There are many
different kinds of cats in the world, each with their own unique set of features.
Persians have flat faces, while a
Cornish Rex has wavy fur and bat-like ears.
Other breeds have big, bushy tails, while others, like the
Manx, have nothing but a little nubbin atop their bum.But have you ever heard of a
cat with six legs?
Meet Pauly, the six-leggedย felineย of Edmonton Canada. Pauly is believed to be about 7 years old, but was only gained notoriety as ofย this April. Living off the kindness of strangers, Pauly has been looking after himself in large part, and doing so with great success. That is, until residents noticed the furry hexapod struggling to move about. It was then that local residents contacted
Little Cats Lost, an organization that deals with stray cats in the area.
Once safely taken in off the streets, Pauly was given over to Dr. Tamer Mahmoud, veterinarian at Edmontonโs
Oxford Animal Hospital. Mahmoud happily took in Pauly, as it was a chance to aide a cat suffering from a condition that many vets never see in their lifetime. โThis case is very rare;
itโs most likely because two kittens were inside the uterus and one kitten absorbed the other one. Thatโs why this cat has six legs,โ said Mahmoun.
And, in Mahmounโs professional opinion, if medical action is not taken soon, Pauly would likely not live much longer. โItโs affecting his quality of life.โAnd, in terms of medical maladies, the vestigial legs are just the beginning - Pauly also suffers from hip dysplasia as well as an ascended testicle.The estimated
cost of all Paulyโs operations is about $2,000. Sadly, as a stray cat, Pauly does not have that kind of money just lying around; which is why Martie Johnston has set up an
online fundraiser to collect donations for Paulyโs surgery. If you wish to donate, all the proceeds go to Little Cats Lost in order to help improve Paulyโs quality of life and hopefully help find him his forever home.
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