You would think that a cute, spunky, tortoise-shell kitten like this one would lead a charmed life.

Like most kittens, she adores playing, cuddling and making mischief. Her little motor runs constantly. Like so many kittens around the world, she was born outside and learned quickly that she had to fend for herself. Unfortunately, one spring day she was hit by a car and sustained serious, life-threatening injuries. Luckily, a kind person found her lying next to some garbage cans in an alley. She was not using her rear legs and needed help fast. This little kitten arrived at Tree House Humane Society in a state of shock. She was shaking uncontrollably and was obviously in a lot of pain. Our veterinarian quickly diagnosed that she had sustained some trauma to the spine. We named her Athena, after the Greek Goddess of heroic endeavor. We knew that in order to survive, this little feline would need all the strength she could muster.

Please help Tree House save more strays!
Donate Now