A spunky calico kitten discovered at a plant nursery is determined to bounce back and regain her footing.
Earlier this year, Carmen Weinberg, who is the founder of Animal Friends Project, was contacted for assistance regarding a calico kitten found in a plant nursery in Loxahatchee, Florida. A worker discovered the tiny kitten with an injured paw while moving planters and immediately sought help from his colleagues. One of the coworkers, Elsa, reached out to Carmen in distress, asking for help as the kitten cried loudly in the background. Despite being 40 minutes away, Carmen was the only one available at the time, so she rushed to the nursery to rescue the kitten.
In a heartwarming turn of events, a tiny kitten was discovered in a plant nursery with a wounded paw by the Animal Friends Project. Elsa, a kind-hearted woman, rushed to the rescue and brought the injured calico kitten to safety. The poor feline’s right front paw was in bad shape, and she was infested with fleas. Carmen wasted no time taking her to an animal hospital for urgent medical care. “As I cradled the kitten in my arms, I could see how young and vulnerable she was. Her eyes were wide open, but her ears were still folded,” Carmen recalled.
Upon examination, it was discovered that the kitten had two broken toes that needed to be amputated. The compassionate vet who treated her affectionately gave her the nickname Toes, which ended up sticking as her new name.
Toes was overjoyed to receive care following her traumatic experience with the Animal Friends Project. Carmen, who agreed to bottle feed her and bring her to the hospital for daily bandage changes, shared how happy Toes, also known as Twinkle Toes, was to have someone looking after her. She purred incessantly and eagerly visited the hospital every day to have her paw tended to. The hospital staff were delighted to see her each time she arrived.
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Even with her little paw in a cast, Toes was determined to stretch her legs and venture out.
“I was surprised by how nimble little Toes was. She was staying up longer and even asking to be held and taken around.”
She adores playing and won’t let anything get in her way. After a few weeks of recovery, Toes was finally able to roam freely without bandages. She transformed into a lovable bundle of energy, always purring and ready to play. She was constantly on the move, eager to engage with any toy she could get her paws on. In no time at all, the once fragile kitten had blossomed into a playful and spirited calico cat.
The Animal Friends Project tells the story of Toes, a playful kitten who currently can’t place weight on her paw. Despite this, she still uses her leg to play and grab things. She is described as a very sweet and affectionate kitten who starts purring as soon as she sees people. Once Toes grows bigger, her paw will be re-evaluated to ensure she has the best quality of life possible.
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Toes absolutely loves being around other foster cats and is always eager to make new friends.
Carmen recently welcomed a couple of kittens in need of foster care into her home. One of them looked like a smaller version of Toes. When the little calico kitten ventured out of her cozy spot, Toes wasted no time rushing over to greet her.
Toes made friends with a tiny kitten that looked just like her through the Animal Friends Project. She showed affection by giving her little doppelganger some nose kisses and even took on the role of kitten-sitter. It was amusing to see how much bigger Twinkle Toes appeared next to the little one.
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Despite facing challenges early on, Toes has made a remarkable comeback and is now on the path towards a promising future.
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