5/29/25 – A caring and compassionate animal control officer asked if we would help save this guy from euthanasia. He was dumped with an old fracture injury that was never treated properly. His front leg had a plate and broken pins which left him unable to bend or use the leg. We agreed to cover the cost of surgery to give Archie a chance to live. Amputation was scheduled but the veterinarian was able to replace the hardware with a fresh plate and pins allowing “Archie” a chance to recover and learn how to use the leg again. He is currently with a rescue group while looking for a forever home. Archie is proof that donations save lives.
5/27/25 – We are covering the spay and neutering for all 5 babies and the mom. If you are interested in a kitten let me know and I will put you in touch with the rescuer. We couldn’t help all of these sweet babies without our supporters. Thank you!
5/24/25 – Meet Simon. He was being cared for by neighbors in a local trailer park. The people feeding him believe he showed up after his owners passed away. Possibly abandoned. They noticed he was getting in fights with cats in the park, and then discovered he was declawed and could not defend himself. That is when they reached out for help to Aimee M Martin Lincoln. She quickly rescued him and we helped cover his medical care. This little guy will need a forever home. If anyone is interested please contact us and we will put you in touch with Aimee.
5/23/25 – This baby kitten named “Kerrygold” was found with a very large umbilical hernia. She is only 1.8 pounds and surgery on a kitten this small is a risk. However, not doing surgery is also very dangerous because the intestines can become strangulated and she could die.
We have approved covering the surgery and it will be performed at Comfort’s Place Veterinary Hospital, so that this baby can get the care she needs.
Please keep Kerrygold in your thoughts and prayers as she takes this next step towards a healthier and happier future.
5/21/25: On May 8th we were contacted about a husky that was seen hit by a car on the expressway. The good Samaritans and some bystanders were able to get the dog in the car and transported over to emergency where she was diagnosed with a fractured femur.
Estimates were from $2500-$5000 for surgical repair which was not something they could afford. We offered to help with a portion of the cost so that Sheba could have a chance.
She is about 1 year old and they are looking for a permanent home once she is fully healed.
5/20/25 – UPDATE: It was a 2 hour procedure, but hopefully it saved his life. This sweet boy had bleeding ulcers in his mouth and throat from the reaction he was having to the bacteria on his teeth. As a result, all of the teeth needed to be removed to prevent reoccurring infection. This is from a condition called Stomatitis, and there is no known cause.
The doctor said this was the most severe case she has ever seen in a cat, and the swelling was so bad I had a really hard time intubating. This poor boy had to be in an enormous amount of pain, yet he remained so very gentle over the last few weeks since being found outside.
Garrick’s Rescue and Recovery
4/29/25 Garrick needs our help. He was found outside in rough shape, pawing at the side of his face and drooling excessively.
Santa Zhugra secured him and contacted us for help. Moore Veterinary Hospital was able to get him in yesterday morning and his care was way more involved than expected. It was quickly noticed that his mouth was awfully painful, swollen, teeth rotten, gums bleeding, and horrid odor. He was dirty, weak, and very dehydrated. His jaw wouldn’t close properly maybe from so much swelling and inflammation. He needed full mouth x-rays, 9 extractions, ears cleaned, flea treatment, x-ray for an abdominal wound with internal scarring, bloodwork, a leukemia FIV test, and everything took about 2 hours under anesthesia. A fecal was sent out, injections were given, and he is hospitalized on IV fluids, pain meds, warmies, and antibiotics.
I went to check on him last night before bed and he had lapped up his slurry of wet food. I was so happy!!!!! To be honest. He has a long road ahead, but if he can eat that’s what matters right now!
He will be going to a foster today or tomorrow and looking for a forever home. No more living on the streets. Here are some pics from his procedure yesterday.
If you can help with his care please donate. Thank you ♡
5/16/25 I posted the story about Pascha (4/20/25 story below), who was found in a garage abandoned by the mom and starving for food. After some networking a friend and supporter of 4 Paws 1 Heart offered to bottle feed and find him a home. Well, today was the day and his foster mom Melissa, made his new family a baby book. Happy new beginnings Pascha!
