Terry Was Facing Euthanasia Until SOCKS Stepped In

Terry’s tiny front leg never quite touched the ground. Twisted and permanently bent, it hovered awkwardly in the air as she struggled to hobble from place to place. Every step was difficult, yet somehow, this sweet girl never stopped purring.

When Save Our Cats And Kittens (SOCKS) first heard about Terry, she was facing euthanasia at another organization because of her severe deformity. We couldn’t let her story end there.

We welcomed Terry into our care and rushed her to the veterinarian, hoping there was a way to give her the comfortable life she deserved. After examining her, the veterinarian recommended amputating the malformed leg so Terry could finally move without pain and difficulty.

It was the right decision — but also an expensive one for a small rescue like ours.

Thankfully, Terry’s surgery went beautifully. Now, instead of struggling to balance on a useless limb, she’s recovering comfortably in foster care, showering everyone around her with nonstop purrs and affection. In fact, her foster mom has already fallen completely in love and plans to adopt Terry once she’s fully healed.

For Terry, this is the beginning of a beautiful new chapter.

But for rescues like ours, every medical emergency stretches our resources to the limit.

Terry’s veterinary care totaled about $300. To many, that may not sound overwhelming, but for a small rescue juggling countless cats in need, every unexpected surgery, every emergency vet visit, and every bag of food adds up quickly. While we never hesitate to save a life, we rely on compassionate supporters to help us continue saying “yes” to cats like Terry.

Today, we’re asking for your help.

Your tax-deductible donation will help us recover the cost of Terry’s surgery and ensure we’re ready for the next vulnerable cat who has nowhere else to turn. Small rescues like ours do the same lifesaving work as large organizations — just with fewer resources and a much smaller safety net.

Because of kindness like yours, Terry is no longer a cat discarded for being “imperfect.” She is safe. Loved. Healing. And finally headed toward the life she always deserved.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for standing with us and the cats who depend on us.

With hope and gratitude,

Save Our Cats And Kittens

5/20/26 Update: Terry has a new 3-legged sibling!

Terry is done with all her vet visits. "She's doing very well and has integrated into our little family perfectly," her adopter said. "We feel very lucky to have her."

Check out the picture with her new sibling, Casper, who also has three legs!

They have a pretty comfy nature-watching area there.