Pasadena Shelter Seeks Home for Abandoned Three Legged Kitty for a Meowy Christmas

Pre-Surgery Slightly Inclined

Post-surgery

The Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA (PHS) is seeking a permanent home for a three legged kitty that was abandoned in Pasadena. The shelter received a call from concerned citizen reporting a cat with a visibly broken front leg in the vicinity of Green St. at Oakland Ave.

PHS animal control officers arrived quickly on the scene to find a cat with a serious injury. Despite the painful exposed fracture to its right front leg, the cat limped over to our animal control officers as if he knew help had arrived.

Back at the shelter, the veterinary team jumped into action. A thorough examination, revealed a double fracture in his right front leg. The cat has likely been suffering for days or weeks, as the injury appears to have happened some time ago. It is unclear if the injuries were accidental or deliberate.

The cat, now affectionately named Armstrong, underwent surgery to amputate his leg earlier this week. He will recover in foster care for the next two weeks.

“Our veterinarian expects Armstrong will make a full recovery barring any complications,” says Julie Bank, President/CEO of the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA. “He is a friendly cat who we hope will be adopted quickly once he recovers from his injuries.”

Thanks to the good samartian who tipped us off to Armstrong’s whereabouts, PHS saved him from an uncertain future. As the weather begins to cool this holiday season, PHS is always ready to rescue animals from the streets and open its doors to any animal in need.

Donate to help Armstrong and more animals like him in desperate need of medical care. Visit pasadenahumane.org/donate to make a donation or text PAWS to 27722.

For more information about adopting Armstrong, email adoptions@pasadenahumane.org or call (626) 792-7151.

About the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA

The Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA is an open door, community-funded center, which provides all animals a place where they receive a safe haven, care and respect. The organization provides essential animal welfare and control services throughout the Greater Los Angeles Area. For more information, visit www.pasadenahumane.org.