Meet Felix!
He’s had a hard journey, but he never lets that slow him down. Felix is a very high-spirited cat. Any new face is a potential new friend, as far as he is concerned. Before his journey to Pause 4 Paws, Felix was in an accident that badly hurt his back and left his lower half paralyzed. In September 2020, a Pause 4 Paws night feeder found Felix outside crawling to him only using his front legs. The feeder had never seen Felix before and we believe he was likely hit by a car and abandoned. Felix was rushed to an emergency vet where they determined he had suffered nerve damage. This began Felix’s journey to recovery.
From September until January he went to the vet, received acupuncture, and massage therapy every week. Felix also began seeing a neurologist and going to a rehab facility to receive laser therapy. Upon doctor recommendation, he received his first set of wheels to help him build his core muscles and hopefully help him walk one day. Felix has just begun work with a new rehab clinic where he will continue laser therapy and begin hydro-treadmill work (to help lessen pain, increase tissue flexibility, blood flow, and range of motion during exercises). He also continues to see a chiropractor on a regular basis.
Getting better every day
Felix’s journey has been a long one and it’s not over yet. Great progress has been made with his treatments and we are excited to finally begin looking for his forever home. Felix loves every person and animal he meets. He is such a happy guy and we are so inspired by him! If you’re able, we ask that you consider giving a gift to Felix’s cause so that he can continue treatments and hopefully someday walk again.
Additionally, if you or anyone you know may be interested in adopting, please reach out to jill@pause4pawsmn.org.
A big thank you to Felix’s fosters!
We’d like to thank Felix’s absolutely incredible fosters, Becky, Jim, and Cate Koltes. The work they have done to aid in Felix’s recovery has been truly life-changing. The Koltes have lent a hand to Pause 4 Paws on several occasions in the past with fostering, driving to vet appointments, working with undersocialized animals, and much more. We cannot say thank you enough!
We’d also like to thank Carlos and Jessy, the Pause 4 Paws volunteers who helped save Felix’s life by rescuing him and rushing him to the emergency vet.
