3/1/25 A kind woman found this sweet kitty outside limping in Grosse Pointe Woods. She reached out to us to see if we could help get him checked out because he appeared injured. We made arrangements right away to have him seen by a doctor at Moore Veterinary Hospital. They took x rays and checked for feline leukemia and FIV.
Unfortunately, there is a fracture and dislocated bones in his hock. We dispensed pain meds and the rescuer will keep him inside until a decision can be made for the next steps.
2/26/25. A few weeks ago a nice woman contacted us about a stray cat with an injury to the side of his face where a large part of his skin was missing.. She said he’d been roaming the neighborhood for a while and after noticing he was injured he disappeared for a few days. We offered to cover his medical care if she could secure him and give him a chance to heal. He was trapped and taken to one of our favorite vets Five Mile Animal Hospital where they took wonderful care of him. The rescuer, Gwyn, was so grateful that we were able to help. Moo Cow will now have a chance to be off the streets and in a warm loving home.
Only a few more days for our Valentine’s Day match where your donations are doubled up until Feb 28th.
2/25/25. Oscar was found injured and sick. His rescuer covered getting the initial vetting taken care of and asked if we would help with the dental and extractions. We set Oscar up with an exam appointment and the doctor definitely thinks there will need to be some teeth pulled. You can see the canine on the bottom is sticking out forward. Dental and anesthesia is scheduled for next week.
2/23/25 – A compassionate group of neighbors in Saint Clair Shores came together to rescue and secure an injured stray cat they named Oliver. It took months of hope, frustration, failed attempts, and an abundance of emotions but then it happened and Oliver was trapped successfully! We were on standby and had already approved him being seen by a local vet for his injuries. The appointment was scheduled for Feb 13th. The neighbors came up with a plan of action for his transport to the hospital and the goal was to get Oliver checked out and eventually adopted.
He was taken to his appointment, but he never made it home. Oliver required sedation in order to be fully examined, and he died during recovery. There may have been an underlying health issue that no one could possibly have been aware of. These people who did not even know each other worked so hard to rescue and bring Oliver to safety. They all had the same goal in mind, which was to plan a future where he would no longer live on the street or suffer.
Although his fate ended in tragedy his life mattered and I felt his rescue mission should be recognized. When his lifeless body was brought back into the exam room, these kind hearted individuals said a prayer over him before leaving without him.
2/21/25 – These 5 kittens were spayed and neutered this week with the help of 4 paws 1 heart. If you are interested in more information about these adorable babies please contact, Kittens in the Mitten Rescue organization. We still have our donation match happening until Feb 28th. All donations are doubled.
2/19/25 – While Gina and I are transitioning to 4 paws 1 heart Part II, you will still be seeing a few posts from me. I still have a few more cases to share with you. In the mean time,
I thought it would be appropriate to give a happy update of our Simon who continues to live with our good friend, supporter, and rescuer, Jo A. It was a brutal night of snow and frigid temperatures in December, 2017 when I got a call from the son of a woman who was renting a room from what I later felt to be a very cruel woman. His mom was at work and had just learned that her cat had once again been thrown out into the snow in below zero temperatures because the cat, Simon, had ‘missed’ the litter box. The son didn’t know what to do and because this had happened before he felt Simon needed to be rescued. I wasn’t quite sure what to do because 4 paws 1 heart isn’t a rescue; we don’t have any other resources than medical assistance but I called a person, Jo, who had helped before (and has since become a very good friend) and she immediately traveled the very slippery roads to catch Simon with the help of the son.
Once Simon was safe and warm in Jo’s home it was discovered that something appeared to be wrong with his leg. Simon was tested, vaccinated, and neutered but the doctors couldn’t determine what was wrong with Simon’s mobility. We then approved financial help with our favorite rehabilitation and veterinary doctor, Dr. Tari Kern. Simon went through a few sessions but nothing helped. It wasn’t known whether his issue was the result of some trauma or whether he had been born with the disability. There were many who recommended Simon be humanely euthanized because he would always need special attention and never be adoptable. But his rescuer, Jo, wouldn’t hear of it.
