BOSTON (WLNE) — The MSPCA-Angell is looking for a endlessly home for a particular kitten with a uncommon muscle deformity in his again legs.
According to the MSPCA, Gumby is an 11-week-old kitten who got here to Massachusetts on November 11 from the SPCA of Texas looking for medical remedy and a loving home.
Shelter employees say they’ve by no means seen a cat like Gumby, saying each of his again legs are severely deformed with muscle contracture that limits his joint mobility.
The MSPCA-Angell shared this photograph of an x-ray of Gumby’s legs, exhibiting extreme muscle contracture in his again legs.
However, that doesn’t cease Gumby from getting round and utilizing a litter field. Shelter officers say he acts like a standard kitten and may even be mischievous at instances.
“At this point, he isn’t developing any sores, and it looks like surgery may not significantly improve his mobility, so it doesn’t make sense to put him through what will be a painful process at this time,” stated Dr. Rebecca Fellman, the MSPCA-Angell lead clinician of neighborhood and shelter drugs.
The MSPCA is in search of adopters who’re prepared to tackle the distinctive challenges that include adopting a kitten with Gumby’s medical wants. Officials say they need to have an in depth relationship with a veterinarian.
The MSPCA-Angell shared this photograph of Gumby, a cat with extreme muscle contracture in his again legs.
Anyone enthusiastic about adopting Gumby can discover extra info on the MSPCA-Angell web site.
