MSPCA Finds Home for Kitten Born Without Feet
January 7, 2010
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| Nubbins rests at the MSPCA-Boston Animal Care and Adoption Center prior to his adoption. |
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Additional Special Needs Animals Receiving Care
UPDATE: Nubbins has been adopted. Thank you to everyone who reached out to offer their homes to this special kitten. The MSPCA-Boston has many homeless pets searching for a new family. To view them please click here.
BOSTON – The MSPCA has found a special home for Nubbins, a kitten born without hind feet. (Meet Nubbins >>) The affectionate kitten has a new home however there are still many homeless, special needs animal at the MSPCA-Boston which is also caring for a litter of kittens that appear unable to control their fine motor skills; creating tremors throughout their bodies and instability as they move. The MSPCA-Boston Animal Care and Adoption Center is currently caring for more than 200 homeless animals including 82 pets that were surrendered during the first six days of January.
Nubbins was surrendered by his owners after homes were found for all of his littermates but they could not find him an adopter. He recently completed several weeks of foster care during which time he became accustomed to walking on his malformed limbs. Due to his impairment, the playful feline required a home that could meet his special needs. On the top of that list is for him to remain in an area that is completely carpeted to prevent the ends of his hind limbs from rubbing open. Wood or tile floors and stairs would be hazardous. Nubbins’ new owners also needed to have a close relationship with a veterinarian for check ups to evaluate the ends of his hind legs.
“We care for thousands of homeless animals every year and we frequently encounter those with special needs,” said Director of the MSPCA-Boston Animal Care and Adoption Center, Meagan Rock. “In many of these cases we can help the animals overcome their challenges with patience, a lot of love and care, allowing us to conserve financial donations for those requiring surgeries and extensive periods of time receiving medications.”
The MSPCA is currently caring for several animals with impairments including a litter of kittens showing signs of Cerebellar Hypoplasia – a neurologic disorder caused by an infection of Panleukopenia in the pregnant mother (this causes the kittens to be born with underdeveloped cerebella, the part of the brain that controls balance and fine motor movement). The kittens will be further evaluated, diagnosed and have been placed in foster care to learn how to walk.
Potential adopters are encouraged to visit the MSPCA-Boston’s Web site to view adoptable animals at www.mspca.org/boston or visit the adoption center during its operating hours six days a week.
To donate to the MSPCA-Angell's Pet Care Assistance Fund and help thousands of additional animals, please click here. The MSPCA-Angell's Pet Care Assistance Fund helps the MSPCA's adoption centers and Law Enforcement department care for homeless animals as well as assists pet owners who qualify for financial assistance at Angell Animal Medical Centers.
