5/27/26: If you see something, say something. You can save them by being their voice.
Jagger will no longer be forced to live behind a chain neglected, without human companionship, hungry, and alone.
A local animal control Officer Christina Wilson is pursuing cruelty charges. She contacted us to see if we could help with his medical which was over $1,000 because he had an untreated wound that exploded and was bleeding everywhere over the weekend.
He had to be taken to emergency. We said yes to covering the bill for Jagger. He will finally have a chance to receive the life he deserved all along. If you would like to help towards his medical visit our donation link. If you are interested in providing this boy a loving home, please let me know and I will put you in touch with the department
5/25/26: This handsome guy named Argo was found as a stray in Detroit when just a little pup. He broke his leg and the pins were migrating out of the bone.
His rescuer gave him several months of shelter, medical care, food, socialization, love, safety and companionship. She reached out for help with the pin removal surgery and permanent placement.
We are not a rescue, so we do not do adoptions, but there was something thing about this guy that really touched my heart. After all that his rescuer had done to get him to a place where he was healthy and strong, I felt the need to take over where we could help which was funding for the medical.
I reached out to some rescue friends and Judy from Make A Difference rescue was willing to help with placement. We committed to covering the necessary surgery, vaccines, and neutering.
Now, Argo is neutered and the pins have been removed. I will update once I know more. Please consider donating to our mission so that we can keep being a resource for giving second chances to animals like Argo.
5/21/26 Update: A few days ago, I posted about a stray kitten who was found covered in flies, with pus coming from her eyes and nose. She was in critical condition, but her rescuer refused to look away. Instead, they stepped up, reached out for help, and we said yes.
This is exactly why our organization exists.
Please consider donating so we can continue saying yes to babies like this little one, who deserve a chance to heal, be loved, and survive.
5/18/26: I received this email, “today I Found a kitten passed out from I assume heat exhaustion/lack of care. Covered in flies. It had puss coming from eyes and nose/mouth”.
We approved veterinary care for “Michael”, and will update one we know more.
5/16/26 Update: Dublin is doing amazing being socialized with car rides, cats, dogs, a routine, and of course tons of love from his Auntie Jude and Uncle Phil. He is ready for a place to call FOREVER.
5/14/26 Update: Dublin is doing great!
His foster mom has been helping socialize him through play, interaction, routine, and constant love.
My schedule has simply become too overwhelming to give him everything he needs right now, so I’m incredibly grateful to Jude and her husband for stepping in to help once again. They also helped me with Gracie last year — the large Rottweiler who was dumped at the hospital with severe injuries.
Dublin will be getting his first set of vaccines very soon and is now about eight weeks old. As you can see, he is growing into an amazing little miracle. I would not have been able to save him if our organization did not exist. This is exactly why what we do matters, and why we must continue doing it.
Now all Dublin needs is the perfect forever home waiting to guide him into the next chapter of his life. He absolutely loves to play, and his foster mom believes he would do best in a home with another kitty to help burn off some of that adorable kitten energy.
If you are seriously interested in making Dublin part of your forever family and commitment, please email: gina.4paws1heart@gmail.com
He still needs all vaccines, neutering, and an overall recheck so if you would like to donate towards his care that wolld be greatly appreciated.
04/21/26 Update: Dublin’s head tilt is almost completely gone! He’s eating, playing, and of course still absolutely ADORABLE.
I didn’t expect to have him this long, but he has truly needed that intense, round-the-clock care. He goes to work with me every day, so he can be cared for 24/7.
We sent out additional tests yesterday, and his comprehensive fecal PCR came back negative for Toxo—great news!
Thank you all so much for the continued prayers and support. I’ll share another update as soon as we have more results.
Once again, it’s because of people who believe in us that we can give animals like Dublin a chance he deserves!
4/13/26 update: Today marks 28 days since I brought him home after he was found at just 1 day old, when his mom wouldn’t nurse him. For those who have been following his journey, you know he’s had on-and-off neurologic symptoms over the past four weeks.
This Monday and Tuesday he seemed perfectly normal but by Wednesday he developed a head tilt to the right.
We ran a full blood panel on Thursday, which unfortunately didn’t give us many answers. Because he is so small, diagnostics are limited right now. As of Friday, he weighed just over one pound.
The head tilt is making feeding and even going to the bathroom challenging for him. He is still receiving around-the-clock bottle feedings and stimulation to help him go to the bathroom. He is also on medication in case this is due to infection or inflammation.
He’s been such a fighter, and we’re hoping for answers and improvement soon.
4/7/26 Update: I am super happy to share that little Dublin is making huge improvements! He still has a slight head tilt, but he is not rolling over anymore. He is a little fighter with a very big future ahead of him, and I am blessed to be a part of his journey.
Thank you all for the continued prayers. He is almost there!
4/4/26 Update: I hold his head steady while eating, and the good thing is his appetite is great! He is consistently gaining weight, in good spirits, and taking his medicine like a champ! Thank you all for the positive thoughts and prayers as we navigate to get him better one day at a time.
4/3/26 Update: Prayers needed for my bottle baby, Dublin. He is receiving treatment and we have to give him time for the meds to work.
On Monday, Dublin started showing a head tilt and began rolling to the left. I had him examined right away and ran every test we safely could on such a tiny kitten. He tested negative for parasites and panleukopenia. He has no respiratory symptoms, no ear debris, no eye discharge or nystagmus, and he continues to eat every 2-3 hours around the clock and he is gaining weight. At just 20 days old and only 13 ounces, there are limits to what can be tested and given at this age. Right now, we are hoping this is an inner ear infection, but could be very serious like Toxoplasmosis, encephalitis, congenital, etc.
