3/14/22 – Great News!! Julius was just a little stray kitten when he was found on the streets. We were contacted by a 4p1h friend, Heather B. from Up In Arms Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation, and we were happy to get him ready for adoption. As you can see, he is now in a beautiful home with a new fur buddy. YOUR DONATIONS make a DIFFERENCE. – diana4paws1heart/org/donations/

3/14/22 – Helen was found on the streets and diagnosed with feline herpes. The doctor also recommended an eye removal but the finder could not afford the medical even though she was willing to keep Helen and give her a furever home. We were contacted and we authorized the eye removal, spay, vaccines, and testing. We so very much appreciate our friends at Comfort’s Place in Redford. They are always there for us and the animals we help. Please check them out. – diana.4paws1heart.org/donations

3/14/22 – Mama Kitty, Tommy, and Francis were all rescued from the streets by our 4p1h friend, Chrissy. Mama Kitty and Francis turned out to be friendly and were fully vetted and made ready for adoption. Tommy was trapped, neutered, vaccinated and released. If interested, contact Chrissy at: [email protected] – diana.4paws1heart.org/donations/

3/10/22 – Saddie was found on the streets and appeared to be in extreme pain. So much so, his rescuer, Amanda, was cautious about giving him a much needed bath. Saddie had puss coming out of his mouth and it was apparent that his mouth was infected and he needed to see a vet asap. We were contacted and Saddie was brought to a vet and given antibiotics on Monday which will last two weeks. He will then be put under to have teeth extracted and neutered.. Because of the success of the Corktown Music Festival we will be able to cover whatever is needed to give this boy a second chance at life. – diana

3/9/22 – UPDATE — I posted Patricia’s story on 3/3 and yesterday she was picked up after having her leg amputated. She is very sweet and came through her surgery (she was also spayed) like a champ. Again, we are not sure what caused the injury, her ear also appeared to be tipped (but not by a vet) so we still think she may have been caught in something. Nonetheless, we are so thankful that she was rescued and we were able to take care of her medical needs. One less orphan to die a terrible death on the streets because of people who care. In this case 3 people plus 4 paws 1 heart were all working together to save Patricia. Patricia will be looking for her furever home in a couple of months when her rescuer is sure of her recovery. – diana.

3/8/22 – Buddy needs all of us. Two weeks ago he was found by a trash bin near an automotive shop and the very kind owner, Joe, took him in. Since then Buddy has been living between the garage area (which can be very scary with all of the noises) and the office. He appears to be a senior and Joe says that he is very sweet and smart. Joe recently found out that Buddy belonged to some men who abandoned him after moving from their place above another garage. Joe said that just in two weeks Buddy has become very loyal, protective and, basically his shadow. But sadly he just can’t keep him and wants to try and find him a loving home where he can live out his last years. Joe was a friend of a friend who has since passed and was on our St. Clair Shores Animal Care and Welfare Committee. 4 Paws 1 Heart will cover Buddy’s vetting and any other issues that may crop up. If you are interested in this handsome guy, please contact Joe at 586-224-2638 and then contact me at: [email protected] to arrange his vetting. Paws crossed. – diana.

3/8/22 – Rest In Peace Sweet Patrick. You couldn’t have been in better hands and paws. And, God, as you welcome sweet Patrick into your loving gates, please continue to watch over Gina’s Angel, shown here. She has been a true angel for the many kitties and puppies brought into her home by her mom, Gina, the human angel. – diana

7am: As I held him in the palm of my hands I felt his heartbeat slowly fade away. He had a restless night. We were up almost every hour. Part of me thought he was getting stronger because he was more active and alert. For some reason you were meant to cross my path and although I tried my best you didn’t make it.. Rest peacefully sweet baby..11pm. : Orphan foster update.. He is about 5 ounces and 2 weeks old. Mom and sibling found deceased and he was transported to me last night for continued care. I’m doing saline nebulizer treatment every few hours, warming disc’s, tube feeding, antibiotics, sq fluids, and of course special vibes from my beautiful Angel. I’m hoping that the combination of everything will help save this little baby.. 4 paws 1 heart is covering medical care♡ It’s hard to tell, but I think this is a little boy ? so I’ve named him Patrick after the upcoming holiday. Paws Crossed. Huge thank you to Beckie Borse for getting him to me in a matter if minutes last night.- Gina

3/7/22 – Joseph was abandoned in a garage in mid January — left to freeze to death. At 3and 1/2 months old, he was rescued by our friend Patricia and she contacted us for medical assistance. Joseph was tested, vaccinated, and scheduled for his neuter but the following month he showed signs of having issues with his esophagus because he was regurgitating a lot. At that time he was again seen by the doctor and had blood work and x rays done. He also seemed to have worms and was treated for that. Unfortunately, there were no results from the February visit and Joseph, still having problems, was taken to one of our other doctors on March 4. He was found to have a high fever and was treated for that as well as worms. The blood work indicated an infection and inflammation of his esophagus. If this doesn’t clear up in 2 weeks, he will be sedated and scoped to determine what might be going on. So, please keep him in your prayers. When he is healthy, he will be neutered and available for adoption. – diana

3/5/22 – This is Ms. Tux who used to sleep next to Maxwell and was lovingly put to sleep. We were at least able to pay for her cremation and will continue to assist Linda and the feeders if any medical needs are required. Rest in Peace Sweet Ms. Tux. – diana.

3/4/22 – As much as we all try, we can’t save them all. The last couple of days have been sad in our kitty world. This is Binx. We were contacted by the mom of the young rescuer who took Binx in when she showed up in their garage. Binx seemed healthy but a few weeks ago they noticed two lumps on her belly. The family decided to just keep an eye on them. The other day they saw how the lumps had multiplied and getting larger; they also appeared to be bleeding. When the mom described the situation I was immediately brought back to when we lost our baby from mammary tumors — unfortunately, it was the same scenario. The family does not live in an area where we have most of our vet partnerships but I was able to find one we had worked with before, Animal Alley Vet in Saginaw, and they graciously got Binx in immediately. The doctor called me yesterday to confirm what I thought was the case–mammary tumors which were already ulcerated and bleeding. I authorized some further tests to be sure of the extent of the disease. It was decided amongst all parties that if the tumors appeared to be matastasizing, Binx would be humanely euthanized. Rest in Peace sweet Binx. She was very loved by the family and especially by the daughter who brought her in. – diana.