Moxie Needs Your Help!

Born to a feral cat in Gardiner, Moxie’s odds for a safe and healthy life were not good.  The kitten came to Mid Hudson Animal Aid with an injured leg for a possible animal attack.  He had a bite wound that went around his entire back right leg.  

Because the swelling and infection were so bad, he was given an injection of steroids and antibiotics.The vet initially felt that his leg was not broken, but that his muscle had been badly torn in the attack. After some recuperating at the sanctuary, the swelling did not subside and in the follow-up check, x-rays revealed Moxie had a break in his rear femur, high up the bone close to the hip. His options were not good.  Specialists were consulted and estimates requested.

The veterinary specialist felt that a surgical pin would not work and installation of a plate would have a low chance of success. The estimate for a plate installation was $4,000.  The recommendation for us to consider was amputation with that surgery costing over $1,500. With the possibility of complication, a bone infection from the bite and low success rate for this type of break on a cat's leg, we hated the idea of having Moxie go through a major plate surgery and only end up having to amputate later. Recuperation for the plate surgery would keep him in foster care for months and months. With amputation, kittens and young cats are up and about very quickly.

Moxie is prepping for surgery on Wednesday, and will then be cared for one-on-one with a foster family for ten days. When he has healed, he will be able to be adopted into a new forever home.

We need your help to cover Moxie’s medical bills, medications and care now.

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