Si – RIP – He Was Too Sick to Save

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2/22/21 – RIP Si. This beautiful innocent was recently trapped. She had severe diarrhea and a ‘hole/wound’ on her head. We authorized her visit to a vet and, unfortunately, she passed away during surgery. Unfortunately, there continues to be an overwhelming number of cats on the streets getting sick and injured. Thank you to Shares and Prayers Animal Rescue for trying to save this beautiful creature. – diana
Note: I originally thought Si passed away during surgery but she actually died before. The owner of the vet reported the following (and Si was a he”:
“this kitty was so sick he passed away under pre-anesthesia. It’s devastated the entire clinic. He was so sick, when they shaved his side, he had sores on top of soars and his mouth was filled with ulcers.”
This has been an absolutely horrendous year for cats abandoned or born on the streets. Please remember all animals in your prayers.si w:carmenkline si 2:22:21 si w:carmine

Batman and Winter – One Rescued in a Mobile Home Park and One From the Streets

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2/20/21 – Batman and Winter were both rescued during this brutal month. Batman was rescued in a trailer park and Winter was rescued from the streets in Mt. Clemens, MI. Both of them are neutered, vaccinated, tested, and treated for fleas/parasites. Anyone interested in these beauties should contact Danica at: [email protected] – diana

Pecan – Has a Rough Day

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2/20/21 – Our sweet Pecan. Your $ save lives! – diana

“Hi all…Pecan here….I had a bit of a rough day yesterday (I snuggled with my Reiki blankie that Aunt Cynthia made) I know foster mommy was disappointed since I didn’t help her work from home like I usually do. It was foster Daddy’s fault since he took me in the get a couple of shots…Auntie Gina was in on it too..and also 4 Paws 1 Heart since the are backing my medical. But don’t worry folks I’m back in action bright and early today! Gotta go…. I have lots of playing to catch up on! – Pecan”

 

Violetta, Sabrina, Marmalade, Tangerine – Violetta Passed Away After Surgery All Others Were Successfully Spayed/Neutered

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2/19/21 – RIP Violetta. She was rescued with 3 other kittens and 1 adult cat (Micky). All 4, Sabrina, Marmalade, Tangerine, and Violetta were taken in today to be spayed/neutered, vaccinated, tested, etc. Unfortunately, Violetta died in recovery and was brought back to life but she started having seizures — while attempts were made to get her to an emergency for 24 hour observation, her seizures became worse and the vet and the rescuer decided to humanely euthanize her. I wish we could save them all but we often don’t know how many times a female has had litters which affects the lives of the babies or what other genetic issues they may have. We are sad for the loss of beautiful Violetta but grateful that Micky is doing good and the other 3 siblings are doing well. This has been a very brutal period for animals on the streets. Please pray for them and thank you so very much for your continued support. – diana

Buddy – Lived the Life of a ‘Feral’ Until He Showed Up with a Prolapsed Rectum

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2/18/21 – Buddy lived his life as a community cat. He was born early last year to a stray female who had what appeared to be many litters. The family caring for the community ‘inherited’ them about three years ago when the moved into their home. Over the past 3 years they took in two of the cats and found homes for some others and those left outside were provided shelter and food. In October, 2020 they noticed that Buddy’s rectum was “coming out– and not just a little but at least 3 inches” . Unfortunately, because of all of the animals they have helped, they couldn’t afford to help Buddy and contacted us last week. Buddy was able to get in to our vet at Five Mile Animal Hospital and he had surgery on Friday, February 15. His caretaker, Deanna, sent me an update the other day and said that Buddy is doing great and he is very lovable. Because they already have 4 cats and two dogs, they will be trying to find a furever home for Buddy and anyone interested can contact me and I will give Deanna your information. I’m praying that Buddy finds that loving family and I’m forever grateful to our many supporters who make miracles happen. – dianabuddy w:deanna fischer 2:11:21 buddy 2:11:21

