{"id":41682,"date":"2023-07-03T12:44:53","date_gmt":"2023-07-03T12:44:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catschef.com\/?p=41682"},"modified":"2024-01-10T01:51:42","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T01:51:42","slug":"a-kitten-hit-by-a-car-but-she-doesnt-let-her-injuries-change-her-mood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/catschef.com\/a-kitten-hit-by-a-car-but-she-doesnt-let-her-injuries-change-her-mood\/","title":{"rendered":"This Is Summer: A Kitten Hit By A Car But She Doesn&#8217;t Let Her Injuries Change Her Mood"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:125%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:124.72222222222%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:150%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p><em>&ldquo;Meow, meow,&rdquo;<\/em> you hear a sweet but strange sound coming from the side of the road. Unsure of what you&rsquo;re about to embark on, you follow the heart-wrenching screams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&ldquo;Unfortunate little thing,&rdquo;<\/em> you mumble when you approach the source and uncover that the sounds are coming from a kitten unable to move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Millions and millions of outdoor, stray, and feral cats are injured during road traffic collisions every year. Cats are known to possess a drive, an innate desire, to roam around the great outdoors, sniff around every nook and cranny of the neighborhood, and explore the busy, busy streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contrary to what many might believe to be the truth, cats aren&rsquo;t aware of the danger that comes with getting too close to cars, crossing roads, and napping in the middle of an intersection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of that, cats that spend most of their time roaming the streets are at a higher risk of getting hit by a car and sustaining near-fatal and fatal injuries. Unfortunately, there&rsquo;s not much we can do to help them other than react swiftly when we encounter such a situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you assess the situation right away or contact a vet to ensure you&rsquo;re doing the right thing, that&rsquo;s on you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We do suggest contacting the vet practice beforehand to provide them with enough time to prepare for whatever care the cat might need. That way, they&rsquo;re also able to give you a few pointers, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More often than not, you should be able to safely scoop the cat off the ground, cover her with a blanket or something similar to keep her warm and comfortable, and take her to the vet practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you might need to check whether her wounds are too deep or her bones are broken before you pick her up &ndash; you might do more damage than good on the chance that she&rsquo;s too hurt to survive the trip. Before you do anything, we suggest contacting the vet and asking for advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats can survive getting hit by a car, but your swift reaction plays a huge part, too. Summer, the protagonist of the story we&rsquo;re bringing you today, survived getting hit by a car and proceeded to charm everyone at the vet practice with her adorable purrsonality.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-640x800.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-864x1080.jpg 864w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-960x1200.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-150x188.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201080%201350'%3E%3Crect%20width='1080'%20height='1350'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42405 eager-load\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-640x800.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-864x1080.jpg 864w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-960x1200.jpg 960w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-150x188.jpg 150w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: @<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theswiftiekittens\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5427\" target=\"_blank\">theswiftiekittens<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Jessica Thompson, a foster volunteer at Northwest Animal Companions, took to Instagram to share the news about her newest foster kitten Summer. Summer was hit by a car and she sustained serious injuries that needed treatment, medication, and care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jessica was more than happy to take on that responsibility because she was obsessed with Summer&rsquo;s determination. According to her, Summer didn&rsquo;t allow her very, very serious injuries to break down her spirit and ruin her mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer was the sweetest, most affectionate, and most appreciative kitten ever and Jessica wanted to see her get better, grow bigger and stronger, and recover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer was eight weeks old when she got hit by a car. How she survived was nothing short of a miracle. She didn&rsquo;t go unscathed, though &ndash; she suffered damage to her brachial plexus, a group of nerves responsible for controlling the muscles of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and paw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She couldn&rsquo;t use her left arm whatsoever, and Jessica hinted at the possibility that she was going to have to get that arm <a href=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/this-kitten-rescue-lost-a-part-of-her-leg-while-hiding-in-a-car-engine\/\" data-lasso-id=\"5671\">amputated<\/a>. She lost the tip of her tail, too, and she was going to need surgery to remove the part that was completely crushed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With such serious ramifications, you&rsquo;d think Summer would be down and depressed. While she was going through the worst experience of her life, she was far from what you&rsquo;d expect her to be.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1347\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-1-640x798.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-1-768x958.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-1-770x960.jpg 770w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-1-866x1080.jpg 866w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-1-962x1200.jpg 962w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-1-150x187.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1347\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42406 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-1-640x798.jpg 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-1-768x958.jpg 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-1-770x960.jpg 770w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-1-866x1080.jpg 866w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-1-962x1200.jpg 962w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-1-150x187.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: @<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theswiftiekittens\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5428\" target=\"_blank\">theswiftiekittens<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>She was happy and healthy (for the most part) and she was excited about life. She was friendly and playful and she wasn&rsquo;t going to allow anything to stop her from living her best life. Jessica took to Instagram to share an update about Summer&rsquo;s surgeries a few days afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer took the amputations like a true champ and continued putting a smile on Jessica&rsquo;s face from the moment she woke up. She was on heavy medication, but she was doing great. She was eating, potty training, and hitting her milestones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She was running around Jessica&rsquo;s apartment on three legs like she wasn&rsquo;t affected by the amputation whatsoever. She was a true fighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When Summer underwent the two surgeries, Jessica made sure to spay her before she started accepting adoption applications. She wasn&rsquo;t sure whether there was going to be a problem with that considering that Summer did require a little more attention and affection due to her state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She was wrong, though, because Summer managed to snatch everyone&rsquo;s hearts on Instagram. Jessica made quite a few posts about her shenanigans on her Instagram page, @theswiftiekittens, and attracted attention from people who wanted to adopt the precious <a data-lasso-id=\"5108\" href=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/this-cat-gets-adopted-and-finally-purrs-for-the-first-time\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/this-cat-gets-adopted-and-finally-purrs-for-the-first-time\/\">purr<\/a> machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer was adopted by a lovely family who wanted nothing more but to spoil her rotten. We&rsquo;re sending you lots of love, Summer, and we&rsquo;re hoping you&rsquo;re happy and healthy for years to come!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood.png\" alt=\"This Is Summer: A Kitten Hit By A Car But She Doesn't Let Her Injuries Change Her Mood\" class=\"wp-image-49565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood.png 1000w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-640x960.png 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-8x12.png 8w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-720x1080.png 720w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-800x1200.png 800w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-150x225.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood.png\" alt=\"This Is Summer: A Kitten Hit By A Car But She Doesn't Let Her Injuries Change Her Mood\" class=\"wp-image-49565 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood.png 1000w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-640x960.png 640w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-8x12.png 8w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-720x1080.png 720w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-800x1200.png 800w, https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood-150x225.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/catschef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/This-Is-Summer-A-Kitten-Hit-By-A-Car-But-She-Doesnt-Let-Her-Injuries-Change-Her-Mood.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&ldquo;Meow, meow,&rdquo; you hear a sweet but strange sound coming from the side of the road. 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