Cat was in ‘agony’ with a horrifying leg injury. Now, she’s healed and needs a home
A cat who remained tender-hearted through unbelievable pain as veterinarians fought to save her has now healed and is ready to start a new chapter in her life.
When Fudge was surrendered to a Philadelphia shelter, her leg was barely hanging on by a visible bone and nerves, the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said in a Jan. 24 Facebook post. According to the shelter, Fudge was left at ACCT Philly before she was transferred to the SPCA.
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“Her previous owner couldn’t afford the necessary treatment and waited weeks before bringing her in. At this point, Fudge’s leg was severely injured and she was in unimaginable pain,” the shelter said.
“Despite the agony she was in, Fudge remained calm and allowed our veterinary team to handle her gently. She couldn’t stand on her own and every bone and ligament could be seen, but she was still fighting.”
She was rushed into surgery to amputate the mutilated leg in order to save her life.
“Fudge is now healing in our shelter hospital, and every day she grows stronger, more hopeful, and more loving,” the shelter said. “She will need continued medical care, rehabilitation, and a lot of love as she adjusts to life on three legs, but will then be on the search for a new home.”
In a very happy update, the shelter announced in a Feb. 5 Facebook post that Fudge is all healed and ready to be welcomed by a new and loving family.
“Fudge arrived to our shelter with her arm quite literally sloughing off,” the shelter said. “But even in her most painful and uncertain moments, she remained so loving. Now, after several weeks of healing, she is officially looking for her new beginning in a forever home.”
“We have a soft spot for the underdogs, just like Fudge, and we can’t wait to cheer on the Philadelphia Eagles in the big game this Sunday. Like her, they know what it’s like to rise up against the odds.”
For more information on Fudge and other adoptable pets, visit the shelter’s website.
This story was originally published February 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM with the headline "Cat was in ‘agony’ with a horrifying leg injury. Now, she’s healed and needs a home."