8/29/24 – Yesterday I received a call from our friend, Courtney, from Orion Animal Hospital. She had been contacted by a homeowner her found a beautiful, sweet kitten living under her shed with a leg fracture.
Unfortunately, after Dr. Zalac examined the kitty, Princess Hanson, it was determined that the leg would need to be amputated. We were asked if we could help and Courtney would take care of her until a home could be found. Unfortunately, we’ve had several requests to assist animals needing amputations and eye removals and donations have been slow. It was decided that Courtney would seek donations and we would share in the medical costs. Princess Hanson is scheduled for surgery next week.
8/28/24 – The beautiful cat, Key-Key, kept hanging around his rescuer’s mobile home. The mom and daughter were finally able to gain Key-Key’s trust and asked if we could help with basic vetting.
The mom takes care of her elderly dad and they are unable to pay for the medical but want to keep the cat. We authorized Key-Key’s test, vaccines, and neuter and when the mom told her daughter of the good news, her daughter began to cry.
8/28/24 – Ader found his rescuer as she was going for her morning walk. Maddie, Ader’s rescuer, fell in love and asked if we could help with medical.
We authorized visits at Anchor Bay Veterinary to get Ader examined, tested, and vaccinated. He has an appointment September 9 to be neutered and get his rabies vaccine.
8/26/24 Luna and her littermates were found weeks ago. She is not thriving as well as the others so we had her checked out today at Moore Veterinary Hospital .
Her bloodwork was ok, temp on high end of normal, and she was underweight. We are going to check a poop sample and we began antibiotics in case she has something brewing. Also, sent her with some prescription high calorie wet food.
8/22/24 Asher update. Last Wednesday night his elbow ruptured in 2 places and it was full of Abscess material. Asher has been getting daily bandages since and the wound looks wonderful. Unfortunately, he is still not baring any weight on the leg. I’m a little concerned that there is more going on than the Abscess, but only time will tell. Radial Nerve damage has crossed my mind and I hope I’m wrong. I will update soon. Please consider making a donation for this guy. His bills are certainly adding up. Thank you, Gina https://4paws1heart.org/donations/
8/21/24 – On August 18 I received the following e mail from Lindsey: “I am seeking assistance for medical care for a stray cat in my neighborhood. His owners lived in the motel around the corner and abandoned him once they got a new kitten. It doesn’t seem they treated him very well. Now something has happened to his hind legs and he is in a lot of pain. I don’t see any exterior lacerations but he won’t let me touch or get a good look at them either. I am going to take him to the vet but I really can’t afford to pay for it as I’ve already spent $3000+ on vet care for my own animals this year.”
Ace was seen at one of our partner veterinary clinics who performed blood work and treated him for an eye infection, ear infections and pain. The doctor said he did not feel an e-ray was needed for the leg issue and believed the cause could be a sprain or arthritis.
They gave Lindsey eye drops, ear drops, antibiotics, and a supplement to give him everyday for the next 2 weeks. The pain injection should be good for 4 weeks. There will be a follow up appointment and when appropriate we will complete our commitment with a snap test, vaccines, and neuter. Paws crossed. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/
His rescuer, Jessica, contacted us to see if we could help. Jessica works at a Kroger where she found Rex after his siblings and mom were hit by a car. He was the only survivor. At only 4 weeks old, Jessica took him in and began bottle feeding.
She asked if we could help get Rex examined and later help with vetting (test, distemper/rabies vaccines, and neuter) when he is old enough. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/
8/19/24 – In mid-July, the rescuer, Samantha, saw a post from a man pleading for help for a stray cat who wound up in his back yard. He was afraid for the cat because his neighbor’s dog was very reactive and often escaped into his yard.
Doing some research, Samantha saw that the man had posted two weeks prior but there were no takers to help this sweet boy. She couldn’t turn her back and shortly after, Samantha and her husband picked up the cat, Gus, and decided to give him a permanent home. The first night, Gus, was understandably scared but after Samantha spent a few nights with him, he became more settled in.
8/19/24 – Meet Mango and Shea. They had been TNR’d earlier but were recently seen being harassed by children in the neighborhood.
An independent rescuer whom we’ve helped in the past contacted us to see if we could help. They will be tested for FIV/FeLv and receive their booster vaccines.
8/18/24 – Today we celebrate the 14th Anniversary of 4 Paws 1 Heart.
We are so very proud to have made the difference in thousands of stray animals’ lives. In the past I have reminded our supporters of how 4 Paws 1 Heart began but today I would like to share something more personal.
This past week my husband and I took in one of two cats very much loved by my 93 year old dad. Unfortunately, my dad is in hospice at home and for the past two weeks my time has been divided between my dad and 4 paws 1 heart. This is Maggie. We brought her to our home this past week and are trying to assure her that she will be safe and loved as she was with my dad. Last October we lost our Nunzio and did not rescue another because we had made a commitment to my dad that his babies would be safe with us should that time come.
Maggie was rescued by my dad when she was seen running around with a number of other strays at a home next door to us. My dad went over to the yard and scooped up this sweet baby and she then joined my parent’s family of two rescued cats. It was quite a surprise to all of us in that my dad was never “that person” and just tolerated my mom’s love for stray animals in need.
Well, she’s with us and we are giving her time before we take in dad’s second cat, Viva, adopted when Gina had her first term of employment at Moore Veterinary Hospital. All of our cats are about the same age and we are thankful to be in a position to take on my dad and mom’s babies now that my mom has passed and my dad is no longer able to care for them.
Thank you to our many supporters who help us make a difference in our many communities. When possible, please plan ahead when it comes to your parent’s pets. Please don’t be that person who contacts the rescues because “you have to get rid of your dead mother’s cats or your dad’s dog after he was put into a home”. I know that not everyone can do what we are doing, but if possible, please consider planning ahead for the inevitable.
Again, thank you to our Board members (current and past), the many rescues we’ve worked with, the good Samaritans who don’t turn their back on an animal in need, our veterinary partners, and especially, the generous animal lovers who make our mission a reality through their generous donations. –
