Meet Whiticker, The Kitten With A Rare Limb Deformity Who Needs Surgery To Live His Best Life!

Описание: When Courtney — a volunteer with The Kitten Carer, an Australian cat rescue — learned about a special needs kitten and his brother who were in need of a foster home, she eagerly agreed to help the young felines. The kittens, who were named Whiticker and Wolfie through a raffle on social media, were approximately four weeks old in April 2021 when they were surrendered to a woman who works in the animal industry in Horsham, Victoria, Australia. “Upon initial observation it was obvious one of the kittens, Whiticker, had an issue with his back legs as they were in a split position and he was unable to stand or walk on them,” explains Courtney.


While Courtney knew Whiticker would probably require more time and attention than a typical kitten, she wanted to give him the chance she felt he deserved. “Often it’s the kittens with disabilities that find it hardest to be homed, or they are euthanized, and it breaks my heart,” says Courtney. “These tiny kittens are so vulnerable and can sometimes be a 24/7 job with barely any sleep and a lot of stress and worry, but being able to raise and see them flourish, it’s the most rewarding and heartwarming experience ever.”


On April 24, 2021, Courtney met Whiticker and Wolfie for the first time, and they both gave her a very enthusiastic greeting the moment she opened their carrier! “They were tiny, fluffy, and so confident!” remembers Courtney. “Despite Whiticker not being able to stand on his back legs, that didn’t stop him. He would pull himself along the ground with his front legs and got around just as well and quickly as his brother. He had so much spark and purred the moment I held him.”


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