10/18/19 – Magnolia Update — Magnolia had her surgery today. It took a little longer because her bones are so soft. She has some extra splinting to protect her bones. The doctor also found a couple of other fresh fractures. She is now home with her very knowledgeable licensed vet tech foster mom and is comfortably resting. If you have a little extra money, we would very much appreciate your help The doctor told me that it was a good decision not to amputate her leg and to follow up with surgery. Thanks, Diana
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10/17/19 UPDATE: I look at that face and can’t find it in my heart to have her arm amputated. Consequently, even though we could definitely use donations, I have authorized orthopedic surgery tomorrow. Patterson Veterinary Hospital will also help by having a donation jar in the office and by covering the work on her jaw. ~ diana

10/17/19 – Please say a prayer for this very sweet girl who was dropped off at Patterson Veterinary Hospital, one of our partner vets. I was contacted yesterday to see if we would help with some of her medical. Magnolia is about 10 weeks old and it appears she was hit by a car. Her jaw and elbow is broken. One of our favorite doctors will take care of her jaw but she suggested that Magnolia see a specialist if we want to try and save her leg. We know that kittens are very adaptable but we would like to give her a chance if at all possible. Of course, orthopedic surgery is not cheap. So we will see what the specialist says. Fortunately, one of the licensed veterinary technicians took Magnolia home with her last night and she will take care of her and eventually find her a good home. May God bless all of the doctors, vet techs, and good samaritans who don’t turn their backs on animals in need. If you can, please consider making a donation to help Magnolia with her medical treatment. ~ Thanks, diana
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0/16/19 – This is Louie. He showed up unable to walk, eyes crusted shut, but very friendly. Upon examination by one of our partner vets, it was found that Louie had an upper respiratory infection, had not been able to move his bowels, and appeared to be a kitten with cerebellar hypoplasia (CH) which I explained in yesterday’s post. After Louie received treatment for his URI and bowel issue, the finder was able to find a CH Rescue and we pray Louie finds his forever, loving home very soon. ~ diana
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10/15/19 – Prayers for Miracle — Ask anyone in rescue and they will tell you the same — this has been a terrible time for cats/kittens. This is Miracle. He is 12-14 weeks old and was rescued late last week. He is very tiny for his age and was found very emaciated and at times lethargic. He’s been on fluids and yesterday he was taken to one of our partner vets. His rescuer said that he seems to go in and out of awareness and his head started bobbing. Upon examination the doctor found that Miracle has an ear infection and his glucose level was higher than normal. He also may have cerebellar hypoplasia (CH) which is a neurological disorder that occurs when a cat’s brain did not develop properly in the womb. The cerebellum is responsible for coordination, spatial awareness and fine motor skills. This is the second cat in a week that we are helping who is suspected of having this disorder. We don’t know for sure if the ear infection is causing Miracle’s issue or if it is CH. Miracle is on antibiotics right now and is holding his own although not improving. He continues to be on fluids. Miracle came from a mobile home park where there have been an overwhelming number of stray cats/kittens. Today six more went in for TNR (trap, neuter, return) which will be covered by 4 Paws 1 Heart. Without our supporters and are rescuers, we could not make a difference for these innocent animals. ~ diana

10/15/19 – Over the past 9 years we have assisted many community cats whom we haven’t had the opportunity to post or take photos of. B.A. was one of those. 5 years ago we paid for B. A. (which stands for Bad A_ _) to be neutered and vaccinated. Yesterday, with our assistance, B.A. was taken to a vet and was found to have an ear infection and received treatment. Much to his caretaker’s surprise, B. A. was found this morning, passed away. His caretaker is having him privately cremated because after 5 years, although he was feral, he meant a lot to her. RIP B.A. — you will be missed. ~ diana
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10/14/19 – Blackstar was rescued by a kind woman who had found him roaming alone on the street. An owner was not found and the finder was concerned about the cat being outside when the weather starts changing. She contacted us for help. We paid for Blackstar to be neutered, vaccinated, tested, and treated for an infection. Thankfully, he will not have to worry about the upcoming freezing temperatures and living on the streets. ~ diana
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10/12/19 – From our Board member, Dee:

““See this dude? Well we did too….he showed up at our feral colony this spring. His name is Fuzzy. A month or so ago…he decided to befriend a couple of our feeders….Kim Harris (his main Momma) and Janice Dangin. A plan formulated to pull this Fuzz Ball before winter hit. Kim applied flee treatment and a few days later she picked him up and put him in a carrier. I’m temporally housing him in a crate condo in our garage. Tomorrow evening we take him to the vet to get snap tested, thank you 4 Paws 1 Heart for paying for his vet visit. Also at that time he will be checked for a microchip.Andra Nagaitis-Shipley found a rescue to foster him- thank you Backdoor Friends Purebred Cat Rescue. They will finish his vetting and find the purrfect home for him.
Where did he come from? he is not fixed and is the most loving cat! He loves my hubby- Fuzzy will ignore me and go to him! Well we might not know where he came from but what we do know is that he will have a happily ever after. Thank you – every single one of you for making this happen. I love you Fuzzy Balls you stole my heart!”

10/11/19 – Meet Jack (mama) and her babies, Mookie, Bobbins, and Nori. Sam, an independent rescuer, was able to trap Jack when she was pregnant. Fortunately, she had her 3 babies in the safety of Sam’s home. All will be tested, vaccinated, spayed/neutered all because of our supporters. Can you imagine what it would be like to have babies on the streets and have to scrounge for food and protect yourself and your babies from predators and the harsh temperatures of the Fall and Winter? God Bless the Rescuer – Diana
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10/10/19 – This has been a very difficult week for community cats. RIP Rebel. I received a call from a cat community caretaker. In the past, we paid for 10 community and domesticated cats to be neutered/spayed/vaccinated. Rebel was found in a neighbor’s yard, not moving and having defecated all over himself. The rescuer thought he was dead but he was still alive. We made arrangements for Rebel to be seen by one of our partner vets but it was determined that Rebel was too ill to save. Rebel was the oldest of the community cats — 8 years old. Our only comfort is knowing that Rebel did not die alone and is no longer in pain. ~ diana
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