From the very beginning, Dollie had a normal start as a cute little kitten. However, her fate took a dark turn when, for unknown reasons, she fell ill at the tender age of 4 months.
According to Sara-Rose Brenner from the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA), Dollie suddenly started feeling unwell. Initially, her symptoms were not clear, but she was not behaving like a typical kitten. Eventually, her condition worsened, and parts of her body like her tail, legs, and ears started deteriorating. Mike Keiley, who is in charge of adoption centers and programs for MSPCA-Angell, stated that they had never encountered such a situation before.
Regrettably, Dollie’s family had to make the tough decision of surrendering her to MSPCA due to her increasing struggles. Despite this setback, Dollie’s story was far from over. Upon arriving at the MSPCA, her new caretakers contacted dermatology specialist Dr. Meagan Painter with hopes of identifying her unique condition. After a thorough examination, Dr. Painter diagnosed Dollie with ischemic dermatopathy, a condition that can result in tissue death in sensitive areas. Although the diagnosis was concerning, it also meant that Dollie’s life could be saved.
Dr. Painter expressed that the reason behind Dollie’s negative reaction might remain a mystery forever, but they were able to detect it in time to stop it from worsening and rescue two of her legs that were at risk. They had to amputate one leg and her tail, but they believe that she can still have a joyful and fulfilling life. This wouldn’t have been achievable without the collective effort of the medical teams and the clinic. Nonetheless, even though Dollie has succeeded in conquering her health issues, her final obstacle is finding a loving family who will accept her with all her scars.
The MSPCA recently declared that Dollie is now ready to be adopted by a loving family, after having undergone a two-month-long treatment. Keiley, a spokesperson for MSPCA, stated that Dollie had been in their care for some time and deserved a home where she could receive the love and care she needed. Although she might not require any special ongoing treatment, her new family should be willing to collaborate with a vet to address any future medical issues. If you’re looking for a distinct cat to add to your family, then Dollie might be the perfect fit!