3/3/22 – Prayers for Patricia. She was found on the streets, limping. A rescuer brought her to All About Aniimals where it was found that half of her foot is missing and a bone was protruding in her leg. Fortunately, she tested negative for fiv/felv. We were contacted and we authorized Patricia to be seen at Orion Animal Hospital where she received x-rays, antibiotics, and pain meds. She is scheduled for amputation surgery March 7, 2022. We will have more information with a better photo then. – diana.
3/2/22 – Oliver Update. We were contacted about Oliver last week. She had been found by two young ladies who started “sneaking her into the house” when it got cold. Last Thursday they found that Oliver had blood in his urine. We authorized Oliver to be taken to the vet that day where he was immediately put on IV fluids and had a catheter put in. There he remained until Monday, February 28. He is back home, never to go outside again. He was released after urinating on his own with a steady stream. Prayers for this sweet boy. We do know that boy cats can have issues with urinary blockages and we hope that a proper diet will fend off any future surgeries. – diana.
3/2/22 – Creamsicle was found on the streets, limping with an obvious wound on her leg. She was taken to the vet where the wound was found to be abscessed. Creamsicle was put under and the wound was cleaned and treated. Antibiotics were given at the time and given to the finder who was to keep her in for the night. Unfortunately, Creamsicle will be put back outside because the finder cannot keep her and a rescue could not be found. But, at least she will not die on the street from an untreated abscess wound. We very much appreciate the finder who contacted us and took Creamsicle into the vet to get her the help she needed. – diana.
3/2/22 – Another happy update. Elmer came to our attention in early November, 2021. Melissa, who volunteers with a rescue we’ve often worked with, contacted us about this poor, sweet dog who had been kept 24/7 on a tie-out along with a very aggressive female dog. Melissa does outreach and had been making sure the dogs were fed because Elmer’s owner no longer lived in the house and the person living in the home fed them whenever she thought about it. One day the female got loose and attacked Elmer. The police were called because the female was loose and aggressive. Once caught, the police gave the female back to the home occupier and while the police were there the dogs were kept in crates but then when they left, the dogs were back on tie outs. Elmer would get tangled and unable to reach his food or shelter. We were contacted to cover Elmer’s medical needs.Elmer was surrendered and he was adopted by a family who first lost him in the country for a couple hours then they told the rescue that the father felt the house “smelled too much like dog”; Elmer was returned. Then he was adopted to a second family but the 40 year-old son played very rough with him and all agreed he should be returned. Since then Melissa had been fostering him and the Good News — he was recently adopted to a very loving couple. Here is his original photo and great photos with his new mom and dad.– diana
3/1/22 – This is Tina, Ike’s girlfriend. She’s been looking for Ike but today she will be trapped and arrangements have already been made to get her into the vet to be tested, vaccinated, and examined to insure she can be a part of a new inside family. She is a beauty. A huge thank you to Sherry and her husband for making a difference in so many lives. – diana
3/2/22 – And, after darkness, there is light. Remember Mr. Kat Williams. He was found skin and bones, crusted eyes, and a damaged tail. He had double yeye infections, an upper respiratory infection, and a fever. He was in the hospital over night for fluids and observation. Well, he just found his new furever home. A very close friend of his rescuer decided to share their love and home with him and his rescuer is elated because now she can continue to visit with him. His new name is Mulder and he is adjusting very well in his new home and with his new family. We are so very thankful to our many supporters who make happy beginnings like this happen. On to a new great life, Mulder (aka Mr. Kat Williams). diana
3/1/22 – My belief is that no living creature, animal or human, should leave this world without being recognized. This is very sweet IKE. He was a stray and no one knows how a sweet boy wound up that way but he was lucky that someone cared enough to provide heated shelter for these brutal winter months. One day the caring person who watched over him (as well as a few other strays) saw that Ike had trouble urinating. We immediately worked to get a vet on board so that when Ike was trapped, he could be taken in to get help. This began last Sunday, the 20th. His first trip to the vet resulted in a stay overnight where he was given a catheter, fluids, and antibiotics. He did have a blockage and a urinary tract infection. He went home the following day with the catheter and everything appeared to be going well. On Friday he was returned because, again, he couldn’t urinate. And, again, he stayed overnight. This past Saturday he again returned home with hopes that he would become an ‘inside’ cat. But once again, by yesterday, he couldn’t urinate and appeared to be in much pain. Yesterday the doctor called me to report that Ike’s kidney’s were failing; he had a large amount of feces in his bowels that could have been blocking him from urinating. The doctor also thought that Ike might have gotten into something outdoors which was causing the kidney failure. At that point, all parties agreed that Ike, at approximately, 5 years old, had gone through enough and would unlikely be able to recover. He was humanely euthanized knowing he was loved. At this time, he had a ‘girlfriend’ who often slept with him on his heated bench and she has been looking for him. Sherry, the rescuer, will try to trap her and give her a permanent home inside. (It should be stressed that Sherry and her husband did spay and neuter every cat who showed up near their home looking for shelter and food). We will take care of any medical needs for Ike’s girlfriend. Rest In Peace, Sweet Ike. I’m sorry we could not do more. – diana
2/28/21 Before I get updates about the cases we had this past weekend, I thought I would start off the beautiful last day of February with very positive news. A rescuer we often assist with medical sent us these photos to let us know that all of these babies we’ve recently helped, have all been adopted and are in loving homes. Here is Mustachia, Vivian, Noel, Petunia, Chadwick, Little Bit, Shadow, and Doja. Thank YOU to those who help us make a difference. – diana.
2/24/22 – Prayers for Oliver who is being treated right now at Veterinary Medical Hospital in Flint. A short while ago two young girls found a cat and started putting food out for him. When it got cold they started sneaking him into the house. Yesterday they noticed that he urinated blood. We were contacted and I authorized payment for treatment. He is now on an IV with a catheter and may be in the hospital until next Monday. We are praying that Oliver will be able to urinate before then and be able to be treated without major surgery. Even without surgery, the cost of treatment will be quite a bit so any help our supporters can give would be appreciated. – diana
2/24/22 – Meet Ripley – I was contacted by a caring person whom we’ve assisted in the past. Her co-worker had rescued a kitten she found living in her backyard. It’s believed that the mom was killed by another animal a week prior as her co-worker heard a terrible noise outside and then started hearing a crying. When she went outside to investigate, she found the kitten. It took 3 days for the kitten to trust her but she finally got her inside and safe. This was late November when our 4p1h friend took the baby and contacted us for medical assistance. At the time she was too young for anything more than an exam and vaccines. This past Monday she was spayed. As most of our followers know, our ‘job’ is never done until the cat or dog is spayed/neutered. This is a critical part of our commitment to “Reduce the Number of Unwanted Animals”. We are so very happy for Ripley because she is now in a loving home with two siblings. – diana.
