Another tiny being has captured my heart and soul—Miracle, a
sweet natured, gracious, little kitten. Although Miracle is only about two
months old, he’s developed quite the personality—with energy to match. Soon he
will be available for adoption, and we’re hoping to find him the perfect home
that he deserves.
Miracle arrived at Nevada Humane Society in June, only weeks
old and already facing quite the dilemma. He was small, his whiskers were
missing, his ears were dirty, and he was hungry—very hungry. He was in distress
because he was somehow tied up in a tarp and unable to move. The tarp was
wrapped so tightly around him it was cutting off circulation in his front leg,
keeping it pinned to his side and bent at an unnatural angle against his body.
Our veterinary team was able to gently untie the tarp but his front leg was
injured—it remained bent and close to his body. X-rays determined it was not broken
or fractured, but he wouldn’t walk on it, or use it. He needed foster care and
special treatment, and I was the lucky one who took him home that night.
Our little guy was given strict orders of cage confinement,
but we didn’t have the heart to actually keep him in his kennel. Although we
didn’t let him run around or play hard, we did set him on the couch between us
for some serious snuggle time. He instantly looked at us gratefully, and we
knew he was going to make a big difference on our lives. Brandon, my amazing fiancé,
went right to work on him, using physical and massage therapy on his injured
leg. Only minutes after our first touch his little paw jerked—a sign that he
still had feeling despite the nerve damage. Fast forward several days… both of
us were offering him as much as we could do, determined to help the little guy.
It was an amazing feeling too, because after each massage, he looked up at each
of us, eye to eye, with an expression so thankful that words can’t describe it.
He knew we were helping him, and he wanted to make sure we knew he understood. We worked with him every night, and the first
time he stretched his leg out straight and flexed his paw it made me cry. This…
was truly saving a life.
Miracle was given his very own miracle. In the beginning
amputation became an option but Brandon was not taking that well. Actually,
neither was I, but I see so many animals with three legs that I knew it would
be ok if it had to happen. I’m glad he was the strong though, because his time
spent with Miracle gave him the second chance he deserves. Miracle went from no
use in his front leg to full use, with no sign that anything ever even
happened.
Now, a month later, he romps and plays like any other
kitten. He has bonded with us immensely and we have never had a kitten that so
openly expressed emotion. He is truly grateful for us helping him get back in
communication with his tiny leg, and it’s as if he isn’t taking anything for
granted anymore. He’s gaining weight, he plays rough with his foster brother
Arwyn (who, mind you, is nearly 2 years old!), and cuddles up to us whenever he
finally tires out. When he only had the use of one front leg he learned to use
his back legs more so than normal… as well as his left front paw. Now that he
has the use of all four legs and paws it’s amazing to see what he can do—it’s
like he’s one giant catcher’s mitt. Toss him a toy and the whole body opens for
the catch!
Miracle is beyond adorable, shares his emotions and voice
with confidence, and is very happy to have found humans who care. While we don’t
know what happened to him, we do think it wasn’t his fault that he got caught
up in a tarp. He has a mild fear of new situations, and tends to be really shy
upon first meeting other people, so we still know that whatever happened made
him cautious of humans. He needs a family who will be patient with him, and
allow him to adjust to new surroundings slowly, but we have no doubt he’ll make
a wonderful little Guardian Angel of a pet, looking over everyone around him
and offering gratitude in everything he does. Miracle has been given his own
little Miracle… and now he just needs the final happy ending of a new home.
If you’re interested in bringing Miracle into your family,
or maybe you know someone else who is looking for a brave little kitten, please,
let me know. Email me at kchandler@nevadahumanesociety.org
so we can learn more about you, and you, about little Miracle. Hopefully our
little man will be on his way to a new home before we know it!
