11/3/21 – Remembering those pets, strays, and animal advocates who have crossed that Rainbow Bridge. Xena, was an outside neighborhood stray who was known to have several litters. Shortly after having one litter, she got pregnant again and had a litter of 8 kittens. A caring person, whose home Xena appeared to adopt, took in Xena and the babies. One baby needed to be bottle fed but the others seem to be ok. Two days before giving birth, Xena was seen limping and the caretakers thought her paw was broken. Poor little Xena was really struggling with her large litter and looked dejected and ready to give up hope. To make a long story short, the wonderful rescue couple took Xena into a hospital because she was just getting worse. It turned out that Xena had a severe infection with a high fever; her paw was not broken. During the course of two weeks, two of her babies ended up dying and one kitten went to a friend for bottle feeding. The family was again seen by a vet who suggested that two of the five kittens (Stubby and Tiger) be checked for potential neurological issues. Finally, we were able to get the entire family to Dr. Z from Orion Animal Hospital. Stubby and Tiger had blood work done and were to return for more blood work to determine if their issue (wobbly and head shaking) was caused by toxoplasmosis. Thankfully, mom tested negative for FIV/Felv. The bottom line is that Stubby and Tiger may be special needs kitties. 4 paws 1 heart will continue to cover the next couple of medical visits as well as Xena’s spay and vaccines.As of yesterday, the rescue family will be keeping one kitten, two more are already lined up for furever homes, and Stubby and Tiger will stay with the rescuer for another couple of weeks to determine if they will develop more. Xena will be spayed next week and returned to the outside in that Xena is chomping to be released. The family will continue to care for Xena.Here are photos when the babies were days old and some current ones. Again, with the financial help of our supporters, these orphans are able to get the help they need. Without the rescuers and 4 paws 1 heart, Xena would have continued to have babies and eventually all would suffer and die on the streets. Thank YOU to our supporters, our vets, and our rescuers! – Diana.4paws1heart.org/donationsP.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48080+82,946People reached462EngagementsBoost post

11/3/21 – On 10/26/21 I posted about Onyx; a very sweet cat finally brought in by a rescuer who noticed an issue with the cat’s tail. Onyx saw one of our partner vets who determined that Onyx required immediate surgery to avoid dying from infection. Onyx’s tail was amputated and the growth on the face was a cyst which also was removed. Onyx is in his new home with his rescuer and his new family has fallen in love with him.

11/3/21 – Spoke to the hospital yesterday and Lil Monster’s eye removal was successful yesterday and she was also spayed. She is now home with her rescuer.

11/1/21 – Please say a prayer for Lil Monster. She is finally strong enough to have surgery today. She was rescued this past summer when she was pregnant. She was very sick and spent days in the hospital receiving transfusions. She eventually had 4 kittens but one died. The foster, Meghan, contacted us when the rescue group was in critical shape financially because after taking care of her hospital stay, Lil Monster still would require an eye removal and spay. We agreed to cover the surgery and it is finally being done today with one of our favorite veterinarians. Lil Monster is with Happy Dogs and Cats Rescue. Meghan’s e mail is [email protected] if anyone is interested in adoption. – diana.4paws1heart.org/donations/

10/29/21 – It definitely takes a village. I was recently contact by Furget Me Never Rescue in regards to 13 dogs who were surrendered to them from a hoarding situation. All of the dogs needed heart worm tests, vaccines, and spay/neuter; many were malnourished. We could not afford to take on the needs of all 13 dogs but with the help of All About Animals-Flint, 4 Paws 1 Heart teamed up with CARE and Furget Me Never Rescue, and covered the vaccines and heart worm tests; CARE and the Rescue covered the spays/neuters and any additional medical needed. At this time 8 of the 13 are in foster homes. Hopefully, all of the dogs will eventually find their furever loving homes. – diana4paws1heart.org/donations/

