If anyone worried about age with 3 legged cats our cat has had 3 since the age of 1 and is now 17 years of age but is now getting very slow. But I just want people to know that with 3 legs they still live a long and happy life :)

My cat is going into surgery in the morning to have a leg removed....this video is comforting and well, makes me smile :)

My cat just lost a leg,i was worried about her not being able to survive,but im feeling so much better after watching this video

3 legged cats do just fine. One day when i lived in the country. A 3 legged stray cat adopted me as her new human. I had 2 other cats and they had to defend themselves from her. She could run just as fast as a 4 legged cat and spent just as much time outside as my other 2 cats. The only time she needed my help was when she had an itch and tried to scratch her head with her missing leg.

My dad and I have been looking for a cat for about a month now. We found a male with three legs and we fell in love!!!

I was worried about how my cat would do if she became a tripod. This video really helps me sleep at night.

thanks for posting this,;my little lady has had her leg amputated today as some low life has shot her with an air rifle + shattered her leg. i feel a lot better about how her life will be now xxx

Just thought I'd add that after surgery, your cat might not be quite 'with it'. Make sure that loud noises are kept to a minimum and your kitty has a place they can be by themselves if everything gets too much for them. We have a large crate with a blanket covering it for our newly 3 legged friend :) (if anyone is worried about their cat adjusting, you'll be surprised how quickly they get used to it! It was our youngest's first day today and, although he has fallen over and bumped into things several times, he's pretty much back to his usual self (only more sleepy and jumpy)!!)

Thank you so much, smiled through my tears tonight, knowing she will be ok after tomorrow with 3 legs xx

This video and the comments have been very encouraging. My male black shorthair has an low grade sarcoma in his hind right leg. After hearing some traumatic options (traumatic for both the treatment and the cost) of radiation, I am deciding on amputation for the most effectively curative option. the good news the sarcoma is contained, low grade, and non metastatic. trying to come to this decision has been so difficult but prospects are so good. thank you for this!

Thank you for your video. I have a tripod male cat named smokey i have had for 6 wonderful years. 4 years ago he had a tumor growing on his left back leg. It got to be the size between a golf ball and soft ball. The vet told me either put him down or let the vet amputate the whole leg. I couldnt put my little buddy down he was full of life and has a long life ahead of him. So my husband and I decided to have smokeys back leg amputated. It took a couple months for our cat to go back to normal. Now hes back to his happy self and runs and jumps just like he used to. In fact he actually now can stand on his one back leg every to get my attention every once in a while. I even made a step ladder out of two very sturdy cardboard boxes full of stuff for him to be able to jump on the bed better I hope anyone who sees this video who is new to tripods or anyone with a tripod cat will watch this video.

This video is so adorable! He's so energetic for being a tripod. My three legged friend Graham was just a barn kitten before he decided to climb a little too high up in a tree! He totally biffed it, shattering his femur and splitting open his lip. He got his right back leg amputated, and even the day after his surgery he was running around and wanted nothing more than to get that stupid cone off his head. Now he's the most loving cat we've ever had. Watching him grow up and get around is still one of the most hilarious and touching things I've ever experienced.

Thanks - am approaching decision about leg removal, this is helpful to see how active and playful a cat can remain - and all presented with humor!

My cat is probably going to need a limb amputated and I have been so worried. This has really put my mind at rest and given me hope for the future! Thank you! 🙏

We have a little tripod and she is the absolute best! She zooms around the house like crazy and is so sweet and affectionate. We simply couldn't imagine life without her! 😻🥰

My cat just had his front leg amputated Yesturday and it's great to see that they can play and run around once they get the hang of it! Great video

Our 5 year old cat had his front left leg removed about 18 months ago ,and is doing absolutely fine they are amazing creatures ..

My cat was hit by a car this morning, they are going to amputate her leg. I am so sad en worried. Thanks for showing She will be able to live a cat life of pleasure.

Was reading all comments and felt overkill in my heart. Until I read number 10. Do not ever forget that one.

How adorable little Taco is!!!!! He really seems pretty much unconcerned about being three legged and is adapting marvellously, so full of energy !! He really looks like a very happy kitty, thanks for sharing this and ... Loads of cuddles to Taco from us all ♥♥♥

Our kitty had her arm amputated today. I was so worried and then saw your video. Thank you for posting this! Makes me positive and hopeful for her. 🐱

Thank you so much for posting this. We are taking our precious boy Bear to have surgery today. His back leg must be removed due to cancer (Sarcoma), and we are devastated. This really helped to brighten our day and give us lots of hope for Bear's future. Thank you very much.

