A kitten is determined to bounce and run around again, believing he can do anything.
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A kitten named Sebastian arrived at Best Friends Felines last month, hoping for a chance at a better life. "From the moment his foster carer picked him up, he hasn't stopped purring or making little biscuits," the rescue shared.
He was originally surrendered to a vet clinic, needing medical care for a fractured leg. "Sebastian is an absolute trooper, and he doesn't even seem to realize he has such a serious injury."
All he wanted was affection and snuggles, never letting anything slow him down or dampen his happy-go-lucky spirit.
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Under the doctor's orders, Sebastian had to be on crate rest for a while to keep him safe. Though he wasn't thrilled, he made the most of the snuggle plushie he was given for company.
"He loves to snuggle up for naps with his carer in a carefully constructed pillow fort."
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After a week of tender loving care, they received great news from a specialist: Sebastian's leg could be saved without any major surgery. With his limb adjusted and cast, the kitten was well on his way to a full recovery.
"He struggled to come to terms with his zoomies being hindered for the first 24 hours, resulting in a sleepless night with lots of reassuring cuddles."
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"Since then, he's been the perfect patient, and we are blown away by his ability to adapt."
Even with his cast on, Sebastian was determined to run and play (under careful supervision). When he tired out from all his adventures, he'd happily nestle into the crook of his foster mom's neck for a well-earned snooze.
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"He's been milking all the extra attention by going to work with his carer every day for extra close care. He's going to be an incredible companion for a very lucky family in the future. He's a confident, resilient, loving, and affectionate bundle of energy."
Sebastian enjoys going on walks with his foster mom and riding in his very own chariot (a baby stroller).
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He continued to make daily strides with his foster mom by his side, showering him with affection. "He has truly mastered the art of playing and doing zoomies in his cast. He is still a super snuggler and loves cuddles more than anything else."
They discovered his love for other cats was just as strong as his love for people. "He showed no reservations when it came to playing and snuggling with them."
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"Like everything life has thrown at him so far, he's taking it all in stride. He is starting to put weight on his repaired leg when walking and has been the perfect patient every step of the way."
This week, Sebastian went cast-free and got the green light to run wild and unencumbered. "He's certainly making up for lost time."
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It's hard to believe that just a few weeks ago, he had a fractured leg. Now, he's bouncing around, jumping on perches, climbing onto the bed, and engaging in all sorts of playful kitten antics.
"He's tearing around the house with impressive speed, climbing, jumping, and playing with his foster brother like a kitten his age should be."
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Thanks to the care of compassionate volunteers, Sebastian's leg has healed beautifully. He loves getting into trouble with his feline friend but never misses out on a snuggle session with his people.
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