Anyone want a three-legged cat?

[Heraclid]

Thanks Anita, but I didn't do anything special. There was no choice because the alternative was just unacceptable. If it had gotten out on the road again (which it briefly did when I tried to catch it), it would likely have been history. If it stayed in the median grass, it would have probably gone unnoticed by anyone else and death would have come slowly. The thought of buzzards fighting for a piece before she was even dead makes me shudder.

Thanks WormGod, and I am actually pretty optimistic about the chances for adoption. If it loses the leg, which is likely, in addition to being very cute, it will also be a very unique kitten that should get a lot of sympathy from people. I grew up with a few cats and I want to keep it... I really, really, REALLY do... but I just can't. I will take responsibility for it until recovery is complete though, get it the shots it needs, etc. I'll find a good home for her.

Surgery is probably going to be tomorrow. Until now she has only been under light sedation and they didn't want to try anything too quickly until its condition was more stable. If the leg goes, I'll hate that it had to be that way, but in reality three-legged dogs and cats get around amazingly well.

Edit: Oops, just noticed Jonnie and Joe's comments after I posted this. Thanks guys, but like I said above, there really was nothing else I could do.

[Heraclid]

Surgery was today and went fairly well. Tail came off as expected, leg had been a question mark but in the end they decided it was best to amputate it so they did. After work I stopped by the clinic where they operated, but I guess I misunderstood the doc on the phone because the kitten had already been moved back to the original clinic. I had to meet up with our realtor to see a house and there wasn't time to get back over to the right clinic first, so I never got to check in on her today. But you can bet I'll be there bright and early in the morning!

[yal^]

Out of my four adopted cats, one of them was a rescue like that.
She didn't get injured, but was the size of a chipmunk when I almost run her over. I went back for her and it took a long time to get her out of the bush she was hiding in. She kicked and scratched, bit and scream at me, but I got her safely to the vet. I wasn't planning on keeping her, but there were no takers and my heart just broke when I saw the alternative - shelter.
She's been with me for three years now. She's been the most gracious of my pack. Although shy to the bone, she brings the kind of love that says "thank you" every time she sits on my lap.
Thank you for your good heart, Dave. Thank you for rescuing this kitten. If it happens that you end up keeping her, I am sure she'll give you back all the love and even more.