This HANDSOME fella was in today for his booster. Now he is up to date on all shots and 4 Paws 1 Heart will also be covering his Neuter scheduled a few weeks from now. Bohdi is now 104 pounds! 4 weeks ago he was only 90 pounds with every bone showing. His foster momma said he is doing amazing. Gina
Thanks to your support we can help stray animals like Bohdi!
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I cannot believe I forgot Muffins’ Birthday! We made her Birthday April 5th because we don’t really know when she was born. Yesterday a couple fun items were delivered and she loves them! A birthday cat scratch box and another cat tree with a bed. We are waiting on a few more things to arrive.
Just a reminder that her surgery is scheduled May 23rd and we could really use some positive vibes. Thank you all for your support and if you are interested in helping towards her medical here is the link. – Gina
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4/21/23 – Koa’s amazing foster, Courtney, of Orion Animal Hospital reports: “Today is Heartworm Injection #3 for this boy. He is one tough cookie He has a village standing behind him full of prayers and positive vibes !
You got this !
A huge thanks to Courtney, the doctors of Orion Animal Hospital, and of course, our donors, who make our work possible. You can read Koa’s journey on our facebook through the search link or our website. – diana
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4/20/23 – It was back in January when we were first contacted about Sweet Pea and posted her story:
2/20/23 – It was just after Christmas when I was contacted about a very sweet cat who had been hanging around a nursing home in Detroit. The staff had been feeding the cat but then the management said they could not longer feed her because the food was “attracting rodents”. Deb, Sweet Pea’s rescuer, was concerned because Sweet Pea had been use to being fed. Although Deb had a 17 year old cat of her own, she took the cat and brought her to a vet to be examined. The vet said she was healthy and vaccinated and dewormed her. Deb then contacted us to see if we would help with paying for Sweet Pea to be spayed and with placement. Deb said that she hade never met a sweeter cat. During the entire drive from Detroit to Bloomfield Hills, Sweet Pea just laid on her lap–she just loves to be loved. I authorized Sweet Pea’s spay and FIV/FelV test at Orion Animal Hospital and, lo and behold, the doctor advised that Sweet Pea was pregnant!! The doctor thinks she may have 2 or 3 kittens. So, now we wait. We are committed to Sweet Pea and her kittens and we are all praying that the kittens are not aborted and are born healthy. There is a concern that the kittens could be harmed because Sweet Pea had been vaccinated and dewormed during her first vet visit before we were contacted. But, happily, very lovable Sweet Pea is safe in a home awaiting the birth of her babies and Deb will keep me updated. – diana.
Well now Sweet Pea had her babies and they are all healthy and doing well. Sweet Pea is now ready for her spay and the babies are ready for the first vaccines and deworming. A huge thanks to her rescuer, Deb, for caring for the mom and now her babies. Deb reports that Sweet Pea is a great mommy. – diana
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4/20/23 – Our bowling fundraiser is just one month away and the lanes are filling up. Get your spot/s today. It is always a great time with plenty of raffle baskets, 50/50 raffles, and just plain fun with people of like minds. We can fit up to 6 bowlers on a lane if needed. And, if you don’t bowl, that’s OK! We have pizza for everyone — just come and join in the fun and raffles. Fun and Saving Animals–What More Can you ask for? – diana.
