2/3/21 – A very good friend of 4 Paws 1 Heart contacted me about this poor girl/guy who she’s been feeding for about one year. He’s a member of a cat community that she has been caring for but is now being threatened by someone who lives near the colony. She named him Sundae because, again, not sure if he’s a male or female but we will find out tomorrow when he will be seen by a vet. This poor baby appears to be sight impaired and always separates himself from the rest of the cats. Our friend, Laura, always tries to make sure he is there to be fed. As Laura said, he appears to have been through a lot in his life — she estimates he is about 4-5 years old. As I said he will be going to one of our vets tomorrow to be examined, tested, treated for any parasites, and neutered/spayed if needed. HELP is needed because we don’t want to see him go back to the colony. Unfortunately, our friend already has a number of cats that she takes care of and thinks he would like to be in a home with fewer cats. If you can help, please contact Laura at: [email protected] – diana
Category Archives: Cats/Kittens
Lynette and Sir Flufferton – Rescued From Under a House; Needing Immediate Medical Attention
2/3/21 – I received a request to assist two cats living under a home. The homeowner has been feeding them and she thinks they may be siblings. Both cats allow her to pick them up and give them love but she can’t bring them into her home because she has two dogs and two cats. When she went to feed them the other day, she noticed that the female appeared to have a prolapsed rectum so she contacted us for help. The beautiful, black female, Lynette, had a tipped ear so at one time someone took her in to be spayed and released her to the outside although she is very friendly. I offered to also help Lynette’s brother, Sir Flufferton, because he had not been neutered. Yesterday, they both saw one of our favorite veterinarians. Lynette did not have a prolapsed rectum (yeah!) but the doctor thinks she had been struggling due to constipation so that was taken care of. They both tested negative for FIV/FeLv and Sir Flufferton is scheduled to be neutered. Unfortunately, because there was no room in the home, they were both released to the outdoors but if anyone is interested in adopting this very bonded pair, contact Leah Lindsey at: [email protected] or message her on FB. – Diana
2020 Pandemic – The Continuing Effects of Closed and Restricted Animal Clinics
2/3/21 – As you can see, this guy was left behind at a motel. A rescue and foster has been found and 4 Paws 1 Heart is taking care of his medical needs which always includes neutering, testing, and vaccines. Recently a poster commented about us not helping dogs and again, I want to say, we are non-discriminatory. We will help any stray dog or cat as long as we have the funds. It’s just that over the past 10 months, because of the shut
downs and restrictions in mid-2020, many more cats have been born on the streets than dogs and many more have been injured or gotten sick. This doesn’t necessarily mean there aren’t dogs needing our help but we have not been contacted about dogs as we have with cats. In fact, in just this past week we have been contacted about 2 hoarding situations which we’ve posted about and just learned that an additional 11 cats were found on the premises and 13 dead cats were found in the freezer. We are working with the rescuers on that also. In addition, we have had many of our TNR rescue friends who have been working very diligently in mobile home parks which often have an overwhelming number of cats left behind when people move, contact us for assistance. In all cases, because of our loyal donors, we have not had to say no yet. Thank YOU. – diana

Kiki – She Jumped in the Car of Her Rescuer and Refused to Leave – Now in Her Happy Home
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
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
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
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”

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

Asher (and others) – Found Very Ill, Unable to Eat Due to an Ulcer in His Mouth, In a Hoarding Situation
1/27/21 – Asher is one of 6 cats rescued the other day. They were living in a hoarding situation where 17 cats need to be rescued. Asher was the only one visibly sick and not neutered. He hadn’t been eating and he was flea infested–his fur felt like he had mange. He was immediately taken to a vet with our authorization and the others will be spayed/neutered/vaccinated/tested — whatever is needed at All About Animals. We have committed to caring for all 17 when they are rescued.
Asher was treated for the fleas and given steroids for the severe flea allergy which also may be responsible for an ulcer found in his mouth. It’s probably why the poor guy wasn’t eating. He was also neutered but because of the steroid treatment, he won’t be vaccinated for two weeks. Asher is the first two photos, and the others are of the cats who will be taken to All About Animals. Two of the females may be pregnant. Also, there are photos of the conditions these poor animals were living in. If anyone is interested in these cats, please contact Keri at: [email protected] – diana
Your donations save lives.
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