I’ve been on edge all week—running on very little sleep and pouring everything I have into him while feeling scared, worried, and helpless.
Thank you for keeping Dublin in your thoughts and prayers. I will update as we know more.
3/29/26 Update: Happy Sunday! Dublin is officially 2 weeks old today!
I’m a little behind on updates—this tiny orphan has truly taken over my every waking moment.
He was up to 9.5 ounces just a few days ago, and tomorrow we’ll get an updated weight. A playpen is on the way, and he’s starting to become more aware of the world around him. His eyes have opened bright, he dreams peacefully, and he absolutely loves belly rubs.
I’m still doing syringe feedings every few hours, around the clock—but watching him grow makes every second worth it.
When the time comes, 4 Paws 1 Heart will be there to help with his check-up and care.
We are not a rescue, but there are moments like this—when an emergency case comes along—and I step in to give a tiny life like Dublin a chance.
3/21/26 Update: Day 5 with Dublin and loves the belly rubs. He is doing well and his eyes are about to open. I have a battery operated heartbeat to mimic the mom and he snuggles on top of it.
3/19/26 Update: Dublin is growing stronger every day, and I’m asking for continued prayers for this precious little angel.
Please watch over little Dublin as he thrives with each passing hour. Bless his tiny body with warmth, his belly with fullness, and his heart with steady strength. Let every feeding bring him life, every rest bring him healing, and every breath remind him he is safe and loved. Through the long nights and early mornings, steady my hands and renew my spirit. In moments of worry, quiet my fears with hope. For this fragile boy, continue to breathe life into him. And may this little kitten, once cold and alone, grow into a life filled with comfort, safety, and love. -Gina
Amen.
3/17/26: I offered to take home a tiny 4oz orphan newborn kitten because without immediate help, he simply wouldn’t have survived.
When I got him, he was ice cold to the touch, his temperature wouldn’t register, his tiny toes were purplish pink… but he for certain had the will to live. The person who found him cares for stray cats, but for reasons we may never know, the mom wasn’t feeding him.
Through the night, with warmth, round-the-clock care, and tiny feedings every couple of hours, he held on. And today—24 hours later—we’re doing so much better.
I think this little warrior might be a boy (we’ll know more soon!), and I’m starting to think he deserves a strong Irish name to match his fighting spirit.
5/15/26: Sue and Ellen are a bonded pair of adult cats who have already endured so much while surviving life outside. Thankfully, they were never completely alone. A kind and compassionate woman has been caring for them, feeding them, and making sure they knew kindness in a difficult world.
Sue is the kitty with the shaved leg. After suffering an injury, she needed orthopedic surgery to relieve her pain. About a week ago, Michigan Humane performed her surgery, and we were able to help cover half of the cost. Now begins the next chapter for both Sue and Ellen.
These two are truly inseparable, and the rescuer is desperately hoping to find placement where they can stay together forever. After all they’ve been through, they deserve an indoor life filled with love, warmth, soft beds, full bowls, safety, and peace. If you are interested in learning more about Sue and Ellen or possibly giving them a chance together, I would be happy to connect you with the rescuer.
And if you would like to make a donation, we would be so incredibly grateful.
Veterinary emergencies like Sue’s surgery are costly, but helping relieve pain and giving cats like her a second chance is exactly why we do this. Your support allows us to continue helping homeless cats who have nowhere else to turn.
5/13/26: Found in need of urgent medical care. The rescuer said Amir was found in trailer park in Mt Clemens, “emaciated, with urinary infection (extremely foul smelling urine) fleas, covered in burs, with hip bones and ribs protruding”.
We were asked for help. He is lined up to go to Orion Oaks Animal Hospital for an exam and treatment. I will update once we know more. Paws crossed.
5/12/26: Valyria was found in CenterLine, painfully emaciated, with every bone visible. Despite what she’s endured, her rescuer says Valyria is incredibly friendly and loving.
We were asked to help provide the veterinary care she desperately needs so she can begin her journey back to health and, ultimately, find the loving home she deserves.
Welcome to your new beginning, Valyria a life with no more fear, no more hunger, and no more loneliness.
If you’d like to help us give Valyria the medical care she needs to heal and thrive, please consider making a donation. Every dollar makes a difference for cats like her and helps give them the second chance they deserve.
5/11/26: Daisy and Thomas are part of an outdoor colony in Oakland. Their caretaker reached out for help with getting them sterilized to prevent future litters. They will have surgery at Comfort’s Place Veterinary Hospital this week, and it’s because of YOU that we are able to help them. Thank you! Now, they will live a happy, healthy, indoor life.
5/9/26: We are currently assisting with a large spay/neuter project at a dairy farm in Clyde, Michigan. Countless cats will receive veterinary care including spay/neuter, vaccines, and medical treatment at All About Animals in Warren.
We are grateful to be working alongside Feline Fund and A Rejoyceful Animal Rescue on this important effort. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our work and the compassionate rescue community that comes together to help animals in need.
5/5/26: These four kittens were born from a colony cat that was trapped just before she gave birth. We were able to help with getting their first vet visit a few days ago. All were examined, vaccinated, and dewormed. The rescuer has them lined up to go to Save Monroe Stray for continued care and eventually, placement.
Please contact the rescue, Save Monroe Strays, for additional information.
The mom will also be taken care of, fixed, and placed. We are happy to have been a part of their journey to a healthy path. Thank you for your continued donations!
