7/26/19 – Tiger was running loose with a gash on his neck for a few days. The rescuer thought for sure that he would die if not treated. He was finally caught and we were able to get him in to a vet where he was treated, vaccinated, snap tested, vaccinated, treated for fleas, dewormed, and will be neutered. He is now a foster cat looking for a furever home. ~ diana
Category Archives: Medical Care
Misty – Was Thrown Out of a Car Window
7/25/19 – This little sweetheart was seen being thrown out of a car window. The people who saw this horrendous act, brought the kitten into their auto repair shop. A woman came across the shop while doing her job and the auto repair owners showed her the kitten — they didn’t know what to do. The kitten had an injury on the inside of his mouth on the lower part of it’s jaw and he was flea infested. Although this baby was in Owosso, MI, we were able to find a veterinary clinic to work with us. The baby was seen and is now resting comfortably with the woman who took him in. – diana
Update: “She is doing great! We’ve named her Misty. Despite her lip being separated from her gum, her mouth is healed and looks as normal as can be expected. 😊”
– Kayleigh
Joey, Delilah, Fiona, and Savannah – Found on the Streets
7/24/19 – This month has been insane — parvo, amputations, eye removals, and surgeries. This all while we are still assisting independent rescuers with “just the usual” spay/neuter/vaccines/fleas/parasites. This is Joey, Delilah, Fiona, and Savannah. They are all getting their ‘make overs’ complements of 4 Paws 1 Heart and our donors. Anyone interested in adopting should contact Tracy at: [email protected]~ diana
Ginger – Rescued After Being Hit By A Truck – Update
7/23/19 – Last month I posted Ginger’s story. She was seen being hit by a truck but no one was around to claim her. A kind family brought her to the vet where it was determined that her leg was broken. The family could not afford to pay for her surgery so we were contacted. Ginger had the surgery and was doing fine but less than a month later, while out in her new yard, she broke her leg again. Unfortunately, this time, it required amputation. Ginger is again home and doing well. Her new family loves her.
Those of you who have pets know the cost of just the bare minimum of medical care let alone surgeries of this nature. Without our help (made possible by our donors), Ginger would have been humanely euthanized. But now, she will hopefully have a long life with a loving family.
This is why your support is so important. – diana
Dreema – She Was the Last of a Litter Not to be Sold
7/22/19 – This little girl was going to be dumped after the rest of his litter had been sold. Fortunately, a rescuer whom we’ve helped in the past, was there to save her. We had her go to the doctor for a wellness check but last week I got an emergency call because Dreema was lethargic and we were all concerned. We were able to get her into a vet where she was given fluids. She is eating and doing well. My husband met her last week when he delivered some pet food and he says that she is a little doll. I think that’s obvious. ~ diana
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Thor – RIP
7/19/19- RIP Thor. Last week Thor was brought to emergency with what turned out to be a urinary tract blockage. Thor had surgery but the doctors thought that there might have been other neurological issues. It was unknown how long Thor had been suffering with this issue in that he was rescued when he was walking out from under a tree. Thor appeared to be doing well when he got back to his rescuer’s home but last night we were informed that he passed away. All of our hearts are breaking. Not only for Thor, but for every animal on the streets who we will never know about, who will die alone. We thank Thor’s rescuer, Connie, for all that she did to give Thor love. ~ diana
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Sweetie – Found with Head Injuries and a Fractured Mandible
7/19/19 – At this time of the year it often seems the only animals we assist our cats because of the volume getting sick and injured on the streets. This little one is another one of those. The woman who had been caring for a mama and her 6 kittens noticed that one of the kittens had been injured — possibly attacked. He had head injuries and a fractured mandible. The rescue, Top Dog Animal Rescue, who contacted us for help said that they were aware of the family and had been trying to find a foster for them. Now the little guy is in the hospital with hopes of making a full recovering. We were glad to help a rescue in the difficult job of saving these poor innocent animals who must rely on us. ~ diana
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Peggy – Just a Little One Herself, Had Babies and Required a Leg Amputation
7/18/19 – This is Peggy. A very kind woman who does independent rescue contacted me about a stray pregnant cat who she had been trying to catch while still pregnant. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen and Peggy, just a little one herself, had her kittens but the rescuer couldn’t find them. After giving birth, Peggy became more trusting but the babies still could not be found. The following day when the rescuer went to feed her in an abandoned backyard, she heard crying from an abandoned garage. Lo and behold, there was Peggy with a right rear leg, broken and dangling. The rescuer immediately took Peggy into her home but continued to worry about the kittens because she still hadn’t found them. Peggy was taken to a veterinary where it was determined that her leg would need to be amputated. In the mean time, the search continued for the babies. These two little guys were finally found, having spent four days away from their mom and Mama Peggy had her leg amputated with the funds from 4 Paws 1 Heart. The story doesn’t end there because 4 Paws 1 Heart will also take care of her spay and vaccines as well as the medical needs for her babies when they are old enough. – Diana
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Hannah and Jackson – Congratulations as You Go to Your Furever Home
Boat Babies update. Hannah and Jackson have been officially adopted into the bestest home ever!!! They are loving their new home and their other 2 older siblings are watching them carefully. I think they will all be snuggling in no time! Thank youRobert Katoch and lovely wife Sharon for opening their heart and home to them….and thank you for the generous donation to 4 Paws 1 Heart so we can help more abandoned and abused animals that need medical treatment. Thankfully the boat babies have only known love and care and always will.
NOW -it’s time for Ellie and Sallie to find their perfect home. Who needs some wild and silly kittens in their life??? Contact me…… stay tuned for a Sallie and Ellie post!
Raglan – RIP – Found With a Severe Upper Respiratory Infection
7/17/19 – RIP Raglan. On Monday we received a call from a rescuer we have helped before. A kitten, weighing only 13.9 oz., showed up in her colony appearing very weak. She brought the kitten into her home and reported that she could hardly get her to eat and thought she might have an upper respiratory infection. We got her into a vet almost immediately and Raglan was given antibiotics and sent home with a scheduled follow up visit. She seemed to be doing better but last night she passed away. Once again, we find some comfort in knowing that she received lots of love in those very short hours she was in a home.