2/7/14 – Update on Cole. This under 2 year old male kitty has been through more than enough in his short little life but his strength and sweetness goes beyond words. Cole recently underwent a major operation because he was having trouble urinating on his own. The decision was made after several attempts to treat urinary tract infections and unblock his urethra. Cole was also treated for an ear infection, intestinal parasites, and fleas. He has been feline leukemia tested negative, vaccinated, dewormed, and neutered. The amazing Dr. Pillsbury and Animal Urgent Care doctors and staff have all been so good to this little lover who has been hospitalized for 4 weeks now.. 4p1h wanted to give Cole a 2nd chance but we could not do it without your help. Please share his story and let’s try to find him his forever home. He is such a fighter and now he will be such a loving family member. If anyone is interested in giving Cole a forever home, please contact us at [email protected].
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Meet Jack
2/6/14 – Meet Jack: He was looking for warmth under the hood of a car and was seriously injured by a fan blade. Thankfully, a good Samaritan found him and contacted our friend Jo A. who contacted us. Our good friends at Patterson Veterinary Hospital made room in their schedule to see him and although he had a serious gash in his body, he is doing great tonight. His foster says he is the sweetest and has already fallen in love. We’ll update everyone on his status. ~ diana
Dryer Vent Cat
2/5/14 – This little sweetheart was being kept warm by the heat coming out of the dryer vent. The homeowner, with the help of our friend Jo A., caught the little guy and 4 Paws 1 Heart paid for neutering, vaccinating, and testing. He is very health and now in foster care. Many thanks to those who care. Please consider donating to 4 Paws 1 Heart so that we can continue to help. ~ diana
CATS CONTINUE TO BE KILLED ….
CATS CONTINUE TO BE KILLED IN EASTPOINTE, STERLING HEIGHTS, WARREN, AND ROSEVILLE TO SPITE THE PEOPLE WHO SUPPORT TNR: Please go to the link provided and read Eastpointe City Manager’s statement.
Mr. Duchane accuses the cities who have agreed to work with the County Shelter (that would be St. Clair Shores) as WEAK — No, Mr. Duchane, St. Clair Shores is NOT weak — The leaders of St. Clair Shores decided they could save taxpayer dollars by NOT paying for cats to be euthanized. The Strong City of St. Clair Shores recognizes the important role that animals play in the environment and in people’s lives. AND, Mr. Duchane, to think that your Animal Control Officers can identify who is a scared cat or a feral cat is ridiculous and to believe you will find rescues, who are already overwhelmed with cats because you won’t support a FREE program to spay and neuter, is foolish and unrealistic. And, Mr. Duchane, no where in your very ‘informative’ statement do you address the cost of killing the cats who will be considered feral — smokescreen, Mr. Duchane? I think so because you don’t want your residents to know that what you (and the other 3 cities) are doing is supporting the death march of innocent animals.
I don’t think any of the cities in this murderous coalition cared so much about saving money as much as they cared about not working with the County Shelter and those organizations working with the shelter. Unfortunately, they could not look beyond the ‘threats’ to do what was right for the animals and the community. Do I like to see stray animals outside? No, but I can no longer stand the thought of letting our cat population continue to grow without trying something different from killing and that is spaying and neutering. The rate of killing cannot keep up with the birthrate of cats or there wouldn’t be 18,000 cats roaming Detroit or who knows how many in the cities identified.
One last comment to these cities of Warren, Eastpointe, Sterling Heights, and Roseville–let me know how your rat problem is once this winter is over. And, by the way, I hope your residents don’t have too many of their dogs die of Lepto which is spread through rat urine. http://www.cityofeastpointe.net/index.asp?SEC=D255B2D9-B604-4C9F-8FFE-A391C0B88429&Type=B_PR
Pirates for Paws Fundraiser
I can’t tell you how many cats we have helped in the past 10 days who have been rescued by individuals who have become 4 Paws 1 Heart friends. In making arrangements for the veterinary visits and writing the checks, I haven’t had a chance to put out the stories — but I will! In the meantime, our Pirate for Paws event is official. Here’s the flyer. Please be there and please share.
Dear Supporters
1/31/14 – In 2013 nearly 200 cats and dogs were helped with money provided by individuals and businesses who support 4 Paws 1 Heart. Amazingly, this number doesn’t even include the number of animals who will never be born because of our ability to pay for spaying/neutering. Thank YOU ~ Diana, Gina, and the Board of 4 Paws 1 Heart
Mr. Honeybell
1/30/14 – Meet Mr. Honeybell. We received a call from an individual who had been feeding Mr. Honeybell since last summer. The caller was worried about him because of the weather and Mr. Honeybell seemed to be taking a liking to the family. Unfortunately, the caller had not been able to catch Mr. Honeybell and it became obvious that the cat had injured his leg and was no longer eating. With the help of Paws For The Cause Feral Cat Rescue, Mr. Honeybell was captured and taken to Cats Vet where the new 4 Paws 1 Heart/Cats Vet Fund paid for treatment and tests. Mr. Honeybell was released to his new dad and 4 Paws 1 Heart has committed to ensuring Mr. Honeybell fully recovers. He is scheduled to have his leg re-examined next week and we hope it will not require amputation; if so, we may be asking our supporters for help. We appreciate that Dave and Candy, the initial caretakers, have taken this guy into their home. Mr. Honeybell is still getting used to being an indoor cat but I’m happy to report there is one less injured cat is on the streets. ~ diana
4 Paws 1 Heart Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars and prepare for some very fun events to get you out of the winter doldrums. Please share and get as many people out as possible. We can’t continue to save abandoned and abused animals without your support. ~ diana
Upcoming Events and Fundraisers
1/25/14 NEWS: Our Bowling Fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2014. As always, it will be a fun night of music, bowling, pizza, raffles, 50/50, and libations. We are also planning a $10 wristband event for the end of February or the beginning of March at Captain Jack’s on the Nautical Mile (exact details to follow); and look forward to our event at Colleen’s Irish Pup on April 5 where you will not only pay a mere $10 for a pasta dinner but you will be treated by the Sounds of Paul and Diana — the best music in town (if you’re old school — and a little new school. Mark your calendars and Please share because we care for the abandoned and abused!! ~ diana
Frosty Update
1/26/14 – Frosty Update from our Board Member Dee Gudenau: “Frosty (aka Tanner – or Tanner Man)…is loving his family he adopted. 4 Paws 1 Heart you rock for paying for his care. Gina DeLuca as always you do everything from the bottom of your heart. He is so loved…and they are so lucky..Jackie Arthur and Todd Stoner …you rock!”