NAME: Timmy

BREED: DSH

BIRTHDAY: April 2024

ADOPTION FEE: $120

 

Tiny Tim was found all alone, dragging himself from a farm on two broken legs. He had abrasions on his face and one of his ears was mangled at the tip. We weren't sure what to expect when we brought him in- he was mobile, but couldn't stand or walk for long without taking a break, and when he did walk or sit it was with some difficulty. X-rays showed partially healed trauma to both back legs, broken in the same direction like he was stepped on or run over, but there were no open wounds or missing fur on his legs. We were left with more questions than answers, and were advised to wait until Timmy was a bit older to explore surgical options. Pain medicine kept him comfortable and helped him live the normal life of a kitten. In foster care, he has won the hearts of the older cats and even the dogs, who are allowed supervised visits with the little guy. His best friend is last year's remaining kitten from our shed, who is fully grown but petite and very playful. Timmy got bigger and started to look more like a normal kitten, needing fewer breaks and eventually less pain medication. We assumed he was just getting used to his condition, but recent x-rays showed major improvement to both of his legs: at this point, it doesn't look like Timmy will need surgery at all!

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Our vet advised us to make sure Timmy is kept at a healthy weight, to avoid adding stress to his abnormal legs. He may eventually need pain medications and palliative care, as he is more likely to develop arthritis especially in the worst of his legs. His new family will need to monitor his condition and be prepared to work with their vet to ensure Timmy has the best quality of life. Timmy doesn't know he's different than the other kittens, and he has made even more friends here in foster care. He loves to run, climb, and play, and he's very friendly and affectionate with people. As with all of our kittens, Timmy will need to be adopted to a home with one of his friends unless there is already a young friendly cat in the home. He is used to being around many friends, and we are committed to giving him the best and happiest life possible!

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Timmy is fully vetted!