9/7/22 – On August 22 I received the following request:
“I have a kitten (Kai) that was abandoned at the “Anti-Cruelty Society” in Detroit. It was found in a carrier, soaking wet and terrified. It was picked up right before the storm hit last night (Sunday). I would say it’s estimated to be about 4-5 weeks old but super tiny! It eats/drinks and goes to the bathroom (both #1 and 2) but one eye was pretty bad when I got it! I did a warm compress and put some cream on, it’s looking much better but a bit swollen still and of course, leaking yellowish/green goo. I’m assuming it has an URI and/or eye infection! I gave it a bath (it smelled awful and was covered in fleas). I have it separated in my spare bathroom for the time being but would love for him/her to be seen by a vet and get proper care! (Finder said it was a girl but I’m having trouble identifying as of now). If you have the funds/resources at the moment, please get in touch with me as soon as possible. Thank you for all you do for these precious babies. – Angela”
In further discussion with Angela she said that Kai was definitely in really bad shape at first but has been doing much better although his eye needed attention. And, he wakes her every couple of hours for food.
Thankfully, we have a good friend, Deborah, who owns Comfort’s Place in Westland. She contacted Angela and arrangements were made for the doctor to examine and start treatment three days later. Fortunately, the doctor felt the infection could be treated and eye removal was unnecessary. While Kai (and he is a boy) was under treatment for the upper respiratory infection, he vomited a 3″ tapeworm (sorry for the visual in your mind). Again, Deborah stepped up to help and Kai is now on his way to a full recovery and will be vaccinated and spayed/neutered, and tested when he is healthy.
I go to sleep at night wondering what would happen to these orphans if not for the Village of caring people. – diana.
4paws1heart.org/donations P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48080
He was around 11 ounces (all skin and bones) when he was found! This is him this morning.. he is 1 pound 3 ounces (as of yesterday at his appointment) He is doing great!! Thank you 4Paws1Heart for stepping up and helping my sweet foster, Kai! Without the help of the original finder, myself, and this awesome organization I truly believe this poor baby wouldn’t have made it! Social media definitely has its perks!! – Angela
My Cooper was a rescue being fostered but he was being sponsored financially by 4 paws. He’s a wonderful beautiful boy. Thank you so much for all you do for all these fur babies in need. Meet Cooper. – Jan
You helped us with our stray FIV kitty, Max. We decided to try to keep him and he’s co-living with our non FIV cats. 4 hearts is amazing! This little guy is so cute! – Jennifer
