4/28/23 – It was in late November, 2022 when we received an e mail from an employee of a pet grooming shop. They had been contacted by a client about a dog who was left behind after the owners had been evicted. He had been left without food and water for two weeks! The woman who had been contacted took Rocky in and brought him to a vet where he was found positive for heart worm. That is when we stepped in.
Today I want to report that Rocky has finished his heart worm injections and the vet’s office reported that he is doing great and that he is a great dog. Another win for the amazing village of animal angels. – diana
4/28/23 – We recently posted about Lou, a 10 year old whose tooth was left hanging by a butt in the head by the foster’s pet dog. It was thought that a mere removal of the tooth would be all that was needed. Unfortunately, that was not the case. The poor guy needed a full dental extraction plus had an ear infection. Everything was done and he is doing well and the rescue, Run Around Sue Cat Rescue, is making sure the foster takes a greater effort in watching over the playtime. – diana
4/27/23 – On April 24 I received the following e mail from Savannah who works at an emergency vet where the dog’s owner was brought into after his eye ruptured. The owner could not afford the surgery, let alone the diagnostics and surrendered the dog to Savannah. The vet Savannah worked at was unable to fit in the surgery and she brought him to another:
“I have a male, intact bulldog whose medical needs were neglected by the prior owner, and he now needs his right eye removed. I am trying to find potential funding for this so that I can get him fixed up quickly and get him into a new home. If a rescue would take him in that would also be amazing but due to his eye problems he is potentially special needs at this time. He also does need to be neutered and I hope to get that done for him at the time of his eye surgery. I’ve attached a photo of his worse off eye. He seems to be an amazing loving dog and I’d love to see him find his perfect home.”
Gucci and his rescuer, Savannah, were already at a veterinary hospital trying to raise the funds for surgery when I was contacted. After much discussion, it was decided that 4 paws 1 heart could, fortunately, pay for Gucci’s surgery which could be somewhat complicated. Gucci had surgery and went to his foster home yesterday. Here is Savannah’s report:
“The eye came out well and they kept him overnight to watch for breakthrough bleeding. The other eye has a rough corneal ulcer that I’ll have to medicate intensely. There appears to be some potentially permanent damage to it but the doctor thinks I can save the eye as long as we’re religious about combatting the chronic dry eye. Now his neuter was odd–we noted on Saturday that one of his testicles appeared to be smaller than the other. Consequently, it was difficult for the doctor to get that one out and they’re saving it in case I choose to have it sent out. They theorize there was potentially prior trauma to the one or that it was twisted.”
I advised Savannah that we will continue to be there for Gucci’s remaining eye follow up and we will all pray that he finds just the right loving home when he is fully recovered. We commend Gucci’s owner for having the courage and love to surrender him so that he could get the help that he could not provide. – diana.
P.S. Your donations give animals, like Gucci, a second chance at life.
4/26/23 – Blackie was fortunate to show up at the home of a kind woman whom we’ve helped in the past with another feral cat. She had been showing up at her home limping for about 2.5 weeks.The homeowner thought Blackie was about 6-8 months old. She contacted us on April 10 because she needed help trapping as well as transporting him for her medical needs. Our friend, Debra B., who had helped trap a feral for her in the past, once again went to the home and successfully trapped Blackie. She was taken to All About Animals where she was found to be already spayed, negative for fiv/FelV, and was vaccinated for rabies. The doctor also removed an in-grown toe nail in her front paw and treated her for an upper respiratory infection. The doctor also recommended an x ray on the back legs because she still limped. Late last week she was seen by our vet at Orion Animal Hospital who x-rayed her back legs and did a dental exam. Little Blackie was actually about 10 years old (!) and the doctor believed she suffered from arthritis. She also had some teeth missing. Nothing more could be done as Blackie was truly feral. Debra kept her in a crate for about a week because of the cold and rain while Blackie was ‘itching’ to get out. She was released yesterday and you’d think she was in heaven. She has two different homeowners who make sure she gets fed twice a day and she stays around their homes.
