6/25/24 – Please double your donation today so that we can continue to help the many orphan strays in our communities who have no one else but the kind people who rescue them and organizations like 4 paws 1 heart.

This is Bobo. A very kind couple, who had already rescued several others, had tried to catch him for several weeks. Finally, they were able to catch him before the 90+ degree temperatures began. He was in very bad shape and they suspected that he had been hit by a car or had gotten into a fight with another animal. He was unable to put weight on his leg, had a very swollen paw, and a wound on his neck. Fortunately, we were able to get Bobo into one of our partner veterinary clinics, Orion Animal Hospital, two days later.

Here is his rescuer’s report: “Medial patellar luxation … [causing lameness] Treatment: crate confinement for around 2 weeks Small (ACL) tear … [causing lameness] Treatment: also crate confinement Neutered Fever slightly elevated … tested positive for FIV Treatment: antibiotics Diarrhea … Treatment: de worming and probiotics in his food Pain … Treatment: Injection [lasts 3 days] then liquid pain meds [will try to put in food]

They did not give me a summary of the visit but this is what I understood … will call them Monday to make sure as I was a bit stressed. I am so happy that we have at least relieved some pain and that there is the possibility that the leg problems may heal on their own. The hope is that we can get putting weight on both front and back legs. We will take it one day at a time and I will try to socialize him during this ordeal but he is still growling this morning … I had hoped that the growling was more due to pain but we’ll give it time.

Thank you for making this possible. SHAN”. – diana

https://4paws1heart.org/donations/ P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48084