In October 2024, an adorable eight-week-old kitten named Annie arrived at the Ontario SPCA Orillia Animal Centre. She was badly injured, likely from getting hit by a car, resulting in a fractured pelvis, femur and tibia, as well as a dislocated hip. Found outdoors near Atherley Bridge in Orillia, she was struggling to move, dragging herself along.g.
Fortunately, with the help of caring staff, she was placed on mandatory rest and provided with pain medication while waiting for her surgery, which depended on how well her hip healed.
Annie’s recovery
Annie, with her beautiful polydactyl paws, quickly captured hearts. Despite her injuries, Annie’s joyful spirit shone through. She was sweet, cuddly, and always eager to play, bringing warmth to everyone around her. Her “bubble,” a small mesh cube at her foster home, became her cozy spot to enjoy movie time on the couch.
“She was the most spunky, full of life little gal and despite being injured upon arrival, was trying to play,” says Krystal Abbott, Animal Care Coordinator at the Ontario SPCA Orillia Animal Centre. “She is a very tough little cookie.”
A major milestone came in December, when Annie underwent her femoral head ostectomy surgery (FHO) to help heal her injuries and restore pain-free mobility.
A loving home
Annie’s recovery was nothing short of remarkable. Over the next month, she gradually gained more freedom, learning to navigate her new joint and leg. She mastered the stairs with ease and formed wonderful friendships with all the other pets in her foster home, especially with Finn, the English Retriever. Soon enough, she was leaping, running, and playing to her heart’s content.
The joy continued as Annie found her forever home a month later. Now, she lives with her loving new family, where she enjoys good health and endless love.
As a registered charity that does not receive annual government funding, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society depends on the generosity of donors to change the lives of animals in need. To help create more second chances for animals like Annie, please consider donating today.
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