9/2/23 – There have been so many cats, especially, found on our streets this past Spring and Summer I haven’t been able to share all of those we’ve helped. As we approach Fall and Winter, consider warming your house with the love of a rescue (or two) – Diana
This stray cat was trapped for tnr. He was found in st.clair shores on greater mack and Euclid. Turns out he’s very friendly! 2yrs old fiv negative. Needs a rescue or family that can give him a loving home. Tks to 4paws1heart for his medical. Please PM me if you can help.– Debrahttps://www.facebook.com/debra.berolatti.3
9/1/23 – You may have seen the post asking for help for this poor stray cat who appeared to have a broken jaw. Allison and her mom stepped up to get Marble and arrangements were made to get him into Orion Animal Hospital where he was seen this morning. Unfortunately, his injuries were too severe and it was decided by the rescuer and doctor to end his suffering. Today he crossed the Rainbow Bridge no longer suffering.
As an added note, I was later advised that a neighbor had told Allison’s mom that Marble had been intentionally hurt. The suffering and abuse of the stray animals in our communities can be overwhelming to learn. We must continue to work as village to do whatever we can to make a difference. – diana
9/1/23 – To be totally transparent Socks’ medical needs was brought to us in May. He kept showing up at a homeowner’s garage and was very thin but friendly. The homeowners thought he might have escaped from his home or had been abandoned. The caring people fed him in hopes of fattening him up but one day he showed up not putting weight on one leg. Socks was seen at Patterson Veterinary Hospital in Clinton Twp. and thankfully, Socks did not have a broken leg but had a severe infection which was treated. Socks was found to be a ‘teen’ and also had a mass on his kidney. But the family decided that he could live his best life under their care. He later was vaccinated and neutered and was doing well with his rescuers. The rescuers reported that he was enjoying their home a little at a time. – diana
8/31/23 – Kobe was just rescued today by our friends at Make A Difference Animal Rescue https://makeadifferencerescue.com/. Kobe was left behind when his family moved. We were happy to help with his heart worm test and vaccines. If you are interested in adopting Kobe or any of the beautiful dogs they have rescued, please contact them. – diana
8/31/23 – Mobile homes were being removed and the stray cats were being kicked out. Bob was one of those found hiding under a trailer which was scheduled for removal. He appeared to be in a great deal of pain. His story was posted on August 15 and he was scheduled to be seen at Patterson Veterinary, Clinton Twp., on August 22. Last night I received this update from his rescuer, Carolyn:
“Bob had his initial appt last week at Patterson and his follow up checkup yesterday and he is doing amazingly well, so much better that I even thought he would be. The vet at Patterson said she couldn’t bear to see Bob suffer a moment longer and pulled his teeth at his first appt. He had stomatitis and a painful infection. I was so astounded by their level of caring there, I truly didn’t even know what to say. That level of empathy seems to be missing at so many vet offices these days and it literally made me tear up to see it. They took such good care of Bob, cleaned him up as much as they could, treated his ears and everything. Bob was like a new cat that very night. He was no longer hissy and was kneading his blanket and bumping his forehead up for pets. And a week later, he is doing amazing! He is eating dry food again and grooming himself on a regular basis. This is such a transformation that I didn’t think was possible. I think Bob is ready to let go of his outdoor life and become a loved indoor kitty to some lucky adopter.
Another miracle made possible because of you Diana and 4 paws 1.heart!! And Patterson Vet! They are truly wonderful there, everyone that works there. As are you!! Please….tell me what I can do to thank you! I appreciate you all so very much, thank you, thank you, thank you!! -Carolyn”
We couldn’t do this without our donors and our veterinary doctors and staffs. Thank YOU – diana
Dee Brown Gudenau is one of our very committed Board members and although the mission of 4 Paws 1 Heart is to just fund medical treatment for stray, abandoned, and abused animals, the majority of our Board members are very active in their own efforts to rescue, care for colonies, and find homes for the homeless. And, of course, as with the many individuals who contact us for assistance, we will always be there to assist our Board members in their individual efforts.
