Three-legged animals find home in Maryland
A dog and cat who lost limbs to injury were adopted as a pair after bonding at a rescue facility.
By Lauren Foster ·
Rachel Clarke adopted Blueberry, a one-year-old dog, and Meadow, a ten-month-old cat, as a single unit. Both animals live in Waldorf, Maryland, where they were matched after spending weeks recovering at Last Chance Animal Rescue. Clarke, who also keeps a tripod cat, saw a Facebook post asking for a home for the pair and submitted an application alongside her partner Kevin.
The animals’ paths began separately but in close proximity. Hospital manager Lauren Webb received a call on Christmas Eve about Blueberry, who had been found in poor condition on the street. Staff treated the dog’s injuries, and assistant director Laurie Jenkins noted that Blueberry required an amputation of an extremity. A month after Blueberry’s arrival, Meadow was transferred from a shelter in West Virginia. Jenkins reported that the cat also needed limb surgery and was battling an upper respiratory infection.
The two animals met during a staff lunch break roughly a month after Meadow’s arrival. Webb explained that employees often spend breaks with patients needing extra care. On this occasion, staff had placed a blanket on the floor. Jenkins said Blueberry walked out, and Meadow immediately climbed onto her. "They were together ever since," Jenkins said. Webb described the moment as magic.
Once both animals healed, the rescue posted the pair on social media, specifying that they should be adopted together. Clarke noted that the animals’ shared history of setbacks drew them in. "We’re like, let’s just throw our hat in the ring," Clarke said. Since moving into their home, the two animals sleep together and move as a unit.
Clarke described the dynamic between the pets. "Blueberry goes where Meadow goes," she said. She added that even if the animals stumble, they quickly get back up. Webb stated that seeing the animals with their new family made her unbelievably happy. Jenkins agreed, saying the placement was a wonderful outcome for both pets.
The adoption marks the completion of a rescue process that began with emergency care for two animals with physical disabilities. Last Chance Animal Rescue facilitated their recovery and subsequent pairing. Clarke said the story offered hope, transforming a sad situation into a happy ending for the household.
The animals are now settled in their new home in Waldorf. Clarke said they are great additions to the family. Webb confirmed that the rescue could not have asked for a better placement. The pair remains a focal point for the rescue’s community updates.
Source: KPTV
