10/20/22 – Since August 18, 2010, 4 Paws 1 Heart has paid $1.6 million, to local veterinary clinics, in medical treatment for the stray and unwanted companion animals wandering the streets in our communities. We don’t have a staff and with the exception of website costs, all dollars donated go directly to the medical support of the animals we help. We have a Board of 10 people who all play a role in keeping this organization alive and in good standing with our government entities.
Yesterday, I learned that we again received TOP RATED status with Great NonProfits because of the appreciation are supporters have shared. If you want to see how your donations have made a difference, check it out: – diana
10/20/22 – I hope these posts allow our donors to see into the difference they make when they donate to 4 Paws 1 Heart. It may sound trite but it truly takes a village.
Once again 4 Paws 1 Heart has been given a Top Rating by Great Nonprofits thanks to the comments made by many of the rescuers we have helped. Don’t be confused though by some referring to us as ‘four paws one heart’ We are 4 paws 1 heart. I’ll share some of the comments. Take a look at Great Nonprofits to see more of the stories. Diana
10/19/22 – This is a side profile picture of Muffins’ CT scan and a comparison of what normal looks like. The pink circle is around where the stricture is and the blue ink is outlining the congestion showing how it has no where to go. On the normal view, that area should be black.
I touch base with Dr Kustasz at OVRS weekly and they are still trying to find the Balloon Catheter for the dilation procedure. The plan is to insert a scope and pass the catheter through her nose. Then, they will inflate the balloon so that the surrounding tissue can be stretched allowing drainage. They won’t know the extent of the stricture until they have a camera inside of her nose.
Nasopharyngeal stenosis is very rare and they believe it is congenital. If we don’t do this procedure she will continue to have clogged infected sinuses, pressure and fluid in both ears, and constant drainage from her nose.
We are starting her on another special ordered antibiotic because there is a fowl odor in her mouth.
Once we find a small enough balloon catheter we can schedule her surgery. Please keep the prayers going because we definitely need them. Thank you
This is exactly what I told you I thought she had wrong with her on one of your other post. My cat Mia had the same thing. Dr. Becker from OVRS Vet was not comfortable doing it and they didn’t have the right catheter, he sent me to Dr. Beal at MSU and he did the procedure, it worked for a few days and then collapsed again. We then seen Dr. Stanley at MSU and she actually put a stent in her nose they had to split her palate and insert it that way, that stayed in for six weeks and she is good as new – Patty
I do remember you saying that. Dr Stanley did reconstructive surgery on a pup I fostered years ago. She was very good.. As far as I’ve heard she is no longer at MSU. I was given the option to go there, but I feel really comfortable with Dr Kustasz and the team at OVRS. We are all praying this will work the first try. The challenge right now is finding a small enough balloon catheter. I’m so happy to hear your cat is doing well. -Gina
10/19/22 – Reggie came in through emergency as a stray 11 years ago. The doctors suspected she suffered trauma to her arm causing radial nerve damage. 4 paws 1 heart offered to cover her care which required amputation of the front leg. A friend and amazing veterinary technician Lindsey Bate offered to give Reggie a wonderful loving home. Reggie had also tested positive for FIV and her mom never gave up on her. Recently Reggie passed away peacefully. I wanted to share her story because it’s so important to rescue. They need us to be their voice and you change that animals life forever. – Gina
