HOW PEARLY ASKED FOR HELP

If you watch this short video you will understand why we were compelled to rescue Pearly.

A gentle girl in serious trouble — she was not going to survive on the street with one eye and three legs. We had to help.

THE RESCUE

It took a while to catch the smart kitty. Although visibly friendly, we suspected Pearly was in pain. She became instantly weary once she realized we were trying to get hold of her. We believe Pearly could also identify a cat carrier because she disappeared like a puff of smoke the moment she saw one. Eventually she was caught thanks to the efforts of a small group of dedicated animal friends.

THE DIAGNOSIS

Pearly’s eye is completely destroyed and requires enucleation surgery which will remove the damaged tissue remains and will suture the eyelid closed to prevent further infections. 

Pearly’s leg is a more complicated issue. After a thorough examination and a series of Xrays the vet team suspect radial nerve damage. The radial nerve is a large nerve in the front leg, responsible for extending the elbow, wrist and toes. It also carries sensation to the surface of the front leg and the paw, and radial nerve paralysis can cause a cat to be unable to use her front leg. For the time being the leg will be immobilized. This approach, if Pearly is lucky, may help the nerve recover if the loss of function is temporary.

If it turns out the nerve has suffered permanent damage, an arthrodesis of the wrist will have to be performed. This surgical procedure permanently fuses the joint by removing the cartilage of the joint surfaces and installing a bone graft. The  joint is then stabilized using metal implants so that the bone can heal together. Pearly’s paw will be left in a position, allowing her to step on it and walk with ease.

Kitty is a loving, sweet girl with a warm attitude. Even though she was in pain she never missed an opportunity for a head bump or a chin rub, affectionate during transport and initial examinations.

UPDATE | April 7, 2017

Pearly’s eye has been enucleated. Our baby girl is recovering well, she is on pain control medication until the surgery site heals. We are working to release her into a foster home so she can start getting her lots of TLC.

Update | May 23, 2017

Time has come for Pearly’s next surgery.

After a month of efforts to save kitty’s leg the vet team has now determined that the nerve damage is permanent and arthrodesis of the wrist must be performed.

Arthrodesis is a surgical procedure, which fuses the joint by removing the cartilage and installing a graft. The joint is stabilized with metal implants so the bone can heal together. Pearly’s paw will be left in a position, allowing her to walk with ease. Pearly also lost an eye but remains a sweet, loving girl who deserves a pain-free life! If you can, help her get surgery by scrolling to the end of this story and donating at the links provided.

Update | June 13, 2017

Pearly’s surgery has been a success!

When we first came across Pearly, she was living on the street with 1 eye and 3 legs, and we knew we had to help. Pearly’s leg had suffered permanent radial nerve damage and the surgical procedure arthrodesis of the wrist has now been performed. Arthrodesis fuses the joint, leaving it in fixed position, which will allow kitty to walk with easе instead of limping while favoring the bad leg.

Thank you for making it happen by supporting Pearly’s surgery fund! Stay with us for updates.

Update | July 6, 2017

Pearly is looking for her forever family. She has recovered fully from all the challenges life threw at her, her operated eye has healed, the splint has been removed from the site of the arhtrodesis we performed and she is slowly learning to use the leg.

Now all she needs is a family. Are you Pearly’s forever humans? Message us at Let’s Adopt! Global so we can tell you more about our adoption process.

UPDATE | May 2, 2018

Pearly is adopted! And she is one step away from home.

After losing an eye, after almost losing a leg, after overcoming all the crazy obstacles life threw at her, after months and months of waiting for her forever people to find her — this sweet girl now has a chance of happiness! We have managed to book a place for her on a transport leaving Bulgaria where she was rescued and departing for the UK where her new home is, on Friday. If we can pay her ticket on time Pearly could be home on Sunday!

Please join us in writing the happy end of Pearly’s story by donating today towards her journey home.

UPDATE | May 5, 2018

Our work is all about happy endings.

No story can end happily, however, without the critical help of our volunteers and supporters, so we want to thank you on behalf of Pearly for giving a precious soul the chance to live a new, better life, another great success achieved together.

Here are some moments from Pearly’s trip, saying goodbye to her loving foster family, arriving then checking out her new home and first precious head bumps while starting to bond with her new humans. Enjoy!

Together we change lives. Thank you for helping us change Pearly’s life. Thank you for being Let’s Adopt.

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