1/22/17 – Meet Bud. On New Year’s Eve I received a panic message about this homeless boy who has been taken care of as part of a colony. The caretaker was worried when he showed up with a very “gooey” eye. She took Bud to the emergency and the doctor diagnosed a punctured eye, prescribed eye drops, and recommended he be seen by a specialist for a possible eye removal. Before we could get Bud to another doctor, I was again contacted because Bud’s eye had become very swollen. Again, he was given more drops. Bud finally made it to another doctor and after examination, the doctor felt that Bud’s eye would heal. Bud is inside now being spoiled while he, hopefully, recovers fully. We are committed to Bud and ask that you say a prayer for this little guy. ~ diana

1/19/17 – A few more cats and kittens from 2016 — Vaccinated, dewormed, tested, and spayed/neutered. A final report of the 4 Paws 1 Heart accomplishments will be out soon. We couldn’t have done it without you. ~ diana

1/17/17 – Update on Miss Mocha Latte and Lil’ Munchkin. It was in September that Miss Mocha was rescued by a very kind person who knew of us through her mother. Within four days, Miss Mocha had two kittens in a difficult delivery. Mama Mocha and her Lil’ Munchkin were kept by her rescuer. We were happy to have been there for Mama Mocha, who had a cyst on her chin (not to mention being pregnant) and the kittens. Mama and Lil’ Munchkin have now been spayed and neutered and, again, we are grateful to play a role in the non-proliferation of kittens. ~ diana

1/15/17 – Once again, our hearts were broken this weekend by the loss of this very sweet, semi-feral kitty, George. I received a call for help from the caretaker of a cat colony in Macomb County. She had been caring for George for over a year and Saturday he showed up dragging his body and hardly able to move. It was assumed that George had been hit by a car and he crawled his way back to the colony. What do you do???? Do you only agree to pay for humane euthanasia (which is obviously the less expensive option) or do you try to give this innocent animal a chance. If he had a broken pelvis, with proper care, he can live a good life — look at our boy, Soup. If it’s a broken leg, the worst scenario, is a leg amputation and the caretaker committed to keeping George inside. Were there other issues happening internally that couldn’t be seen from outside??? Very often it’s a crapshoot. Do you spend what you know might be a considerable amount of money to try and save an animal knowing you might lose in the end? When I saw this sweet face, I had to give him a chance. George was taken to the veterinarian where several x-rays and tests were taken — unfortunately, not inexpensive services. And, after all was said and done, it was determined that George’s injuries were just too extensive to ensure surviving or even a good quality of life. He was humanely euthanized in the arms of his caretaker, Dawn. RIP sweet George. You will never be cold again, never have to worry about people hurting you, and you will never be hungry. ~ diana

1/12/17 – RIP Sweet Danny. It was October when a very kind women took you and your 3 siblings into her home to love and care for. You were all alone on the streets. Through many tears and veterinary visits, Danny’s two brothers did not survive. Heartbreakingly, today, Danny had to be sent over the Rainbow Bridge. He was not thriving and today at the vet he was in cardiac arrest. Our poor little Danny had so many issues and was just skin and bones. He will no longer be suffering and will now be welcomed by his two brothers. His only sister is doing well although she remains very small. Please pray for her. Once again, I thank God for the many amazing people like Karen Cartier who take these babies into their homes no matter what heartaches they may face.