Category Archives: Cats/Kittens

The Kittens of Summer – 2015

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6/17/15 – What a day yesterday was!! It just never seems to end — no matter how many cats we have paid to have neutered and spayed, the kittens roaming the streets this season has been overwhelming. Here are two more who came to our attention yesterday. The first is Binx. Megan from Friends of Scooby, who we’ve helped with medical bills in the past, contacted me about a beautiful black kitten who fell out of the hood of her grandparents’ car. The poor little guy seemed to have a big lump around his anus. We agreed to pay for the medical and our good friend, Patricia D., offered to take him in. The little guy is only 3 weeks old and was sent home with some medication and stool softener.

The grey baby showed up on a porch. His eyes were a little crusted shut and the person who contacted us was worried because the mom hadn’t been seen in days. The baby was crying on her porch but she has three large dogs. Late last night, this kind woman met up with our great friend, Patricia B., who will take this little 3-week old into her home with her current brood of kittens. This baby will be vetted and treated complements of 4 Paws 1 Heart.

 

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Thank You – Without Our Friends We’d Be Nothing!

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6/16/15 – A HUGE Thank You goes out to 4 Paws 1 Heart friends, Luke and Jenny Haddad. This is the second year they have chosen 4 Paws 1 Heart to receive the proceeds from their annual Washers Tournament. We were so pleased to meet all of the participants on Sunday. And, even though there were torrential downpours, over 40 people showed up to compete and to help the animals of 4 Paws 1 Heart. With the money raised, we will be able to spay and neuter 15 cats at Rescue Veterinary Services. Consider this, one female can start reproducing at 4 months old and can have 3 litters averaging 3 to 7 kittens. AND, this cycle can continue for almost the entire life of the female. Let’s assume that this females lives on the streets, un-spayed, for 5 years and averages 5 kittens in each litter, three times a year. That equals 75 kittens born on the streets from just one female who will go on to continue the same cycle if left untouched. It isn’t difficult to calculate the significant impact that this caring group of people will make because of their generosity. Once again, thank you Luke, Jenny, and the Washers Teams. ~ dianaodin

Julio – Born to a Feral Mom

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6/15/15 – Good morning cuteness from one of the babies of a feral mom trapped by our friends, Dee and Rick. The mom and babies have been given shelter throughout the pregnancy and birth. The mom has been doing a great job taking care of her babies. ~ diana

“Julio says “look into my eyes…. Come to me and let me steal your heart like I stole my foster’s Mommies’ Julio wanted me to tag 4 Paws 1 Heart to say thank you for his vetting!!!juliow:deeG6:12:15 – Dee”

The Baseball Eight – At One Day Old Left in the Back of a Pick Up Truck

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6/13/15 – Sad news from our good friend, Tami, in regards to the 8 babies she took in a few nights ago. If you will remember, 8 1-2 day old kittens were left in the back of a pick up truck at a softball game. With the phenomenal team work of the truck owner and his friend, Patricia Brown and Tami who stepped up to take everyone in (and 4 Paws 1 Heart who paid for the umbilical cords to be removed), the babies were on their way to a good life. Unfortunately, last night one of the babies, who had been struggling, was taken to our wonderful friends at the Advanced Animal Emergency. After speaking with Dr. Lutz, it was decided to humanely euthanize. Here is Tami’s report. RIP sweet baby. ~ diana

“We lost a baby tonight:(
The runt of the litter had been tough to feed every feeding, but she had seemed to perk up this morning. RIP little girl, you tried as hard as you could. Please pray this is not a virus or nasty parasite. Four days old without momma isn’t an easy road. Thank you. ~ Foster Mom, Tami”

Misty – Almost Used For Target Practice

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6/20/15 – Another happy story to start this beautiful summer day in southeast Michigan! This is Misty. She is one of 5 kittens who all were going to be used for TARGET practice. Many thanks to the person who called out for help and even more thanks to our great friend, Jennell Foster, who is fostering all of the babies. All of the babies will be available for adoption soon. Just keep an eye on the mistyw:jennellfoster6:20:15Friends of 4 Paws fb page or contact Jennell at [email protected]. ~ diana

Dory, Bubbles, Nemo, and Pearl – Days Old – Found Under a Pool Deck

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These 4 sweethearts Dory, Bubbles, Nemo & Pearl will soon be available for adoption! Sweet babies are litter trained, eating solid food, dewormed & shots and will be spayed & neutered, all vetting done thanks to 4 Paws 1 Heart. If you have a responsible, loving, indoor home for one or two of these beauties please contact me here or at [email protected] Please share!dory6:13:15 bubbles6:14:15 Pearl6:14:15 Nemo6:14:15