By Joel Seymour & Brittany Whitehead
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ARDEN, North Carolina (WLOS) — After over a month of loving care and neighborhood help, a kitten paralyzed in his again legs after being shot by a BB gun is recovering effectively.
News 13 first shared Tommy’s story in late December, shortly after he was found beneath a home, rescued and brought into the care of Esther Neonatal Kitten Alliance.
Since then, the nonprofit says they’ve discovered that Tommy’s legs have doubtless been paralyzed since beginning, fairly than the BB embedded in his physique inflicting his paralysis.
Tommy will most likely by no means have used of his again legs, however ENKA Executive Director Andee Bingham mentioned that hasn’t slowed him down.
Instead, his decided perspective that has allowed him to adapt and determine methods to get round means he’ll doubtless reside an extended and joyful life.
Not solely has Tommy discovered to be cell by pulling himself round solely by his entrance two legs, he has additionally taught himself and gained the energy to climb utilizing simply his entrance legs and paws.
To assist the organization shield and save extra kittens like Tommy, donations are welcome in person on the kitten alliance’s workplace in Arden or on-line.
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