Their resilience is inspirational .bless their little souls .

Thank you so much for this video of your beautiful cat. My kitty was attacked by a pitbull and her leg had to be amputated. If my kitty can recover like yours has, I will be forever grateful.

Our cat went missing for days, found him with a badly damaged back leg that has now been amputated.

I just adopted a 3 legged kitty. Thank you for this.

Thankyou for posting this! We are about to have a foreleg amputated on our 13-year-old who looks a lot like this one. I know it won't be as fun and nice with an old cat as it looks here, but you give me hope.

My cat ran off for a week. Came back with his front left leg absolutely destroyed. Vet says probably bitten by a large dog. His leg hasta been amputated, i go pick him up tomorrow from surgery. His name is Tigre. Thanks for the video gave me peace of mind I thought I had to sleep him.

Taco gets around wonderfully. Thanks for the video and sharing on the Animal Rescue Site where I found this.

I was reading about Taco in the Animal Rescue Site and had to check out your video. Taco is so precious. Thank you for sharing.

3 legged beast here! He seems to get around fine & also is the aggressor!

Thanks! We just adopted a seven month old kitty who lost a leg due to an infection in his neck before we met him. This is a good video and is very comforting to see another kitty like this.

That is one amazing cat house and the way taco jumps at the end is great!

My 13 year old fur baby just had her front left paw & shoulder blade amputated on May 28th. I wasn’t prepared for it to include the shoulder blade and it was extremely challenging to keep her from trying to lick her staples. They were removed yesterday and she is progressing. I’m just trying to keep her from jumping until she heals a little more. Seeing this video was wonderful, thank you for posting it!! I don’t think she’ll every be quite that active but who knows. I’m sure she must of been in some pain with almost a golf ball size tumor a little below her elbow joint. She never limped however but she would hold that paw up when sitting. It was a very aggressive tumor and I’m praying that she never has another one. Thanks again, you’ve lifted my spirits with hope!!

I really appreciate this Video. My cat lost her leg 2 weeks ago and it feels like 6 months having to keep her inside until,she was healed enough to be safe in the yard. Today is her first day outside and I've watched her enjoy being in the yard but have no idea when she will feel safe enough to come back inside..I.e., am I responsible for her torture? Who knows how she sees it. Leaving food and water out tonight and waiting for her to forget about her imprisonment and for us to be friends again.

2 weeks later and my cat Cisco was back to normal. She still has a wobble every now and then but unless it was pointed out, you wouldn't know she was missing a front left leg.

I have a three legged cat named Chatty. He's a very sweet and affectionate boy.

This is great! My little guy had his surgery yesterday because of a tumor, and I’ve been really anxious about what I should be doing to help him adjust.

Our cat may having this outcome if the repair tomorrow doesn't work out. I've discussed with my 6 year old about it and this video just made her day. Thank you for sharing.

I have a tripawd cat called Luna (aka Lunacita Piranha or just Lunatic). She was found under the bonnet of a neighbour's car and one leg was deformed. She had to have it removed because she didn't have sensation in it and it was dragging on the ground and getting infected. I worried about how she would cope but she's bouncing around the house really well and her big cat sister loves her. Loved your video.

i adopted a 3 legged cat a year and 1/2 ago. She was born with her one back legged deformed. I am amazed at what she does. She climbs trees and is a great hunter

My baby girl is going to get one of her back legs amputated tomorrow, this makes me feel so much better about it lol. She got caught in a cat trap which broke her leg too badly to the point where they couldn’t fix it 😓

I have a 1 month old born with a front leg that is short so I named her stumpy. Was worried how her future would be having 3 legs but after seeing this I'm not worried at all 🤣🤣

Thank you for this video! It’s very comforting! My very playful cat had his leg amputated this morning and I was in need of something like that!

