By Miriam Davenport | Vice President
Sometimes, I just do not know.
I do not know why people abuse their pets, partners, and children. Or, how a tiny kitten could find himself lost, wondering the shores of Manhattan Beach.
Moses was one such animal – a two-month-old stray kitten who came to spcaLA as a tiny ball of black and white fluff.
Our staff noticed Moses had a pretty serious limp. Upon examination, our vet staff also noted a firm swelling on his leg – nearly the size of a golf ball.
We got right to work. We gave him antimicrobial treatments, radiographs, countless tests, and a biopsy.
Thankfully, his tests were negative, and the biopsy showed no signs of cancer. However, Moses did not respond to treatment. He was limping, in pain, and not getting any better.
Possibly because of a past trauma or prior fracture, he had a malunion of his bone. Like a house built on sticks, his limb was unstructured, painful, and likely to break with little provocation.
Amputation was the only option for Moses.
Making a full recovery after surgery, Moses is now a happy, rambunctious kitten living his very best life in his new home.
Your generosity allows spcaLA to provide pets like Moses – and thousands like him – the veterinary care, nourishing food, enrichment, and TLC they need.
If you are able, please make a donation to support spcaLA.
I know I can count on you.
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