1/13/26 5:30 p.m. Update: The wire was removed successfully!
1/13/26: This poor cat was found with what appears to be a wire wrapped around the neck. A kind, compassionate woman was able to secure the cat and reached out to us for help covering the cost of sedation and removal of the object.
She named the cat “Wirey”, and later today at 4:00 p.m. we should have a better understanding of exactly what we’re dealing with.
4 Paws 1 Heart will cover the necessary costs to relieve Wirey from pain and suffering. Thank you to those who step up when animals need help the most. Please consider donating to continue our mission of helping us help them.
1/12/26: Sweet little Harper was in a few days ago for a recheck, due to seizure like episodes. It was unclear if this was a vestibular issue, so the doctor prescribed medication to help.
We posted his story several weeks ago after he was found abused with scars and burns, a head tilt from possible trauma, and Lyme Disease.
Please keep this handsome boy in your prayers that he makes a smooth recovery with no future complications.
10/24/25: Harper was rescued a couple weeks ago from a terrible area in Detroit and we are sponsoring his medical. His rescuer and angel, Nadia, has given him a chance at a forever loving home. She is gaining his trust, building his confidence, putting weight on him, and teaching him that not all humans are bad.
Harper is friendly, full of love, and so far not a mean bone in his damaged little body. The scars look like intentional burns. This head tilt is likely permanent. It’s so sad to think about what he went through, but we are confident that his future is bright and he will only know love here on out. Harper will still need vaccines, neutering, preventative, repeat bloodwork, testing, and antibiotics for his Lyme Disease.
If you can help us help Harper we would truly appreciate it.
1/12/26: Found with a possible prolapsed rectum, the rescuer contacted us for help concerned about pain and the inability for this kitty to go to the bathroom.
The doctor’s were able to treat without doing invasive procedures, and I will update once I know more. They have named this little sweet kitty “Nugget”.
1/12/26. Star 2 was in a few days ago for her spay surgery and vaccinations.
More x-rays were done to check for a reason she is not weight bearing on her front leg, and no fractures were found.
The doctors suspect this is a radial nerve damage injury. She is using her leg occasionally and doesn’t seem to bother her.
I’m happy to update that her rescuer Dee Brown Gudenau found a potential forever home and Star 2 has a bright future ahead. – Gina
12/29/25 10:45pm Update: Feline leukemia and FIV tested negative. No obvious fractures on the leg, so the doctor is leaning towards radial nerve damage. Going to give her some time to see if she heals and regains any more function. Scheduled her spay surgery and vaccines. She was a good girl today. Terrified but good. Paws crossed.
12/29/25: We will be helping this little girl today, and her name is “Star”. She is scheduled for an exam and X-ray to determine the extent of her injury on the front leg.
Her rescuer and foster Dee Brown Gudenau has been taking amazing care of her trying to socialize and provide warth, love, and security.
1/9/26: Urgent home needed. Meet Zeus. At the end of November, Zeus was found outside in Roseville—cold, hungry, and bravely meowing for food and water. Thankfully, a kind rescuer listened and brought him inside to keep him safe from the cold.
She reached out to us for help, and we were able to say yes. Zeus has now been fully checked out by a veterinarian, vaccinated, and neutered. He’s healthy, safe, and ready for his next chapter.
Now all Zeus needs is what he’s been waiting for all along—a loving forever home. If you’re interested in learning more about Zeus or giving him a chance, please contact Kimberly at kspano41@gmail.com for more information.
1/8/26: Her elbow is dislocated and she now faces a difficult road ahead—either orthopedic surgery to repair it or amputation.
When her rescuer found her and reached out for help, we stepped in to cover her assessment, radiographs, and pain medication. She had to be sedated to be handled, as she isn’t accustomed to human contact.
Her rescuer is now exploring every possible long-term option to ensure Mamma can have a good quality of life, and we will continue to assist wherever we can.
Please keep her in your prayers. Homeless animals do not choose the life they are given. We can only hope that one day, no animal will have to suffer like this.
0108 Update: TT had his cardiologist appointment and I am so happy to share the update from his rescuer. Tiny blessings keep happening all around us.
“I just again wanted to thank you for the support and help getting TT his care today. Sorry it has taken me a little to get back with an update, I am just getting home from work. Per the cardiologist, this is the best case scenario, when a murmur is found. And when she walked in and the first thing she said was, okay! This is what i was hoping for! A wave of relief came over me, my shoulders relaxed, my hands unclenched from each other and a smile drew across my face. TT has a very small hole in his heart, with no treatment indicated at this time. No medication, no surgery, no special diet.
He’s young and she feels he will live a long normal life and with his age, rarely, but possibly, the hole could close. The significant murmur, is so significant, ironically, because the hole is so small, that when the blood passes through it creates an even louder “whooshing” murmur.
With yours and your supporters help I can continue with his care plan, with guidance for proper sedation recommendations from the caring team at Veterinary Cardiology Consultants with my heart at ease. I wouldn’t have been able to give him the best care possible without your help and myself, TT & LiLi wholeheartedly appreciate your generosity and kindness.
LiLi was soooo happy when I returned TT.
They’re truly bonded and it makes my heart so happy he will continue to be with her for a long time. I have attached the care discharge letter from Veterinary Cardiology Consultants and also a picture of the two babies tonight happy and together.
Your kindness is so much appreciated and we cant thank you enough.
Julie, TT & LiLi ” (TT pictured in front)
1/6/26 Update: They found a hole in TT’s heart but no treatment recommend and he should live a quality life. I am so happy for TT!
1/5/26. TT needs your positive thoughts and prayers for her cardiologist appointment this morning. I am sharing the request for help that I received on December 14th. TT was on the emergency cancellation list and this was the soonest she could get in. Because of you, we were able to cover the echocardiogram and consult which came to $550 to help TT.
