12/22/23 – (See 12/21/23 posting). Journey is doing good after her entropion surgery. She allows her humans to put drops in her eye without a fuss and is starting to open her eye more. She will have a follow up appointment next Tuesday. Jezebel was spayed and is in good health. the organization, WAG, took in Jezebel where she was adopted. – diana
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12/22/23 – With all of the Christmas Miracles we see, far too often we are faced with losing those we love during this time of the year. Sweet Momma Nose is one who crossed the Rainbow Bridge yesterday with the love of her caretakers for the past 18 years nearby. Momma Nose was known as the ‘Queen’ of the colony. Her caretakers took TNR classes many years ago and cared for a colony which finally no longer produced babies because of their hard work. They also helped other caretakers including one time when they had to ask for our help several years ago. This time it was Momma Nose.
She hurt her front left leg a few weeks ago, and limped for a few days and then got better. Then last week they noticed her limping with her back legs. 3 days ago, she stopped coming to eat, and just laid in one of the shelters. She got into the heated house in the garage, and was dragging a back leg. It was possible she had been hit by a car, or had injured herself jumping a fence. They closed off the exit and put in food, water, and a litter box. She started eating and drinking just a little but had problems with the litter box. Her loving caretakers knew Mama Nose needed help but being retired at a time when cost for medical services and everything else was so inflated, they couldn’t afford it. We were contacted.
We advised, Charlotte, Momma’s caretaker, that although we could not commit to covering surgery if needed, we could pay for an exam and x-rays at Orion Animal Hospital. The following day, December 21, Mama Nose was seen and x rays showed that her spine was fractured. At that time, it was decided to allow Momma Nose to cross. The following was sent to us by Charlotte:
“Dear Diana, I am sure that you are overwhelmed with people needing help with their ferals, and strays, and abandoned and abused animals. But thank you so much for helping us out with Momma Nose. Our finances are of course spread far too thin, and we were so upset with her suffering and straining to walk. Orion Animal Hospital, especially Courtney and Dr. Blasses could not have been more friendly, helpful, and understanding of our fears and sorrow. They were a blessing to us. Diana, you are truly an Angel in human form. Thank you again. 4Paws1Heart has helped us when we needed it most. We plan to bury her tomorrow next to her mother and our other ferals. We have a circular flower garden that has become a cat memorial garden. Thank you again,Charlotte”
The photo is when Momma Nose was under anesthesia so x rays could be taken. We can’t save them all but we can be there to end their pain. – diana
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12/21/23 – This is TomTom and pretty girl. They were hanging out at an abandoned house; no one knows if they were left behind or just found an abandoned home. A kind gentleman, David, started feeding and reached out to our friend, Jo, who makes amazing cat shelters — he was using a cardboard box with straw. Jo built him two shelters and helped him get them set up. He doesn’t drive so she’s been doing what she could to help with food and shelter. Jo then found out that both cats appeared to have upper respiratory infections. Our other friend, Debra B., will take both cats for their first vet visit on January 3, 2024. In the mean time, they are now being treated for the infections and staying in Jo’s home while they recover. Afterward, Tom Tom will have his horrible matted fur shaved and both will be vaccinated and spayed. If the cats are adoptable, we will provide courtesy posts on Petfinder and our Friends of 4 Paws 1 Heart facebook page. – diana
It truly takes a Village!!
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12/21/23 – On October 9 and 12, 2023 we posted the stories of Journey, Jezebel, Brownie, and Eddie, Eddie had a severe upper respiratory infection; Brownie, also appeared to have a severe upper respiratory infection but was found to have been shot in the head with a pellet gun which affected his eyes. Journey also appeared to have a severe upper respiratory infection which continued to be treated over the past couple of months. And, Jezebel was vomiting thick mucus.
Brownie recovered and was adopted into a wonderful home. Eddie is still struggling with his upper respiratory infection but the rescuers continue to be on top of it. Jezebel is doing much better and was tested, spayed, and vaccinated. And, finally, Journey, who had a few follow-up exams and treatment for her eye, ended up having entropion surgery on December 19 and I’ve asked his rescuer for an update when possible. I’ll keep everyone informed.
Again, this is how our supporters’ dollars are spent. Saving the lives of the many stray animals on our streets and helping those caring individuals and rescues who don’t turn their backs when an animal is in need. To merely say “Thank YOU” is never enough. – diana
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Brownie, now Tonks, living her best life! – Gavin
12/20/23 – You can read Mocha’s journey on our posts of 10/10/23 and 11/22/23. She was rescued from the streets of Flint and rescued by an amazing family. We were asked to help with Mocha’s medical and thankfully at the beginning she tested negative for heart worm. And, then, on December 5, Mocha was finally spayed. Ronda and her family gave us an update and said that Mocha is doing great and getting lots of love from the family. Here are photos when she was first rescued, on her first trip to the doctor, then more recently from her visit at the clinic, after surgery and being loved and cared for by the family, and then with her collar so she can’t hurt herself. As an additional note, Mocha was found to have a hernia and that was repaired at the time of her spay surgery. Your donations mean so much to not only the orphans who are saved but to the amazing families who save them. – diana
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Mocha is home! Spay and hernia repair procedures went well! A huge thanks to 4 Paws 1 Heart for helping with our beautiful girl! Y’all are amazing!! Mocha and a donut, looking like breakfast .. lol – Ronda
12/19/23 – I’m sorry for the late RIP posting but sometimes, as we all know, life gets in the way of our best intentions. Mark was found on the street in early October. He had ears and eyes infections. He was taken to one of our best veterinary partners which was near the rescuer and treatment was given for the infections, the doctor also found a hernia and determined that Mark had impacted feces which they cleared. It was recommended that nothing be done with the hernia and neuter until the infections cleared. Mark seemed to be doing great but on October 20, we were informed that Mark had passed away. The rescuer believes he was unable to move his bowels. We are so very sorry we couldn’t do more for this beautiful boy. – diana
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12/18/23 – The rescuer, Chloe, was contacted by her grandmother about a beautiful dog who was going to be taken to the shelter because the family was moving. Chloe had seen the dog in the yard in the past and decided to take him although she didn’t have the funds to have him seen immediately seen by a vet. Also, Chloe noticed that Atlas has been losing his fur. We have authorized Atlas to be treated for the fur loss, vaccinated, tested, and neutered. Chloe and her family will be giving Atlas a permanent, loving home. – diana
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P.S. Atlas in the black and white dog and the other is his new sibling.
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When I was working at emergency, back in 2011, a pup named Cannoli was surrendered to me because he had liver damage and the owners were going to euthanize. I found him a wonderful home and he is doing great. Then, a few months ago another white chihuahua was found on the street and in horrible neglected condition, his name is Queso. 4 Paws 1 Heart covered all medical for both of these survivors. Please consider donating today. Cannoli and Queso were given a 2nd chance to live their best life. They are getting along well. Queso has a series of medical problems but his rescue family is committed. Gina
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12/15/23 – Take a look at these Sweeties. Tabasco, Kimchi, Wasabi, and Nutmeg. The rescuer, Joanne, was contacted by her aunt who advised that these sweet babies had been wandering around her neighbor’s house and the neighbor could not take them in. Joanne has experience with kittens and TNR so she trapped them all and now has them safely in her home. Then yesterday, complements of our donors, they were tested for fiv/felv and received their first distemper. In about 3-4 weeks they will get their booster and rabies and then neutered/spayed. Although one may have a potential adopter, the others will need a furever home. If you are interested, please contact Joanne at: [email protected] – diana.
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