7/12/24 – These two beauties were rescued in the past week. The rescuer, Jessica, believes they are siblings. Penelope has a possible upper respiratory infection and Salem (the black cat) was rescued a few days after Penelope. They will be seen at one of our partner veterinary clinics and eventually be fully ready for adoption. Anyone interested should contact Jessica at: [email protected] – diana
Gina Deluca … This beautiful girl who I temporarily named Star showed up under my cousin Trevor Duffiney deck about 1 week ago. She is skin and bones, very, very, sweet, about 7 ish. Yr old. Posted on lost and found and reported. Yesterday, 4 paws 1 heart had her fully checked out at Moore Veterinary Hospital and she is healthy other than anemia. The cause is unknown at this time, but we will start her on some meds tomorrow and recheck bloodwork in a week. This poor cat is front declawed and could not hunt or fend for herself for a food source. She is only 4.8 pounds and all bones. Thank God she wound up at the right house and we were contacted for help. I’m glad it worked out for this girl who could have starved to death of not rescued. ❤️
7/9/24 – The mission of 4 Paws 1 Heart is “To reduce the number of homeless animals by funding medical treatment for stray, abused, and abandoned companion animals.” Many on our Board take our mission one step further by assisting in adoption of animals we assist. Our Board member and Vice President, Gina DeLuca Jenio, is a licensed veterinary technician at Moore Veterinary. Gina will assist with getting stray animals into that vet, rescuing and finding lost animals, and very often fostering. Cynthia Wojtowycz coordinates our Petfinder site which is used to help independent rescuers of animals we help to find an adopter; she also rescues hospice and elderly cats and fosters independently. Many know Denise Najera,A Second Chance Chance and foster mom to special needs cats whom 4 Paws 1 Heart has helped medically and also created and coordinates a cat food pantry to help the elderly and those who care for colonies. And, Dee Gudenau, who created and coordinates The Kitty Room at the Pet Supplies Plus store on Harper and 13 Mile, St. Clair Shores, which again is used to assist the independent rescuers we assist with medical needs. These are just a few examples of how our Board members take on projects of their own to make a difference beyond their role as 4 Paws 1 Heart Board members. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/
7/8/24 – Another sad update. Abigail’s kitten, Aaron, passed away at Advanced Animal Emergency this morning. He was much loved and cared for during his brief life. Please keep his two remaining siblings and Abigail in your prayers. RIH sweet boy. – diana Https://4paws1heart.org/donations/
7/8/24 – More of the cats/kittens who have been rescued by our friend Melanie W. and taken to All About Animals in Warren. Melanie has been working to place the cats and kittens where they will be safely sheltered and fed. Many needed more medical treatment then simple vaccines and spay/neuter. – diana
7/8/24 – It all started on July 2 when we were contacted about a kitten (A.J.) who had been rescued from a group of ‘kids’ smashing a litter of kittens to the ground. A.J. was the only survivor. The rescuer had A.J. for a little over a week before she turned the kitten over to Barb L., whom we’ve assisted in the past. A.J. was placed with two other, same aged kittens whom Barb had rescued just before. The kittens, Sparky and Mayo had were found wandering the streets without a mom. Unfortunately, A.J. became lethargic and before he could be seen at our partner veterinary clinic, he passed away. On July 5 Mayo and Sparky became less active and were not eating; they were authorized to be seen at Orion Animal Hospital. This morning I was advised that Mayo passed away. Prayers for Sparky who will be seen asap. – diana
7/5/24 – Coco was found on the streets and thankfully his rescuer is willing to give him a home if we can assist with the medical. He will be seen at one of our favorite veterinary clinics with Dr. Mina, Five Mile Animal Hospital. Again, a huge thank you for all who care. – diana