This story was submitted by our shelter friend The Cat House on the Kings. The Cat House on the Kings saves pets’ lives in the Fresno County, California area, and the Animal Rescue Site is proud to share their stories. You can learn more about their work here!
When you suffer a great trauma, you can tend to withdraw from engagement as your fear level is heightened to extremes! Well, our dear McCall was found in a center divider of McCall Avenue after being hit by a car. He was saved by a caring human being who didn’t just pass him by while he was suffering in agony.
Thankfully, as soon as he was brought to The Cat House on the Kings, he was immediately taken to our local veterinarian who specializes in trauma care. McCall had a broken pelvis and an injury to his hind leg that we hoped we could save by putting in a pin for the broken femur. This treatment required him to stay still as much as possible, meaning he had to be kept in a safe, tiny area, so that he could heal without doing any further damage. This for a cat is almost an impossible ask.
McCall had both patience but still fear during this part of his recovery in our specialized foster home. He had to visit the vet frequently because the fear was that he wasn’t recovering with the pin and would still have to have his leg removed. Working with his carefully compassionate foster, he made it through all the weeks needed to make it to pin removal. He then had to begin therapy to rebuild the usage and strength in his leg.
The gentleness shown by his foster home allowed him to not only recover from his severe injuries but also conquer his overall fear. McCall has been with us nearly a year on his recovery to a good life and he made fast friends with his co-foster kittens. We need some extra light shined for McCall so he can go on to find his adoptive family now.
This golden-eyed sweetheart has weathered a broken femur and pelvis when his tiny self was hit by a car. In loving foster care he has mended well and proven to be a darling boy, happy and friendly even after his traumatic trials. Other cats have been among his friends, and he’s even fine with the resident dogs. Every toy is his instant favorite and play times have him bouncing and pouncing with no evidence of his prior injuries.
If any medical issues arise associated with the injury, we will provide care with our vet. This great little guy loves being petted and invited into your lap but may appreciate a little extra patience to warm up to new situations. Who wouldn’t after such a rough start? The wonder is that he’s come through to be such an ebony gem in glossy good looks, friendliness, and endearing affection! Could McCall be the cuddle bug to bring his sweetness to the circle of your protective love? If you think so, check out his adoption profile!
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