Pioneering surgery has enabled this kitten born with severely deformed legs to walk for the first time.
With his tiny back legs twisted into the shape of a “W”, most animal shelters would probably have decided the kindest thing would have been to euthanise Stockings.
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But Chicago’s Tree House Humane Society took a chance on him and now he’s well on his way to leaping about like any other feline friend.
Check out his progress via these pictures and video below.