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4/17/23 – The story of Jazzman (aka Jazzy) as told by his rescuer:
“He’s a boy and the sweetest kitty I’ve ever met — like holding a big beanie baby! So very gentle and very sick. I’ve been trying to save this kitty from the streets for a year and a half. He tried a couple of times to get in my trap and I figured out the trap wasn’t tall enough for him. So, after it slammed on him a couple of times, he wasn’t having it. Then on one of the big, windy, rainy days last week, he gave up! He would usually sit around the side of the porch while I put the food out. This day he was right by the dish and didn’t move as I walked up. He took a few steps and I bent down and picked him up. His body was so limp in my arms; so very weak. He meowed loud while clinging to me as if to say ‘help me’. I got him as his nails went into my shirt; I could barely get him down to the floor as he was hanging onto me and I realized there was something wrong. Thanks to 4 Paws 1 Heart (who knew I had been trying to trap this baby for months) for covering his vet appointment. It was found that Jazzy had been bitten in the head and had a severe abscess. He’s now been on antibiotics and I clean his wound 3 times a day. The doctor said that Jazzy would have died soon because the wound was so infected and was spreading throughout his body. So thank God I got him! It’s been about 5 days since he was taken to the doctor and Jazzy is slowly getting better. But he is getting lots of care, pets, and hugs! Jazzy is eating good and will go back to the vet for a follow up exam and to be neutered and vaccinated.
Thanks to God and 4 Paws 1 Heart that another kitty, very much in need, is saved. Please pray for Jazzy to make a full recovery. One day he will make the best family member. He is so very sweet and friendly and only about 1 year and a half old. He is beautiful! His marble coat is so pretty! He’s been through Hell! But now he has love and support! – Angelina”
I would say that Angelina said it all. Again, many thanks to those many people who never turn their backs on an animal in need. – diana.
4paws1heart.org/donations P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48080
4/18/23 – Wigglebutt was attacked by another dog and required surgery for 17 wounds; all needing to be cleaned, treated, and stitched. Her wounds are too graphic to show. She is being kept safe and loved while she heals. – diana
4paws1heart.org/donations P.O. Box 84, St. Clair Shores, MI. 48080
4/17/23 – Bianca showed up at the right house at 1 am. The area has many predators and the homeowners brought the cat into their garage for safety purposes. Unfortunately, an owner could not be found and we were contacted for help. Bianca was taken to one of our partner vets where Bianca was found to have fluid in her stomach; blood work was done and later the doctor gave Bianca a clean bill of health. She will be spayed and have a follow up exam; the family has decided to keep this very sweet girl. Another soul saved!!!! – diana.
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4/16/23 – The rescue, Run Around Sue Cat Rescue, took her to a veterinary hospital who diagnosed fractures which would require orthopedic surgery or amputation. I suggested Raven be seen by one of our favorite doctors at Orion animal Hospital whom I trust implicitly and it was recommended that Raven’s leg be amputated for her current and future quality of life. Here is an update:
We want to take a minute and thank Diana for referring us to Orion Animal Hospital. They did such a fabulous job on Raven’s amputation! His staples were removed on Tuesday and he was fully vaccinated. They said he is completely healed and everything looks wonderful. We have a long road ahead of us. We believe he was out on his own for quite a while, and he obviously had traumatic experiences, so this cage has become his safe haven, and he really does not like to leave it. But soon he’s going to have a whole room to himself and hopefully we can get the items and toys and everything he needs to be comfortable and start trusting and healing emotionally.
We hope everyone will consider donating to 4 Paws 1 Heart they help strays get the medical attention they need. We could not have saved and given this sweet boy a second chance at a better life, if it had not been for them.
Please continue to pray for Raven, we will continue to keep everyone updated on his progress . Diana, Thank you!! You’ve been an amazing help. Your guidance and backing will give this beautiful boy a second chance at life – Run Around Sue Cat Rescue
P.S. Raven will be available for adoption, so please contact the rescue if you are interested in this beauty! – diana
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He was surrendered twice that we know of and he is 17 years old. Poor guy has bouced around and his current rescuer has opened her heart and home for this senior. 4 Paws 1 Heart offered to have Charlie evaluated. The doctors at Moore Veterinary Hospital discovered that this boy has an enlarged heart and beginning stages of heart disease. He also has increased liver enzymes and some decreased tear production. He will need long term heart medication to help the conductivity of his heart and some artificial tears to manage the dry eye. He’s been started on heartworm prevention along with some baseline bloodwork, x rays, and urine. We wish Charlie all the best on his new journey and are happy to play a role in his rescue journey. Gina.
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