The California Wildlife Center recently rescued a mockingbird who was born with malformed, knuckling feet. The knuckling, which could have been congenital or a growth deformity, meant the bird could not perch on trees or walk like other birds. Birds with the condition eventually develop sores on their feet. If left untreated in the wild, birds with this condition will … [Read more...] about This Tiny Bird Got Tiny Custom Snowshoes For His Deformed Feet
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Cat named ‘Gumby’ born with severely deformed legs doesn’t let anything hold him back — now he has a new home
All shelter animals deserve a loving home, even if they look a little different. Animals with differences and disabilities need families who will love them just the way they are. That was the case for Gumby, a shelter cat born with severely deformed back legs who was recently placed up for adoption — and now has a loving new home. The Massachusetts Society for the … [Read more...] about Cat named ‘Gumby’ born with severely deformed legs doesn’t let anything hold him back — now he has a new home