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Sometimes, unfortunate things happen to the most undeserving creatures. These cats and kittens are some of these creatures. Whether by amputation or through accident, these cats have lost one or more of their legs. Sad as we may be about it though, these cats are proof that we can get through anything and live happily. And that even if one is not perfect, they're still deserving of care and love. 

To celebrate their perseverance, we have put together a collection of pictures of cats who have lost their legs. Some of them are hopping on their back legs, some have figured out a way to walk on their front legs alone, but they're all alive and happy. We're here to show them and their owners the appreciation that they deserve and wish them the absolute best in the world. 

This Tumblr thread shines light on the terrible struggles experienced by disabled individuals in America, when it comes to getting financial assistance. Specifically, we're talking about scenarios where these individuals literally can't save money, and are forced to deplete their resources every month, for fear of being cut off from financial assistance. If they exceed a certain amount of money, their financial assistance is pulled. What a mess. 

While many people would hesitate to adopt a disabled dog because they are concerned that they might not be able to take care of the pet's needs adequately, Aiden Michael Mann, a veterinary assistant, knew he was definitely up to the task.

He adopted a deaf and partially blind miniature Australian shepherd named Plum and the two became a perfect match!  

Although he was worried at first, when the two of them finally met, Aiden knew he had made the right choice.

Once Aiden brought Plum home, the real work began. He needed time to adjust to her needs, and she needed time to adapt to him and her new environment. Aiden taught her to sit when touched under the chin, and he also taught her to follow. To do so, he would gently guide her nose in the direction he wanted her to go in. 

Aiden posts on his Instagram page videos and photos from their daily life together and it's heart-melting!  

What a wonderfully magical black cat! Meet Lucifer, or Lucik, a disabled cat that helps sick pets fight their ailments and get better! 

In an animal clinic called Klyk, located in Perm, Russia, Lucik is their furry nursing assistant who takes part in everything that's happening with both doctors and patients. 

This poor mini-horse has had a real tough start to life, at just 5-months-old. 

Teaspoon, was sadly left disabled after being bitten by a snake in her back leg. The leg soon became necrotic and needed to be amputated. Teaspoon's former owners soon realized they wouldn't be able to provide the attention and extra care she needed following the operation. 

Panda Paws Rescue came to the rescue! With additional help from the New Jersey-based animal farm rescue Goats of Anarchy, the two rescues came together to carefully transport Teaspoon from Louisiana to her new home at Goats of Anarchy, which is a farm that is focused on caring for special need animals. 

And when Walkin' Pets heard about Teaspoon's five months of hardship, they also wanted to help. Thanks to the parts they donated, the first-ever Walkin' Wheels wheelchair built for a horse was created! And additional thanks for the wheelchair frame donated by Panda Paws. 

Thanks to all these incredible people who came together -- Teaspoon can now walk! 

Her journey so far as been documented on Goats of Anarchy's Instagram page:

This is the heartwarming moment a disabled Malaysian man climbed out of his wheelchair to rescue a kitten stranded in a filthy storm drain and turned into our hero. Story via: Paws Planet

Rexie, the handicapped kitty, is quickly becoming an Internet star thanks to reddit's r/photoshopbattles.

A kind-hearted man, Henry Kim, created a 'wheelchair' for his disabled pet goldfish and it's a beautiful reminder that all living creatures deserve a chance at life.

Kind of restores your faith in humanity, wouldn't you say?

Read more about Henry Kim and how he saved his goldfish below!

Story via Daily Mail

Disabled or not, all animals are beautiful and deserve love. Here are some imperfect perfect pets that will steal your heart with no intention of returning it! And we don't mind! 

These are a mixture of funny, sad, wtf and mindblowingly frustrating. These folks shared moments when they found that the world wasn't very mindful or accommodating, or when it was overly sensitive and condescending. And sometimes it's just effin crazy.

As human drones going about our daily lives we can get so caught up in work stress or personal-life drama that we don't stop to think about the important things in life, like compassion toward others. This woman detailed her experience sitting next to an epileptic young woman on the subway in a Twitter saga and it might tug at your heartstrings a little bit!

We're not all great with tools, but c'mon.

We're not all great with tools, but c'mon.