LAWRENCE, MASS. (WHDH) - The kitten who was found trapped in a truck tire in Lawrence last month is heading to his forever home, the MSPCA-Angell said Friday.
After nearly two months of being cared for by veterinarians at the MSPCA at Nevins Farm in Methuen, the kitten – now known as “Hubcat” – was adopted by Sarah Maillet of Southern New Hampshire. He’ll have a tuxedo cat brother named Leo DiCatPrio.
Hubcat was only four-weeks-old when he came into the care of the MSPCA. Lawrence animal control officers were attempting to catch the kitten and his siblings when he got scared and hid in the tire, where he got stuck. He was taken to a local veterinary office, where doctors knew he needed more advanced care than they were able to provide, so they called the MSPCA.
MSPCA veterinarians were initially concerned that the kitten would need to have his injured leg amputated, but they were able to save it. They did, however, need to amputate two of his toes.
Hubcat’s foster family said he is bright and resilient. He’s learned to walk just fine without the missing toes and has even started kneading with his formerly injured foot.
Having finished his treatment, Hubcat went to his new home on Thursday December 22.
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