24 Three-legged Cats & Kittens Who Definitely Aren’t Missing Their Limbs!

While these tripod cats and kittens may only have three legs, they certainly aren’t missing their limbs! Some felines are born with just three legs, while others become tripods when a broken bone fails to heal properly, they are attacked by another animal, or they develop an infection that doesn’t respond to treatment. Other tripod kitties have had one of their limbs amputated after developing bone cancer, because removing the affected leg usually stops cancer from spreading to other areas of a cat’s body.

After amputation, most felines take a while to adjust to tripod life, but the majority of three-legged cats get used to their new bodies fairly quickly. Three-legged cats live full, happy, and active lives, just like their four-legged counterparts, and they rarely let their missing limbs prevent them from doing exactly what they please!

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A post shared by Batman (@mrbatmancat) on Jun 30, 2017 at 3:10pm PDT

Running around having some fun with a ping ping ball #catsofinstagram #cat #blackcatsofinstagram #blackcats #blackcatsrock #blackcatlove #pet #catoftheday #cats #catlove #supercat #instacat #instapet #catsofgbdoc #purr #perrrrfect #perrrrfection #tripodcat #tripodcats #tripodcatsofinstagram #tripodcatsareawesome #drifting #driftingcat #speedy #awesome #amazing #exciting #happycat #comfy #minipanther

A post shared by Jasper The Ragamuffin Cat (@jasper_the_ragamuffin_cat) on Jul 23, 2017 at 12:12pm PDT

Sopannya ? #noorthetripod

A post shared by Four 3-legged Cats Haven ?? (@kujiecats) on Jul 23, 2017 at 7:17pm PDT

 

Morning Workout …… .*. .*. .*. .*. .*. #playful #gingertom #tripod #tripawd #tripawed #tripawdcat #tripawdlife #tripawdsofinstagram #threelegs #threelegged #threeleggedcat #slowmo #catsofig #catstagram #catsofinstagram #cats_of_instagram #tabbycat #tabby #orangecat #gingertabby #fatcat #fatcatsofinstagram #friday #workout

A post shared by Guu the Cat (@three_legged_guu) on Jul 28, 2017 at 7:55am PDT

sun goddess ??☀️

A post shared by Hopalong the Three-Legged Cat (@hopalong_tripawd) on May 12, 2016 at 4:46pm PDT

Three legged beauty. #cat #catsofinstagram #skaðithethreeleggedcat #specialneedscat

A post shared by Skaði Threepaws (@skadithreepaws) on Dec 22, 2015 at 7:04am PST

Handsome Lewis, came in after being found with a badly damaged leg, which had to be amputated, he has spent 2 1/2months in foster building up his confidence ❤️ This handsome boy is now at a centre waiting and hoping he gets a new home soon, he is a special dude ? #lewis #tripod #tripodcat #feline #cat #rescuecat #rescue #rescuecatsofinstagram #catsgram #catsofig #catstagram #catsofinstagram #cats_of_instagram #animal #animalcare #animalrescue #animalwelfare #animalhospital #vet #veterinary #veterinaryhospital #stray #abandoned #unwanted #rehomer #threelegs #threelegged #instacute #handsome #DSH

A post shared by ALM (@amarrwoo) on Jul 20, 2017 at 5:48am PDT

It must be snack time…. hmm… ? ? ? ? ? #tonkinese #amputee #amputeelife #amputeecat #threeleggedcat #tripodcatlife #cat #kitty #instacat #catstagram #petsofinstagram #pets #animal #instamood #instagram #instadaily #kittygram #catsofinstagram #cats #catstagram #catsofinstagram #meow #catlover #catoftheday #hillsdistrictpets

A post shared by milo_the_tripaw’d_cat (@milo_the_tripawd_cat) on Mar 26, 2017 at 10:24pm PDT

More belly rubs please! ? #itsmorecomfortablethanitlooks #sleepyhead #itsalwaysnaptime #allidoissleep #cat #catsofinstagram #babyhotch #threeleggedcat

A post shared by Hotch (@hotchthethreeleggedwonderkitty) on Jul 19, 2017 at 1:41pm PDT

Seen the camera so I just had to pose #poser #lovemyself #threeleggedtrio #trio #catsofinstagram #instafamous #followme #catagram #l4l

A post shared by MR TRIO THE 3 LEGGED CAT (@three_legged_trio) on Jan 19, 2016 at 6:14pm PST

Fresh Air… #cunathemainecoon #mainecoonoftheday #mainecooncat #mainecoon #rescuecat #cat #cats #catlife #catsofinstagram #catstagram #catlovers #catoftheday #catsrule #polydactyl #polydactylcat #threeleggedcat #tripodcat

A post shared by Cuna The 3 Legged Maine Coon (@cunathemainecoon) on Jul 3, 2017 at 9:30am PDT

It’s #whiskerswednesday – I think this is my best angle, what do you guys think? ?

