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by sdrise 16 Oct 2016 ( edited Oct 19'16 20:26 )
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Hi I wanted to share my thrill and miracle that happened yesterday. I have a kitten who we call Scooter. He is a grey long haired cutie. He was born with swimmers leg syndrome. He is unusual because All four legs are splayed out. He rests on his chest and can not stand or walk. If this happens to a kitten it is usually two legs that are splayed not four. The vets were at a loss

We have been doing PT on him for a month and I made a harness that I hold him up in and make him walk holding him up his body.
Yesterday he did not want to do PT and did not want the harness. I plopped him on the floor and teased him with toys to make him want the toy.
Yesterday he got himself up and walked a few feet the correct way and then ran a few feet waddling along. I cried I was so happy to see him up and walking himself.
There is not stopping him now Scooter will get stronger and stronger every day and be able to finally walk on his own. I had to share that with you all! Thank you God for listening to all the prayers...
Suzanne

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by crafter2243 16 Oct 2016
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Such good news. Now he can explore the world and all your work paid of.
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by sdrise 16 Oct 2016
We are thrilled Thanks!!
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by Smokey12 16 Oct 2016
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How sweet, your hard work is making a change to improve his life. He will always love you for this.
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by sdrise 16 Oct 2016
there is no stopping him now he is acting like a real kitten... Thanks
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by queenofhearts 16 Oct 2016
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I can imagine your joy. We had a black lab puppy born with swimmers syndrome that we named Flipper. He too learned to walk and became a loving companion to three little neighbor girls.
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by sdrise 16 Oct 2016
How wonderful!! Vet said it happens to dogs more than it does to cats. Nice ending to Flipper's story!
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by 02kar 16 Oct 2016
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Suzanne, I am still grinning with delight at Scooter's progress. Thanks so much for the video. I enjoyed seeing our baby taking his first steps. What a special gift he will be for someone.
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by sdrise 16 Oct 2016
Indeed!! He is doing even better today. Each day he will get stronger. Thanks for all your prayers too! Love ya!
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by airyfairy 16 Oct 2016
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Three cheers for Scooter
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by sdrise 16 Oct 2016
Yeah I am so happy to see him walking! thanks
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by graceandham 16 Oct 2016
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Sew neat. I think you are a proud kitten-mom.
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by sdrise 16 Oct 2016
Yes I am I am proud of him for enduring all the Physical therapy I put him through. Thanks!
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by lucy12345 16 Oct 2016
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Wonderful, good things do happen!! Good luck with Scooter!!
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by sdrise 16 Oct 2016
We had such a bad week and this was such a great ending to the week. Thanks
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by pennifold 16 Oct 2016
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God loves all creatures great and small and listens to our inner most thoughts and answers our prayers. This is just so heartwarming Suzanne, luv Chris
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by sdrise 16 Oct 2016
Thank you Chris... I think God was tired of listening to my voice. hehe... I am still over the moon today! Thanks!
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by sewtired 17 Oct 2016
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Wonderful, joyful news. Thanks for sharing with us. Go Scooter!
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by sdrise 17 Oct 2016
I am still jumping or joy! thanks!
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by mlbell70 17 Oct 2016
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So happy for you and Scooter
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by sdrise 17 Oct 2016
Thank you!!
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by marianb 17 Oct 2016
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Fabulous news..
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by sdrise 17 Oct 2016
Thanks so much!
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by irenewayne 17 Oct 2016
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what a lovely thing to read about. Thank you for posting this, I just love stories with a happy outcome, I feel so happy for you & Scooter.
Irene
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by sdrise 17 Oct 2016
Thank you He is such a cutie too...
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by mechille 17 Oct 2016
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How wonderful.....yes God is very good and hears our prayers.
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by sdrise 17 Oct 2016
Indeed... Thank you!!
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by zoefzoef 17 Oct 2016
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what a nice story to read. I'm so happy for the cat -and you- thank you for taking care of him. Give him a hug from me
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by sdrise 17 Oct 2016
Will do !! Thank you!
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by pldc 17 Oct 2016
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how wonderful for both of you!
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by sdrise 18 Oct 2016
Thank You!!
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by rsloan 17 Oct 2016
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Woo Hoo! You go Scooter!
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by sdrise 18 Oct 2016
And he is getting better every day at waling! Yeah! Thanks
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by cfidl 18 Oct 2016
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Excellent! Congratulations to you and him!
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by jeanfoz 18 Oct 2016
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Bless his little heart, Jean xx
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by momac 19 Oct 2016
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Oh! Suzanne, you made me cry. I am so happy for little Scooter, it just goes to show what we can do for them. Big hug to you and your Scooter.
Hugs from Maureen
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by sjbrower 19 Oct 2016
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awww... wonderful news!
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by sewdoctor 19 Oct 2016
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That is wonderful....made my heart happy! Congratulations to you, for a job well done......amazing what love and GOD can do!
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by maisiebo 19 Oct 2016
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Beautiful news I'm so happy that he can now get around a little and hopefully get stronger keep up the good work Scooter