My experience with 3 legged animals is that they don't let their disability hinder them, because in the wild, their natural instincts wouldn't allow it to. They learn, adapt and keep on moving.

anybody else’s cat break their front leg beyond repair and is having it amputated it soon? this video makes me feel better about it

Thank you for this video, gave me a little bit of comfort. Currently waiting on my cat Milo’s amputation of his front leg to stop the spread of cancer and want to make sure I can support him through recovery and back to chasing the birds in our garden 💙

thank you for posting this... made me a little calmer

Aww so sweet to see ur cat play.. thanks for sharing..mine may have surgery tomorrow. I feel better seeing yours so happy.

i’m (hopefully) adopting a 3 legged cat named eleanor soon. She’s 5 months old 🥰

Thank you for the video. My 13 year old cat has a leg amputation tomorrow due to a tumor and I was looking for videos that would provide some advice and... since I've been crying for days now, I'm glad to have found not only some valuable tips but also a video that made me smile :)

“Your bed now has seven legs” 😂

Thank you for this sweet video! My kitty will have her hind leg amputated on Monday. This video made me feel much better about her ability to recover! We are enjoying our last days with right leg now

My kitten is currently undergoing surgery for his front left leg :) I'm happy to say he'll be home on tuesday!

Very interesting video. I really like your camera angles. I especially liked the camera in the cat tower at the beginning. I've seen a lot of three - legged dogs at the shelter but no three-legged cats. I liked your video a lot.

Brought my cat home from the vet today. He is a tripod now and also neutered. I missed him a lot!

My cat named pumpkin had to have two amputations the first time they took half the leg and then a mounth later the it it was constantly was tearing open and getting infected I tried my hardest to keep her nub clean but the vet said they it would be best for her if we just remove the rest of the leg and I agreed with pumpkins best interest in mind. And now 6 months later she is all healed, happy and healthy😄😄😄😄😄😻😻😺😸❤❤❤

I have a three-legged cat with her right-front leg missing from a car accident at eight months old before she came to me. NOTHING slows my little girl down! 🙂

Thank you for posting this. I took my 5yo cat (my baby) to the vet today for bloodwork (she lost weight) and they found a sarcoma on her leg and it has to be amputated. This is very calming as I am a nervous wreck

Wow thats awesome..and lovely ❤️

Thank you for this video. I rescued a cat yesterday and the surgery was this morning. It’s heartbreaking to watch her trying to move.

Our kitty Birdie lacks one hind leg but boy is he fast! The only struggle he has from time to time is balance, but he compensates well. One thing we have learned to do for him is to scratch the side of his head that he can't get to because that leg is missing. Your kitty will like that too. Another kitty is Chester, and though he has all his legs, his hind legs are missing some of the muscles he needs to make them operate properly, so they tend to splay outward often, especially on slippery surfaces. We have vinyl floors but we make sure there are throw carpets and runners in most areas to minimize the sliding around. He's honestly more like a dog than a cat - seeks company and hovers around often when we are walking around the house. Cats with disabilities are so rewarding to have and love.

Than you for posting this!

My boy came home today; 3 legs and joy to be reunited with me,🎊❤️😻👍🏽

i love this.. thanks for share it..

Haha this So true! I also have a Sweet, beautiful trike and he plays, jumps en runs like he has 4 😂 they're So amazing, bless them

My 5 months old kitty got attacked by a neighbors dog and one of her back legs must have gone. This cute vid really helps to understand what her life will be like from now on!

Thank you. I love you. I can't tell you what this entire video meant to me. Purrrfect. Amazing. Great.

We adopted Sophie, age 4, soon after she lost a hind leg. It is amazing how quickly she adapted to it. The cat can run and ascend stairs fast. Also, she holds her own with our existing four legged cat.

Our poor baby came home last night after a hunter shot him. We live out in the country and I've always worried about some bored hunter coming across him. The bullet shattered his elbow and broke his arm. Amputation is our only option at this point. And we were contemplating what kind of life he would have missing a front leg. I just hated to be so cruel just to keep him alive for our sakes. But after seeing this cat so happy and healthy with no limitations it's given our family, especially our kids, hope for his future. He's the best cat and we love him. He's one of our kids. And he's only 2. He still has many years ahead!

My little Thunder has no problem at all getting around. When we got her, my mom thought she wouldn't be able to get on the counters, and how wrong she was. The little monster gets on the counters, on my bunk bed, has accidentally fallen off the bunk bed by saying on a pillow that was hanging half way off, and STARTS every single cat problem in the house. She's missing a back leg and has her other leg and tail broken. It isn't really surprising, though, our house flooded recently so we were all at my grandparents' house. The two older 4 legged ones stayed in an empty cabinet for the first few days, and the 3 legged brat was exploring the entire place. It's not surprising at all how her legs would have gotten broken.

