Monthly Archives: August 2023

“WHAT ABOUT BOB?”

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8/15/23 – It was July 20, 2023 when I first heard from Carolyn about a local mobile home park which was being cleared of all of the mobile homes. Carolyn reported that cats were scattering everywhere as heavy equipment and vehicles were being brought in. The park management began to kick out caretakers of the stray cats who had been left behind and left to multiply. Bob was one of those poor animals. He was found squatting beneath a trailer which was scheduled to be torn down. Bob appeared to be in a great deal of pain around his mouth; the rescuer was concerned about a serious infection. Bob also appeared to have an upper respiratory infection. Carolyn and her friend were doing everything possible to catch the many cats and get them vetted/spayed/neutered on their own but they needed help for Bob. We were thankful to be a part of that Village and offered to help in any way we could. Bob has been treated for the infections and will have dental surgery on August 22. Carolyn reported today that Bob is stable, eating and grooming but still in some pain. Please pray for all of the animals on our streets. You may be seeing more and more posts from us because of the overwhelming number of requests for help that we’ve been getting. One last thing I’d like to add — when I asked Carolyn to give me a name for the cat (as I normally do) she said this: “I am calling him Bob because he appears to have just been ignored, forgotten or invisible to people, as in the movie “What About Bob”. – diana

Only with your donations can we continue to save the lives of so many and relieve their pain and stop the overpopulation. God Bless the Rescuers and our amazing Veterinary Doctors and Staffs.

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

PENELOPE WAS FOUND IN A DUMPSTER

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8/15/23 – She appeared to have a broken leg which was later confirmed when her rescuer took her to a local veterinary clinic. Penelope’s leg was x-rayed and the doctor diagnosed a broken femur and advised her rescuer that the surgery would cost $2,500. Because the rescuer could not afford the surgery, Penelope was given an injection for pain and her leg was wrapped; that is when we were contacted. We authorized Penelope to be seen by one of our amazing veterinary partners, Dr. Lynch, at Patterson Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Lynch confirmed the diagnosis and Penelope had her surgery.

Penelope’s rescuer reported yesterday that Penelope is doing great and her follow up appointments have confirmed the leg is healing properly.

Two lives (one human and one feline) changed because of the generosity of our donors. Thank YOU – diana

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

LANA AND PEARL

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8/14/23 – Found born in a boat located at a boat yard. Our friend, Shawn, who, along with her EMT daughter, has rescued dozens of kittens and cats, contacted us for help to get them ready for adoption. Both babies were taken to Patterson Veterinary Hospital and were tested (negative), vaccinated, and spayed. – diana

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

JACK

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8/14/23 – Jack is one of dozens of cats we have been contacted about in the past 2 weeks. He is a member of a colony taken care of by a very kind woman whom we’ve helped in the past. We were called about helping Jack with an ear infection. Jack was seen and given medication. Although the infection seemed to clear, Jack then seemed to have ear mites (which were not seen during the first exam). Again, he returned to the veterinary clinic where he received medication for the ear mites. Paws crossed, this little guy will be fully recovered soon. – diana

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

CHOOSE 4PAWS1HEART AS YOUR CHARITY AT RITE AID

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Choose 4 Paws 1 Heart as your charity and just follow the directions:

All you have to do is register on www.rxfundraising.com with your phone number, then head to the nearest Rite Aid branch. Fill your prescriptions or shop your daily items. As you check out, use the phone number you registered and they will receive support from RXfundraising.

TODAY WE REMEMBER HAMMY

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8/11/23 – I apologize for the multiple posts but the cases have been so overwhelming like no other year we’ve been in existence. I want to recognize Hammy. He was rescued in February, 2022 with another stray cat. He, along with the other cats, was a pretty bad shape and his poor ear appeared to have been infested with mites. His rescuer, Melissa, who we’ve worked with for multiple rescues, contacted us for help. Hammy, although a feral, was treated and Melissa decided she would not release him. Since that time Melissa shared her home with him and although never truly socialized, she gave him love. Over the past few months, Hammy’s health began declining and he was taken to the vet even though he was very difficult to trap — in the house!. This month, Melissa came home from work and Hammy was found passed away. Our belief is that the life of any living creature should be remembered at the time of death and so today we remember Hammy. May he rest in peace and be with our many fur babies who have passed before him. – diana

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

I love you my sweet Hammy. 

Thanks everyone for your kind words. His life was not long enough , and although I could not touch him, he was mine and I will forever miss him.- Melissa