Molly’s Fighting for Her Life After a Brutal Raccoon Attack

Molly’s story is heartbreaking, but with your help, it doesn’t have to end in tragedy. This tiny kitten was rescued by a compassionate trapper and cared for on a patio until this past Saturday at 3 AM, when she was viciously attacked by a raccoon. The attack left her with severe puncture wounds and a broken hind leg with exposed bone.

By the time Saving Sage Animal Rescue Foundation learned of her condition late Sunday night through Facebook, Molly still had not received any medical treatment. Knowing her life was in immediate danger, we rushed to get her pain medication and into emergency surgery first thing Monday morning.

Once examined by our veterinary team, it was clear just how severe her injuries were. Molly had developed a massive infection, and the damage to her leg was so extensive that it required urgent amputation. Despite everything she has endured, Molly continues to fight, and we are committed to giving her every chance at survival.

We are keeping Molly in our care so she can receive the extensive, critical treatment she now needs to heal and eventually find her forever home. But we cannot do this alone.

1/13/26 Update

We’re incredibly relieved to share that Molly’s recovery has been remarkably smooth.

Each day, she’s grown stronger, brighter, and more confident—astonishing everyone with her resilience. Her surgical site has healed cleanly, her fur is growing back soft around her scar, and she’s already moving with ease. This tiny kitten is climbing, playing, and greeting caregivers with gentle head bumps, as if to say thank you.

Losing a leg never took away Molly’s spirit. If anything, it revealed just how adaptable and brave she truly is. She’s proving that her story doesn’t end in tragedy—it continues with hope.

Molly’s emergency surgery and hospitalization came at a significant cost, and we are still working to cover her veterinary bill. Your donation today goes directly toward paying for her life-saving amputation, post-operative care, medications, and follow-up treatment.

Please consider donating to help us pay off Molly’s surgery and give her the healthy future she deserves. Every contribution—no matter the size—brings us closer to ensuring this brave little survivor gets the second chance she fought so hard for.