Harrison: Home for the first time
Mar 10, 2025
After a month of waiting for treatment at a local impoundment facility, injured former stray Harrison finally got a fresh start to life at PAWS – and, his first ever family.
After being found under the hood of a car, Harrison was brought to an impoundment facility in Cicero. Like many stray cats, Harrison had been looking for a warm hiding place to survive the winter, but it was clear he’d suffered a terrible injury in his past.
One of Harrison’s front legs had broken in multiple places and healed incorrectly, leaving him with a deformed leg that made it difficult for him to get around. Whenever he tried to walk, he would fall after just a few steps.
Harrison was in need of surgical intervention, and without the medical capabilities necessary to provide his care at the facility he'd been brought to, Harrison waited there for a month. Lucky for him, our intake team made a visit that would change his life.
Harrison was in need of an amputation surgery, which would help him maneuver on his three legs much easier. Knowing we could provide him with that in just a matter of days, he became a PAWS pet, bringing his month-long wait for care to an end.
Three days after his arrival to the PAWS Chicago Nan & Wayne Kocourek Medical Center, Harrison got the surgery he needed, and after five days of laser therapy to speed along his healing, he went to a foster home to finish recovery surrounded by love and TLC.
We all got to know Harrison as one happy cat. Not long after he chirped a hello to you, Harrison would melt into your outstretched hand and purr up a storm. This guy was meant for the indoor life of luxury, so it was no shock to us that the very same day he moved into our Adoption Center, he was scooped up by a loving family in a matter of hours.
It’s because of your support that a pet like Harrison doesn’t have to wait for treatment once they arrive at PAWS. Your monthly donation allows us to leap into action when we spot a pet in need. Thank you for your support!