Whenever you feel down and out, just stop and think about the amazing Village of caring people we live amongst. – diana.
4/25/23 – You might remember Thunder. A wonderful family started feeding him last summer when they moved into their new home. This past March, Thunder showed up with a wound. After the family brought him into their home and gave him a bath, they contacted us. Thunder was seen by one of our doctors at Orion Animal Hospital and although the wound had already ‘healed’, he had a large mass where the wound had been and it required surgery. That was done and today his rescue mom sent me an updated photo and reported that Thunder is doing great and loves to snuggle with his mom. Another beautiful life saved for a loving family. – diana.
4/25/23 – of the many felines who’ve been taken off of the cold streets of February and March and given a second chance at life because of our generous donors and veterinary hospitals who partner with us. – diana
4/24/23 – She is about 3 months old and on April 6 she was rescued by a good Samaritan. She was found in a plastic Rite Aid tote (with the lid closed) in a vacant lot in east Flint, MI. The finder was giving this puppy Pedialyte and it wasn’t making a difference and she was getting worse. On April 8, Streethearts Animal Rescue was contacted and they took her in. She was immediately taken to an emergency hospital where she tested Positive for the Parvo virus. She was extremely lethargic, vomiting and had severe diarrhea with blood in it. The care continued there and later at a different hospital that had 24 hour care. As the cost of her medical continued to rise, her recovery continued to be up and down. But, finally, she was there. The doctors believed she would fully recover and on April 16 she was discharged and went to live with a foster where she could be quarantined for 30 days. On April 16, 4 Paws 1 Heart was contacted and asked if we could help with the medical; we did. And because of a village of caring people, Grace will be on her way to a Second Chance at life. Don’t stop your prayers though. – diana.
4/24/23 – He’s a senior cat; over 10 years old. He was rescued from the streets at the beginning of winter but hasn’t found a furever home yet. While playing with the foster’s small dog, Lou’s tooth was somehow knocked partially out. And, that, unfortunately resulted in it just hanging and bleeding. He was taken to a low cost clinic but they no longer do dental work. The rescue, Run Around Sue Cat Rescue, contacted us as they continue to work on their non-profit status and Lou has an appointment with one of our favorite animal hospitals. Thankfully, Lou, is being kept comfortable and safe. – diana.
Please take a minute to see the before and after pic’s of those who have gotten a 2nd chance because of your support given to, “4 paws 1 heart”. Turn up the volume! Thank you so much! – Gina
Holy cow Team, can you believe it’s been 8yrs ago today that we started my own SuperHero Facebook page??? Remember my SuperHero Clubhouse? When everybody got a new cattree and mom felt so bad becuse I couldn’t climb it back then so she made me this super cool SuperHero Clubhouse! Being your SuperHero friend the last actually 9yrs (for those who followed me on moms page before I got my own) has been an amazing journey! But the true SuperHeros have been all of you You’ve supported 4 Paws 1 Heart and our#KittysHelpingKittys Program which have allowed us to not only get all the vetting for those of us that are special needs around her, but have allowed us to help sooo many more!!!!
Over 100 kittens, cats, dogs, a skunk, 2 birds, annnd our possum friends. You’ve sent food, equipment, blankets, heating pads, pee pads, heated shelters, heated outside beds and waterbowls for homeless and feral kittys in the harsh cold weather. The food youve sent for #KittysHelpingKittys have helped us feed literally hundreds of cats, kittens and neo-nate bottle babies over the years and your donations of food continue to help us keep over 100 ferals, fosters, and stray cats and kittens hungry tummys filled right now! You’ve helped us find Forever Homes for the cats, kittens & pups we’ve taken in. You’ve even helped us choose their names! You’ve cheered us on, encouraged us, laughed with us, prayed with us and for us, cried with us over the losses and for those we couldn’t save. You are not just our Facebook friends, you have become Family to us and we couldn’t be more thankful for you. We love you all, thankyou for taking time out of your day to spend time with us…Cheers to the next 8yrs together!
