2/10/25 – A few days ago I received a desperate cry for help from a woman who found an injured stray. Upon x-rays the doctor quickly discovered the cat had a crushed pelvis and was bleeding internally. The kindest thing to do was humanely euthanize. The woman tried to get help for 5 hours before contacting me. She even sat in the parking lot of another hospital.

The reality is, unless you can pay for everything needed the animal will suffer. That is why 4 paws 1 heart was born. People don’t have the funds for their own pets let alone a stray. We are fortunate to have supporters to allow us to continue our mission and we are very grateful for the staff at Moore Veterinary Hospital who didn’t hesitate to squeeze this suffering animal into the schedule.

Here is her message. “This is a locket of fur from Sweet Baby, a black cat I seen up in the grass on the side of 9 mile road. I was able to get a hold of him for treatment with the hopes that he would have a chance at a better life and adoption after healing. Unfortunately, we had no clue that his fate was already sealed. I would like to give the biggest thank you to 4 Paws 1 Heart. I wasn’t able to afford the bill for his treatment and when I reached out to Miss Gina she responded back to me right away, and I was able to get Sweet Baby into a hospital. I did not get a picture because I thought he was going to come out of there, but a locket of fur was saved for me. Although I was not able to save his life, I am very grateful for the locket, and it will remind me that he did not die slowly, suffering in pain, alone in the freezing cold. During his last hours I was able to give him some tuna, some warmth, and companionship. My heart is broken. I hardly even knew you but I will never forget you. Love Ray”

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