The Five Acres Animal Shelter in Missouri welcomed a group of exceptional cats in 2017. They had been rescued from a hoarding/breeding scenario, which was unusual. A total of 90 cats were rescued from the awful conditions during the operation. These cats, on the other hand, had a distinct personality. Because the majority of them were Havana Brown cats, an uncommon kind of feline.
The gorgeous brown cats are Siamese hybrids. Havana Browns, on the other hand, are named by their coat color, which is similar to that of Cuban cigars. Reading about the Havana Brown’s breed traits made my heart break even more for these kitties.
“If Havanas are to live happy, healthy lives, they need to socialize with other people.”
“They want to be noticed by their human counterparts. And they won’t be happy unless they can be at your side, assisting you with domestic chores. Havanas have a strong desire to reach out and touch their beloved people. They frequently push their human companions with outstretched paws, as if requesting attention.”
But it is precisely what these poor, mistreated cats have been prevented from for years.
And, as one might anticipate, they were faced with heartbreak.
“We immediately discovered that many of them were suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder” (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). They were pacing in their cages, foaming at the lips, and terrified.”
If medically possible, they were all spayed or neutered straight away. The lab testing was extensive, and many of the patients required many rounds of antibiotics. Because their general health had been ignored, the majority of them had to have rotting teeth extracted.
With the trauma they had experienced, it needed hundreds of hours of gentle and patient human interaction to help them adjust mentally. Some were ready for adoption by early December, which was a relief. However, the shelter would take additional measures with them.
Adoptions were only done by appointment and only after being pre-approved. They wanted to make certain that the deserving animals were placed in peaceful environments. Above all, they needed to be with families that could devote a significant amount of time to loving them.
One of the Havana Brown felines was physically suffering from the enclosed situation’s sad reality.
Acorn, the cat, suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder and was unable to walk standing up straight.
Both of his kneecaps were dislocated after spending much of his childhood hunched down in a tiny cage. If he ever wanted to walk without pain, he’d have to have surgery on both knees.
“His mental and physical suffering was excruciating. And we felt we needed to take dramatic measures to enhance his quality of life.”
As a result, the shelter workers brought Acorn to the doctor on a regular basis.
“He is in constant discomfort and walks hunched over. Both legs require surgery, and while there is no assurance that it will work, we must strive to provide him a better quality of life.”
They discovered a specialist who would perform a dangerous surgery on the Havana Brown after months of hunting for a solution.
Acorn’s life was saved thanks to Dr. Arndt and the Humane Society of Missouri. They started gathering money to pay for the treatment and follow-up care.
They raised thousands of dollars for Acorn’s operation thanks to the generosity of their fans and contributors. Not only would the operation be covered, but it would also be free. However, money had been set aside for 6 weeks of physical therapy and laser treatments!
As a result, his operation was set for July 2018 and went ahead without a hitch.
Following that, he spent every week at the vet for specialized physical rehabilitation, only returning to his foster home on weekends.
Although it was heartbreaking to witness a cute little cat go through such an ordeal, they knew it was for the best.
“Acorn is really bashful, therefore this will be a difficult procedure for him.” Please remember to think of Acorn today.”
Most notably, Acorn achieved a remarkable turnaround in the fall of 2018.
Acorn is more than a one-in-a-million Havana Brown. Because he’s the first cat to use the underwater treadmill throughout his recovery!
The Animal Medical Center of Mid-America has finally given this tortured and abandoned kitty a life worth living. Even though he was still in foster care, he could now run and jump!
Acorn even enjoyed spending time with the family’s kids. Even their dog, to their surprise! It was a far cry from the terrified and shattered person he had formerly been.
However, Acorn’s physical treatment was not yet complete. The shelter, on the other hand, made certain to keep everyone informed about his progress.
“Along with his underwater treadmill training, he also benefits from Laser therapy. To protect his eyes, he wears a pair of little kitten goggles. And, let’s face it, he’s simply too cute in them!”
Thanks to everyone who helped with the cat collection problem.
