5/23/25 – This baby kitten named “Kerrygold” was found with a very large umbilical hernia. She is only 1.8 pounds and surgery on a kitten this small is a risk. However, not doing surgery is also very dangerous because the intestines can become strangulated and she could die.
We have approved covering the surgery and it will be performed at Comfort’s Place Veterinary Hospital, so that this baby can get the care she needs.
Please keep Kerrygold in your thoughts and prayers as she takes this next step towards a healthier and happier future.
5/20/25 – UPDATE: It was a 2 hour procedure, but hopefully it saved his life. This sweet boy had bleeding ulcers in his mouth and throat from the reaction he was having to the bacteria on his teeth. As a result, all of the teeth needed to be removed to prevent reoccurring infection. This is from a condition called Stomatitis, and there is no known cause.
The doctor said this was the most severe case she has ever seen in a cat, and the swelling was so bad I had a really hard time intubating. This poor boy had to be in an enormous amount of pain, yet he remained so very gentle over the last few weeks since being found outside.
Garrick’s Rescue and Recovery
4/29/25 Garrick needs our help. He was found outside in rough shape, pawing at the side of his face and drooling excessively.
Santa Zhugra secured him and contacted us for help. Moore Veterinary Hospital was able to get him in yesterday morning and his care was way more involved than expected. It was quickly noticed that his mouth was awfully painful, swollen, teeth rotten, gums bleeding, and horrid odor. He was dirty, weak, and very dehydrated. His jaw wouldn’t close properly maybe from so much swelling and inflammation. He needed full mouth x-rays, 9 extractions, ears cleaned, flea treatment, x-ray for an abdominal wound with internal scarring, bloodwork, a leukemia FIV test, and everything took about 2 hours under anesthesia. A fecal was sent out, injections were given, and he is hospitalized on IV fluids, pain meds, warmies, and antibiotics.
I went to check on him last night before bed and he had lapped up his slurry of wet food. I was so happy!!!!! To be honest. He has a long road ahead, but if he can eat that’s what matters right now!
He will be going to a foster today or tomorrow and looking for a forever home. No more living on the streets. Here are some pics from his procedure yesterday.
If you can help with his care please donate. Thank you ♡
5/16/25 I posted the story about Pascha (4/20/25 story below), who was found in a garage abandoned by the mom and starving for food. After some networking a friend and supporter of 4 Paws 1 Heart offered to bottle feed and find him a home. Well, today was the day and his foster mom Melissa, made his new family a baby book. Happy new beginnings Pascha!
Meet Pascha
4/20/25 Meet Pascha which means Easter in Latin. This little baby not even weighing 1 pound was the only survivor of 6 kittens and in need of urgent bottle feeding. The mom cat disappeared a couple days ago which was very unusual according to the homeowner, so it’s possible she was injured. All we know is Pascha cried for over 24 hours until a good friend and supporter of 4 paws 1 heart stepped up and offered to go get her yesterday. She is taking the bottle well but having some diarrhea. 4 paws 1 heart will be there for any medical if and when needed. Thank you Melissa Jackson for not even hesitating to save this baby kitten! Happy Easter from all of us at 4 Paws 1 Heart! https://4paws1heart.org/donations/
5/9/25. CORALINE WAS FOUND IN A CAR ENGINE – Her mommy sent me this update today. Here is the story and her remarkable recovery.
Here’s Coraline’s story…
My husband found her in a 7-11 parking lot on 12/21/24. It was freezing cold out and raining. We took her to the emergency vet. Her temp was very low, she was wet and dirty, weighing in at 1.5 lbs. She had no use of her left rear leg.
We brought her to our vet on 12/25. Her x-rays showed that she had non food items in her stomach, such as bones and tiny rocks. Also had multiple fractures in her pelvis and hernia due to the trauma of being injured in a car engine.
Her injuries seemed insurmountable!
4 Paws 1 Heart sent us to Orion Animal Hospital to be evaluated for her injuries, and some testing, which was paid by 4 Paws 1 Heart. They were not comfortable performing her surgery so we went to Wilson’s.
Her fractures seem to have pretty much healed. She has full use of her rear leg! She had surgery to repair her hernia and was spayed.
Today she is just over 5 lbs, and is so playful and cuddly. She is so stinkin’ cute and we absolutely adore her!
5/8/25 Given another chance! Flappy was a stray cat found in bad shape. He was thin, matted, full of fleas, respiratory infection, worms, and he had given in to being captured as a stray. Over the last couple months we were able to get him the medical he needed. Yesterday he was strong and healthy enough for his neuter surgery! Everything went well, but the doctor noticed he had a lot of inflammation around his gums. They started antibiotics but there is a possibility he may need dental extractions in the future from Stomatitis. Flappy recovered well and if his rescuer can not find placement she will give him a forever home.
5/6/25. Meet Orange – This adorable little baby was found trapped underneath someone’s vehicle while they were driving.
He was very fortunate that he did not suffer severe injuries. The doctor examined him and he had trauma to his right hear foot from the hock down there was swelling, an abrasion, and pain but no obvious fractures.
He is doing well and checked out healthy otherwise. We are covering his medical and he can begin his vaccines once he is feeling better. Happy Days and New Beginnings ahead for Orange!
5/5/25 Meet Baby – This was a stray cat that Emily would often feed, and she contacted us for help when she noticed he had an abscess on his face, he was very frail, losing weight, and he was fading fast.
It was clear upon exam from the doctor that Baby was very sick. The hospital started with a feline leukemia/fiv test and a full blood panel right away. There was a systemic infection going on and the wound on his face was oozing pus. At only 6 pounds, skin and bones, loaded with fleas, and very dehydrated Baby wouldn’t have made it much longer. The doctor gave an antibiotic injection, flea prevention, fluids, and deworming.
Once he is strong enough, 4 Paws 1 Heart will cover his neuter and vaccines. The rescuer is keeping him inside and will find him a home. We were fortunate to assist with getting one more homeless cat off the street.
4/28/25 Abigail reached out to us right after she had trapped a neighborhood cat that appeared injured. He was coming around her condo for about 9 months and when he was noticeably hurt, Abigail secured him and took him to emergency. We offered to help by getting him neutered and checked out at Orion Animal Hospital. Abigail just sent me an update with pics letting me know that Kevin is integrating slowly while enjoying his new snuggle nap time spots and putting his head in her hands demanding pets. Kevin is one more kitty fortunate to have a second chance and live in a forever loving home. I love his pink nose and his toe beans!!! New beginnings Kevin!
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4/25/25. Oscar is a stray who was seen having trouble walking. His rescuer contacted us for assistance with getting an exam and x ray. As you can see this boy has a bullet inside him. The doctors believe this could be causing nerve damage that has resulted in trouble walking. His rescuer took home pain meds and antibiotics with the hopes that Oscar might have some quality of life. Thank God for people like her who don’t turn a blind eye to these strays and do what they can to help. This is the second bullet seen in an animal that we helped in just 2 weeks. There are some cruel people in this world. It’s very sad..
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4/15/25 “Cheese” is a stray kitty that was found and in need of getting checked out by a veterinarian. His rescuer took him to get the care needed and we offered to cover his medial. There are just so many cats like Cheese and we wish we could help them all, but the reality is we cannot do this without the help of our supporters. Have a blessed day! Gina
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