It’s tough to think about how much sadness an animal can go through. For Promise, a cat, that sadness felt almost too much to bear.
Since she was a kitten, she was moved from one home to another, and her body showed the hidden signs of being neglected, while her heart felt trapped by constant rejection.
black cat on veterinarian table
Unfortunately, when she was 4 years old, a painful tumor formed on her leg and she was returned to the shelter once again.
However, this time, she wasn’t going to go through it alone! FNS, a place that helps many animals, decided to take Promise in. For them, it felt like a last chance to show her kindness.
veterinarian measuring cat cancer
The weak and tired cat was just a shadow of who she used to be, and her desire to live seemed to fade away slowly.
Some people who cared for her even thought about euthanasia, seeing it as a way to escape the unkindness she had faced in life.
But Promise held on to life with a strength that surprised everyone, even though she was feeling weak.
veterinarian measuring cat
It was like she knew how serious things were, and she started to fight back. With the support of her caring nurses and doctors, she began to eat again, and she got her spirit back.
However, many things needed to be done. For example, deciding to amputate her leg was a big risk, like rolling dice when the odds were against her.
But it was a chance they felt they had to take. So, with a mix of hope and nervousness, they went ahead with the surgery.
veterinarians helping cat
Luckily, it turned out to be successful, and they managed to stop the cancer. It was a small win, but still a win.
From that point on, even though it was really tough for her, it felt like things started to turn around.
Sure, it took her a long time to get better, but good things began to happen. Promise, now a brave three-legged warrior, faced life with a strength that inspired everyone around her.
black cat with collar
Then, as if the universe noticed her strong spirit, it gave her the greatest gift: she found a home.
Donna, who became Promise’s new owner, was a woman who truly understood pain. Having survived cancer herself, she bore the marks of her struggles, both on the outside and inside.
senior woman with cat on the couch
In her heart, she made room for Promise, another fighter. But, the sweetest part was that Promise had friends with her!
Along with her other three-legged buddies, Promise began to heal, not only physically but also emotionally.