10/26/21 – Onyx – He’s a black stray that was hanging around the rescuer’s house a few months back. Eventually, just a couple weeks ago, the rescuer was able to get him inside. However, he noticed that he had injured his tail from a fall or a possible attack. Sometimes it would bleed or appear infected. Onyx didn’t always seem bothered or in pain by it but would still lick it often. Now, the underside is discolored, and the bone appears to be sticking out. The rescuer has noticed blood on the floor since he was able to get him in the house and contacted us for help.Yesterday Onyx was able to see one of our partner vets who noticed that Onyx had developed a swollen area on his right cheek which turned out to be a swollen lymph node that will be drained. Onyx was kept overnight and is having surgery today. Prayers for this very sweet guy who will no longer be running the streets. – Diana.4paws1heart.org/donations/Your donations save lives!!

Meet Roxie.This sweet girl was passed from one breeder to the next. She had an emergency c section and lost 13 puppies one by one over a 9 day period. It’s disgusting what people do to animals in order to try and make a buck. 4 paws 1 heart was able to squeeze Roxie in for medical care over at Moore Veterinary Hospital. She was fully checked out by our awesome Dr. Burcham and she’ll be monitored close for her anemia, hookworms, and her incision that was covered in chunks of dirt and hair . Good news is she tested negative for heart worm. What Roxie went through is unfair. She will eventually need her vaccines and spay surgery, and of course a safe loving forever home. Roxie is an absolute sweetheart. Let me know if interested and I’ll put you in touch with the rescuer.. Gina

10/25/21 – These six kittens were all born in a colony of 13-20 cats. The finder asked for help having them tested, vaccinated, spayed/neutered, and treated for parasites so that she could bring them inside and find them homes. We were happy to cover their medical costs while she works on trapping the ‘feral’ adults. I introduce you to Ichago, Nashi, Momo, Fred, George, and Saku. – diana.4paws1heart.org/donations/

10/25/21 – Meet Chili, Cumin, and Chutney. This past summer we were contacted by Rebecca who moved into a home where (unbeknownst to her) there was a 13-cat colony. Due to the pandemic, appointments for sterilization were delayed and some of the cats also refused to be trapped so, unfortunately, two litters “popped up”. Rebecca successfully TNR’d 9 of the adults but needed help with the kittens. Three of them, at 5 weeks old, were Chili, Cumin and Chutney who had what appeared to be upper respiratory infections. We approved their visit to a partner vet and they were all treated for upper respiratory infections. Cumin also had what the doctor said was a horsefly larvae imbedded in his chest and that was removed. Rebecca was to cover the cost of everyone to be spayed/neutered and vaccinated. – diana.4paws1heart.org/donations/1,216People reached81EngagementsBoost post

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10/24/21 – RIP Sweet Marnith. Her mom, barely a kitten herself and pregnant, was left in a carrier outside of a pet supply store. A rescuer took her in and the mom gave birth the very next day. The rescuer had no experience with new moms and babies and she called our friend, Patricia. Two weeks later, after one kitten passed away, another became very sick. Patricia advised her and the rescuer continued to struggle another two weeks before she realized that she just couldn’t properly care for the family. And, although Patricia has more than her share of kitties to care for, she stepped in and took the remaining babies hoping to make them healthy. Unfortunately, another passed away and Marnith also took ill. This is when 4 paws 1 heart was asked to help. But, unfortunately, it was too late. Marnith was tested for panleukopenia which is a very contagious viral disease most often attacking kittens. Typically it is deadly. There is one remaining kitten who tested negative and is being kept separate and being watched closely. Please remember this little family and Patricia (as well as the many rescuers to devote their lives to the stray and abused) in your prayers. – diana4paws1heart.org/donations/

10/23/21 – Happy Update! Remember Stormy? She was rescued with a prolapsed rectum. She had her surgery, complements of 4 paws 1 heart and our generous supporters, and her rescuer reported that she is doing great. She is one beautiful kitty!! – diana4paws1heart.org/donations/