Sally Skellington, a 10-month-old cat who was recently surrendered to Austin Pets Alive (APA) after suddenly losing the ability to walk, is on her way to recovery and is now looking for a loving home. The cat’s sudden paralysis was a result of suspected FIP (feline infectious peritonitis), a once-fatal disease that APA has made significant strides in treating, offering cats like Sally a chance to regain their strength.
According to APA, Sally was rushed to an emergency clinic after she stopped walking, and after a week in the hospital, she began to show signs of improvement. Shelter representative Luis Sanchez told PEOPLE that Sally is gradually regaining her strength and is now able to take some steps, a hopeful sign for her recovery.
“Sally was surrendered by her previous family due to her medical emergency, and now she’s looking for a patient and caring home to help her continue her recovery,” Sanchez shared. He mentioned that Sally is still working on learning how to walk again and is currently dealing with incontinence but is showing steady improvement.
Sally has been under treatment since her arrival at APA on March 26, and the shelter expects to have a better understanding of her prognosis once she finishes her current round of medication in mid-April. She had been receiving treatment for neurological symptoms and support for her potty training issues, but APA is hopeful that Sally will continue to improve as she adjusts.
Despite her challenges, Sanchez emphasized Sally’s sweet temperament, stating that she is a loving and gentle cat, even if she occasionally needs help with basic tasks like using the bathroom.
For those interested in giving Sally a new home, she is now available for adoption through the APA website. The shelter, which has been dedicated to making Austin one of the largest no-kill cities globally, relies on community support to continue their life-saving work.
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