3/21/20 – Amanda was rescued by our friend Patricia B. Patricia has been trying to find a furever home for her and when she was first rescued 4 Paws 1 Heart took care of her medical needs — which most often always includes treatment for an upper respiratory infection (URI). Well, all of a sudden, Amanda’s nose started swelling (not photo). She didn’t show signs of a URI and Patricia couldn’t find in puncture holes or wounds. She worried that maybe Amanda had cancer. We paid for Amanda’s repeat visit to the doctor and she determined that Amanda had an infection most likely caused by a claw puncture. The Doctor drained the area in several spots, gave her some antibiotics and put a cone on her. Cats’ claws are like needles and you may not see a puncture would because they heal that fast.
I know this will be a tough financial time for millions of people but if you are able to donate, it would be much appreciated. The medical need will not end but will only get worse as the weather warms. Thank YOU for your support. – diana
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Category Archives: Medical Care
Blackster – Saved from the Streets and is Now in His Forever Home
3/19/20 – Blackster is another animal whose life will be forever changed because of our supporters. He was rescued from the streets, had all of his medical needs taken care of by 4 Paws 1 Heart and now he is living the life with a loving mom. – diana
Dozer and Zac – One was Trapped, Neutered, Released and the Other Will Find His Furever Home
3/18/20 – These are very trying times for animals and especially for the humans who care for them. There are veterinarians who are concerned about their staffs and might be closing or changing the way they care for their patients. Stray animals on the streets still need our help but for 4 Paws 1 Heart, the potential for rescheduling fundraisers could mean a loss of at least $10,000. This may put us in the position of having to say “NO”. We are so very sorry for all of the people out of work because of the many closures and those relying on their IRA’s and 401’s to pay their bills. With God’s blessings, we will get through this together. Here are two beauties we recently helped. Dozer was TNR’d and Zac is looking for a furever home. If you are interested, contact Theresa at: [email protected] – Thank you for all of your prayers by working together we will get through this. – diana
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Scrunch and Squirt – Rescued With Intestinal Issues and Upper Respiratory Infections
3/17/20 – These sweeties, Scrunch and Squirt, were rescued separately but are now inseparable. Scrunch has had intestinal problems that we had to take care of a few times and both have been treated for upper respiratory infections. They received their vaccines, testing, and were spayed/neutered. The rescue family decided they couldn’t let them go. Happy Beginnings for everyone. ~ diana
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Ziggy – For 2 Years the Rescuer Thought He was Feral – Finally Trapped and Treated
3/16/20 – Ziggy had been hanging around the rescuer’s home for the last two years. The caring woman has been trying to trap him for awhile because she saw he had wounds and appeared to have an upper respiratory infection. Finally, she did it! Ziggy was taken to one of our partner doctors and was treated for the infection, and an infestation of ear mites. Once the infection is cleared, Ziggy will have his infected teeth extracted and will be neutered and vaccinated. It turns out that Ziggy loves to be petted and the rescuer has already lined up a home for him. It truly takes a village. – Diana
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Mac, Cheese, and Cookie – They Lived in the Woods Until They Were Finally Captured
3/13/30 – I told you that we have many more stories to tell than days in the week. Here is Mac, Cheese, and Cookie. The rescuers tried for weeks to trap them. A kind woman fed them several times a day while they lived in the woods. But finally, at about 14 weeks, they were all captured. And, with the help of 4 Paws 1 Heart, all have been tested, vaccinated, spayed/neutered, AND, Mac and Cheese have been adopted and Cookie has been placed with a foster. Again, we thank all of the wonderful people who donate to use and the amazing people who rescue these innocent animals. May God Bless You All, especially in times like this when everything has been so intense. ~ diana
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Hercules and Lucy – Happy Birthday to the Angel Gina
3/12/20 – Although we are a day late, Lucy (aka Cookie), Hercules, and the 4 Paws 1 Heart Board wants to wish our co-founder and animal angel, Gina DeLuca, a Happy Birthday!! Gina has saved and fostered so many animals since 4 Paws 1 Heart was created in August, 2010. Lucy and Hercules are two of them. You can read about their journeys on our website but in short — In 2010, Hercules was brought to the emergency hospital after his back legs were broken with a bat because he went into the owner’s garbage. In 2016, Lucy was brought into the emergency barely able to walk with a huge bruise on her leg and trauma to her neck and back. In both cases, 4 Paws 1 Heart paid for all of the medical needs, which in Hercules’ case, included many forms of therapy, and Gina fostered them both for months. Today, Hercules and Lucy are in amazing homes with people who are friends and who always keep these two in our lives. Hercules has been to our fundraisers and I know he will do everything possible to be at our summer 5k. Here are the two today wishing their Auntie Gina “snuggles” and a happy birthday. – diana
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Sammy – Showed Up in a Cat Community; Either Abandoned or Escaped
3/11/20 – Sammy showed up in a cat community being cared for by a friend. It was thought he was a feral cat and we were asked to cover his neuter and vaccines. After the surgery, it was determined that Sammy wasn’t a feral cat at all but was very friendly and affectionate. So, we paid for him to be tested. Unfortunately, after two tests, he was found to be positive for FIV. But, as you may have read in one of our earlier posts, this should never be a death knell. FIV positive cats can live long and healthy lives within a loving home environment. FIV is typically transmitted through bites and once a cat is brought inside and spayed/neutered there are much less reasons for fights. Sammy is being fostered by our friend Debra. He is about approximately 3 years old. If you are interested in giving this very loving boy a home, please contact Dee at: [email protected]
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Ollie – Showed Up at a House Looking for Shelter; Ears Frostbitten During the Winter
3/10/20 – Ollie showed up at an elderly couple’s home during one of our recent, very severe snow storms. He was crying, wanting to be let in to safety. Fortunately, our friend, Debra B. lives just a few houses from the couple and jumped into action. Ollie has been taken to the vet twice for treatment for frostbitten ears. He is very friendly and is currently being kept in the couple’s heated porch. It appears that the couple’s daughter will adopt Ollie and give him a furever home. 4 Paws 1 Heart took care of all of his medical needs so that he will be ready to go. – diana
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Smokey – Almost Got Hit by a School Bus
3/9/20 – Smokey had been seen in the neighborhood for about a week when one day he was almost hit by a school bus. Fortunately for Smokey, a kind person who was seeing her son off to school was able to save him before he was hit. The rescuer has been trying to find his owner without success. Smokey is very sweet and with our medical help, Smokey will be given a forever home with his rescuer. – diana
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