to take him in. He was definitely in need of medical care. He is about 6 weeks old and we are treating him for an eye infection/upper respiratory. I am looking a foster situation. Please contact me at [email protected] if you would like more information. Ginadennis 6:25:21

PANDA (MAMA), PUDDING, PEANUT, AND PISTACHIO – RESCUED ON THE STREETS

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6/25/21 – These little beauties were rescued by another independent rescuer who we’ve assisted in the past. Meet mama, Panda, and her babies, Pudding, Peanut, and Pistachio. Their markings are amazing and after they get spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and tested complements of 4 Paws 1 Heart. If you are interested in giving any of them a furever home, please contact Melissa at: [email protected] – diana
P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
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DINO – RIP – FIP WAS JUST TOO ADVANCED

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6/25/21 – RIP Dino. Dino was born 4 years ago in the garage of a woman who rescues and cares for a cat community. He never strayed from his home base and allowed Dawn to pet him. Dawn noticed recently that he was losing weight, although he was eating and drinking as normal. And in the last five days his belly started to get hard and extended. We tried to get him into one of our partner vets near Dawn’s home but we had no luck. We were desperate to get him seen and thankfully our great Dr. Zalac of Orion Animal Hospital saw Dino today. Unfortunately, it was bad news – he had Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP). This is a deadly disease which is an inflammation of the abdominal wall and organs. There are two types — dry and wet. In the wet form it results in a buildup of fluid in the abdomen. Dino’s blood cell count was also very low. The doctor and Dawn both agreed to let him peacefully cross the Rainbow Bridge. – diana
P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
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Mama and Babies – Rescued By Shop Employees

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6/23/21 – I know that all of us, at some time, have lost their faith in human beings. Well, there is an industrial shop in Fraser/Clinton Twp. filled with wonderful employees. A while back one of the employees contacted us about a cat who had a severe eye infection. He contacted us and ‘Pecan’ was seen by one of our partner doctors who determined the eye would need to be removed. Pecan is doing great and found her way into a furever home.
Friday, the same employee, Brad, contacted me about another cat who unfortunately had a litter of 3 babies. The three babies seem to have upper respiratory infections and mama is still weaning them. Again, Brad asked if we could help, and because of our supporters, I said “Yes”. The babies are going in this morning to be treated for their possible infections and plans have been made for Mama and the babies to be spayed/neutered and vaccinated when appropriate. The foreman in this shop has made certain that the community of cats have a home and feed the cats daily. A huge Thanks to these wonderful people for caring so much. – diana
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P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48080

Bella – Had a Door Close on Her Leaving her Paralyzed

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6/21/21 – This little angel is Bella. Bella is approximately 5 weeks old and had a door closed on her leaving her rear end paralyzed. Bella was extremely lucky to be rescued and is now being fostered by Rebecca L. and her amazing animal loving family. Rebecca contacted me on Friday and also happened to touch base with our Board member, Denise (also mom of the famous Chance), who also contacted me. Rebecca had taken Bella for x-rays and antibiotics, a steroid injection, and dewormer. The doctors were hopeful that Bella could be helped. Denise visited the family to teach Rebecca how to express Bella in that Bella cannot urinate or move her bowels on her own. Denise is setting up an appointment, under our authorization, with Dr. Kern at Pawsitive Steps Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine for an assessment. In that Denise has a great deal of experience with paralyzed kittens, she will be coordinating this case with Rebecca. Please remember Bella in your prayers and remember that every donation you make, saves a life. – Diana
P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48080
Please keep this little doll in your prayers that there’s a hope for her recovery. She’s a happy, spunky, motivated little girl who just wants to play and have fun! Thankyou Team, so many tiny little lives are made better becuse of your generosity.
We love you Bella and we’re rooting for you!!!

Charlie, Sawyer, Coco, Bean, Charlie – A Litter Found on the Streets; Sawyer with a Deformity

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charlie 5:9:21 w:borsesawyer w:becky borse 5-9-21 moon bean 5:9:21 w:becky coco w:borse 5:9:21 6/21/21 – This litter of kittens was found on the streets. All were taken for the usual spay/neuter, vaccines, and testing but one, Sawyer, has a deformity of the sternum so he will be seeing another one of our partner vets. We don’t know what that means for his future but I will report on him after his second appointment. II present to you Sawyer, Moon, Bean, Coco, and Charlie. In the mean time, if you are interested in any of these babies, please contact Beckie at: [email protected]
– Diana
P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48080

Knish – Rescued With a Broken Paw Requiring an Amputation

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6/20/21 – As I’ve reported throughout the past 15 months, this has been a very tough time for the animals on the streets. Restrictions in medical care, lack of staff, and the many more animals being born and injured on the streets have been a challenge for all of us in the ‘animal rescue’ world. Knish is one such animal.
Knish was being cared for in a cat community and one day the caretaker noticed he was having difficulty with one of his paws. A person we’ve helped in the past was contacted and got Knish into a hospital where the vet advised that the paw had a break but believed it could be repaired although they couldn’t do it. She then contacted us. Through consultation with one of our faves – Dr. Zalac and after examination and x-rays, it was determined that amputation would be best. This meant that Knish would never go outside again. Paige found a foster for Knish which is where he is being socialized and is scheduled for surgery on June 29. Knish was vaccinated but will be neutered during the paw surgery. – diana
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Jefferson – Found With a Dead Leg

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6/18/21 – On Wednesday, June 16, Stevie, Biscuit, and Dahlia (aka Fire, Wind, and Taurus had their eye surgeries performed by Dr. Blasses of Patterson Veterinary Hospital. While their rescuer, Patricia, was waiting in the parking lot she learned of a kitten, whose eyes had not yet opened, found with his tiny leg hanging. She immediately contacted me and I advised to get the baby and see if Dr. Blasses could see the baby that same day. Even with all of the craziness that veterinary staffs have been going through this past year and a half, Dr. Blasses saw the baby before closing. Here is Patricia’s report from the visit:
“Good morning! So our little dude, Jefferson is a fighter! Thanks to Patterson’s and you he has a fighting chance. As I said in a phone message, his leg was so dead all they had to do was snip it off at the femur. They put two staples in his wound.
Our only guess is he was attacked by something and can’t for the life of me figure out how he survived. He has a huge appetite and successfully sucks his milk on his own with a syringe, so right now, this little dude has a fighting chance. Glad it didn’t come down to amputation as I fear euthanasia would have been recommended which I was prepared for.Thank you for giving him a chance! – Patricia”
It is only because of the support of our many friends that we can help the rescuers give these babies a second chance. – diana
“How we behave toward cats here below determines our status in heaven” – Robert A. Heinleinjefferson 6:18:21