2/2/24 – Scott showed up in a colony once cared for by a friend of 4 Paws 1 Heart. Unfortunately, she passed away but her friend, Danica, made sure the cats continued to be cared for. Scott was limping and had a difficult time putting weight on his paw. I recently followed up on Scott and Danica advised that Scott had a fracture which would heal itself. Danica had hoped to find a sanctuary but was not successful. The good news is that Danica decided to give Scott a permanent home with her. Although, Scott isn’t ‘snugly’ he like to be close and loves being on the couch. Scott still limps due to arthritis but he is one lucky, loved feline. – diana
2/1/24 – CORRECTION: Mona was not spayed; I authorized spay when appropriate. Sorry for the misinformation.The heart worm test was negative.
Mona was dumped at the Saginaw Animal Control Shelter. They were full and couldn’t keep her. A friend of 4 paws 1 heart who is a member of a rescue was able to get her and asked if we could cover her medical; especially, heart worm test, vaccines, spay, and blood work at this time. This was all done yesterday but I’m waiting for the results of the heart worm test. Paws crossed. – diana
4 Paws 1 Heart will always authorize spay/neuter for any stray animal we are asked to assist with medical treatment. The spay/neuter may not happen at the time of the initial visit in that many vets require a pre-visit, blood work, etc. Also, if the animal is sick, the spay/neuter will be scheduled when the animal is well. Our mission is to reduce the number of stray animals on our streets by providing medical treatment and that can only be done by ensuring the animal is never able to cause a pregnancy or have a pregnancy. – diana
1/31/24 – Voices for Community Cats found this kitten who had been dumped in the middle of the road. She is missing her upper lip. Harmony will be seen by one of the best, Dr. Zalac, Orion Animal Hospital, and I’l post the update after she is seen. – diana
1/29/24 – Chaplin and Mabel were both found in August, 2023 at a park on the east side of Detroit. The kind woman who found them was able to get them placed with a person who works with a rescue and we were contacted for help. Both were treated for upper respiratory infections and then taken later for spay and neuter.- diana
1/26/24 – It was late December, 2023 when we were contacted by a kind woman who had been referred by one of our veterinary partners. A friendly cat had shown up on her porch about two weeks prior and appeared to have an upper respiratory infection and who was possibly pregnant. The cat, Clementine, was approved to be seen at one of our veterinary partners where it was confirmed that Clementine did have an upper respiratory infection and an eye infection. And, the surprise was that Clementine was a boy who had been neutered. Unfortunately, owners could not be located but Clementine was treated and now he is doing great in the rescuer’s home. He is living life watching over the family from the home’s loft, his favorite place. – diana
1/26/24 – For all of our friends who donated to Chance’s mom’s birthday (also our Board member), Thank You!! Your donations will change the lives of many innocent stray and abandoned animals. This is Chance back in the day when he was going through therapy with Dr. Kern and the staff at Pawsitive Steps Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine. He is also seen with his donkey buddy; unfortunately, they donkey has since passed away. Chance was rescued just before being euthanized because he was paralyzed BUT with love, the amazing supporters of 4 paws 1 Heart, and Dr. Kern, Chance is living the life he worked very hard to have. – Diana
1/24/24 – After a week of trying, a friend of 4 paws 1 heart was able to trap a stray cat in her yard on January 21. The cat, Anthony, occasionally would show up in her yard for food. About a week prior to her catching him, she had noticed his eye looking very bad when she was putting down the food, then he disappeared for about a week. She had hoped he was a pet, and his owner got help for him…but after a week out in this cold with that poor eye, she realized he was probably on his own.
Now, anyone who has tried to get an animal into a vet quickly these days will confirm how difficult that can be. But we thought we would take a chance by contacting Patterson Veterinary Hospital first. (Last year we had helped Roberta with a stray cat, Sunny, who had a broken leg and was taken to Patterson Veterinary). As luck would have it, a cancellation for yesterday afternoon had just been called in so Anthony was able to get in.
The doctor confirmed that the injury was a laceration that she believed would heal with a long acting injection and three pills that he was given. He was also neutered and his ear was tipped just in case he needed to be returned outside. At this time, Anthony seems calm and content. The eye still looks “pretty awful” but paws crossed the eye will heal. Roberta is hoping she can find Anthony a home if he turns out to be domesticated and there will be a follow up at the vet to ensure the eye has healed. He will be snap tested and fully vaccinated then. Anyone interested in Anthony should contact Roberta at: [email protected] – diana
1/23/24 – Over the past 13+ years we have had the honor of working with some amazing rescue organizations who are on the streets every day saving animals who have been abandoned and abused; Make a Difference Rescue is one of those. And, with the help of our supporters, we are able to sometimes spread the love and help those animals who are fighting for their survival. Elsa is one of those animals whose story is like thousands of others on our City streets.
The police brought this half frozen little girl to the rescue’s shelter on January 17 after taking her off of a chain hooked to a door of an abandon house. It wasn’t known how long she had been in that condition but the food was frozen solid and with wind chills, the temperatures were below zero. The rescue took Elsa to the emergency hospital where her body temperature was found to be dangerously low. Elsa was dehydrated, emaciated, and was frostbitten on her ears and paws. Her body was in the process of shutting down. Her belly was full of kibble and chicken bones; obviously she had scavenged and tried to eat whatever she could to stay alive. Unfortunately, her digestive system was unable to digest any food to pass it. She would have never made it another night.
Thank God for the caring Detroit police officers who saw her and took immediate action. As of yesterday, the rescue reported that Elsa is still in the hospital but she is growing stronger and she is gaining weight. They’ve been told that Elsa is a staff favorite and getting lots of love.
Please remember the many companion animals on our streets today, especially in these weather conditions, in your prayers. We can all play a role, somehow, in making a difference in their lives and 4 paws 1 heart is thankful that we could do something to help Elsa and a great rescue. – diana
