Rescued Kittens with Special Needs Find Hope and Happiness
Posted October 24, 2023 by: Admin
Two adorable kittens were brought to a front yard by a caring cat. Among these kittens, one was in need of assistance to eventually walk and play with his sibling.
On a fateful day, a feral cat made an appearance in a resident’s front yard and decided to raise her kittens right there. While they were residing in this yard, the homeowner noticed that one of the kittens had a deformity.
The orange tabby kitten had back legs that splayed out to the sides, and his front limbs appeared to be twisted. The finder reached out to a local cat rescue, hoping to provide the care needed for this little one to thrive.
Upon receiving the plea for help, Jennifer Csenge, the founder of Kitten Nuggets, wasted no time and decided to care for the kitten named Milton and his brother, Nash.
“I couldn’t bear to leave Nash behind,” said the compassionate Jennifer. The feral cat mother had been spayed, retired from motherhood, and was now being cared for by dedicated volunteers.
These two kittens found themselves in foster care, eagerly seeking affection from their human caregivers. They were provided a comfortable nursery with soft bedding and ample nourishment.
During mealtime, Milton would let out enthusiastic cries, while his brother Nash would attempt to keep up with his endearing silent meows and chatters.
“Milton had swimmer’s syndrome in his back legs, which caused them to splay out, and this condition also led to a flat chest, with his ribs compressing his heart and lungs,” Jennifer explained to Love Meow.
“He also had bent front arms, and X-rays revealed that he was missing some bones in his wrists.” Due to his unique condition, Milton needed treatment to correct his legs, train his muscles for normal walking, and rectify his chest’s shape.
“After my veterinarian placed hobbles on his back legs and splinted his front limbs, it kept him from resting on his chest, and his chest naturally rounded out without needing a brace.”
These hobbles maintained his hind legs at an appropriate distance, assisting him in learning to walk without the “swimming” movement.
His splints corrected the position of his front legs, allowing him to walk and run on his feet. Remarkably, Milton quickly adjusted to wearing these aids and took it all in stride.
Gradually, he began standing on his paws with the wraps on, as his legs straightened and grew stronger.
After three weeks of dedicated treatment, Milton graduated from the wraps and transformed into a spirited ball of energy, eagerly playing with toys using all four legs. Jennifer shared, “His back legs were now properly positioned, and his front limbs had straightened out beautifully.”
Throughout their time in foster care, these two kittens were never apart. Nash was a source of comfort and strength for his brother, always keeping him company.
They were a perfect duo, complementing each other seamlessly, just like partners in mischief.
“Milton and Nash are the sweetest pair. They love to play-fight with each other, and when they’re tired, they curl up together and rest on the side of their bed,” Jennifer revealed affectionately.
“They are the most wonderful boys and truly deserve a loving forever family.”
“They are absolutely the sweetest pair and deserve the best forever home imaginable.”
