For the Tipton family, finding the perfect animal to make a part their family was a challenge, but they knew immediately when they spotted a rescue kitten they later named Doc.
Doc was found after surviving a tragic incident that severely damaged her right paw, which had to be amputated to save her life.This injury may have turned most families away, but the Tipton’s knew she was meant for their family since their two-year-old daughter named Scarlette was also an amputee.
“She recognizes that the cat has similar struggles as she does,” mom Simone Tipton said.
Scarlette was born with a rare form of cancer that forced doctors to amputate her left arm in order to save her life. While the surgery was a success, the amputation was overwhelming for a 10-month-old, and so the family searched for a family pet that would help her during her recovery.
“We really wanted to get her an animal that she could kind of relate to, something that she can grow-up with and feel like she has a special bond with,” Simone said.
Finally, the family heard of a cat who lost a leg in a tragic incident, and knew they had to adopt her. “Scarlette was really excited, she absolutely loves cats. She did notice that Doc had staples on her side and said ‘owies’. I let her know that she had owies just like her, and she placed her hand on her side and just nodded,” Simone told Love Meow.
Watch the whole video below to see the moment these two adorable survivors met.
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[Featured image credit: Facebook/Smiles For Scarlette]