10/27/23 – On October 6th, Paul Z. was out golfing when half way through the round a little cat came limping out of the woods in front of him. As he got closer, the cat was meowing at him and let him get close. He was clearly injured and was asking for help, so Paul picked him up and immediately went to the vet to try and help the little guy. The vet did x rays as he could barely walk and it was determined that Socs had a dislocated back left hip and needed FHO surgery to recover. Unfortunately, the family had just adopted a 4 month old puppy who had just been to the vet and, of course, the x rays and snap test for rescue Socs was not inexpensive, so the family could not afford the surgery for this sweet ‘boy’. The vet recommended Orion Animal Hospital and 4 Paws 1 Heart. We were contacted October 12 and we authorized Socs surgery at Orion Animal Hospital. Paul promised to do what he could to help with the cost.

Yesterday, we were contacted and received the following update:

“Missy (formerly Socs) is recovering well from her surgery last Wednesday. We changed her name because we were originally told she was a boy cat, but Dr. Zalac confirmed she’s a girl kitty.

It’s been just over a week and she is starting to get a little more mobile and is able to put some pressure on her leg to walk around. We have been giving her lots of love and attention each day. She’s eats and drinks very well and has a few new toys waiting for her once she fully recovers. – Paul”

I have to say that Paul was good on his word and donated $600 yesterday. At a time, when we are on a temporary hold from helping new cases, this donation will absolutely make a difference. – diana

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Oh my gosh, thank YOU and 4 Paws 1 Heart  We are grateful beyond words to you all for helping us help our sweet Missy. The generosity and selflessness of your organization and the amazing care she received at Orion Animal Hospital has been such an unexpected blessing and we hope our contribution can help heal many other deserving animals  We’d take them all in if we could! – Kirsty and Paul

She loves her Lambchop!

10/27/23 – Ernie (see October 24 post) had amputation surgery. His rescue mom says that he is making progress and back to being a “purr machine”. Here are a couple of photos of Ernie when he got home. Thank you for your prayers and donations. – diana

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10/26/23 – These 3 babies, Mickey, Donald, and Minnie were found on October 4 at about 3 weeks old. They were flea infested and their eyes were crusted shut. We initially approved their first visit to the vet for upper respiratory infections. The rescuer had treated their fleas and gave some medicine to start. Through the weeks, the boys had to return for follow up visits. Then there was some ‘confusion’ between a nipple and a penis and both boys had to see the doctor for swollen penises. But as of yesterday, they are on the mend. Rebekah, their rescuer, has kept them separated but kitty boys will still be kitty boys, soo she’s watching everyone closely. they are doing great and playing and jumping and will be scheduled for the rest of their medical when appropriate. They are absolutely adorable. These babies, again, are many of the outstanding cases.

Again, we are loyal to our commitments when we start a case and we hope people understand why we had to put a temporary hold on future cases. – diana

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

10/26/23 – In early 2023 we were the lucky recipients of one the ‘ First State Bank – Michigan‘s Banksgiving awards. All recipients were asked to participate in a video which would talk about how the money was spent. We very much appreciate our friends at Patterson Veterinary Hospital and our friend Melissa Palonis, rescuer of Piggy, a stray and abused dog who we helped with his heart worm treatment as well as standard vetting at Patterson with Dr. Lynch.

Again, we thank First State Bank which happens to be the bank of 4 Paws 1 Heart and has been for many years. They are truly a community bank always willing to provide a basket or giveaways for our fundraisers and they go out of their way to know their customers. We also thank all of our supporters who helped us get to the finish line. – diana

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

10/26/23 – Flashback Thursday with our Feline Mascot, Chance, from 8 years ago. How the years have flown by. – diana

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CHANCE: Happy Throwback Thursday Team! This is back in 2015 when a cat in a wheelchair met a donkey with a prosthetic leg! Now that’s a sight you don’t see every day. My friend Miss Daisy Donkey sadly passed away shortly after in a tragic accident. The news made me and mom so sad. But I’m so grateful to have been able to call her my friend.

Love & miss you Miss Daisy

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