Sunflower – Found with a Ruptured Eye, Wandering at a Meijer’s Store

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7/28/20 – Sunflower was rescued from the side of a Meijer’s store. He had what appeared to be a ruptured eye. We were contacted and, after being seen by one of our doctors, it was determined that Sunflower’s eye would need to be removed. Surgery was last week and Sunflower is doing well. He was also neutered and will be looking for his forever home. Here is a text he sent me after he was feeling better from the surgery: “Aunt Diana, thank you for making me feels betterz. I am in dis lady’s bedroom acting like a spazoid and rumbling up a storm right now.”
If you are interested, please contact Candice at: [email protected] – diana
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Harriett – Finds Her Forever Home

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7/2620 – Another happy beginning brought to you from 4 paws 1 heart and the many people who care. Good luck sweet Harriet (aka Kali). You will be spoiled!! – diana

 “HARRIETT: Well are you guys ready for a story of love, tears, compassion & destiny? Ok……
So, you all remember the story of beautiful Miko that “a good samaritan” found in the parking lot of his employment that sadly did not survive that foster mom & 4 Paws 1 Heart posted yesterday? Well, that compassionate human was foster moms cousin Tom. He knew exactly who to call for help and was committed to caring for Miko and keeping her. Auntie Di was called at 4 Paws 1 Heart and of course the ball was rolling and Tom rushed Miko to Dr. Z. Tragically Miko could not be saved and Cousin Tom was heartbroken. He had already prepared his beautiful new home for Miko. Well, foster mom and Aunt Shelly got to talking and they know what a wonderful human Tom is and thought…Harriett!!! So foster mom sent Tom pics and video of me and told him “just think about it and let me know if you would like to meet her.” Well Tom did want to meet me and of course foster mom being foster mom sent cousin Tom an application to fill out for me and yesterday he came to meet me. Everybody agreed that if there wasnt a great connection, it wasnt meant to be. Well, hearts were flying through the air between us and he literally had me eating out of the palm of his hand! The connection was instant, I knew right away!!! So off I went for a sleepover and this morning Dad & I agreed that adoption papers should be drawn up becuse even though Dad has a beautiful new home, a great job, a wonderful family (right foster mom? 😉) he was missing something in his life….ME!!!!
I’m so sorry Miko you didnt have more time with Dad, but I will forever be grateful that you led him to me, thankyou Miko..we love you ❤
Thankyou Tammy Beal and Genessee County Shelter for rescuing me and reaching out to foster mom, thankyou 4 Paws 1 Heart and all of you who so generously donated for my surgery and all of my medical needs. Thankyou foster mom, Aunt Shelly, Chance & the Gang for taking such good care of me. I love you all sooo, sooo much and I’m sure you’ll see me pop in from time to time, after all..I’m still in the family!!!! Love Always ❤ Harriett”harriett 7:24:20 harriett's new home 7:24:20 harriett- 7:24:20

Squeaky – Has Been Adopted

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7/26/20 – Good News on this beautiful weekend. This is Squeaky. He was found, near dead, in a junk yard. His rescuer, who happens to foster for a 4p1h friend, actually took him to the doctor twice and was able to get Squeaky healthy. 4 Paws 1 Heart took care of his neuter and testing and little Squeaky was quickly adopted afterward. Again, God Bless the rescuer and our generous supporters. – diana
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Gus – His Owner Was Going to Take Him to a Shelter

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7/25/20 – Gus was going to be taken to the shelter because he defecates and urinates outside the litter box. An independent rescuer, with whom we we often assist, rescued the sweet little guy and contacted us. Gus was taken to one of our favorite vets who did blood work and checked him over to ensure there were no medical issues. Gus was neutered, vaccinated and tested for FIV and FeLV and Andrea brought Gus to her home to work with him. During the course of 6 weeks, Gus went from urinating on a “pee” pad to urinating in the litter box and defecating outside the box to using a ‘pee’ pad. And then, miraculously, during the night, Gus defecated in the box. The lesson here is that we never know what rescue animals have gone through in their lives on the streets or in neglectful/abusive homes. But, with patience and love, miracles can happen. Anyone interested in this handsome boy should contact Andrea at: [email protected] – diana
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Vincent Van Gogh, Gamora, Boots – Found on the Harsh Winter Streets

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7/24/20 – More innocent cats rescued from the harsh winter streets that were saved because people care and because 4 Paws 1 Heart was there to pay for all of their medical which not only included spay/neuter/vaccines/testing but injuries resulting from living on the streets. Meet Vincent Van Gogh, Boots, and Gamora – diana
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Clyde – RIP – You Were Loved

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7/23/20 – RIP Sweet Clyde – Just one week ago I was contacted by a very kind man, Mike, who had been feeding a stray female who ended up having a litter of 3 kittens in the bow of his boat. One day, when checking on the family, he found Clyde lying almost lifeless struggling for breath. Within an hour we were able to get him into a veterinary hospital where he was treated for pneumonia. Antibiotics were also given for the rest of the family and everyone seemed to be doing great. Clyde was running and playing with his siblings. But, yesterday when Mike went to check on the family he found that Clyde had died. This was quite a shock in that he seemed to be doing so well. Very honestly, I’m running out of words to describe the sadness being felt by so many rescuers who are facing such serious illnesses and injuries at this time. – diana
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Tails From Beyond the Paw Print – Stories of Love, Lose, and Lessons Learned

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7/22/20 – I’ve been waiting for the right time to this book with all of our supporters. With so many animals in trouble these days and so many crossing the Rainbow Bridge, I realized that now might be the right time.

A few years ago I was asked to speak to a support group grieving from the loss of their pets. Dr. Mickey Golden Moore created the group and in May, 2020 she published her dream,
“Tails From Beyond the Paw Print”. The book has “22 stories of love, loss, and lessons learned from our adored animal companions”; one of which is my story about my beloved Knucklehead and Conner. Please check it out, I know you will find it inspiring, insightful, and, I hope, comforting. My story begins on Page 18. – diana

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Miko – RIP – Found in a Trash Bag

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7/22/20 – RIP Miko. He was found in a trash bag which had been placed next to the work place of a very kind man who was committed to keeping him. The cat had a gash on his body and seemed unable to walk — overall he appeared to be in “pretty bad shape”. We were able to get him into one of our favorite doctors, Dr. Zalac, and when Miko arrived, his temperature wasn’t even registering. Dr. Z performed some tests and immediately put him on fluids which eventually helped raise his temperature slightly. Miko was kept overnight but by morning his temperature was again no longer registering. I spoke with Dr. Z this morning and Miko’s prognosis was very poor. He continued to only lay on his side and the doctor suspected brain damage from possible trauma which also may have caused the gash in his body. Dr. Z believed that anything that could be done other than what had been done already, which included more testing, would be more heroic and Miko would have a very small chance of survival or a quality of life. After consulting with the rescuer, it was decided to follow the doctor’s recommendation and let Miko cross the Rainbow Bridge.
Let me just say again that this has been a horrendous Spring and Summer for the animals. We continue to thank all of those people who don’t turn their backs on an animal in need and without our supporters, we would not be able to respond to the calls for help. – diana
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