[Vision2020] Caturday (March 14, 2015)

[Moscow Cares]

Courtesy of RTV6 - The Indy Channel (Indianapolis, Indiana) at:

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http://www.theindychannel.com/lifestyle/pets/one-pawed-cat-found-frozen-ready-to-find-new-home

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One-pawed cat found frozen ready to find new home
INDIANAPOLIS - An Indianapolis cat found frozen to a water meter has overcome physical and social adversities and is ready to find a special forever home.

The cat, affectionately named Olaf, was taken to Indianapolis Animal Care and Control by a good Samaritan during the winter of 2013-2014. He suffered frostbite to three of his four feet.

He was taken to FACE Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic when he was still a kitten in mid-February of 2014.

FACE Special Placements Coordinator Janet Mellinger said Olaf’s frostbite resembled a severe burn. The dead tissue eventually disconnected from the healthy tissue, and as a result he lost all or some of those three feet.

Olaf has adapted, and he manages to get around pretty well. He may not be able to jump -- but he sure can scoot, and FACE employees say he is a happy cat.


Olaf’s room at FACE even includes a ramp so he can easily slide out of his crate to move around and explore his world. 

In addition to overcoming his physical impairment, Olaf -- once feral and unsocialized -- has really warmed up to people.

The clinic posted an update to social media last week to share the progress Olaf has made in his recovery process. The Facebook post quickly grabbed the attention of more than 1,000 people, who sent their well wishes or inquired about adopting him.

"He is fully recovered, unless someone can figure out some good prosthetic for him to use; we have tried a few options in place of his feet without success. It's difficult because they are detached at different places," FACE Executive Director Ellen Robinson explained.

Olaf is available for adoption, but his adoptive family would need to be understanding and willing to help with his issues.

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Seeya 'round town, Moscow, because . . .

"Moscow Cares"
http://www.MoscowCares.com
  
Tom Hansen
Moscow, Idaho

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