Meet Pascha
4/20/25 Meet Pascha which means Easter in Latin. This little baby not even weighing 1 pound was the only survivor of 6 kittens and in need of urgent bottle feeding. The mom cat disappeared a couple days ago which was very unusual according to the homeowner, so it’s possible she was injured. All we know is Pascha cried for over 24 hours until a good friend and supporter of 4 paws 1 heart stepped up and offered to go get her yesterday. She is taking the bottle well but having some diarrhea. 4 paws 1 heart will be there for any medical if and when needed. Thank you Melissa Jackson for not even hesitating to save this baby kitten! Happy Easter from all of us at 4 Paws 1 Heart! https://4paws1heart.org/donations/
5/18/25 HEARTWORM TREATMENT HAS BEGUN- On April 16th, we posted the story about “Seal”, a dog that was found with a gunshot wound, emaciated, heartworm positive, and the SWEETEST BOY EVER.
My co-worker took him home and has been fostering him until he gets through his Heartworm treatment. The 1st of 3 injections was started 2 days ago which is why his back is shaved. It’s an injection that goes deep in his back muscle. He is an older guy and he needs a forever place to call HOME.
Seal gets along with everyone he meets including other dogs. If you would like to make a donation towards his heartworm treatment, upcoming neuter, and tale amputation, we would be so grateful. Also please share to help him find a home he so desperately deserves.
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Seal the Emaciated Puppy
4/16/25 Here are some pics of the emaciated pup that I posted in the video earlier this morning. Seal is thriving, yet he has a LONG way to go with treatment for Heartworm Disease, standard vetting, and other medical issues his doctors at Moore Veterinary Hospital are trying to figure out. His joints are swollen, he has a bullet lodged in his chest, he has skin issues, and he may have diabetes insipidus.
Sweet happy Seal obviously went a VERY long time neglected and now here we are trying to pick up the pieces. His foster mamma Trisha Petersen loves him and she is giving him the BEST chance possible.
Please donate if you can and your donation will go to “Seal”. I’ll post a video of his adorable Seal sounding song bark. https://4paws1heart.org/donations/
5/12/25 UPDATE: Sophie is doing great and all of the puppies are ready to go or already in their forever homes! Thank you to our 4 Paws 1 Heart supporters for helping us make a difference in so many lives!
Sophie Had Her Seven Babies
1/18/25 – It was 11/30/24 when we were contacted about Sophie. She was rescued while on the streets in the freezing rain. Her rescuer, Kelly, estimated her to be about 1 year old. Sophie was seen at our partner veterinary clinic, Five Mile Animal Hospital, Unfortunately, Sophie was pregnant but thankfully, Kelly was willing to make sure Sophie had her babies while in her care and she would foster the family until everyone could be fully vetted and adopted out. We committed to finishing Sophie’s medical when appropriate and making sure the babies were vaccinated and neutered/spayed when of age.
Today, Sophie had her babies!! SEVEN!! Rosie is being a great mom and I’m sure that these photos will melt your hearts on this very soon to be frigid day. – diana
5/9/25. CORALINE WAS FOUND IN A CAR ENGINE – Her mommy sent me this update today. Here is the story and her remarkable recovery.
Here’s Coraline’s story…
My husband found her in a 7-11 parking lot on 12/21/24. It was freezing cold out and raining. We took her to the emergency vet. Her temp was very low, she was wet and dirty, weighing in at 1.5 lbs. She had no use of her left rear leg.
We brought her to our vet on 12/25. Her x-rays showed that she had non food items in her stomach, such as bones and tiny rocks. Also had multiple fractures in her pelvis and hernia due to the trauma of being injured in a car engine.
Her injuries seemed insurmountable!
4 Paws 1 Heart sent us to Orion Animal Hospital to be evaluated for her injuries, and some testing, which was paid by 4 Paws 1 Heart. They were not comfortable performing her surgery so we went to Wilson’s.
Her fractures seem to have pretty much healed. She has full use of her rear leg! She had surgery to repair her hernia and was spayed.
Today she is just over 5 lbs, and is so playful and cuddly. She is so stinkin’ cute and we absolutely adore her!
