9/5/23 – Dropped off at a person known for saving cats in her neighborhood. Queenie was very lethargic, malnourished and wouldn’t eat much. It turned out that she needed 8 teeth removed!! And, one tooth had been knocked sideways completely and was hanging only by a root. The doctor was pretty sure this was all due to an injury. Jennifer, the person who took in this sweet ‘drop off’, believes the person who dropped off the cat knew who Queenie belonged to but no one was willing to help her with her pain which was assumed to be going on for months. Although, Queenie was not in our usual network of veterinary partners, she was taken to a vet who works with rescues and we were very happy to help her get the help she needed. – diana

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

Thank you Diana! Queenie was officially adopted a couple weeks ago. She loves her new momma and her furbrother. – Jennifer

9/5/23 – On August 14 we were contacted about a beautiful stay who was found, very thin, looking very sick, but very friendly. Her finder thought she was abandoned because she was so very friendly. She appeared to have an upper respiratory infection but she also seemed to have “issues with her private parts” and a possible urinary tract infection. At first I authorized Broccoli to be seen at one of our partner veterinary hospitals who was faster to get into. The doctor there was able to provide antibiotics for a possible infection and calicivirus which resulted in mouth ulcers.. For follow up treatment, Broccoli was seen at Patterson Veterinary Hospital. She was kept overnight to prepare her for surgery the following day. Broccoli had a severe uterus infection which was treated with her spay. She will have one last follow up with our doctors for deworming and, I should also note, that Broccoli was found to be negative for felv/fiv. It appears that Broccoli will be kept as a permanent member of the family in that everyone has fallen in love with her. That wasn’t the original plan but I think we can all relate to how that can change. Wishing Broccoli the best life. – diana

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

9/2/23 – There have been so many cats, especially, found on our streets this past Spring and Summer I haven’t been able to share all of those we’ve helped. As we approach Fall and Winter, consider warming your house with the love of a rescue (or two) – Diana

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

This stray cat was trapped for tnr. He was found in st.clair shores on greater mack and Euclid. Turns out he’s very friendly! 2yrs old fiv negative. Needs a rescue or family that can give him a loving home. Tks to 4paws1heart for his medical. Please PM me if you can help. – Debra https://www.facebook.com/debra.berolatti.3

9/1/23 – You may have seen the post asking for help for this poor stray cat who appeared to have a broken jaw. Allison and her mom stepped up to get Marble and arrangements were made to get him into Orion Animal Hospital where he was seen this morning. Unfortunately, his injuries were too severe and it was decided by the rescuer and doctor to end his suffering. Today he crossed the Rainbow Bridge no longer suffering.

As an added note, I was later advised that a neighbor had told Allison’s mom that Marble had been intentionally hurt. The suffering and abuse of the stray animals in our communities can be overwhelming to learn. We must continue to work as village to do whatever we can to make a difference. – diana

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

9/1/23 – To be totally transparent Socks’ medical needs was brought to us in May. He kept showing up at a homeowner’s garage and was very thin but friendly. The homeowners thought he might have escaped from his home or had been abandoned. The caring people fed him in hopes of fattening him up but one day he showed up not putting weight on one leg. Socks was seen at Patterson Veterinary Hospital in Clinton Twp. and thankfully, Socks did not have a broken leg but had a severe infection which was treated. Socks was found to be a ‘teen’ and also had a mass on his kidney. But the family decided that he could live his best life under their care. He later was vaccinated and neutered and was doing well with his rescuers. The rescuers reported that he was enjoying their home a little at a time. – diana

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

9/1/23 – You can follow his journey on our website and here he is today, camping with his little buddy and great dad. My heart swells! – diana

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