Category Archives: Cats/Kittens

Double Donations Today – This is Bobo

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6/25/24 – Please double your donation today so that we can continue to help the many orphan strays in our communities who have no one else but the kind people who rescue them and organizations like 4 paws 1 heart.

This is Bobo. A very kind couple, who had already rescued several others, had tried to catch him for several weeks. Finally, they were able to catch him before the 90+ degree temperatures began. He was in very bad shape and they suspected that he had been hit by a car or had gotten into a fight with another animal. He was unable to put weight on his leg, had a very swollen paw, and a wound on his neck. Fortunately, we were able to get Bobo into one of our partner veterinary clinics, Orion Animal Hospital, two days later.

Here is his rescuer’s report: “Medial patellar luxation … [causing lameness] Treatment: crate confinement for around 2 weeks Small (ACL) tear … [causing lameness] Treatment: also crate confinement Neutered Fever slightly elevated … tested positive for FIV Treatment: antibiotics Diarrhea … Treatment: de worming and probiotics in his food Pain … Treatment: Injection [lasts 3 days] then liquid pain meds [will try to put in food]

They did not give me a summary of the visit but this is what I understood … will call them Monday to make sure as I was a bit stressed. I am so happy that we have at least relieved some pain and that there is the possibility that the leg problems may heal on their own. The hope is that we can get putting weight on both front and back legs. We will take it one day at a time and I will try to socialize him during this ordeal but he is still growling this morning … I had hoped that the growling was more due to pain but we’ll give it time.

Thank you for making this possible. SHAN”. – diana

https://4paws1heart.org/donations/ P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48084

Sweet Abigail

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6/22/24 – The $1,000 MATCH is on until July 4, 2024. A great opportunity to double your donation and help those who have no one else. Sweet Abigail is one such animal who, thankfully, was rescued by our Board member, Cynthia. We will be helping Abigail through her pregnancy and her and the babies post pregnancy.

Prayers that the birth is successful. Abigail is now in great, experienced and loving hands. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48080

Smudge, Tilly, and Blaze were found in a ditch

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6/20/24 – Summer came early this week with storms and 90 degree weather. What this means to those of us involved with helping homeless animals is that the cases will be more severe and costly. Thankfully, a long-time supporter has offered to MATCH $1,000 in donations starting today and ending, JUNE 20 and ending JULY 4, 2024.

Smudge, Tilly, and Blaze were found in a ditch. Blaze had a severe eye infection and was immediately taken in to a veterinary clinic where the rescuer covered the bill.

Smudge and Tilly (tuxedo) cats were in a healthier state and we were asked to cover their FIV/FeLv test, vaccines, and spay neuter. We agreed to help and both are scheduled at a partner veterinary clinic. – diana

Donations for the $1,000 MATCH can be mailed to P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48080 https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Happy Update for Wendy

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6/19/24 – Happy Update. Wendy’s story was posted on 6/17/24 and this past Monday she had her leg amputated after her leg bone was shattered from a bullet. Anyone with a pet can appreciate the cost of medical treatment today. J

Just as everything else in our lives, inflation has hit every person and business hard. And, veterinary clinics are no exception. Although, donations have been understandably slow, we found it hard to say no and Wendy’s rescuer is so appreciative for our help that they are helping in raising funds for 4 Paws 1 Heart.

So, the good news, Wendy is doing great and she is loving being in a home. She is eating well, using her litter box like a champ, and loves to be petted.

Here she is post surgery. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

P.S. She also was given a middle name Wendy ELAINE.

Sneakies Made the Right Move Following McKenzie

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6/17/24 – Sneakies made the right move when he decided to follow McKenzie for over one mile.

Sneakies is a beautiful young male cat that randomly appeared in her neighborhood and ended up following her for over a mile while she was on a walk. He seemed pretty desperate for human contact. McKenzie thinks he might have been dumped. She attempted to find his owner without any luck; there was no microchip.

McKenzie asked if we could help with his testing, neuter, and vaccines. Authorization was give for Sneakies to be treated at one of our favorite veterinary partners, Five Mile Animal Hospital, with Dr. Mina. – diana

https://4paws1heart.org.donations/

Please Keep Wendy in Your Prayers

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6/17/24 – Please keep Wendy in your prayers. Although donations are still understandably slow, we couldn’t refuse to help this poor stray who showed up in a family’s barn after being shot in the leg.

The kind couple took her to a vet where it was determined that her bone was shattered by the bullet. The doctor recommended amputation. We were contacted for help in that the couple could not afford the surgery but guaranteed that if we could help, Wendy would be forever inside.

Wendy is now scheduled for surgery at one of our partner veterinary clinics, West Flint Animal Hospital. – diana

https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Happy Update for Tiger

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6/12/24 – Happy Update. It was in mid January, 2024 when we were contacted about a stray cat who wasn’t putting weight on one of his legs. The person contacting us had been feeding the cat since summer.

Tiger was seen by Dr. Mina, Five Mile Animal Hospital, who determined Tiger had a severe abscess on his leg. His rescuer, Nina, was to try and find a home for Tiger but —- guess what? Her boyfriend fell in love.

Yesterday she sent me this photo and said that Tiger is “doing amazing”. – – Your donations save lives and brings a special kind of happiness to homes. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Handsome Boy, Giannis

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6/7/24 – This handsome boy, Giannis, was found in early February wandering near the rescuer’s Hamtramck, MI home. As you can see, Giannis was thin but seemed in otherwise good health. He was taken to our great partner veterinary clinic Five Mile Animal Hospital where he was neutered, vaccinated, and tested (thankfully negative).

The other day I followed up to see how Giannis was doing. Martha, his rescuer and now mom, said that Giannis is doing great and and adjusting well to living the good life in a home. He’s playing with toys and appears very comfortable with his new life.

To quote Martha — Giannis has been a great addition to my life”. – diana

Changing the lives of humans and the most vulnerable.

https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Callie and Her Babies

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6/5/24 – Callie and her babies were rescued from very terrible conditions.

Callie was immediately taken to a vet to be examined, treated for fleas and parasites and scheduled to be spayed. Her babies were taken in for exams but are too young for spay/neuter/vaccines.

Ferndale Cat Shelter (rescue) will take in the kittens and we have offered to help with their medical if needed. Callie will be cared for by the rescuer. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Bambi & the Mobsters – Bambi, pregnant when rescued, has 9 babies

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7/19/21- WARNING – If you are or ever have been a ‘mobster’, please don’t take offense at this post. (haha)Meet the Mobsters. Bambi (mama) was rescued from an area inundated with dumped/stray animals. Unfortunately, the area is near a mobile home park where our experience has been the same no matter where that park is. The area is also on a very busy main street which poses quite a danger to stray animals. Bambi was pregnant at the time. Our dear friend, Debbie, rescued Bambi and our other dear friend, Deena, took her in to have her babies. And, boy, did she have them — NINE babies. Here is Bambi, and her babies Fat Tony, Guido, Capone, Bugsy, Clyde, Dilinger, Bonnie, Doll Face, and Baby Face Nelson. Everyone will be getting their make overs tomorrow and will be ready to find their furever homes. These photos are when they were a little younger but they will be with our very good friends and Ferndale Cat Sheter at Catfe in case you are interested. A huge thank you to the rescuers, vets and staffs, the fosters, and especially our donors who have made this possible in a year where most non-profits have been struggling. God Bless Everyone. – diana