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This Adorable, Loving 3-Legged Cat Needs A Forever Home, Peninsula Humane Society Says
The feline was brought in last month by a Good Samaritan. He had a wounded leg and was emaciated but is now "very playful and agile."
BURLINGAME, CA -- The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA (PHS/SPCA) is seeking a home for a black three-legged cat named Nox. The three year old male cat was brought in as a stray to the organization’s Coyote Point shelter by a Good Samaritan last month with a wounded leg and emaciated. PHS/SPCA veterinarian staff determined Nox had damaged nerves with no sensation in his front left leg and decided to amputate his wounded leg to save the cat’s life.
“Thankfully a Good Samaritan brought the injured cat to us so he wouldn’t perish on the streets,” said PHS/SPCA’s Communications Manager Buffy Martin Tarbox. “We have no idea how the injury occurred, but after the amputation procedure Nox rebounded quickly, gained weight and is very outgoing.”
Once Nox had recovered from his surgery, he was placed for adoption at PHS/SPCA’s Tom and Annette Lantos Center for Compassion in Burlingame. Despite missing a limb, Nox is still very playful and agile.
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“He’s no longer in pain from his wounded leg and will make a sweet and loving addition to someone’s home,” according to Tarbox. “Nox will need to be an indoor only cat, but we think after fending for himself on the streets, he’ll be happy to spend the rest of his life safely indoors.”
The surgery performed on Nox was made possible through the generous donations to PHS/SPCA’s Hope Program. This fund helps the neediest of animals like Nox, giving them a second chance at life. For many animals the Hope Program is truly their only hope. On average the Hope Program saves more than 150 animals a month.
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PHS/SPCA encourages potential adopters to visit Nox at their Tom and Annette Lantos Center for Compassion at 1450 Rollins Road in Burlingame. The shelter is open seven days a week for adoptions, Monday through Friday 11:00 am to 6:00 pm and weekends 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Nox is neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated. His adoption fee is $80.
Photo attached of Nox courtesy of PHS/SPCA.
-- SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION BY: Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA
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