A tiny calico kitten who was rescued with an injured leg was adopted by a US army veteran who became disabled in combat.
Sophia (formerly Sprinkles) came to San Diego Humane Society with a severely injured leg. “We believe her umbilical cord wrapped around her rear leg and cut off her circulation,” the shelter said.
Karolyn Smith, a US army veteran who was injured in combat, was looking to adopt a cat. When she came to the shelter, she saw Sophia, it was love at first sight.
"I came to the shelter to save a cat, but she really saved me," said Karolyn.
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Sophia the kitten who was rescued with an injured leg was adopted by a US army veteran Karolyn who became disabled in combat.
Sprinkles moves around just fine in spite of her cast.
She made a friend Leo (formerly Leprechaun). They became inseparable.
Karolyn met the two kittens. It was love at first sight. She ended up taking both home.
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Sophia the special kitty loves her new mom.
"I came to the shelter to save a cat, but she really saved me," said Karolyn.
Photos from Karolyn Smith. Follow Sophia and Leo on Facebook and twitter.