Tiny kitten’s foot is ‘completely backward’ — but she’s a fighter, shelter says
A kitten has been proving to her rescuers that she’s a little spitfire after being brought in with multiple ailments in New York.
One of which includes a deformed foot and no backstory.
“At just 12 days old, little Janet arrived at the SPCA Serving Erie County in need of serious TLC,” the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in West Seneca said in a June 17 Facebook post.
“She was battling conjunctivitis, and her back left foot was completely backward — likely from a break or a congenital deformity.”
Conjunctivitis is considered “Cat Pink Eye” and is “inflammation of the eye’s conjunctiva” and usually doesn’t last long if treated properly, Pet MD says.
“But Janet is a fighter,” the shelter said. “Despite it all, this tiny kitten’s spirit shines bright. After receiving critical care in our kitten nursery, she’s now in a loving foster home, getting the round-the-clock care she needs to heal and grow.”
Though the backward foot still presents an obstacle, Janet is on the road to recovery.
“Once she’s strong enough, Janet will likely need amputation surgery. For now, she’s focused on healing, cuddles, and taking everything one brave step at a time,” the shelter said.
For more information, visit the shelter’s website and Facebook page.
West Seneca is about a 10-mile drive southeast of Buffalo.
This story was originally published June 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM with the headline "Tiny kitten’s foot is ‘completely backward’ — but she’s a fighter, shelter says."