Hoarding Homes – Breed Disease, More Cats, and Injuries

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2/17/21 – The challenge of 2020/2021. These cats were all recently removed from ‘hoarding homes”. We understand that people who find themselves in this situation often believe they are helping the animal by taking them off of the streets. But, often they do not have the funds to spay/neuter, vaccinate, or take care of contagious illnesses and then all hell breaks loose. Our rescue friend, Dawn Peters and her group recently rescued these innocent animals and asked for our help in getting everyone tested, spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and treated for any other issues they may have made. Anyone interested can contact Dawn at: [email protected]
Don’t forget the Valentine Match is still going on. All donations made up to $1,000 will be matched by a very dear friend and animal rescuer. – diana

Micky – Update

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2/16/21 – In the meantime, here is an update on Micky who was saved along with 4 others by two caring women. Mickey was a priority in that he seemed to be missing an eye and was in pretty bad shape. On February 11 Micky was seen by Dr. Zalac at Orion Animal Hospital. Dr. Z advised that Micky has a congenital eye issues and the eye would need to be removed and closed up. Because he has more pressing issues, it was not done that day. Micky’s wrist is broken and he has a ‘rip’ inside in elbow with some infection in the bone. He is only 10-12 months although the rescuers thought he was years old. Unfortunately, he is FIV positive but the rescuers have been in touch with someone who has found placement for FIV cats. Dr. Z said that Micky has been in a lot of pain (makes me heartsick to think how many Mickys are out there). Dr. Zalac neutered Micky, cleaned his leg wounds, cleaned his eyes, and put revolution on a “weird” parasite found on his skin. He will have a follow-up appointment next week. At that time, we will know when his eye surgery should be scheduled.
Remember that your donations truly Save Lives. These animals depend on the village of rescuers, doctors, fosters, adopters, and 4 Paws 1 Heart. We will always be there for them as long as funds are available. – diana
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Mason – He Was Having Grande Mal Seizures and His Owners Couldn’t Care for Him

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2/16/21 – Mason was an owner surrender. The owners reached out to Streethearts when the dog started having Grand Mal seizures and he was also vomiting and having diarrhea. They had no financial means to get this dog any help and he had never been to a vet before. Streethearts immediately picked him up and got him to the vet on 2/5 where he was seen and treated by a specialist. He was discharged 4 days later and is in a temporary foster home being monitored. Streethearts reached out to us, once again, because they have had a number of serious medical cases over the past few weeks with dogs in the Flint area. Fortunately, we were also able to pay for Mason’s treatment. – diana

Onyx – Update

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2/16/21 – A happy update on a very difficult morning when all of us are worrying about all of the innocent strays who have no home and are on the streets with 8″ of snow, ice, and high winds.
Hopefully, you will remember beautiful Onyx. We don’t know how she was injured–her toe was mangled and her leg was also damaged. She may have been caught in an engine fan and then got frostbite when she got out. Well, yesterday, Onyx had her second visit with Dr. Zalac of Orion Hospital. Although we were concerned that both would need amputation, Dr. Z, prescribed medical baths with antibiotics and yesterday we received the good news that Dr. Z believed Onyx would not need her leg removed. Although her gums are still pale, she is getting stronger and will be able to have flea treatment during her next visit. Thanks for all of your prayers and support for all of these sweet animals. – diana

Shelby – Found With a “Blind Eye” and and Eye Needing Surgery

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2/15/21 – 12 week old Shelby, who was surrendered to Streethearts Animal Rescue on February 3, 2021. The person stated that she was found outside and that she could not keep her. Shelby weighed only 10 pounds and should have weighed 15, plus she had a “horrible” blind eye that required enucleation and the other eye has entropion eyelashes (the lashes grow inward, touching the eye). The entropion surgery will have to wait until she recovers from the eye removal, which we covered, and has gained some weight. The doctor did not want to keep her under anesthesia too long. She had the eye removal surgery last week and was kept over night. Shelby is doing well at this time.
There are far too many animals being abandoned, surrendered, or born on the streets with no one to turn to. Thank you to our many supporters and please, don’t forget, that with the generosity of a very good friend, we do have a $1,000 VALENTINE MATCH going on right now. All donations made up to $1,000 over the next two weeks will be matched. – diana