BOSTON — Winter is one powerful kitty.
The 10-month-old feminine Ragdoll cat is recovering on the Animal Rescue League of Boston after receiving an emergency amputation surgical procedure on account of a severely fractured leg, officers stated.
Winter was just lately surrendered to the Animal Rescue League after breaking the leg in a fall in her former home, officers stated. Her earlier homeowners surrendered the animal because of the excessive prices to deal with the cat’s damage.
X-ray pictures of Winter’s leg confirmed a “significant femoral fracture, and the damage was too extensive to save the leg,” the Animal Rescue League stated in an announcement. Along with amputating the leg, ARL veterinarians additionally spayed the animal, which revealed one other subject for the young cat.
Winter was born with {a partially} shaped uterus and was additionally lacking a kidney, officers stated. The partially shaped uterus and related ovary have been eliminated throughout the spay and won’t have any impression on her future well being.
It is anticipated that Winter will get pleasure from a standard high quality of life. The Animal Rescue League is suggesting that Winter’s new household seek the advice of together with her major veterinarian relating to residing with one kidney, so her kidney perform could be monitored as she ages.
“Winter is not only a beautiful cat, but has also displayed a friendly, loving and playful personality and will certainly make a wonderful pet once she finds her new home,” the Animal Rescue League stated in its assertion.
Winter is recovering whereas in foster care and isn’t at the moment available for adoption, however it’s anticipated that she’s going to develop into available for adoption within the coming weeks.
“ARL understands the cost of veterinary care, particularly in an emergency situation can be shockingly expensive, and suggests any pet owner facing financial difficulties due to pet care to contact ARL,” the shelter stated.
To donate to assist offset the prices of surgical procedure for Winter and different homeless animals, go to the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s website.
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