This is Sid

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10/8/24 -A woman whom we’ve helped in the past, Jessica, contacted us again to get assistance for a sweet little stray. This is Sid, an elderly woman reached out to Jessica to borrow her live trap because there were kittens hanging out in her back yard and one by one they were disappearing. The woman lives right off of the service drive of 696 and was fearful they were wandering onto the freeway. Sid was the only one left but he was too fast and to feral to be caught. Jessica spent three days helping the woman catch this little guy. Sid was seen at Patterson Veterinary Hospital and he is safe and loved. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Mr. Rocket and Mr. Hook

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10/7/24 – In late winter a pregnant stray cat started hanging around a very kind man’s home. He brought her in and she had two babies, Mr. Rocket and Mr. Hook. He asked for our assistance and we said ‘yes’. They were tested, vaccinated, and neutered at West Flint Animal Hospital.

The boys were priority in that they are at an age where they could have impregnated the mom. The rescuer will be taking care of mom next. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Bonnie’s Grease Monkey Kitties

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10/7/24 – The following e mail came from Bonnie C. on 9/25/24. Bonnie seems to be a magnet for kitties in need in that we’ve helped with her rescues on many occasions:

“Somehow a cat got in my husband’s shop without anyone knowing. She had babies which she just started bringing out around the shop yesterday. One tragically died — it ran out in front of the hi-lo and was run over. All of the guys that work there were very upset. One of the guys from 3rd shift crawled down into the pit and got the kittens out of the machinery they were in. They were covered in oil and grease. My husband brought them home. I gave them baths and got bit. lol. They seem to be about 4 weeks old. I got them kmr and kitten pate. They’re eating and drinking good and using the litter box. Would you be able to cover their vaccines, combo test and neuter/spay when they’re old enough? – Bonnie”

We authorized the future visits and Bonnie will find them great homes.

If anyone is interested, please contact Bonnie at: [email protected] diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Blackie Showed up in a Cat Community

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10/4/24 – Blackie showed up in a cat community being cared for by Jessica, whom we’ve helped in the past. We were thankful to assist another orphan be TNR’d and treated for an upper respiratory infection. Jessica was very appreciative for our help in that she is on a limited income and currently feeding a community of 8 cats. Anyone taking care of community cats, fosters, or pets can appreciate the cost associated with feeding animals during this economy.

A huge thank you to our supporters … please check out our upcoming fundraisers — A Painting With A Twist on November 2 and there may be a very different fundraiser in December, so stay tuned (as they say). – diana

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Big Daddy and Farrah Rescued from the Streets of Detroit

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10/3/24 – On August 14 we posted about two very sweet dogs rescued from the streets of Detroit — Big Daddy and Farrah. We were asked to help with vetting which we did but sadly Big Daddy was found to be positive for heart worm. Big Daddy will see Dr. Mina at Five Mile Animal Hospital where he will begin his treatment. Paws crossed for Big Daddy. Without our donors and our friends who attend our fundraisers, we could not assist the many animals and independent rescuers who need our help.

I would also like to take the opportunity to thank the kind and generous animal lovers who think of us at one of the most difficult times in their lives — when they lose a loved one. At this time I would like to thank our Board member Denise Najera and her sister Shelly who lost their mom in August, Renae Rooks who lost her husband in September, the Foronator Family who recently lost their loved one, Benjamin, and to my dad, Robert Jelsone who passed away in September and chose (while in hospice) to have donations made to 4 Paws 1 Heart in lieu of flowers.

May God be with the families and may those left on earth find solace in knowing that so many animals will have a second chance at life (like Big Daddy) because of their love. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Prayers for Pooh

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10/2/24 – Prayers for Pooh who was rescued by Brooke’s good friend when she found this very sweet cat wandering around her house. Pooh was infested with fleas and worms. His rescuer to a vet to have him treated, neutered and vaccinated but then learned that he had an eye condition called Entropion.

Unfortunately, the friend couldn’t afford the surgery and talked to Brooke who then took in Pooh and contacted us. Pooh will be seen on October 9 at Orion Animal Hospital where he will be assessed and then scheduled for the surgery.

Although we’ve talked about Entropion in other posts, Entropion is a condition where the eyelashes grow inward to the eyeball; if left untreated, it could result in blindness.

Brooke will keep us informed and we’ll be sure to keep our supporters updated. Pooh is about 3 years old and we can’t wait for him to be living without pain. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Meet Love, Cashew, Athena, and Aurora.

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9/29/24 – Meet Love, Cashew, Athena, and Aurora. Three of the kittens were born from a feral mom taken in my a friend of 4paws 1 heart, Melissa. Then Melissa noticed a facebook post about a kitten who was rescued and being bottle fed by a kind couple. The couple could no longer care for the kitten.

Melissa was concerned about the number of people ‘interested’ in the kitten and decided to take in the kitten along with the other 3. They all contracted upper respiratory infections; we took care of that at our veterinary partner, Groesbeck Animal Hospital.

Once they all recovered, they were tested, vaccinated, and neutered/spayed at Rescue Veterinary Services. A huge thanks to our donors who make our work possible. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/