Chadwick the cat has no idea he's missing a leg

Meet Chadwick, a sweet young cat that is living a normal, active life with three legs.

Just over a year old, Chadwick was turned into the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center as a stray with a leg issue. His left rear leg was turned up in an odd manner, making it completely unusable. The center immediately sent Chadwick to a veterinarian who – after examination and X-rays – determined Chadwick would be better off without the leg, which he was not using. The issue was caused by an old injury that never properly healed or a birth defect.

With the generous support of DAWG, Chadwick’s leg was amputated. He has been resting and healing at the center for a couple of weeks and is now ready for adoption. Chadwick has no idea his leg is missing. He runs, jumps and plays like his four-legged cousins. He also loves to give head butts and have his gorgeous coat scratched. Chadwick believes he's the best cat around, so he would thrive in a home without another feline.

Meet this charmer at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, 28095 Hillcrest.

For more information, visit cmvas.org or call 949-470-3045.