2/2/21 – You might remember Kiki’s story (see our website) where she jumped into the open car door of her rescuer and refused to leave. Well, her is a happy update almost two months later. Kiki now and when she rescued her rescuer on December 9, 2020 It’s updates like this that keep us going. – diana
Category Archives: Abandoned
Hazel – A Recipient of 4 Paws 1 Heart Medical Assistance is in a Contest
VOTING BEGINS 2/2/21 – Opens up 2pm EST
From Our friend Andra Nagaitis-Shipley
“Hi everyone! Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, February 2nd, our rescue cat Hazelnut is in the running to win America’s Favorite Pet! Please take a moment to vote for her as often as you can. Winnings would be donated to the awesome organization called 4Paws1Heart, which is an organization very dear to our family. 4Paws helped Hazel, and has helped hundreds of other pets in need. Please vote and share! Thanks so much! – Andra”
Dorian, Mee Mee, George – Showed Up at Friendly Homes Who Sought Help; One with Wounds on Head and Neck
1/31/21 – Meet Dorian, Mee Mee, and George. All three showed up at friendly homes who then reached out for assistance. A friend of 4 paws 1 heart stepped up to find placement and take them to the vet for medical treatment. Mee Mee will be going to All About Animals on Tuesday. Dorian already had the works and is with Ferndale Cat Shelter waiting for a permanent home. George had to visit a standard veterinary in that he had wounds on this head and neck. He was treated, neutered, tested, and vaccinated and is also with Ferndale Cat Shelter. It truly takes a village. – diana
Moore – RIP – Found Suffering from an Injury or a Toxin
1/29/21 – RIP…♡Your donations help the animals who would otherwise be unable to seek medical care.. We were contacted because this sweet kitten had an unknown condition that may have been the result of an injury or a toxin. She was suffering and in need of urgent medical attention. Unfortunately, she was to sick to heal and humane euthanasia was decided based on her diagnostics and the professional advice of our Veterinarian. She went peaceful surrounded by love. This is why your support means so much to 4 paws 1 heart. It’s because without the availability of medical funds a kitten like this might not have gotten the chance to ever see a doctor. Gina
Samantha (after and before) – Over One Year in a Shelter After Being Rescued by Gina — Finally in Her Loving Home
1/28/21 – Some of you may remember one of my most memorable rescue situations. Samantha.. 
Well, I got to have a quick visit and bring some toys to this beautiful girl today. She has a long sad back story, but now she has a wonderful life and I couldn’t be happier for her. It was heartwarming to see how happy she is and how well she is thriving. I’m so glad that her previous owner surrendered her, I heart dog shelter didn’t give up on her until they found the perfect fit, and 4 paws 1heart supporters were able to help with the knee surgeries she required. This was another one of those cases that truly took a village but all soooo worth it! – Gina
Chris – Update – Had His Eyelid Surgery
1/28/21 – A couple of weeks ago I posted the story of Chris (Cross-Eyed Chris) born without upper eyelids, and Squirrel-both were ‘barn’ kittens. Chris was missing eyelids and Squirrel’s rib cage was curved inward. Well yesterday I got a report from Chris’ rescuers, Paws, Awes, and Claws. Here it is:
“Chris had his surgery today with Dr. Zalac . Here is his first post-op picture. He’s looking a little rough, but the swelling should go down soon. 
