Category Archives: Cats/Kittens

Snickers – You Have a Community Praying For You

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January 11, 2013- Snicker’s Story Makes it to Click on Detroit News
Click on Link >>: Snicker’s Story on www.clickondetroit.com

Update January 10, 2013: Snickers is hanging in there.. He loves “love”! His left eye is in really bad shape in fact I can’t see it behind all the inflammation and swelling. He is on several medications, breathing treatments, and he is being syringe fed. We have a rescue lined up to take him when he is ready. For now he’s with me. Sadly, he might lose his left eye. ~ Gina

 1/9/13  A woman posted on Craig’s List the fact that her 9 year old son had found a kitten in the snow, wet, crying, and with eyes totally sealed shut from puss.  She was putting out a call for help.  A very good friend of 4 Paws 1 Heart who is actually the foster mom for Ruby, Joanne Hoope, saw the posting.  She left work in downtown Detroit and went to Hamtramck to rescue the kitten.  Many animal lovers saw the posting on Craig’s List and many wanted to help but the word went out that a friend of 4 Paws 1 Heart had picked up the kitten and was on her way to the Emergency in Harper Woods.

 The kitten, now known as Snickers and about 9 weeks old, is in bad shape from an upper respiratory infection that developed into a severe infection. After being cared for by the veterinarians, Gina, our Vice President of Operations and Co-Founder (as well as veterinary technician) decided to bring the kitten home tonight because he needs supportive care around the clock.

Gina and 4 Paws 1 Heart is committed to saving this little one as, Joanne, a friend and animal lover responded to the emergency tonight and risked her life to go pick up this kitten in an unsafe area because of her love for animals. She never thinks twice about saving an animal. Joanne is the Hero here because this kitten would have surely died if she didn’t bring him to us. Now we will provide the treatment needed and hopefully get this kitten through this terrible infection without losing his eye or having permanent damage to his vision.

He can’t see or smell so Gina is feeding him by syringe. The cone is on because he was pawing at his face with his claws doing more damage to his skin and eyes. He will probably lose the fur all around his mouth because it is just infected and damaged everywhere on his poor little face.

Thank God he is with Gina, the woman who has raised dogs, cats, and squirrels (just to mention a few of the species) from as early as one day old. If anyone can help Snickers, it is Gina and the staff of the veterinary. They are the best! Time and time again, there have been second opinions and they always match what our doctors say. Thank You Gina, Joanne, and the skilled doctors who will be helping Snickers!!

We will keep everyone updated. ~ diana

Nemo and Tinkerbell – MCR

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4 Paws 1 Heart is happy to send medical dollars for the care of Nemo (male Maine coon) and Tinkerbell (black/white female) who were rescued by our friends at MICHIGAN CAT RESCUE.

They were found in the cold almost frozen to death. They are 8-week old kittens who have stayed together and are obviously bonded.. They are suffering from stomach infections because they went a long time without food. They are weak right now.  Our rescue friends rescue many cats during the winter months..cats that are out in the cold who are starving and without shelter.

Please consider fostering or adoption as the number of unwanted cats never seems to end. ~ diana

Wishes and Blessings for 2013

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4 Paws 1 Heart wishes that all of our friends, supporters, and fellow animal advocates have a year filled with much love, laughter, good health, and success. May 2013 bring much needed legislation regarding companion animal rights, an awareness to prosecutors and judges that animal cruelty is serious and dangerous to a community, and many more loving families who are willing to foster and support the abandoned, stray, and abused. May God Bless and watch over all of our fur babies and give them all the opportunity to be safe and warm. ~ The Board Members of 4 Paws 1 Heart

Feed, Rescue, Foster, Adopt

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As we begin 2013 I would like all of our friends to consider the plight of our felines. For some reason when a puppy mill is raided, everyone comes to the rescue. Every qualified dog gets a home and treatment. BUT when a cat hoarder is discovered, no one seems to care. There are no news stories and hundreds of people looking to help and donate their time and money. Why is that??? For some reason people seem to think it’s ok for cats to be on the streets but not dogs. Because they are small and of little threat to humans, people seem to ignore the problem of homeless cats. Did you know that the kill rate for cats in most shelters is around 90% while the kill rate for dogs is around 60%. Why is that?? Cats are loving and beautiful and require very little. A warm bed, a bowl of food and water, and a litter box. I ask all of you to please make a difference in the life of a cat, they also need you. ~ diana
Some would say she’s a crazy cat lady!… we’d say she is a kind soul…it’s just a matter of love ♥

Captain needs a Rescue Group

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Dec 30, 2012 3:37pm
Urgent: Captain needs a rescue group to take over. He was signed over to 4 paws 1 heart after being found on the streets cold and hungry. We are treating some neglected sores on his body but he checked out healthy otherwise. If you can give Captain a warm cozy home for the new year please contact me asap! [email protected] (he is fixed and feluk/fiv tested negative).. ~ Gina

Doc Rescued from Detroit

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12-21-12:  This handsome man, 5 months old, was found in Detroit with a terrible injury to his tail. 4 Paws 1 Heart was contacted for help with medical care because the kitten was in pain.  Dr. Lutz had to amputate the tail on Doc because it was injured and infected. We fixed him and made sure he was healthy for adopting.  Doc is a LOVER and he will make a wonderful family member. He is currently living with his rescuer who will foster him. ~ Gina

Update on Louie the Silver Persian

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Update: December 13, 2012 – Louie was adopted!!
Louie was surrendered to 4 Paws 1 Heart in August due to problems with not getting along with dogs. He was fostered by A Scooter’s ResQ, and now has got his Christmas wish, a home all to himself. He will be the only cat in the household and will be treated as the prince he is. He loves his new home, he immediately felt comfortable and began exploring every nook and cranny.

Update: August 11, 2012: Louie is currently being fostered by A Scooter’s ResQ, anyone interested in him can fill out an application at ASRQ Adoption Application

Louie is a 6 year old male, front de-clawed, and neutered silver Persian who is in need a home.  He is SUPER SWEET and just one heck of a lover.  Louie requires a special diet called C/D because he occasionally gets urinary tract infections.  Louie needs to be in a home where he can get all the love another wards he prefers to be the king:)

Mobil Home Cats

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Before the Christmas holidays 4 Paws 1 Heart received a call for help from a person who had approximately 13 cats in her mobile home; she had lost her job and was going to be evicted. After many contacts were made Tigerlily Cat Rescue came to our aid. It was not an easy process, we took care of some neutering and spaying and vaccines and finally 7 kittens made it out. Unfortunately, they all contracted the deadly disease, Panleuk but because of the great foster families of Tigerlily, 6 survived. But the medical bills were beyond all of our abilities and we were able to find an Animal Angel who helped with the serious bills. Today they are looking great and looking for their forever homes.. Please check them out on the Tigerlily facebook page. Thank You Tigerlily and Animal Angel and all of our donors for giving these sweethearts a chance ~ diana