He may only have three legs but that doesn’t stop him from bouncing around with boundless energy and charm.
KERRVILLE, Texas — Our “Forgotten Friends” series showcases a dog or cat each week that has spent a lengthy time at an area shelter, just waiting for someone to notice them and bring them home to love.
This week’s Forgotten Friend named Bubba was found as a stray with a severe infection on his leg. He had his leg amputated and has recovered and now seeks a loving home with a warm lap to curl up on.
This 5-year-old kitty is a blue and white domestic shorthair with a sweet temperament that has been at Kerrville Pets Alive since the beginning of January.
“Sweet Bubba was trapped, alone and suffering, with his leg severely infected beyond hope of healing,” said Susan Burns, Kerrville Pets Alive! “He wasn’t feral, just a lost soul in pain, yearning for a touch of kindness.”
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Tripod cat named Bubba seeks lap to curl up on | Forgotten Friends
Bubba gets along with other cats but the shelter isn’t sure about dogs. You can always schedule a “meet and greet” to see how he would react. More than likely, with enough patience and a slow introduction, he would be okay.
“Bubba is a total ham, always stealing the spotlight with his quirky antics and playful spirit,” said Susan. “Even with three legs, he bounces through life with boundless energy and charm.”
Shelter staff believe a calm home would be best, so probably no small kids around.
Bubba will need to be an indoor only cat, because he only has three legs now. He would definitely like to have a home with someone who has a warm lap for him to curl up on.
He loves getting petted and being given treats.
“Beneath his silly exterior lies a heart full of love and gratitude,” said Susan. “Bubba’s unique personality makes him impossible not to adore.”
He has already been neutered and is current on all of vaccinations.
“Though he lost his leg, he gained a new beginning and a heart overflowing with gratitude,” said Susan. “Bubba will never forget the compassion that saved him.”
Who is ready to step up and adopt this super sweet kitty?
If you would like to add Bubba to your family, contact Kerrville Pets Alive! at info@kerrvillepetsalive.org. His adoption fee is $125.
Kerrville Pets Alive is an all-volunteer animal welfare charity serving Kerr County. You can check out their adoptable pets on Petfinder or visit their adoption events every first and third Saturday between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., at 2102 Memorial Blvd. in Kerrville.
KPA is open seven days a week by appointment – email info@kerrvillepetsalive.org or call (713) 855.6291. You can also fill out an adoption application on their website.
Get more information at kerrvillepetsalive.org.
Are you not quite ready to adopt an animal, but would like to help Kerrville Pets Alive! with their mission to help animals, like Bubba, in Kerr County? You can donate to their organization by clicking here. KPA uses their resources to help with medical care funding, volunteers, rescue, transport, equipment and resources to save impounded pets.
KPA! also assists Kerr County Pet owners in need by providing year-round FREE microchips, FREE Vaccine Clinics and FREE pet food and supplies.
You can donate to KPA via their website at kerrvillepetsalive.com, or mail donations to: 317 Sidney Baker S., Ste. 400, PMB 345, Kerrville, Texas, 78028 or in person at 414 Clay in Kerrville.
Kitten season is almost here and the shelter really needs help with some of the items on their Amazon wish list on their website.
Kerrville Pets Alive is also always in need of volunteers. CLICK HERE to find out how you can make a difference.
Remember when you adopt a shelter pet, you save two lives… the one you bring home with you and the one that now will be saved because the shelter has more room.
If you know of a Forgotten Friend that has been overlooked and is still looking for a “furr-ever” home, contact Andrea at acarden@kens5.com.