03/06/2025
This girl is a fighter! Back in December, Star came to us after she was hit by a car. Sheās been on quite a journey since, but support from our staff, her amazing foster, and help from the community gave her the strength and resilience to keep going!
When Star was first found, she was rushed to Animal Emergency and Critical Care by a caring community member. Her jaw was broken, and it appeared her leg had suffered trauma as well. Their staff immediately went into surgery, resetting her jaw and locking it in place with a wire. After surgery, they sent her to us for care. Once she arrived, our staff gave her a thorough exam, to which she responded with purrs, a testament to her strong will. After a deeper look into her leg injury, we discovered nerve damage, which left her leg partially paralyzed. Even after weeks of treatments, she was still unable to use her leg.
Our veterinarians decided an amputation would be the most comfortable option for Star. Thankfully, sheās had an amazing foster who has been with her every step of the way, and this time was no different. She can attest that Star stayed strong through it all! Here is what she has to say about her little super Star: āThis little girl is beyond words remarkable!! She has been through so much in her short little life, however continues to amaze me every day! She is the sweetest, happiest kitten, she is spunky and fun. She is still gaining back her mobility and strength, but nothing is stopping Star!ā
Today, Star is at Petco, waiting for her next adventure to begin! While her time at LHS may be coming to an end, we will never stop needing support for kitties like her. We are so grateful for her foster and anyone who can contribute to her care! We would also like to shout out Orphan Kitten Club for their amazing grant to our Foster Department. The new and improved āMighty Cat Foster Marketā has made a huge difference in the care we can provide to kittens like Star.