Category Archives: Cats/Kittens

Happy Update! Nymeria, Ripley, and Sid

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11/7/24 – Happy Update! Nymeria, Ripley, and Sid were all found at different times during this past winter and summer, wandering the streets and needing our help. Here is their happy update from their rescuer, Jessica:

“Nymeria was spayed yesterday and she is recovering perfectly she has found her forever home with a wonderful couple from Harrison Township that have an older cat and a dog and she is living her best life. Ripley has had an inquiry on petfinder and I am very hopeful that this will be a good fit, the woman works with rescues and has a house not to far from me with no cats and 1 dog. I have invited her to come over and meet Ripley in person and she is sending me her references and a home walk through video this week so I am keeping my fingers crossed. Sid is doing wonderful and I am so impressed with how far he has come, a nice woman from Grand Rapids who lives alone with her senior cat has told me that when he is ready she is very interested in being his forever home. I am so thankful for all of your help. I love all of these babies and it has been so wonderful helping them. – Jessica”

It truly takes a village and we couldn’t do it without your donations. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Gizmo’s Eye Surgery is Being Scheduled

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11/5/24 – On October 11 I posted about Gizmo who was rescued in early September with another kitten, Baby Girl. Their rescuer, Barbara, was feeding the ‘ferals’ and these two stole her heart. Barbara asked for our help to have the cats tested, vaccinated, and spayed/neutered.

The one cat, Gizmo, seemed to have an eye infection, so he was first seen at Groesbeck Animal Hospital, so he could be treated quickly. Then Gizmo and Baby Girl went to Rescue Veterinary Hospital for full vetting, but the doctor recommended Gizmo be seen by a specialist. Well, two of the best doctors for eyes whom we know are Dr. Blasses and Dr. Zalac at Orion Animal Hospital. Dr. Blasses saw Gizmo the other day and diagnosed entropion of his one eye. This is a very pain condition which can cause blindness if left untreated. Gizmo’s surgery is being scheduled.- Diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Molly’s Owner’s Threw Her Out

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11/5/24 – We were contacted by a caring woman, very involved in rescue whom we’ve assisted in the past. This very beautiful declawed cat, Molly, had been thrown out before her owners had moved.

She had been living amongst feral cats and had gotten pretty beaten up. She had some wounds and had been vomiting.

We authorized her to be seen by the great doctors at Orion Animal Hospital. She was treated and we are confident that Molly will go on to find a very loving home, never to be abandoned again. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Meet Lucy and Ricky

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10/31/24 – Meet Lucy and Ricky. They are a bonded pair of 5 week-old kittens found abandoned on the road, likely orphaned after their mother was hit by a car. They had obvious worms, diarrhea, and, as you can see, eye issues. We were contacted earlier in the month and are being seen today at Orion Animal Hospital.

Remember these babies in your prayers. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Pooh Had his Eye Surgery

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10/31/24 – HAPPY HALLOWEEN UPDATE:

Backstory: Pooh showed up ON September 28 covered with fleas and having worms. The homeowner took care of that and also had him vaccinated and neutered but then she was told that he had entropion in one eye. We’ve helped cases like this in the past and this is where the eyelashes are growing inward to the eyeball and if left untreated, it will result in blindness. Pooh’s finder contacted her friend who took Pooh in and contacted us. We authorized his surgery with Orion Animal Hospital.

Update: Pooh had his eye surgery and had his sutures removed the other day. He is doing great. You can see the difference! This can only be accomplished with your donations, the great veterinary hospitals who work with us, and, of course, the rescuers. Thank you to all and if you can, please consider making a donation. I know that the economy has been hard on many of us but, unfortunately, it has hit the animal world more than any other. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Rest in Kitty Heaven, Milton

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10/30/24 – Rest in Kitty Heaven, Milton. It was a little over two weeks ago that we were contacted about a stray boy who had been hanging around since May. Milton had what looked to be an eye infection and was limping badly. We authorized him to be seen at our partner vet, Patterson Veterinary Hospital. Yesterday, I received the following update from Jennifer, the neighbor who was assisting her neighbor with Milton. “Me and my neighbor took Milton to Patterson today and unfortunately his injuries/illness were pretty severe. The vet felt that even if we could get him through all his ailments the feline virus would eventually take him down. He would’ve needed paws amputated as his bones were exposed and constant care with medication around the clock. A lot of effort would’ve been needed and more than likely would not have saved him. Thank you so much for all you do to help save the animals. Slightly heartbroken 💔 but feel we did everything we could to help him. Unfortunately, crossing rainbow bridge was the best decision for the little guy. Again thank you for your efforts to help the animals. Milton would’ve suffered longer without your compassion. Jennifer Thank you to the many kind and loving people trying to save animals every day. The world is a better place with you in it. – diana P.S. Both Jennifer and her neighbor had tried finding an owner for Milton but were obviously unsuccessful. https://4paws1heart.org/donations/