Lovebug Lumi Needs Help Recovering from Heartbreaking Leg Injury

Lumi, at just a year old, sat at the shelter for almost a week with a horrific leg injury. Her leg was infected, broken, and had puncture wounds. Poor Lumi also had horrible ear infections. The shelter workers were just heartbroken, unable to bear the idea of euthanizing this total lovebug due to her worsening condition. She was marked as "rescue only" and thankfully, Saving Hope Rescue took her into their care.

The rescue quickly went to get Lumi from the shelter and to their vet when they heard her fever had begun to climb, indicating the infection was taking over. Lumi needed help urgently. She needed IV fluids, medication to help fight both pain and infections, thorough bloodwork, and an amputation. There was no saving this leg.

Lumi's surgery went beautifully. Her mood was immediately better, which is seen often with amputee animals. Sometimes they know before we do that their limb has to go. They do not mourn or grieve their loss, they just go play, finally able to do what their heart desires pain free. Lumi is just extraordinary and her caretakers have already fallen in love with her.

Saving Hope Animal Rescue is a non-profit that relies on donations to help Lumi. Please consider donating today to help support Lumi's mounting medical bills. She, like every cat, deserves a chance at a long healthy life.

Update 03/03/25
Lumi is healing wonderfully! Her personality is blossoming and it is so fun to watch. She shows her caretakers each day something new about her, warming their hearts because this indicates she is finally pain free and settling into herself and a comfort zone. They cannot wait to learn more about her and help her heal.