Rescued Kitten Found In Box Undergoes Major Surgery To Correct Birth Defect And Expand Her Chest

While cats can be obsessed with boxes, sometimes it's the worst place they can be. When young kittens are abandoned and left to be picked up "for free," there is a risk they won't receive the care they need, especially if they have a life-threatening birth defect.Fortunately, many more individuals than not take the chance to save kittens in need. Because of these undeterred, unnamed devotees, kittens in dire straits can live a happy, healthy life.  For more stories from Alex Lemieux, check out Rescued Feral Kitten Found Dragging His Legs Now Joyfully Scoots Around With Fellow Paralyzed Feline and Cat Gets Leg Chewed Off By A Mongoose, Now Has Plans To Walk Again After Amputation.