Jo says that Simon is the sweetest boy and doesn’t even know anything is wrong with him. Jo continues to rescue with the help of 4 paws 1 heart and has brought many cats and kittens into her home. Today, some 8 years later, Simon has taken on the role of ‘best buddy’ to many who have been rescued from the streets or abusive situations.
His very best and longest buddy is Bob who was also helped with funds from 4 paws 1 heart. The bottom line is than none of this would be possible without our generous donors, the rescuers, and our network of amazing doctors.
Thank you so very much for being a part of this village.- diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/ P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48080 We are half way to our Match Goal of $2,500, so if you can, please donate today.
2/16/25 – Hope was tossed out like garbage, her litter of kittens were taken away by the family who threw her outside, they moved out of the city, and abandoned her.
A kind young girl who lived next door saw what happened and let Hope in her house. She quickly realized this poor cat was covered in bite wounds but she couldn’t keep her, pay for medical, or provide placement. We were contacted but we are not a rescue. I reached out to our amazing board member Dee Brown Gudenau. She has always come through to help me in emergency cases like this where I just couldn’t let this cat suffer. Dee said YES so we made sure Hope saw a doctor and received immediate attention for her wounds. Dee brought her home and now almost 1 year later Hope is established in her forever home with a doggie friend!!!
Here are the before and after pics of the amazing happy new journey! Gina Our Valentine’s match is still going on! Your donation is doubled up to $2,500. https://4paws1heart.org/donations/
2/14/25 Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at 4 paws 1 heart. Give the gift of life today by donating from now until February 28th where your donation is doubled up to $2,500.
This is Draco and here is the message from the caring person who contacted us describing how he was rescued.
“He was found 2/1/25 at the Kroger gas station on Frazho and Gratiot, eating out of a hummus container in the parking lot. I asked the attendant if he was familiar with the cat, he wasn’t and didn’t seem concerned for his wellbeing. I approached the cat to see if he was friendly, and indeed, he was, so I took him home with me, he was starving and skinny.”
Draco was posted on social media pages and no one claimed him. He had no microchip or id. He will now receive medical care to make sure he is healthy.
We will get him protected with vaccines and also neutered. Happy Valentine’s Day! https://4paws1heart.org/donations/ Donations can also be sent to 4 Paws 1 Heart, P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 Thank you!!
2/13/25 Rico was just a tiny baby orphan kitten when found as a stray in Dearborn. We offered to cover getting him checked out and neutered.
He is now old enough to schedule his surgery and complete his vaccines. Rico has begun the journey of his forever life off of the streets and because of you, we are able to help with cases like Rico who will now have a good home being loved and cared for.
Please don’t forget about our Valentine’s Day match going on until Feb 28th where your donation is doubled up to $2,500.
You can save a life today by donating. https://4paws1heart.org/donations/ Donations can also be sent to 4 Paws 1 Heart, P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 Thank you!! Gina
2/12/25 I wanted to update this morning that our very generous supporter is offering an additional $1000 towards the Valentine’s Day match! Therefore, every donation made from now until Feb 28th will be doubled. We are incredibly grateful for her kindness especially during this time, where it feels like the need never ends.
This is “Orange Kitty”. He is a very sweet cat found outside that unfortunately was diagnosed with feline leukemia. He is having trouble swallowing due to what the doctor thinks might be a stricture, or, nerve issues with the muscles that help with swallowing. These problems might be secondary to the leukemia, but the only way to do further testing is at a specialty practice using fluroscopy and imaging like an mri.
We don’t have the kind of funds needed for that testing. The rescuer would like to make him a permanent part of her family understanding that his time is limited.. Her kids have all fallen deeply in love. She is feeding him a special, very expensive food while elevated, which seems to help prevent the choking.
If anyone is willing to donate food, please let me know and I will give you the name of it. It’s the same food I used for Muffins’ when she was very sick.
If Orange Kitty begins to decline they are prepared to humanely euthanize, but for now they want to give him the most love and comfort until his last days.
