Despite Losing A Leg, This Cat Seizes Each Day With Unstoppable Enthusiasm And Joy

She may have had triple amputation and some health problems, but she's a fighter.

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• Published in Animal Stories
• July 27, 2023

Cats and dogs may sometimes need to have a leg removed. According to reports, there are two common reasons why an animal may need an amputation.

The first cause is severe trauma, often resulting from road accidents. The second cause is cancer, which requires management through surgical removal.

Felines can handle amputation surprisingly well, which may be different from what people might initially think. Unlike humans who have only two legs, losing one leg would mean they're left with only one.

However, for cats, who have four legs, losing one still leaves them with three, enabling them to adapt remarkably. Veterinarians with extensive experience in caring for cats who have undergone amputation consistently share heartwarming news – these brave animals display no signs of emotional disturbance.

They adapt remarkably well and continue to live happy, fulfilling lives. It may be heartbreaking for us when a cat loses its leg, but know that soon enough, the cat will be playing and exploring the world as if it didn't lose a leg.

Today we'll show a cat that proves all of these. Her name is Sprinkle, and although she's small, she's one sassy tabby.

She looks like a perpetual kitten with those big eyes and cute face.

Marie Gutshall, a specialist in rehabilitating cats in Philadephia, is in charge of taking care of her.

Sprinkles may look cute, but she can be one mischievous kitty. She even yells at her momma when she doesn't get what she wants.

Sprinkles, 100% the most dramatic and wild kitten I have ever cared for. Ever. EVER.

Gutshall said.

Sprinkle (who was 4 weeks at the time) and her momma, Twinkle, are from a city shelter. Gutshall took the two under her wing.

Twinkle had other babies, but sadly, they didn't make it. Sprinkle, on the other hand, had issues with her hind leg from the very beginning.

The adorable kitten needed triple amputation because her tail also had a necrotic tissue. But since Gutshall had prior experience with cats like Sprinkle, she knew that the little one can still live a happy life.

People can't resist the cuteness of Twinkle. She's everyone's charming bad girl.

They even raised funds online to help Sprinkle with her vet care.

Can you tell Sprinkles is sasssssssy? She is. Very sassy. Very opinionated. Lots of yells. Does not like friends.

Sprinkle isn't a fan of cuddles. However, Gutshall recognizes that she still needs assistance.

She was provided with suits that help keep her mobile, and these also serve as skin protection. Though Sprinkle may be all bitey and have a sensitive tummy, with experienced rescuers caring for her, these traits aren't a problem at all.

Believe it or not, a triple amputation was never a hindrance for Sprinkle.

She quickly adapted to her new life even when she ends up with torn stitches. Just look at how lively she is!

In this video, the mischievous kitten joyfully bounds off a bed with excitement, creating a playful "thud" sound.

She wears different suits, which absolutely look cute on her.

All her clothes suit her well, so it can be hard to choose which one she'll wear for the day.

Even a leopard print looks good on her.

Sprinkle's life may be filled with numerous challenges, yet she faces them all with courage — just like how she recovered from her triple amputation.

She overcame her UTI ringwork problems. Now that's a fighter!

We hope she finds a forever home with family members who will love her purrsonality and take care of her every need. She's a wild one, but we're sure there is a family or person out there who will appreciate Sprinkles for who she is.

They may need to find new stylish suits for her too! She's a growing kitty, after all!

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