Spina Bifida kitten Timmy We received a call that a small kitten had been found in a park and was injured. Here is his story His exam The kitten was surrendered to our care and taken to our vet clinic: Basinview Animal HospitalThere, the hospital team examined the kitten and xrayed him to make sure there werent any broken bones. His hospital stay The kitten was kept at the clinic for observation and in no time had wrapped his paws around the hearts of the staff. The staff named him Tiny Tim or Timmy for short! Such a good little patient! Timmys exam Timmys exam included xrays to make sure he didnt have any fractures or broken bones. The injury turned out to be a twisted spine, likely a birth defect. It was decided that Timmy would be taken to see a veterinary neurologist to assess the situation with his spine. Timmys trip Timmy was an excellent traveller for the 2- hour car ride and seemed very curious about his adventure! Timmys car ride! Timmy liked the hotel! And he got to play in the shower! Timmys appt with Dr. Aubrey Webb After a 2-hour exam, Dr. Webb s findings were that Timmy has Spina Bifida. We remain positive that Timmy will continue to gain strength and will do well. We have been contacted by others who have given us examples of success stories that encourage us to remain positive and hopeful. In the meantime Timmys amazing spirit and personality continue to inspire us. He is a happy kitten that loves to run and play and his continuous purr melts our hearts! Please visit our blogsite or website for more updates on Timmy. If you would like to sponsor Timmy, we would love to hear from you. We are a registered charity and will provide income tax receipts for any donations.