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CHANCE: Gooood morning and Happy Saturday Team! We want to wish our sweet girl Trixie a Happy, Happy, 5yr Gotcha Day!!!!

Thanks to Trixies finders, City of Warren Animal Control & 4 Paws 1 Heart our sweet little old lady survived her ordeal during the polar vortex of 2019 where the temps were well below -20° outside!

Below is the post & pics from Warren Animal Control 5yrs ago! Dr. Z estimates Trixie to be about 16-17yrs old now and she’s doing amazing!!! Happy Gothcha Day Trixie, We love you!!!!!

“UPDATE:

A huge THANK YOU to Denise Najera & Michelle Van Daele for stepping up to foster this girl and 4 Paws 1 Heart for covering her medical care and taking her in!!!

Also, we finally received a photo from the vet. Here is the very lucky girl! Denise is naming her Trixie, and I’ve added a donation option to this post for anyone who can contribute to her care once she leave the ER and goes to 4P1H!

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Very late Thursday night a citizen dropped off a cat at City of Warren Animal Control. Friday morning when our ACOs came into work they quickly realized something was wrong. She was laying in her blanket, crying loudly and unable to stand. She was immediately rushed to an ER vet for care.

Initially her body temperature was incredibly low, and she appeared to be blind. Today after finally having her temperature come back to normal, some of her vision has returned and she is responding to visual stimuli. However, it was also discovered that she has a fractured pelvis.

We suspect she was hit by a car and then dragged herself to the citizen’s yard, before almost freezing to death in this awful cold we’ve had all week. Thankfully she was found and brought to our police station.

As for her injuries; while the vet believes two of the fractures will heal on their own, the third they feel will require surgery and pins.

Currently she is on a strong dose of pain meds, she is getting round the clock care, and for the most part now seems stable. Though at this time requires some help expressing her bladder. However, the level of care she will need is something that will likely require an orthopedic surgeon.

If your rescue has the ability to take this girl in, please let us know ASAP. Warren Animal Control has gone above and beyond to make sure she received care and was stabilized, but now we really need help from our rescue partners to save this girl.

*We did not have an opportunity to get a photo of her, so in place of a photo, these are her x-rays.*”

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2/2/24 – Scott showed up in a colony once cared for by a friend of 4 Paws 1 Heart. Unfortunately, she passed away but her friend, Danica, made sure the cats continued to be cared for. Scott was limping and had a difficult time putting weight on his paw. I recently followed up on Scott and Danica advised that Scott had a fracture which would heal itself. Danica had hoped to find a sanctuary but was not successful. The good news is that Danica decided to give Scott a permanent home with her. Although, Scott isn’t ‘snugly’ he like to be close and loves being on the couch. Scott still limps due to arthritis but he is one lucky, loved feline. – diana

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2/1/24 – CORRECTION: Mona was not spayed; I authorized spay when appropriate. Sorry for the misinformation.The heart worm test was negative.

Mona was dumped at the Saginaw Animal Control Shelter. They were full and couldn’t keep her. A friend of 4 paws 1 heart who is a member of a rescue was able to get her and asked if we could cover her medical; especially, heart worm test, vaccines, spay, and blood work at this time. This was all done yesterday but I’m waiting for the results of the heart worm test. Paws crossed. – diana

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4 Paws 1 Heart will always authorize spay/neuter for any stray animal we are asked to assist with medical treatment. The spay/neuter may not happen at the time of the initial visit in that many vets require a pre-visit, blood work, etc. Also, if the animal is sick, the spay/neuter will be scheduled when the animal is well. Our mission is to reduce the number of stray animals on our streets by providing medical treatment and that can only be done by ensuring the animal is never able to cause a pregnancy or have a pregnancy. – diana

1/31/24 – Voices for Community Cats found this kitten who had been dumped in the middle of the road. She is missing her upper lip. Harmony will be seen by one of the best, Dr. Zalac, Orion Animal Hospital, and I’l post the update after she is seen. – diana

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1/29/24 – Chaplin and Mabel were both found in August, 2023 at a park on the east side of Detroit. The kind woman who found them was able to get them placed with a person who works with a rescue and we were contacted for help. Both were treated for upper respiratory infections and then taken later for spay and neuter.- diana

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1/28/23 – Blame it on the pandemic or my intestinal surgery but somehow I missed this beautiful tribute produced by our co-founder, Gina DeLuca Jenio.

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1/27/24 – Our Red Wing Fundraiser is Officially SOLD OUT. Thank you to our many supporters.

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1/26/24 – It was late December, 2023 when we were contacted by a kind woman who had been referred by one of our veterinary partners. A friendly cat had shown up on her porch about two weeks prior and appeared to have an upper respiratory infection and who was possibly pregnant. The cat, Clementine, was approved to be seen at one of our veterinary partners where it was confirmed that Clementine did have an upper respiratory infection and an eye infection. And, the surprise was that Clementine was a boy who had been neutered. Unfortunately, owners could not be located but Clementine was treated and now he is doing great in the rescuer’s home. He is living life watching over the family from the home’s loft, his favorite place. – diana

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1/26/24 – For all of our friends who donated to Chance’s mom’s birthday (also our Board member), Thank You!! Your donations will change the lives of many innocent stray and abandoned animals. This is Chance back in the day when he was going through therapy with Dr. Kern and the staff at Pawsitive Steps Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine. He is also seen with his donkey buddy; unfortunately, they donkey has since passed away. Chance was rescued just before being euthanized because he was paralyzed BUT with love, the amazing supporters of 4 paws 1 Heart, and Dr. Kern, Chance is living the life he worked very hard to have. – Diana

I love you 4 Paws 1 Heart, Love Chancie

Denise’s 10th Annual Birthday Fundraiser

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1/24/24 – After a week of trying, a friend of 4 paws 1 heart was able to trap a stray cat in her yard on January 21. The cat, Anthony, occasionally would show up in her yard for food. About a week prior to her catching him, she had noticed his eye looking very bad when she was putting down the food, then he disappeared for about a week. She had hoped he was a pet, and his owner got help for him…but after a week out in this cold with that poor eye, she realized he was probably on his own.

Now, anyone who has tried to get an animal into a vet quickly these days will confirm how difficult that can be. But we thought we would take a chance by contacting Patterson Veterinary Hospital first. (Last year we had helped Roberta with a stray cat, Sunny, who had a broken leg and was taken to Patterson Veterinary). As luck would have it, a cancellation for yesterday afternoon had just been called in so Anthony was able to get in.

The doctor confirmed that the injury was a laceration that she believed would heal with a long acting injection and three pills that he was given. He was also neutered and his ear was tipped just in case he needed to be returned outside. At this time, Anthony seems calm and content. The eye still looks “pretty awful” but paws crossed the eye will heal. Roberta is hoping she can find Anthony a home if he turns out to be domesticated and there will be a follow up at the vet to ensure the eye has healed. He will be snap tested and fully vaccinated then. Anyone interested in Anthony should contact Roberta at: [email protected] – diana

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