Nala & Nash…well maybe. Nash may be a girl…but I want their story out there and to let you know that 4 Paws 1 Heart is doing amazing things AGAIN!
N & N came from a colony were I co-feed. Last year I TNRed 17 kitties at this colony along with we removed kittens that were socialize & now have wonderful homes (all medical taken care of by 4 Paws 1 Heart) We watched these new babies grow up with their Mother in a crate by the feeding area. We were very careful to peek and pet when their Mommy was eating and not seeing us doing so….well it was time to grab them….Mommy did her job…kittens are about 6 weeks old. I lined up a foster (thank you Debbie!! New to the foster world!) , so last Friday, before work I grabbed them…they went to work with me…what a work perk! I have them temporarily until next week and they are doing fantastic! Eating, having beautiful poop (at least for now), playing and are practicing to be on wrestle mania! They are going to have their happily ever after. Thank you at 4 Paws for backing their medical. Never too early to put in your application for these lovelies! Please contact me for more info!Dee Brown Gudenau
8/29/23 – One day she showed up in a cat colony. Cleo was in pretty rough shaped and smelled of infection. For 3 days the finder tried finding a rescue but no one stepped up. Finally, Stevee P., who we’ve helped on several occasions, contacted the finder and secured Cleo. Stevee is a vet tech and was able to have her seen by a doctor but couldn’t afford the care she needed for a severely infected ear which was leaking pus and blood. We took care of the medical treatment for her ear and now that Cleo has recovered from the infection, she is being spayed and vaccinated with our assistance. – diana
8/29/23 – “It’s too much sadness for me” they say. And my response is that every life matters. On a personal note, I have done many eulogies for family members because I’ve always believed that no one should leave this earth without their life being remembered. I feel the same for animals who give us so much unconditional love but are so often mistreated or left behind. Yesterday, I received a call from our friends at Orion Animal Hospital about a dog, Prince, who had been brought in by a very kind couple. Here is what Emilie wrote to me after we agreed to cover Prince’s visit:
“My fiance found 2 puppies on the side of the road in royal oak. I scheduled him an appointment for the vet for today at 5:20pn to get him checked out but Saturday night he started throwing up and having diarrhea and was not eating or drinking. We took him to an emergency hospital Sunday morning and they tested him for parvo which was negative. They gave him fluids and an anti nausea medicine but because we did not have $1000 for further medical services we had to take him home and wait for the vet appointment today. When we woke up this morning he had a seizure at 730am that lasted less than a minute and one again at 10:40 that lasted even less. Our vet nor any of the hospitals or vets we contacted between Farmington and Lake Orion would not see him without us paying for the treatment up front. I do not get paid until Wednesday and my fiancee doesn’t get paid until Thursday but I don’t know that he will make it that long without treatment. We finally reached out to Orion Animal Hospital and Courtney referred me to you. She stated she would call as well which resulted in her calling us back and telling us to bring him but I still wanted to reach out. – Emilie”
When Courtney contacted me after talking with Dr. Zalac I told her we would cover the exam and to let me know what was needed afterward. Unfortunately, it turned out that Prince was in the late stages of distemper and his prognosis was not good. The doctor spoke to Emilie and her fiancee and it was decided to end his suffering. Once again I want to thank the amazing and caring people in our communities who don’t ignore an animal in need and the many veterinary staffs who work with us. Prince is no longer suffering and will be resting in peace. – diana
P.S. I did ask Emilie about the other puppy and she advised that she was trying to reach the person who took that puppy to let them know what happened with Prince.
I was contacted by a colleague for help with these 7 babies who were born on a roof in GPS. The mom was killed by a coyote and the kittens were taken in by a resident who offered to provide food and shelter until finding forever homes. There are males and females, all are very well socialized, and 4 Paws 1 Heart has covered exams, age appropriate vaccinations, and we will be scheduling spay/neuter surgeries next. If you are interested in any of the 7 please let me know and I will put you in contact with there rescuer. If you would like to help towards food and litter they are going through an enormous amount daily, and that would be super helpful for the rescuer.
