Meet Mac n' Cheese an Orange Kitten Aiming to Beat Paralysis August 12 2016, 28 Comments
This little ginger kitten was literally dropped on the steps of Massapequa Pet Vet in a Mac and Cheese box. They knew something wasn't right with his back legs so they kept him close eye on him. The problem turned out to be his back legs. They didn’t seem to work, as unfortunately happens with paralyzed limbs.
He still had his spirits and quickly captured the hearts of the workers, one fell extra hard and decided he needed a forever home and quickly adopted him. She figured he would need extra special care and who better than someone in her field?
Once they figured out what his problem was, they started a comprehensive course of physical therapy on the little guy. Water therapy is one of them. When it comes to Mac’s water sports, he apparently “tolerates it a lot better than pretty much any other cat would.”
They attempted to use a wheelchair type contraption for him, but he grew out of them fast and seemed to fall over more often than not. For now this cute wheelchair is not being used. Now that Mac has reached 16 weeks of age, his right leg has begun to show very positive signs. Gabby estimates that it’s functioning at around 90 percent of its full capability.
Comments
Pam on February 16 2020 at 09:44PM
She needs a Facebook page keep us posted
Traci on November 12 2016 at 11:12PM
That’s so sweet and so sad at the same time… God Bless you!!
Myra on August 24 2016 at 02:35PM
Wonderful story! Wonderful person to take on such a challenge. I am momma to 10 cats, all rescues or drop-offs, also care-giver to a feral colony that I feed every morning. Wish I could take them all home.
Poopsie on August 24 2016 at 01:38PM
I am so thrilled that this sweet cat is making great progress! I am grateful to those who helped him get another chance at life!
Patricia on August 22 2016 at 01:22AM
God Bless you for giving Mac a forever loving home. I just feel in love with this little kittie. Please care for and love him forever. Bless both of you.
Yasmin on August 21 2016 at 07:35PM
Omg Mac and cheese cutest name ever. Suits him perfectly ??so adorable
Dorothy Kay Hey on August 21 2016 at 03:43PM
God bless you for taking Mac & cheese in. He is a beautiful little guy and he has a of moxie. Prayers that he regains the use of his back legs. We had a cat named Little Hoss who had the same problem but he kept up with all our other kitties. He went to the Rainbow Bridge at only 10 months of age. You go Mac you cutie.
Candice on August 21 2016 at 02:29PM
Love him what a trooper
Tymeri Kat on August 21 2016 at 02:20PM
To see this kitten receiving the help that he deserve makes me truly happy and blessed that there are beautiful people in this world. So happy Mac is progressing. Keep us posted!
C. Lynn on August 21 2016 at 12:00AM
I am a sucker for orange kitties. This little guy deserves all the praise and support and he continues to grow stronger. You GO! Kitty!!
Karen Lamb on August 20 2016 at 10:44PM
He is an adorable, brave little boy. Thank you for giving him a chance at a good happy life.
Catlover Emily on August 20 2016 at 10:42PM
That is so sweet and sad!!! ? I love him sooooooo much!!! I don’t even know what to say!!! He is ADORABLE!!!!! I have 2 cats I want more but I can’t. ? Can’t wait to see if he gets better!!! I wish I could have him!!! ???
Ruthie on August 20 2016 at 05:49PM
This is the sweetest outcome. It’s wonderful he is improving so much. Thanks to everyone who has been helping him, especially his new human.
Mia Falero on August 20 2016 at 04:52PM
I love himmmmm!! ♥
Julie Jackson on August 20 2016 at 04:32PM
Keep us posted on the little beasts progress. He is so special and precious.
Susan Tetreault on August 20 2016 at 02:22PM
Angels have a way of finding each other !
Donna on August 20 2016 at 01:25PM
Mac is such a lovely little guy. It is sad that he has to deal with this. At least his owners had the common sense to leave him somewhere that he would be able to get help. That in itself is refreshing now a days. I have 5 cats and most of them were dropped off and we were able to save them. I wish you the best of luck with Mac. He deserves a full life that can experience everything.
Chrissy on August 20 2016 at 01:23PM
Orange kitties rock…I have the honor of being adopted by a mono-mono twin angel kitty named Gabriel who rocks my life on a daily basis…he was weak and tiny as a kitten and grew to be a lissome, graceful handsome angel kitty who stood by my husband who was fighting cancer and along with the other three in my fearless foursome of love kitties helped him heal and recover. Gabriel has a soft tiny meow that is absolutely adorable. And the two of us will pray for MacNCheese to heal and be whole.
LB on August 20 2016 at 01:12PM
I just want to thank you for loving him. thank you again.
Susie Scott on August 20 2016 at 12:53PM
Mac n’ Cheese is such a handsome, determined young guy! Yay Mac!! Spouse & I are Owned by 11 Felines at moment, 4 of which resemble Mac’s creamsicle colouration (orange & white).
Catherine Bell on August 20 2016 at 11:41AM
Orange Tabby cats add the sunshine to your soul. Mac just gave yours some extra rays.
Sue W. on August 20 2016 at 11:21AM
Blessings to the great adoptive parent! But you are already with that sweetie who will bring you more joy and happiness than anything money could buy. M&C will conquer the world! :-)
MaryAnn Youmans on August 20 2016 at 10:51AM
You are Avery special person. Mac n cheese is lucky to have you!
Helen Hawken-Hayton on August 14 2016 at 07:41PM
That sweet little baby. I love these orange tabbys. They have the sweetest nature. God Bless his owner for taking him in and helping him start to walk. Stories like these tell me that there are people out that do care about our fellow creatures.
Andrea Aldan on August 14 2016 at 06:19AM
Such a beautiful story. My husband has always wanted a marmalade/ginger cat, but we have already got eight cats at ages of 17, 16 X 3,15, 14, 2 and 1. Give Mac ‘n’ Cheese a huge hug from us. :)
sherryl taylor on August 13 2016 at 06:45PM
I loved this story. made me cry. there are so many awesome cats and owners out there. I AM PROUD TO SAY I AM ONE THE OWNERS.
I would love to hear more about mac n cheese.
Marin on August 13 2016 at 09:08AM
This is so cute and sad. Go Mac!!
Kayla on August 12 2016 at 10:26PM
This is beautiful story! Enough to make me cry and joy to know that Mac can do it :)