I guess you could say, her story begins right here although she is over 9 years old. I found her laying under the feral feeders and not recognizing her as one of the many strays that come here, I slowly approached to introduce myself.

She hissed twice at me. With great difficulty, this lovely tuxedo long-hair got to her feet to try and walk away and promptly fell over! I could see her back leg. It was hanging in the wind and twisted beyond measure!

Quick call to the vet and we were on our way. I didn’t and don’t have money for gas (I need $20.00 badly ASAP) But, I took her anyway.

The vet said the break was beyond fixing. Said at her joint it looked like someone hit an egg with a hammer! The two options were euthanasia or amputation. They will amputate tomorrow morning.

After having all these kitten emergencies and keeping the vet bill current. CATS Inc., is broke. We need at least $500.00 to cover this amputation. This kitty didn’t ask for this to happen. She has to have been in incredible pain after whatever happened to her occurred. I think she is in the zone now, where she has traveled past pain. They are so stoic. It is not in their nature to give away how much they hurt when they are sick or injured.

If you can help in anyway, please do. Here are some photos of Bella and her x-rays. Pretty sobering if you look at them closely.