MSPCA seeking adopter for kitten with rare muscle deformity
BOSTON (WLNE) — The MSPCA-Angell is in search of a forever home for a special kitten with a rare muscle deformity in his back legs.
According to the MSPCA, Gumby is an 11-week-old kitten who came to Massachusetts on November 11 from the SPCA of Texas in search of medical treatment and a loving home.
Shelter staff say they’ve never seen a cat like Gumby, saying both of his back legs are severely deformed with muscle contracture that limits his joint mobility.
The MSPCA-Angell shared this photo of an x-ray of Gumby’s legs, showing severe muscle contracture in his back legs.
However, that doesn’t stop Gumby from getting around and using a litter box. Shelter officials say he acts like a normal kitten and can even be mischievous at times.
“At this point, he isn’t developing any sores, and it looks like surgery may not significantly improve his mobility, so it doesn’t make sense to put him through what will be a painful process at this time,” said Dr. Rebecca Fellman, the MSPCA-Angell lead clinician of community and shelter medicine.
The MSPCA is seeking adopters who are willing to take on the unique challenges that come with adopting a kitten with Gumby’s medical needs. Officials say they should have a close relationship with a veterinarian.
The MSPCA-Angell shared this photo of Gumby, a cat with severe muscle contracture in his back legs.
Anyone interested in adopting Gumby can find more information at the MSPCA-Angell website.
