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Simon was born outside and the only kitten to survive in his litter. He had no mother to show him how to behave, so he was a devil from the beginning. He scratched, bit and even left his mouth open like a crocodile waiting to bite if you touched him the wrong way. I didn't think I could handle having such a wild kitten!

I researched and found out how to help cats stop biting, etc., and took the time to try and teach him rather than giving up. It took a while, but as the months went on, he calmed down.... a bit.

He still had that catitude in him if he wasn't happy, but the times he showed you love by head butting you, licking or staring with pure love in his face were so wonderful. It meant more to me knowing how grumpy he was that he wanted to show me how much he loved me.

Eventually, Simon developed cancer in his left front arm. I was crushed. My baby was sick and I was afraid I was going to lose him. We decided to remove his arm and hope the cancer wouldn't spread. It was the toughest time I have ever gone through. To see your beloved pet in pain, scared and sick is truly heartbreaking!

After a long six weeks, Simon was once again himself. It was a tough time and I wondered if I did the right thing. I did. He was getting around great on three legs and showing the other cats who was boss!

It's been over five years now, and Simon is still doing wonderfully! You would never know he lost a leg. He still has a lot of catitude, but he is the sweetest, most loving, cuddly cat. I am so glad he is in my life and I took the time to help him rather than give up on an unruly cat. He truly is a part of my heart.

Story submitted by Conni Watson from St. Catharines, Ontario.

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