Ballerina Is Missing Both Back Feet and Needs Our Help

What was supposed to be a routine TNR quickly changed when rescuers discovered that Ballerina was missing both of her back feet.

Ballerina was initially trapped so she could be spayed and returned to her outdoor home. But after realizing this little cat had no back feet, the person who trapped her knew releasing her back outside simply didn't feel right.

They reached out for help, and Ballerina was brought into Rags to Riches Animal Rescue instead.

At her veterinary appointment, there was thankfully some encouraging news. Despite everything she had been living with, Ballerina was in relatively good condition. There were small ulcers around the areas where her back feet should be, but they appeared to be healing.

There was another major concern, though. Ballerina was only about half the weight she should have been, and she was also experiencing gastrointestinal issues and abnormal stool.

Her veterinary team began investigating those problems with an exam and GI parasite testing. Ballerina also received medications including Ponazuril and Panacur, commonly used as part of parasite treatment, along with additional veterinary care to help get this little girl healthier.

Her recent veterinary expenses have already reached $178.08, and after surviving outside without either of her back feet, Ballerina now has the opportunity to receive the care and protection she couldn't have had on the streets.

She's still learning what she thinks about people. Although she's warming up to human interaction at her own pace, her first veterinary visit showed some promising signs, with staff able to handle her surprisingly well.

For now, Ballerina has somewhere safe to heal, gain some much-needed weight, and adjust to this completely different way of life.

Please consider donating to Ballerina's Waggle campaign to help with her veterinary expenses, GI treatment, and continued care. This little girl adapted to life outside without both of her back feet. Now she deserves the chance to discover just how good life can be when she doesn't have to survive on her own.