Wobbly Legged Kitten Gets Braces Made By Kind Hearted Gamers
A kitten in Brampton, Ontario, got a second chance after two gamers stepped in to help her walk again.
Carly, a 6-month-old kitten with Swimmer's Syndrome, had trouble staying steady on her paws and was struggling to find a permanent home. After she was fostered by professional pet groomer Karen Boerner in December 2018, Karen shared Carly's story online and hoped someone might know how to help.
That post ended up reaching exactly the right people.
Karen's post caught the eye of a Canadian company that makes gaming equipment for people with disabilities.
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Co-founders of Andosh Accessible Gaming, Andrew and Joshua Cameron, felt drawn to Carly because the siblings were both born with a rare condition called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, which causes their bodies to dislocate easily due to a lack of connective tissue.
The brothers collaborated with a certified orthotist to create 3D-printed braces for Carly to help her walk.
When Carly was fitted with the devices for the first time, she took off like a rocket!
It was amazing to see how quickly she was getting around.
Now back at home with her foster carer, Carly should be put back up for adoption within a few weeks if all continues to go well with her new braces.
She could kind of walk before, but her hind legs dragged behind her, or her bum would drag along the ground.
She is much more active now. She loves playing with the other cats in the house; now she can keep up with them. Before, she used to get left behind. With the braces, she can now climb in and out of a regular litter box, just like a big girl.
She seems even happier than before. Nothing gets her down.
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