Scooter the cat who moves around on his custom-made wheelcart is a therapy cat who gives those who feel sick love and new hope. This special kitty has inspired so many with his stories that he has recently been named the Cat of the Year by the ASPCA.
Scooter was brought to Dr. Betsy Kennon with injuries which left him paraplegic, but he was cheerful and in good spirit despite not being able to mobilize his hind legs. They made him a wheelcart. Once he was strapped on, he was off to go walking around, and couldn’t get enough of his new gadget. Scooter touched people who had come across him and been part of his journey, but his story didn’t just end there. He became a therapy cat at HealthSouth Harmarville Rehabilitation Hospital and a frequent visitor to nursing homes. Today, Scooter has been a therapy cat for 4 years.
Scooter, now 5, has brought so much more than just cuteness to patients, many in wheelchairs. He brings happiness and hope. After meeting Scooter, one man said to himself: “I’m an idiot for ever feeling sorry for myself,” according to Triblive. Scooter is now giving others a second chance at life just like how he got his. They think: “If he can do it, so can I.” (Triblive)
Scooter the cat
Scooter and his custom-made wheelcart
Scooter touches lives with his perseverance to live and brings new hope to others
Scooter the therapy cat snuggles up to Ernie Stock, 87
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Source: TriLive, KDKA, Post Gazette.
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That wonderful, dear beautiful fellow!
what an inspirational story.thank you.god bless you ad scooter.
great story..god bless
so happy he got the chance to give hope to others.
What a great little fella! Give that boy a tuna fish!!!! You go, Scooter!!!
the doggie that saved the kitty deserves accolades too. and the doggie’s hooman.
Great story – must be dust in this room . . .
Props to all involved, including the dog who rescued Scooter in the first place. God works in mysterious ways.
Wonderful!
I’m so happy that Scooter got a second chance and is spreading joy to everyone that he meets.
The therapist cat; bravo for Scooter!.
what a wonderful, inspiring, heart-warming article! THANK YOU for sharing this
Totally a great story. like OldMan says, props to the dog who rescued scooter in the first place!
What a wonderful story!
what a special kitty! and blessed <3
Awwww Meow
Good for him!
what a brave kittie!!! ♥
cool story!
Such an inspirational kitty. Love hand hugs to Scooter.
Hooray! Animals are so amazing.
Hooray!!
You just gotta love therapy animals.
what an awesome cat. I too seem to have just gotten something in my eyes. He is so full of love and faith and can do it!!! He brings so much needed faith and hope to those patients. I have a rescue cat who has that affect on people and would love to donate his time to beign a therapy cat. God Bless all of you who love and take care of Scooter. YOu are all angels of God and much needed to be voices of all the innocent loving animals on earth. Keep up the great work!
Beautiful. So inspirational.