Trooper's fund recipient

Pirate

Pirate came to the Upper Credit Humane Society in a cage with 5-6 other kittens. He was approximately six weeks old. Staff noticed upon his arrival that he was missing a whole foot. He seemed to run and play normally, so staff theorized that he was probably born without the foot. He was put into a foster home so that he could grow big and strong. When he was strong enough, he was taken to the veterinarian for x-rays. Through the x-rays, the veterinarians determined his foot had been lost due to injury. His other bones had grown proportionately and the bones that connected the foot were sharp and unnatural. Staff couldn’t even fathom how a little tiny kitten could have survived such an injury.

Courageous Pirate went through a leg removal surgery, as recommend by our veterinarians. He adapted well to life on three legs and was up and running with his tiny little cone on his head as soon as he could. His personality was always a bit shy, but once he got comfortable, he loved belly rubs.

Pirate was only available for adoption for two days before he found his forever home. Pirate’s surgery was paid for through our Trooper’s Fund. If you are interested in making a donation to our Trooper’s Fund to help save animals like Pirate, please call the shelter at (519) 833-2287 or visit us at 5383 Trafalgar Road North in Erin, Ontario.