UK Shelter Raises Funds for Kitten Born Without HipsA rescue in the United Kingdom, Severn Valley Rescue in Shropshire, is actively raising funds to assist Phoebe, a 7-month-old kitten born with an extremely rare condition of missing hip joints. The shelter launched an online fundraising campaign after Phoebe's previous owner couldn't afford her specialized care.Kitten Requires 'Expert Specialist Veterinary Advice'Amanda Ball, the founder of Severn Valley Rescue, stated that Phoebe needs "expert specialist veterinary advice for the best way forward." Phoebe will undergo additional X-rays and a full CT scan to assess her condition further.Ball shared, "We know from basic X-rays that she has all the correct leg bones in the correct places, but she is missing her hip joints." Phoebe's legs appear to be backward due to muscles or ligaments pulling them into a stretched position (hyperextension).Ball emphasized the necessity of a CT scan to determine which muscles and ligaments can be opera...