Monthly Archives: February 2022

SAMMIE – Rescue from the Streets

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We were recently contacted about this sweet girl now named Sammie who was found outside with her sibling. 4 paws 1 heart offered to cover an exam, vaccines, prevention, and spay surgery. Here she is giving snuggles to Tracey while waiting for results of her bloodwork. She is scheduled for Spay surgery the day before Thanksgiving. Thank you to her rescuer Pam, 4 paws 1 heart, and the staff at Moore Veterinary Hospital. It takes a village. ♡ Gina

LACEY, MIA, MAVERICK, LONDON, AND VIENNA – Never to Have (or make) Kittens Again

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11/17/21 – But, for every little one lost, so many more are saved. Meet Lacey, Mia, Maverick, London, Vienna. They were born by a couple of different females who just couldn’t be trapped in time before they became pregnant. Over the past month we have taken care of their medical needs which varied between treatment for diarrhea, vaccines, tests, flea/parasites, and, of course, spay/neuter. Lilly and her friend are responsible for saving and rehoming 19 kittens/cats since they began rescuing. As I’ve said before, God Bless the rescuers, our amazing vets and their staffs, our donors, and those supporters who share our cases.

BRIN – Rest in Peace – Another Victim of PanLeuk

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11/17/21- On October 24, 2021, I posted the following:10/24/21 – RIP Sweet Marnith. Her mom, barely a kitten herself and pregnant, was left in a carrier outside of a pet supply store. A rescuer took her in and the mom gave birth the very next day. The rescuer had no experience with new moms and babies and she called our friend, Patricia. Two weeks later, after one kitten passed away, another became very sick. Patricia advised her and the rescuer continued to struggle another two weeks before she realized that she just couldn’t properly care for the family. And, although Patricia has more than her share of kitties to care for, she stepped in and took the remaining babies hoping to make them healthy. Unfortunately, another passed away and Marnith also took ill. This is when 4 paws 1 heart was asked to help. But, unfortunately, it was too late. Marnith was tested for panleukopenia which is a very contagious viral disease most often attacking kittens. Typically it is deadly. There is one remaining kitten who tested negative and is being kept separate and being watched closely. Please remember this little family and Patricia (as well as the many rescuers to devote their lives to the stray and abused) in your prayers.” Well, I’m very sad to report that the last remaining kitten tested positive for panleukopenia and passed away. Rest In Peace sweet Brin. May you be in peace and find all of your siblings when you cross the Rainbow Bridge. – diana4paws1heart.org/donations/P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080

FANTASIA AND DOJA – Found in a Car Inside a Garage

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I was contacted by a woman whose neighbor found these little ones in his car that he had in his garage and though he waited for mom she never showed up so he brought them to his cat-loving neighbor. We were happy to cover all of their medical needs which included testing and spay/neuter. Your donations ensure that these babies will not go on to have more babies!! – diana.4paws1heart.org/donations/P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080

MAX – Found on the Street, FIV Positive and Entropion in One Eye

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11/15/21 – Max was found on the streets with what was thought to be a severe upper respiratory infection. After seeing the doctor, it was determined that he was positive for FIV, needed to be neutered, and actually had entropion (a condition where the eyelashes grow inward and touch the eye thus causing blindness if left untreated) of one eye which would require eye surgery. The finder reports that Max had his surgeries, which include neutering, last Wednesday and did well although the doctor chose to keep him overnight because he had some bleeding in his incision. Max loves to snuggle and the finder will be looking for a loving home for him. Anyone interested should contact Jennifer at: [email protected]. Please remember that FIV should never be a death sentence and cats with FIV have been reported to live safely with other cats for several years. Transmission of FIV is primarily cause by bites where the skin is broken and if all cats in the household are neutered/spayed, attacks of this nature rarely occur. Please remember that any surgeries beyond neuter/spay, can be very costly and it’s only with the financial support of our friends can we improve the quality of life for the many orphans on the streets.

ROSIE – Found Early in the Morning Running in the Rain

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11/12/21 – Rosie was found at 3 a.m. running in the rain on a main street in Detroit. Her rescuer, an owner of a dog grooming business saw that she was limping and brought her to safety in her shop. She was seen by Dr. Zalac of Orion Animal Hospital and it determined that she would need surgery because of a break. Again, this is a costly undertaking but without our help Rosie would have no hope at a good quality of life. I spoke with Dr. Zalac and she will be doing the surgery on November 26, 2021. Hopefully, she can also be spayed at the same time. Rosie is on pain meds until she has surgery and is living comfortably with her rescuer.

BUTTONS – UPDATE – Tape Marks Around His Body and His Muzzle; His Leg is Fractured and He May Need Surgery

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11/11/21 – I recently posted about Buttons who was found on the side of the expressway near the Detroit Zoo. There were tape marks around his body and his muzzle and a plastic bag was around his neck. He was malnourished and limping. Well, Buttons went to the vet and it was found that his leg was fractured and it is not setting properly. Consequently, he may need surgery. Here he is with his potential new sibling. Please help us help Buttons by donating. Without our supporters, abused animals like Buttons would not have a chance. – diana4paws1heart.org/donations/P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080

RIPLEY – His Mother Was Killed by Another Animal

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Meet Ripley was rescued over the Halloween weekend. The finder believes the mom was killed by another animal in the a week prior to finding the kitten, she had heard a “terrible noise” outside and after that heard crying and later discovered the kitten. It took 3 days for the kitten to trust the homeowner but she was finally able to catch her and get her safely into her home. The finder then contacted a friend who agreed to give Ripley a furever home but needed help in getting her tested, vaccinated and spayed.We were happy to take care of that for Ripley and she is now in a loving home with two other felines. – diana4paws1heart.org/donations/P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080