My three legged cat Chicken was born without his leg and he is an absolute monster. He rules the house, beats up the other cat and is crazy strong. Sometimes we think he might have a leg missing to make the world safer. He’s a great cat and love how crazy his is.

We have a tripod and he does not know he is a tripod. These cats adapt quickly and are a real joy. Cats do not sit around and ruminate about loss of a limb. They get up and start adapting.

thank you!

Thank you for this video. My cat just had her front leg amputated and I was worried about how things would be ''post operation''. This has put my mind to rest. xx

My childhood kitty had one of his back legs amputated due to cancer. He was getting up there in age already and very chonky, but he still managed to get around everywhere he needed to and could run fast enough to get away from danger (like a vacuum cleaner). He only needed help scratching sometimes because he would try to use the leg that wasn't there anymore :D We're now considering to adopt a tripod with a front leg missing, just like the one in the video!

Thank you for posting this! Our kitty might need amputation.

Having our 4 year old Cat's front leg is pretty devastating for us and we think it's a freak accident of falling from 3red floor, which could be avoided. Then thankfully we found him alive the next day and due to his relocated and fractured limb, amputation is the best the vet suggests other than having a non functional limb. Thanks for sharing this video. Hope he can be as he was before..fun, active and comfortable in his skin😔

Thanks for this video..

This video was so well put and comforting - couldn’t stop laughing 👍🏽

My cat Big Mike is a tripod and the best surprise ever. We are inseparable and have very unique and similar physical challenges. Definitely meant to be.

3 legged cats are so cute! i wanna hug all of them

My kitten, Eli, has a broken back leg, it’s broken in two places and had already started to heal when we found her. The vets said she’d have to be 4 to 5 months before she could get surgery. She’s nearing 4 months now and I can’t wait until she can go into surgery, because her leg is a hindrance to her, it drags on the floor and gets sores, it gets stuck when she tries to jump over things and it must be painful. My grandmother (from my dad’s side) doesn’t like her because of her leg, as much as i try to tell her that ‘what if dad lost his leg, would you hate him for it? No, so why do you hate her for it’ and i think she’s catching on.

This cat is so fucking adorable

We adopted a 3 leg cat just a month ago. He was found on the street with a bad injury, and we could't save his leg =( At that time this video actually helped me and my wife realize that all should be fine, so we became more confident of adopting him. Now we have Nelson in our family)) check out our cats' Instagram cats_london_and_nelson

Thank you for this video. My cat is with the vet now, they have to amputate his left front leg. I'm so worried that he will not like his life without a leg. So good to see how the cat plays, and still is happy. I'm very curious to see what my cat will do....

beautiful

Cool video! Actually performing a forelimb amputation on a kitty tomorrow due to a terrible radial/ulnar fracture. I’ll be sure to get the owners to check this video out!

We adopted a tri-pod Maine Coon fur ball just over a month ago, and we're still setting up the house to suit him. Without his right front leg, he's pretty agile, and it seems like his worst problems are sometimes not remembering that he's only got 3 legs, and a bit of flightyness from whatever terrible trauma led to the loss of said leg. We'll probably never know what that was. The SPCA found him with 3 legs, and no identity.

This made me feel so much better. My fur baby lost his right hind leg.

Aww so cute

Tq for the video. I've just adopted 3 kittens. And one of them with 3 legs.

thanks this made me feel better for my kitten has to get her right leg off like this kitten I'm so worryed about her: (

This video gave me immense comfort. I have an injured kitten... and will know within the next month whether she will need an amputation. I’m so scared and worried. 😢❤️😘

Thanks

my cat is missing her back left leg and it was so cute but sad when she slid off the windowsill cause she couldn't balance😊

i just got a kitten yesterday who was abused and is missing a back leg. this video makes me feel better considering she’s only 4 months old

My cat has three legs, but she has absolutely no problem with doing things she like to do, except she doesn't hunt on mice

My cat is having her operation for three legs today but she will still have a stump . Her bone was sticking out of her skin and she was bleeding. Poor fudge 😔

Apparently loosing one in the front is worse ... than the back. - but ur cat is coping well! Thanks for the vid... i will prepare my furniture accordingly.... my cat will be coming back in a couple days from the vet, minus a back leg. :(