The kitten overcomes a deadly disease and is named after a female warrior – Hildy
to correct her swimmers syndrome (splayed legs). She will need these on constantly so the legs can gradually correct themselves. ”
Due to the need for ongoing veterinary care، the rescuer could only hope supporters would help cover an intensive care unit and frequent vet checkups. To cover everything، the costs would go well over a thousand dollars. Even then، Hildy might not survive.
Fortunately، the tiny kitten survived the week and even started eating some wet food along with her formula. Then، a successful raffle raised enough to buy a special “Humidicrib” to help Hildy recover.
“She no longer needs to waste energy keeping warm and can focus on growing، as well as supporting her breathing with only one lung!” Ruf posted to Facebook.
Hildy Quickly Improves
Despite the uncertain prognosis، Hildy was making rapid improvements by early March. Already، her swimmer syndrome was much-improved، and she could move around without her legs taped.
“Hildy no longer has her leg straps on her front، and hind legs as her legs are now healing and growing in the normal position instead of splaying outwards! When she first came into care، she looked like a starfish. She does sometimes sit funny، or her legs give way، but we hope as she grows، her legs will grow normal ”
Later، she would see a specialist to monitor her progress.
As she grew، Hildy became confident and ever-hungry، demanding her breakfast.
“Someone was starving this morning!! How dare I take so long to prepare little Hildy’s breakfast! ”
A Wonderful Hildy Update
