When we first met adventurous cat Allie, she had substantial injuries after a brutal encounter with a fox. Her carer, Jess, brought her into Lort Smith Animal Hospital in North Melbourne when the usually lithe and nimble cat's condition rapidly declined and she was in extreme pain.
Allie was examined by our vets, who knew exactly what she needed to survive.
However, the cost of Allie's care was high, and Jess knew that the only way she could survive was to surrender her into the loving care of Lort Smith.
Allie had life-saving surgery to amputate her injured leg. It was one of nearly 10,000 surgeries performed at Lort Smith each year. A delay in this surgery would have meant a much more tragic outcome.
She was a completely different cat. She wanted attention and constant pats.
Kate Andrews, Animal Welfare Officer
Recovering on three legs
Only a few days after surgery, Allie was visibly happier and more alert, and our experienced veterinary staff could see she was recovering well. Allie's uncontrollable pain was gone, and she was quickly learning how to navigate the world on three legs.
"She was a completely different cat. She wanted attention and constant pats. Allie picked up walking and using three legs like a pro. It seemed almost natural to her," says Kate Andrews, Animal Welfare Officer at our Adoption Centre.
Allie has come a long way since arriving as a beautiful but injured pet. She won hearts at the Adoption Centre with her gentle nature, and is now thriving in her new home.
Allie is alive today thanks to the wonderful supporters of Lort Smith.