“I recieved a reference to reach out in hopes for assistance for my circumstance. I have taken in two former feral kittens, approx. 7 months of age. I’ve been working with them since July, feeding and building trust with the littles I call ” TT” and “LiLi”.
It’s been a journey for me so far and for them, and we’ve come quite a way from where we started.
This past Friday I took them in to HSHV for vaccinations and their spay/neuter appointments. Hoping that I’d have better luck finding their forever homes if they had all green check marks and, you know, spayed/neutered and that expense would be taken off their potential owners hands. Unfortunately during the pre op examination done they found a significant murmur with the male, TT, the doctor at the clinic said it was a grade 5/ out of 6 murmur. As advised I held off on the operation as it was deemed high risk and a cardiology work up with a echocardiogram was recommended before moving forward with any surgeries to determine the cause of the murmur. I’ve exhausted my expenses as I’m a single income home, and have extended myself beyond my means to do what I have thus far for these sweet babies. I’ve posted in groups on Facebook, I’ve asked friends, family, coworkers, shelters and even patients in an office I work at for help finding these loves a caring home, for support finding them appropriate care. With this news I’m finding it even more difficult to re home these littles.
So, what do we do when we’re at a loss of what to do, Dr. Google. I begin to research what exactly it means for a little to have a grade 5/6 murmur, and the panic sets in something will happen to the sweet TT. I email Oakland Veterinary Referral Services(RADS) and Veterinary Cardiology Consultants for basic information on how to move forward, cost estimate etc. I hear back first from RADS stating due to the grade I need to speak with the ER doctor ASAP (mind you its 9pm on a Saturday, I wasn’t expecting a response at all) I get a call from a number I don’t recognize (before I see the email) and I don’t pick up. I see the email and immediately my heart sinks, the panic really sets in that this situation is SERIOUS and TTs health is on the line. I immediately call back and am met with reciprocated panic and confusion. Long story short, I’m to call back Tuesday when their cardiologist is in to schedule. TT is not showing signs of distress but, now I am. Later on, Veterinary Cardiology Consultants emails me back as well, with requested information. I work in dental, so im fully aware specialist are more expensive, but they’re specialists right. I reached out thinking, somehow I could raise the money to take care of it or figure it out, if I had time. But per Dr Google time is not in my favor in this scenario, and the $850 estimate I received for just the consult and echocardiogram is far beyond my means.
From a girl who has the hardest time asking for help, I’m here asking for TT. For his sister LiLi, because I don’t know that she will survive without him.
If unable to assist financially, maybe you can push me in the direction of something more affordable for this, or how I can move forward doing the best thing for TT I can. I’m in over my head here just trying to do the right thing and it’s overwhelming and stressful and so much anxiety. I just keep reaching for help.
Thank you for your time, and again if unable to assist, I know there are probably a million emails you scour daily, and have limited ability to help every single one . Any more information to help would be immensely appreciated.” -Julie, TT & LiLi”
1/7/26 Update: Star has a few Angels watching over him: Arissa, Gregory, and Jessica Smith.
With dedication and compassion they have given him the best fighting chance. His fractured pelvis caused a narrowing making it very hard for him to have a bowl movement. His prognosis guarded to grave.
Jessica took him in a few days ago and with several days of effort, a combination of meds, enemas, dedication, and Star showing the will to live – he is making progress.
He is not out of the woods yet so please keep him in your prayers.
If you would like to help Star please donate.
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12/29/25 Update [2]: 10:42 pm. Another x ray was taken and he is still very constipated. He passed some tape and debris in his stool but there remains a foreign object.
He had fluids, an enema, and an additional stool softener will be added into his daily treatments.
12/29/25 Update: Stay tuned for an update on our other injured kitty also named Star. I posted him a couple weeks ago after he was found with a fractured pelvis and foreign object in his stomach.
Since then, we have been doing supportive care consisting of pain mads, stool softener’s, radiographs to monitor, and his rescuer is trying to socialize him.
He only weighs about two pounds. We are praying that he will heal on his own over time. Gina
12/17/25: Prayers needed for sweet baby Star
This tiny kitten ran out in front of a car on the expressway in St. Clair Shores, MI. He was seen dragging his back legs when a kind, compassionate man stopped traffic, pulled over, and rushed him to safety.
With no hesitation, arrangements were made to get Star to Moore Veterinary Hospital, where he was immediately evaluated. Sadly, X-rays show multiple pelvic fractures and a foreign object in his stomach. Star is only about 8 weeks old.
One of the orthopedic doctors will be evaluating the injuries tomorrow, but right now our biggest concern is that Star is not able to poop, which is critical for his recovery.
This little life has already been through so much. Please join us in lifting Star up in prayer — that his body begins to function, that his pain is manageable, and that we are able to give him the chance he so desperately deserves.
1/6/26: Four tiny lives were given a second chance thanks to compassion. Phoenix, Ember, Saffron, and Mango were found in a backyard in Wayne County- small, vulnerable, and in need of help. A kind-hearted Good Samaritan brought them safely inside, refusing to turn away when they needed someone most.
We are covering their veterinary care, including complete checkups, and all necessary vaccinations. This ensures that each of these kittens has the healthiest possible start and a real opportunity to grow up safe, loved, and cherished.
Now on the path to brighter futures, Phoenix, Ember, Saffron, and Mango are thriving—and the rescuer is seeking permanent, loving placement for them. If you are interested in giving one (or more) of these kittens a forever home, please reach out directly to Alanda at alanda.mc@gmail.com.
Thank you to our supporters. Your generosity is what turns backyard discoveries into stories of hope making happily-ever-after’s possible!