A post shared by Pete from Surrey (@three_legged_pete) on Jul 12, 2017 at 9:12am PDT

My beautiful weirdo I don’t know why she’s sitting like that, but she looks pretty (2017) #roothecat #cat #kitty #feline #siamesecat #bluepointcat #rescuecat #threeleggedcat #indoorcat #catsofinstagram #siamesecatsofinstagram

A post shared by Midnight and Roo (@midnightandroo) on May 17, 2017 at 6:21pm PDT

Ahem. No you can’t use this laptop. It’s Fursday! #petmeinstead #noworkfromhome #fursday #catsofinstagram #instacat #fabulousfeline #cats #kitty #kittycat #catlove #petsofinstagram #catlife #meowsome #purrfect #katt #gato #tripod #threeleggedcat

A post shared by @meowmanthree on Jul 27, 2017 at 6:41am PDT

Have a great week?#catstagram #adoptedcat #tripodkitty #tripodcat #humanesociety #cats_of_instagram #ilovemycats#catmom #catlover

A post shared by Dawn (@twisty3511) on Jul 23, 2017 at 3:53pm PDT

Don’t worry Mummy! I will protect you from the vicious Stick. #mog #bennycat #threeleggedcat #rescuecat #cat #catsofinstagram #playtime #adoptdontshop

A post shared by Benny The 3 Legged Wondercat (@bennycat3) on Jul 16, 2017 at 3:51pm PDT

Working hard for a third round of breakfast! ❤. #noshamehere #imstarving #itsbeenamin #irunthisplace #itshardtofindgoodhelp #adoptdontshop #tripodcat #threeleggedcat #3leggedcat #tripod #polydactylcat #polydactyl #polydactylcatsofinstagram #blackandwhitecats #tuxedocat #hemmingwaycat #catsofinstagram #blep

A post shared by Jackson (@mr_poopaw) on May 31, 2017 at 9:48am PDT

if I sit really still, will you give me a treat?

A post shared by Long John Silver (@longjohnsilver_thecat) on Jul 6, 2017 at 5:13pm PDT

Before I was adopted at the vet clinic ! #kpvelvetpaw #polydactlycat #tripodkitty #tripodcat #kittensofinstagramm #catsofinstagram #velvetpaws

A post shared by Khaleesi Velvetpaw (@kpvelvetpaw) on May 31, 2017 at 8:43pm PDT

this one’s for you @buckminstercat … Millie has a not so secret orange spot! this girl has no shame LOL … could she be any more relaxed? #nakeywednesday #bucknakeywednesday #adoptdontshop #catsoftoronto #catsinthe6ix #catsofinstagram #rescuecat #tabby #tabbycat #tripawd #tabbytripawd #tripodcat #purrfectkitty #3legsnoproblem

A post shared by Smudge + Millie (@smudgeee) on Jul 26, 2017 at 2:35pm PDT

Twiggy is not amused when I try to take pictures of her from unflattering angles #tripodtwiggy

A post shared by Twiggy the Tripod Kitty (@tripodtwiggy) on Jul 26, 2017 at 5:16am PDT

Chilling hard this sunday ?? #chill #chillcat #catsknowhowtorelax #sunday #sundaymood #sundayvibes #catstagram #catsofinstagram #cats #gingercat #threeleggedcat #survivorcat #adoptdontshop

A post shared by Banjo The Three Legged Cat (@banjothethreeleggedcat) on Jun 4, 2017 at 8:55am PDT

Super speedy tripod is faster than most ❤️ #tripodcat #catsofinstagram #catstagram #catsofmalta

A post shared by Oscar & Elsa (@oscar_and_elsa) on May 30, 2017 at 2:04am PDT

First I play the games, then I take the naps. #tripodsofinstagram #tripodkitten #bengalkitten #kittens #catsofinstagram #kittensofinstagram #catnap #catsofinstagram #catsofwinecountry

A post shared by Missy the tripod kitten (@missythetripod) on Jul 1, 2017 at 4:59pm PDT