Beautiful Cassidy Needs Your Help Today!

This gorgeous kitten was seen hopping on 3 legs at a local shopping center. At first we couldn't tell if she even had all of her legs, it almost looked like something had been wound tightly around her back legs and tail. We tried to capture her for over a week before we were successful!  It was really painful to watch her movement as she tried to run in a panic, and we desperately wanted to get her off the concrete and gravel, and provide her a safe place to heal.  Each night as we'd head home without her, we would hang our heads, shed a few tears, and say lots and lots of prayers.  Finally we caught her, and could see that her left rear leg stuck out in front of her, straight from the hip.  She's also missing about half of her tail.

Update: Jan 19, 2010 - X-rays show that the leg was broken long ago, while Cassidy was a small kitten. She was likely hit by a car, damaging her left leg and tail. The upper and lower leg bones are only connected by soft tissue at this point. The smaller bones stopped growing, resulting in a shorter leg. Since no wounds or abrasions exist, and the leg is non-weight bearing, the vet determined that amputation isn't necessary at this time! She likely is no longer painful. Though Cassidy is feral, she will never be released, and we'll be able to monitor her for any future changes. She will be spayed on Feb 8

Update: Spring, 2010 - Cassidy has been spayed, but the leg was left alone. She is now living cage-free among the other furry members of her foster family, and seems quite comfortable and happy. She's still quite feral and does not allow human contact, but does get demanding with her foster Mom at feeding time. Cassidy will remain with ALF for life.

Though the leg does not require surgery at this time, the cost of Cassidy's care and ongoing medical monitoring are still quite high,
and we are continuing to seek donations to help with these costs.

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