The Cat Who Took Swimming Lessons for Seven Months

Sometimes a crazy idea is just what you need. Vita and Mauro take in foster cats, often cats with special needs. Sebastian came to them as a kitten through the Little Lion Foundation. He had an old injury that left him walking all wrong, so wrong that he wore holes in his skin. They thought he would have to have his leg amputated, but veterinary care, therapy, and patience did a lot for Sebastian. When keeping his leg was assured, Sebastian started his swimming lessons and learned to dog paddle (the backstroke would be asking too much of him). Surprisingly, the kitten took to water sports better than you would expect. Swimming allowed Sebastian to get a lot of exercise and leg movement without having to bear weight on his paws, and that kind of therapy paid off big time. You can keep up with Sebastian and Vita and Mauro's other foster cats at Instagram.