Six Legged Kitty on CNN

[Catty1]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24291485/

Foundation Formed To Help Six-Legged Kitten

MIRAMAR, Fla. - A plea for help to save the life of a kitten born with six legs has been answered.



Veterinarians said the kitten, named Hex, was supposed to be a twin, but half of his brother was born connected to him. In order to save him, he would need an operation.

To help raise money for the operation, a non-profit fund has been set up in Hex's name.

If you'd like to make a donation to the Hex Foundation, please send a check or money order to: Hex Foundation, 4281 S.W. 139th Avenue. Miramar, FL 33027 or call 954-443-1099.

[Medusa]

Thank you for this, Candace. You are so helpful to everyone here on PT. Personally, I don't know what we'd do w/out you. As I mentioned previously, I've got financial issues at the moment but a few more dollars to donate to this sweetheart isn't going to make much difference in my finances at this point. Thanx again, girlfriend. I wish he had a different name, though.

[Catty1]

Thanks, Mary - I am a research addict! lol

The kitten has been referred to as a "she" and a "he" - but I guess if the two legs and tummy belong to a "twin brother", Hex would have to be a "he".

Hex is short for Hexagon...but once he has only "four sides", maybe "Quattro" or "Cattro"?

[lvpets2002]

Awwee this wittle baby is just too Cute.. From the looks in the video I would say this baby is a wittle Girl.. I sure hope she gets her surgury.. Candice how is the fund raising coming along..

[Catty1]

I can't find ANY info on the fund raising so far.

And I can't donate at all this month...maybe by May 7 (for Jen too).

[Catty1]

http://www1.wsvn.com/news/articles/extra/MI83943/

Make donations to the Hex Foundation

Help a six-legged cat. Make donations to the Hex Foundation here:

Bank of America
Account # 003677356977
Routing # 026009593
Phone: 954-443-1099

[phesina]

Thank you, Candace. You always come up with the answers for everything, right away!

I am going to send some money for little Hexie's surgery.

[momtomany]

Thank you for finding out this information. I would like to make a donation to help this kitty.

[Reachoutrescue]

Hex is so adorable! I pray the family raises the money to get him the surgery he needs. He seems that it does not bother him one bit though! He sure looks like a happy kitty!!

[Catty1]

Email from South Florida Vet centre:

Thank you for your generous efforts. However, Hex is no longer in our care. Therefore we can not accept any contributions. I am sorry but we do not have any further information.



Kim Esposito, B.S. H.C.A
Practice Manager
Animal Medical Center at Cooper City
Veterinary Specialists of South Florida
Animal Emergency and Critical Care of South Florida

ETA: THE HEX FOUNDATION WEBSITE! (mentioned on a news station online, so I figure it's legit) http://www.hexfoundation.org/

I sent an email requesting an update. :-)