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   THIS CAME FROM CNN.COM UNDER U.S. NEWS. YOU CAN VIEW THE VIDEO OF THE KITTEN IN NEED.

   Kitten Born With Six Legs Needs Operation
   Surgery To Remove Appendage Costs Between $2,400 And $3,000
   POSTED: 6:57 am EDT April 22, 2008

   COOPER CITY, Fla. -- At 6 weeks old, Hex the kitten is as sprightly and energetic as any newborn kitten, except for one noticeable difference: He has six legs.

   "The vets didn't think he would live this long but, as you can see, he did," said owner Barbara Flores.

   Veterinarians treating Hex at a Cooper City animal hospital told Flores that Hex possibly had a Siamese twin that never fully developed. They plan to operate on the kitten Tuesday and believe he could pull through.

   Hex was the only cat in his litter and the first born to his mother, Vanilla.

   The operation to remove the appendage is estimated to cost between $2,400 and $3,000. The Flores family said that's a lot for them to handle right now.

   Anyone willing to help can send donations to:

   Veterinary Specialists of South Florida
   ATTN: Aimee Griswald
   99410 Stirling Road
   Cooper City, Florida 33024

   Posted 3 years ago by Kellie #

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   The kitten can't function with all six legs?

   Posted 3 years ago by SharoninAustell46 #

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   aww... he's such a cutie! I think he would definitely be better off with the legs gone... I wish I had enough money to donate :(

   Posted 3 years ago by dieselsmom #

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   Me too! What a spunky little bugger! Those extra legs are under his tummy and kinda get in the way for him. I hope $$ comes through and the little sweetheart is ok.

   Posted 3 years ago by Siobhan #

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   I wished I could send money as well. My friend told me about this story and I thought I would post it in hopes that someone will be able to help out. It may be that Veterinary Specialists of South Florida already has enough money to come in. I just pray that this is the case.

   Hope everyone is having a good day so far!

   Posted 3 years ago by Kellie #

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   Oh! He's a conjoined twin. Got it. I can send a little. Thanks for the notice.

   Posted 3 years ago by SharoninAustell46 #

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   Pictures of Hex

   http://www.11alive.com/news/article_news.aspx?storyid=114756&provider=top

   Hex will be dragging the body of the conjoined twin causing open sores leading to infection aside from any other complications.

   Sounds like a TDK worthy project to me. Setup a side kitty for Hex and I will contribute.

   Posted 3 years ago by ailuromaniac #

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   Do it as an organization? Good idea! Works for me. We need Terri to get it set up.

   Posted 3 years ago by SharoninAustell46 #

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   Awww, poor baby! I wish I could pay for it.

   Posted 3 years ago by Sheba's Mom in Raleigh, NC #

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    ooh yes, that is a good idea! I can contribute a few dollars to the TDK fund... I just didn't think that sending only a few dollars would help that much, but if a bunch of people get a few dollars each together... that could add up fast!

    we should make sure that they still need money...

    Posted 3 years ago by dieselsmom #

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    I called them and they said that the surgery is going to be around $3500 and they have not yet raised all the money for the kitten yet.

    Just wanted everyone to know.

    Posted 3 years ago by Kellie #

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    thanks Kellie! :)

    Posted 3 years ago by dieselsmom #

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    bump

    Posted 3 years ago by ailuromaniac #

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    How do we send donations through TDK?

    Posted 3 years ago by Leeny #

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    Poor baby girl. She's so pretty too. I hope they can save her.

    Posted 3 years ago by HuddysMama #

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    I could contribute some money too. Poor little kitty. She has such bright eyes and a cute little face!

    Posted 3 years ago by dottiebj #

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    What a sweet little thing! I can't contribute cash but I can sure contribute prayers.

    Posted 3 years ago by Karenopa #

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    I just found out that the kitten has been moved to another facility and they do not have any info. to provide over the phone at the Veterinary Specialists of South Florida. It's very unfortunate because this makes it really difficult to make a donation. I was told they are not in touch with the owner which really makes no sense. I've sent e-mails directly to the FL news station, one of the reporters, and to the animal medical center at http://amccc.com/contact.html

    Posted 3 years ago by pmargus #

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    If anyone gets pertinent info, I will present this to the committee and make a recommendation. Thanks!

    Posted 3 years ago by BCAMflorida227 #

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    pmargus...Nice to meet you...You should start a thread and tell us about yourself..

    Posted 3 years ago by 2bpurring #

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