9/24/22 – Please pray that Dr. Zalac can figure out what is causing Chance’s urinary issues. – diana

MOM: Good morning Team, Happy Saturday! So, I wanted to give everybody an update on our Superhero Chance.

On Sept 4th I knew something was wrong when Chance peed his pillows in my bed. Then he was straining to go in his box, but nothing was coming out. I called Dr. Zs at Orion Animal Hospital and was told to bring him right in and I was to drop him off and they would squeeze him in. When Dr. Z called she said she was able to get some urine from him so he was not blocked but his urine was full of blood. She did bloodwork and a urine culture, also an ultrasound that showed his bladder was very inflamed and thickened and it was decided that because we live quite a ways it would be best he stay the night in case he blocked. On the 5th his culture came back with no bacteria, so no uti. But…again he was not out of the woods so he stayed another night. Although he was not using his box, he was peeing. The thought was that he was suffering from a Cystitis flare up and with prednisolone & gabapentin it would clear in a few days. But there was no change and a script was called in for an antibiotic, still no change. On the 19th Chance went back to see Dr. Z and she repeated his ultrasound. His bladder looked great although he still had blood in his urine and still peeing himself in his crate. It was decided due to his mobility issues he needed to be out of his crate during the day so he wouldn’t lose use of his legs and maybe that would encourage him to go in the box. What is happening now…he goes in the box only a few dribbles but he pees when he’s walking around downstairs where he has been confined and goes in his crate at night. Just randomly pees as he’s walking like he has zero control of his bladder.

So after contacting Dr. Z and her researching and speaking with colleagues Chance will be going in Monday morning for a drop off with Dr. Z where she will do repeat xrays looking for any spine lesions that could contribute to nerve damage of his bladder and she will also anesthetize him to pass a urinary catheter to check for urethral strictures that are blocking his urine flow. Keep in mind that we dont know exactly how Chance became paralyzed in the 1st place other then it was following his neuter procedure before he came to us. We have no idea if this has anything to do with that.

Please keep Chance in your prayers that we get this figured out soon, we need to get back to our Nightynite snuggles. We are so thankful to Dr. Z, we know how hard she’s working to get Chance back on his feet and there’s no one we trust more to do that. And please keep 4Paws1Heart in your thoughts & prayers who have been by Chances side throughout his journey starting in 2015. Money is going out faster then its coming in and they are unable to take on any new serious cases or projects at this time. Your donations are needed more then ever before Team! If you would like to help please go to:

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We will keep you posted on what happens Monday

9/22/22 – Prayers for Maddie. We were contacted before we had to put a hold on future medical cases. She had been rescued by a very kind person after being seen hit by a car on I-94. Her rescuer took her to an emergency hospital and paid for an x ray which indicated a fractured tibia. Her leg was splinted and the rescuer was advised to see an orthopedic specialist. The rescuer then contacted us. First we tried to see if our “go to” doctors who do some orthopedic surgery could help but that was unsuccessful. Then we tried specialists to get a consultation — did she need surgery or could the fracture heal without a significant impact to her quality of life? That was taking too long and Maddie now needed to have the splint re-wrapped so again we authorized a visit to our doctors at Patterson Veterinary to at least re-wrap the splint and provide pain medication if needed. Well, thankfully, Patterson worked it out for Maddie to be seen the same day of my authorization. Dr. Lynch saw Maddie and decided that a pin would work and asked if we could cover that and I authorized the surgery. Tomorrow she will have her surgery. Maddie is a very sweet girl who will now have a wonderful home and, hopefully, a long, loving life. – diana.

4paws1heart.org/donations P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48080

P.S. We still have a stoppage on helping with new cases but as I’ve said we will follow through with prior requests and our commitments.

9/21/22 – One of the many TNR projects we have been assisting produced this very sweet girl, Patty. Yvonne contacted us about many cats living on a golf course in Oakland County, MI and asked if we could help. We said ‘yes’ and most of the cats are being spayed/neutered/vaccinated and returned to the course (with the course’s approval). But, Patty was different. Here’s what her rescuer had posted on our Petfinder site:

“Hello, my name is Patty. I’m a sweet, adorable, 6 month old kitten. I’ve had a tough life trying to survive without humans until these nice people took me in to get fixed and vaccinated. I’m currently learning how to be a house kitty. I’ll be ready for adoption the week of September 12. Could you be my FUR-Ever home? Adoption fee is $45, which will go to 4 Paws 1 Heart.”

Well, Patty has been adopted and we are all thrilled. Unfortunately, though, we have had to stop assisting in any future cases due to a shortage of funds. Money has been going out faster than it’s coming in. It truly breaks my heart to have to say ‘no’ to those needing us but we have taken on some significant cases which include 2 cats getting experimental FIP treatment, heart worm, eye removals, amputations, and large TNR projects. I need to make sure we have enough money to cover those over the next month or so before we can continue. This is the first time in 12 years but as I’ve said, the economy and the pandemic has had a significant impact on all of the animal advocacy groups and we are just one of them. Thank YOU for your continued support. – diana.

