7/3/23 – This is Super Nova. He was trapped as part of tnr efforts by Bobbie who had recently started a non-profit (501c3), Communities Advocating For Animals, located in Deerfield, MI (Lenawee County). Before the cat was released, Bobbie noticed he didn’t seem to be feeling well, he was beaten up with many scars on his body and had missing fur all over. Bobbie took him to one of the 4 vets in the small community and the doctor there indicated that Nova was approximately 12 years old and in a great deal of pain as a result of a severe infection of the mouth and required significant dental attention. The doctor provided pain medication while Bobbie could raise funds. We were able to provide help toward the total bill and Bobbie had surgery which included a full dental extraction. Nova will NOT be returned to the outside and will live the rest of his life receiving the attention he seems to enjoy from his new family and saviors. He enjoys relaxing in a crate when he wants and getting petted when he wants. – diana
7/3/23 – Meet Cocoa. A few weeks ago, this little girl (69 lbs) was spotted on 6 Mile and Telegraph. She had protruding ribs and was digging in a trash can. Diane, who noticed her, realized that if she tried to lure the dog into her car, there could be a bad outcome. Fortunately, 2 other people stopped. One was a dog rescuer and the other a cat rescuer. They all worked as a team, holding up traffic and trying to guide Cocoa to safety. Cocoa wobbled back into the neighborhood and huddled on a porch which, as it turned out, was the home she had lived before her family abandoned her. A neighbor confirmed that the people had moved and left Cocoa behind. Another animal lover joined the rescue team and after much effort, they were able to get Cocoa into Diane’s car.
Diane’s neighbor, Mark, agreed to take her in and it was love at first sight. Diane knew Mark needed this dog as he had, one by one. lost his three dogs to old age and illness. He named her Cocoa and started referring to himself as ‘daddy’. Diane offered to help him with expenses but could not find affordable services. Mark was ready to give up Cocoa, although, in just those few short weeks, he had quickly fallen in love with her, but he knew he could not afford the initial vetting needed in a timely period. Mark came to terms with the fact that he would have to surrender Cocoa. At approximately 1 year old, Cocoa is very sweet and affectionate.
Diane decided to make one last effort to find her owner — maybe Cocoa had not been purposely abandoned — maybe she had been stolen. So, they went to Five Mile Animal Clinic. Unfortunately the Clinic’s scanner needed charging but the staff was very busy so they planned to return.
Diane reported the following: “An angel named Carol told me about 4 Paws 1 Heart. When I spoke with Diana, I couldn’t believe the help she was making available for Cocoa. We still have to check for a chip. Fingers crossed that there isn’t one!
Thank you to all of your donors who make it possible for Cocoa to have a long, happy life with Mark.”
Cocoa did return and a microchip was not found. Cocoa will be tested for heart worm, vaccinated, and spayed; paws crossed that she will test negative for heart worm. But once we’re committed, we will be there for Cocoa. We are also confident that Cocoa will have a very loving life with her new ‘daddy’. – diana
