Ella is a one-month-old kitten in Oklahoma City, OK, who needs $1,500 for emergency care.

When the Kanoa Rescue Foundation learned a one-month-old kitten's life was on the line in an animal shelter, they wasted no time saving her.

"This poor baby has sustained an injury where she lost most of her leg, and her femur is exposed," Krystal C., with the rescue, tells Waggle.

The nonprofit group named her Ella and immediately got her to an animal hospital. Sadly, her leg was so mangled the limb could not be saved. She was rushed into emergency amputation surgery.

Ella remains hospitalized and is fighting for her life. She is dehydrated, has low blood sugar, and needs to stay in the ER for constant care.

"Despite all of her trauma and the extraordinary amount of pain she was in, Ella is a sweet and loving kitten," Krystal says. "She loves receiving attention and is even purring!"

Ella has a long journey ahead and will need continued care while she gains strength. However, the outlook for her to have a happy and healthy life is positive.

The rescue needs your help raising the money to pay for Ella's emergency hospital bills. As every pet parent knows, those can add up quickly.

Please give to help Ella and the Kanoa Rescue Foundation!