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9/19/22 – Yesterday, I was contacted by the owner of Comfort’s Place, Deb Friendman, (an animal ‘angel’ in her own right) about Shelly. Shelly also has a tumor which the doctor was removing as Deb and I talked. “This little girl was found in an abandoned house in Inkster, surrounded by used needles and decaying floors. We posted and reported finding her and no one stepped up. When we scanned her, much to our shock, she was chipped!!! After contacting the person on the chip registry, we found out the owner passed away last year and the dog has been surviving on whatever she could–alone! With an amazing personality and love for other dogs, cats, and humans, we found temporary placement that we hope turns into permanent placement. I’ll keep you posted on her living situation. (and on the tumor too). Thanks for the help!! – Deb”

Dear 4paws1heart Friends, If you’ve been following us, especially over the last 12 years, you will know that we’ve taken on several serious cases over the year, most of which have turned into happy beginnings. And besides the serious cases we have paid for thousands of cats and dogs to be spayed/neutered and vaccinate. But, unfortunately, the economy is hitting us from both ends. The cost of medical is increasing while the donations coming in our decreasing. And we can truly understand on both counts. The cost of doing business is getting out of reach for most small businesses and people are struggling to feed their families. But, anything you can do to keep us going will be very much appreciated. For the first time in 3 years we are finding ourselves in the position of turning away serious cases until we are on firmer financial grounds. We are looking for opportunities for fundraisers and hope to have something in November so stay tuned. Thank YOU! . – diana

4paws1heart.org/donations P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48080

“When you look into the eyes of an animal you’ve rescued, you can’t help but fall in love.” Paul Shaffer

Please help.. This is a quick glimpse into an 11 week journey with my foster kitten Muffins who was found as a stray. She has an appointment with internal medicine specialist on the 26th because she has not gotten better. Her symptoms have been up and down. 4 paws 1 heart has been covering all of her extensive medical costs. With multiple prescriptions, tests, and supportive care her bills have already exceeded $1,000 and we haven’t even begun basic veterinary care such as vaccines, spay, etc. Please help if you can Thank you – Gina

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9/17/22 – Today we still have the pleasure of visiting with our Snickers as he lives with our dear friends and Board member, Dee and Rick!! Snickers still has issues from his severe respiratory infection but he has a great life with much love and care. – diana

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4 Paws 1 Heart shared Snickers story with me and I think it’s a perfect example of the wonderful work they do! – Circare

She was good but shortly after the last round of antibiotics the discharge came back and the nasal sounds never ceased. We rechecked her to see if she was negative for the Mycoplasma and the Proteus Mirabilis which she was, but her swabs came back as positive for Staphylococcus pseudintermedius which is another bacterial infection. This bacteria is resistant to several antibiotics. She has an appointment with the internal medicine specialist at Oakland Veterinary Referral Services on Monday the 26th. We have done everything possible and we will keep trying, but we really need help. She is eating and maintaining her weight, so now we just wait until her appointment. In the past 11 weeks 4 paws 1 heart has spent over $1000.00 on her tests and we could use any donations out there. I will post again once I know more. This has been an emotional roller-coaster and I just want to get her better. Donations can be made out to 4 paws 1 heart, PO box 84, Saint Clair Shores, MI, 48080 or on our website there is a pay pal and please notate your donation is for Muffins. Thank you. – Gina

4paws1heart.org/donations P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48080

9/15/22 – Rose had been bounced around from the streets to different homes and was finally taken in by a former volunteer with Streethearts Rescue. Rose’s ‘angel’ contacted her friends and they agreed to help her find a permanent home while she fostered Rose but they all need assistance with the surgery. Basically, entropion is when the eyelashes grow inward toward the eye itself; it is painful and if left untreated, it will result in blindness. 4 Paws 1 Heart covered the entropion surgery and our friend, Bill Heatley with Streethearts covered the laser treatment. Now on to finding that permanent home. If you are interested in giving this beauty a loving home, please contact Streethearts Rescue. – diana.

“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” – Roger Caras

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9/14/22 – Amber was rescued by a wonderful couple who are both on disability but couldn’t turn their backs. The wife recently had a leg amputated and it’s understandable as to why they weren’t in a position to do what it takes today to provide medical rescue to an animal in need. This little baby had a botfly, which is painful and can result in serious damage if not removed medically. Once again, our great doctors at Orion Animal Hospital took care of little Amber and she is doing great. – diana.

4paws1heart.org/donations P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48080

9/14/22 – These beautiful cats were rescued from a mobile home park, and like so many, it is inundated with roaming cats. All four appear to be domesticated which tells us that they were either left behind by a resident, escaped, or dumped. The finder, Carolyn, will be trying to find homes for them and if you are interested, please contact her at: [email protected] All of them will be taken to a vet on Thursday to be tested, vaccinated, and spayed/neutered. Don’t forget that 100% of your donations go directly to the medical treatment and care of every animal we assist. And, without you, these life changers could not happen. – diana.

4paws1heart.org/donations P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48080

“Cats and Music are the two ways of refuge from the miseries of life” – Albert Schweitzer