The Incredible Survival Story of Pippa: Thriving on Three Legs

Let’s talk about true resilience. Pippa is a cat who simply refuses to quit. Her early days were incredibly rough—she survived a severe poisoning as a kitten, requiring four intense weeks of rehabilitation at the DSPCA before finally getting a clean bill of health. When her owners, Kirsten and Ivan, adopted her, they made the smart call to keep her safe as an indoor-only apartment cat.

But life inevitably throws curveballs, and accidents happen to the best of us. One day, Pippa managed to slip out of a window. Seeking a safe haven in an unfamiliar outdoor world, she tucked herself deep inside the engine bay of a parked car. When the driver started the vehicle, a terrified Pippa bolted, disappearing completely.

For six agonizing days, her owners were left in the dark, terrified that she was severely injured. Rather than just hoping for the best, they took decisive action and called in a professional Pet Detective.

After a relentless 24-hour search, they tracked her down. Pippa was too spooked to be caught by hand, so the team used a smart, forward-thinking approach: setting a humane trap monitored remotely by baby monitors.

They secured her just in time. The engine incident had left her with a horrific leg injury that ultimately required amputation. But here is the straight truth about animals—they don’t dwell on the past, they adapt and move forward. Today, Pippa is living her absolute best life on three legs, safe and deeply loved by Kirsten and Ivan.