“There is perfection in imperfection” (from Nadia and Roo)!

Ref: http://animalcare.my/2013/07/27/roo-and-nadia-an-update-from-hamida-alonto/

Remember Roo, the little kitten whom Hamida Alonto picked up, sent to the shelter and was told Roo would be put down? Hamida brought Roo back the next day, sent her to the vet and put her up on PetFinder.my for adoption. Roo got adopted by Nadia, who, despite knowing that Roo did not have a “perfect” leg, still adopted her!

Hamida wrote this:

We should thank you. I’m sure I am not the only one who is inspired by your efforts  Just to give you an update on the little kitty:

yesterday I received an sms from Nadia (the lady who adopted her), saying that she took Roo (the name I gave the kitty) to the vet.  This is what she said:

“(The vet) said the longer leg must be amputated.  The wound, though healing nicely has exposed a bit of bone.  She’ll continue to get blisters at the same spot for the rest of her life which will cause recurrent infection and festering.  But he says she will live an active lifestyle and we are not to worry”

I offered her assistance and if she has at any point have a change of heart, i told her i’ll take Roo back, no problem.  I know its not going to be as easy as caring for a normal cat.

She replied with an emphatic: “Oh no no! of course not! We all love her so much already. she doesnt let that lame leg of hers stop her form jumping and running like other kitties.  a real trooper she is! she really is so very special”

I could hardly believe the change in Roo’s condition.  From an abandoned/dumped kitten so emaciated and weak, heavily-infested with fleas so close to death either by hunger, disease or getting run over then due to be put to sleep, to one that is showered with love and affection in a loving home.  I am so happy, and as we Muslims say: Alhamdulillah (All thanks be to God).

Thank you again for encouraging me to do the right thing!

*Hugs*

Hamida