Introducing Duchess, the “Wonder Cat,” who, despite suffering a broken jaw, is finding her smile once more. Her incredible comeback story is quickly becoming a sensation on Facebook.
This young Siamese feline faced a grim fate after a car accident last October. Thankfully, Crystal Tate, a devoted veterinary assistant at the Adobe Animal Hospital and Veterinary Clinic in El Paso, Texas, was there when Duchess was brought in.
“After the accident shattered her jaw, most facilities might have opted for euthanasia given her condition,” shared 20-year-old Tate with ABC News. “But our compassionate doctors believed in giving her a fighting chance, leading them to perform surgery on her jaw.”
Against all odds, Duchess displayed a remarkable will to live. “The day our paths crossed, her mouth was in the early stages of healing after her feeding tube was removed. She was notably underweight,” Tate recalled.
In her eyes, there was evident sorrow, yet her gentle purring conveyed immense love and optimism. Tate shared, “That’s when I knew I had to have her.” And just a few weeks later, Duchess was a part of Tate’s family.
Tate joyfully noted how Duchess has made significant strides. Once listless and drained, Duchess has transformed into an energetic and lively spirit. She now delights in creating playful havoc alongside Tate’s other cat and two dogs.
“Though Duchess will always have a slightly askew jaw, it hasn’t dampened her zest for life,” remarked Tate. “We continue to discover the little things that make her unique and support her in this new chapter. And truthfully, we wouldn’t want it any different.”
