Comments on: Three Legged Cats

By: kevo71

kevo71 — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:05:31 +0000

i have a 3 legged kitten that i adopted thru the rescue with which i volunteer. he's just under 6 months old, and was a street cat who was found at a feeding station with a damaged leg that was not able to be saved.
i did not meet him until after the amputation surgery, and honestly you would never know from meeting him. in fact, many times at the adoption center people would meet him, pet him for a minute thru the cage, and still not realize he was missing a leg.
day to day he gets around just fine, running, jumping, playing and chasing things just like a normal kitten. in fact, he is into everything and doesn't let the lack of a front leg slow him down one bit. i often find him on the 3rd or 4th shelf up, hanging out behind books or DVD's. somehow he manages to get up there.
he is extremely agile and quick when chasing the feather on a string toy. we joke that he is lighter and more aerodynamic.
i am realistic that he may have complications later on in life from supporting his weight on only one front leg. but in the meantime, he is a fully functional little guy who has shown me his intelligence thru adaptability. he has figured out how to lick my hand and then use it to wash the side of his face where he doesn't have a paw to do so.
there is no reason why a 3 legged cat can't lead a perfectly normal lifestyle, with a little accommodation from his owners and a few changes around the environment.
mine, Dino aka Monkey, is already learning to walk on a leash, and enjoys outside time because of it. having a 'special needs' cat is a daily reminder of the spirit of life.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:16:34 +0000

I know that it is difficult to see a cat going through a lot of pain, but I have owned 2 3 legged cats in the past and you should rest assured that they will be fine and live a very happy life afterward. I have found personally that three legged cats are even more affectionate because they need more support.
Don't worry and good luck with your cat!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 04:08:56 +0000

my cat is having his front right leg removed in 2 wks.
he got hit by a car 6 mnths ago and hasn't had feeling in it since then.the vet said it was fine to leave it on,but over the last few wks its become to heavy for him so were having it removed.
theres nothing funny about it!
its heartbreaking for the kids to see there cat with a bad limb and now they have to watch him go through the pain of it being removed.all this and the cat is only 1.
Z

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:10:15 +0000

how the hell is that funny ?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:32:40 +0000

This is kind of funny!!! :c)