When a litter of kittens was born in Boston recently, all quickly found homes -- except one. Nubbins, who was born without hind feet, was surrendered to the MSPCA-Angell Animal Medical Center.
Nubbins was placed in foster care for several weeks, where he learned to walk on his malformed limbs, according to an MSPCA-Angell press release.
Now Nubbins needs a permanent home. His ideal home will be fully carpeted, since hard surfaces would be hazardous to his tender back legs. And his future adopters will need to have regular visits with a veterinarian who can keep a close eye on Nubbins' legs as he grows.
MSPCA-Angell staff are optimistic he'll find a loving home. "We care for thousands of homeless animals every year and we frequently encounter those with special needs," Meagan Rock, director of the MSPCA Boston Animal Care and Adoption Center, said in the news release.
Despite his special situation, Nubbins is a typical kitten. "This was something he was born with," Rock told Boston's WHDH News. "It's a deformity that he has and he overcomes all the time. He loves to play."
Here's hoping adorable little Nubbins finds his new home soon.
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God bless sweet little Nubbins. If I lived in Boston I would adopt him. I wish him a long a happy life. Love, Cookie in Mt. Vernon, VA.
I would adopt Nubbins, but I live in Indiana. If someone could get him to me, I would pay for expenses. =^)
hes so cute, how can you look at this sweet little guy and say no? my uncle jim (whom i just called about nubbins) says hes going to go try to adopt him today, provided they let him. he has two other adopted cats and they are very playful, and only room without carpet is the basement which is tiled.
I really hope your Uncle Jim can adopt the poor kitten! Good luck!
So does my two headed snake.
The minute Nubbins was put on the internet, I'm sure a waiting list for him was created. What cat lover could possibly resist that sweet ball of fluff? He will have his pick of happy homes. God bless Nubbins!
I just want you all to know, I have a cat born without back feet her name is Marmalde and she is the best cat ever!!! She is 5 years old now and very healthy no problems at all so I'm sure Nubbins will be a strong healthy kitty in adulthood and i just hope someone was lucky enough to get to have him in their life. also eventually he will even learn to jump up, it took Marmel a few years but now she leaps where ever she likes. Cats with no feet don't know they don't have them so don't treat them like that, treat them like a normal cat. My cat get anery if I try to help her cause she can do it on her own let me tell you :)