As a cat person, I just want to say God bless you for trying to help this little creature.
Kitty ping
I once had a cat a missing front leg and a missing eye. He was caught in a trap.
He was able to use the litter box, but unable to cover up his poop afterward. It wasn’t a big deal. As far as the mobility, she’ll either learn to walk on what she has, which is certainly possible, or live a sedentary life. It is what it is.
My immediate concern would be whether any internal organs are similarly unformed, especially the heart. What you see on the outside may be a reflection of what is going on on the inside.
We have a cat that we love. However, given your situation, I would put the cat to sleep.
I shall now duck my head and incur the wrath of cat lovers who think cats are no different than humans.
I just googled this site. Maybe it will help.
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It can be done. Meet Gracie:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKPp4j-YQ00
Amelio’s humans got him a little cart:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCyCvwGdAQU&feature=related
Remember, cats are amazing athletes and this little kitty will have the ability to motivate, some way, some how. As for litter training, perhaps a modified, shorter-walled box would help her learn.
I think we have our new Viking Kitty.
Animals have a way of quickly, and Gracefully, adapting to any inadequacy they have.
Lots of good ideas here already. As a volunteer with the ASPCA, I recommend a phone call to them or even bring the little one into the shelter to get immediate advice. We have lots of deformed and disabled cats at the ASPCA. They are not euthanized, they are given away to people to care for them. People like you! Good luck.
We had an orange tabby named Grace. She lived about 10 years. Her sister, Griffey, lived 16 years (until just last year). We always name our cats, always fixed-females, after baseball players.
I’m not making a particular point — just that I like cats, plus a tidbit FWIW.
Bless you for trying to save the kitten.
As a cat lover and animal lover I think the kindest thing you can do for that little kitten is to humanely put it to sleep.
This thread is one of the reasons I love the FR community.
Just sayin’.
My first thought was that cats are very adaptable. They will find a way to get around, even if they are severely handicapped.
You’re an angel for saving this one, and she will grow and learn to move and to use the box. I bet she is a delightful pet for you for many years, assuming her missing her paws is her only physical problem.
May God bless her and you and your family.
Remember all the kitty has to ultimately do is eat, drink, sleep, play, and cuddle.
SHe doesn't need to cover a lot of territory to do all of this. She doesn't know she is supposed to have all these things that you stated. So she'll find some new way.
The only real concern ultimately is her finding a way to cover some territory to do the above things.
Special needs kitty who is loved :-).
She may be walking challenged, but not love challenged. :).
Maybe one day we'll see the kitty in the cat Special Olympics and she'll win a gold. GOd bless you and your family and God bless this little fur ball.
As for the mobility issue, there are little "carts" to put the back end in so the front legs can pull the body along. I don't know who makes them but I have seen something about them just recently. Good luck.