He can open his eyes but prefers not to since they’re sore. Doc said she is not worried about the right eye, but his left eye was “a mess” (which we knew to some extent). She thinks it’s possible he will need another surgery on that eye, but we won’t know until it starts to heal. Fingers crossed! He has a recheck with her next week and then one more in two weeks! Thank you guys again for all of your help!! – Courtney”
He can open his eyes but prefers not to since they’re sore. Doc said she is not worried about the right eye, but his left eye was “a mess” (which we knew to some extent). She thinks it’s possible he will need another surgery on that eye, but we won’t know until it starts to heal. Fingers crossed! He has a recheck with her next week and then one more in two weeks! Thank you guys again for all of your help!! – Courtney”Of course, we have committed to Chris and if he needs another surgery, we will be there for him. A huge thank you to our many rescuers and especially our donors. Without the very loving and generous people who follow us, there would be no one to give these stray animals a second chance at life. – diana
Beauty – Found Eating Out of a Trash Bin
1/25/21 – 
Beauty was found eating out of a trash bin. She was rescued by our friend, Chrissy, who will be taking her to be spayed, vaccinated, tested, and treated for fleas/parasites. Chrissy will be looking for that loving furever home. If you are interested in this beauty, please contact Chrissy at: [email protected] – diana
Beauty was found eating out of a trash bin. She was rescued by our friend, Chrissy, who will be taking her to be spayed, vaccinated, tested, and treated for fleas/parasites. Chrissy will be looking for that loving furever home. If you are interested in this beauty, please contact Chrissy at: [email protected] – dianaPecan – Update
1/24/21 – Our smart little girl, Pecan, is healthy enough to send her own message to our friends:
“Hi facebook…Pecan here…My first ever post! Foster Mommy said I could because I’m not wheezing much when I’m playing…it’s been 16 days (that is like 62 cat days) since the vet said I had double pneumonia. I’m still doing the nebulizer jail – you guys must break me out! 10 minutes 3 times a day is torture! But I’m done with all of the other meds. And the other miracle…MY EYE! Better to see my foster mommy’s & daddy’s feet to attack them! Foster Mommy still is giving me the plasma drops for the last 20 days…which I HATE…after she gives them to me I have to go have a snack…I stress eat. Just thinking about them – I have to go have a snack. Bye my fans! – Pecan”
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Garfield – Rescued from Under a Deck; Thin and Sick with an Upper Respiratory Infection
1/20/21 – In November, 2020,
I received this e mail from a person who moved to the Mt. Pleasant area and over the past couple of years we have helped with the many cats who have showed up on her property:
I received this e mail from a person who moved to the Mt. Pleasant area and over the past couple of years we have helped with the many cats who have showed up on her property:“This one I’ve been calling Garfield and I do plan on keeping him, he’s fought too hard to make it. My grandparents heard a cry from under their deck at the end of September. My grandpa tore his deck apart and this little guy was under it, starving and sickly. instantly I took him into the vet as he couldn’t stop sneezing and shaking his head. He ended up having upper respiratory problems from being thrown out to fend for himself so young and he had an ear infection. We did drops and an immune boost for him and he’s gotten somewhat better. He’s not fixed yet though. I did get his rabies shot though so he could get fixed once he turned 6 months. (The vet said they like to wait till this age and they (were/are) booked out for surgery appointments. Can you help? Kayla”
Of course we covered Garfield’s medical bills and he is doing well. – diana
Bunny, Vivian, Rascal, Skeeter, Artemis, and Penelope and 3 Unnamed Kittens – All Very Sick But Survived With the Help of the 4 Paws 1 Heart Village
It was in April, 2020, that we were contacted by our good friend Charlotte Y. (known for her amazing TNR work) and her friend who had just moved into a mobile home park in Shelby Twp., MI. Amanda, who had moved into the park, found an extreme population of stray cats. Without getting into all of the details — 33 adult cats had been trapped and spayed/neutered prior to us being contacted. At the end of this scenario, another 20 adult cats and 11 5-week old kittens has been attended to. There were emergencies where two kittens died and 4 paws 1 heart paid for that medical bill and then there were a few more sick kittens who were taken care of by our friend Jo A., Gina, and Debbie N. Back then, I reported on some of the kittens and moms and today I just wanted to show a few more of these beauties who had been either rescued and turned over to Tigerlily Cat Rescue to assist with adoptions or returned to the park. Unfortunately, I have learned over the past ten years that mobile home parks are notorious for horrendous numbers of stray cats. It is critical that when a stray cat is seen, steps be taken to get that cat neutered/spayed. It’s the only way we are going to curb the overpopulation of cats in our neighborhoods. Here are three unnamed kittens, bunny & vivian who were very sick but nursed back to life by Jo A. and Gina, Rascal, Skeeter+3, Artemis, and Penelope. 2020 was quite the year — like no other. – diana
