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Vito, a 6-year-old ginger cat who lives in Italy, has become internet famous for his prosthetic hind legs. The adorable cat suffered a horrific accident that resulted in his two legs being amputated. However, after becoming the first cat in Italy to receive two prosthetic legs, Vito now enjoys a normal cat's life and is showered with attention online.

Vito's owners are former basketball player Silvia Gottardi and her wife Linda Ronzoni. The couple adopted the cat after Silvia's mother passed away and her father couldn't keep Vito when he started dating someone with a cat allergy.

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In 2018, the pair got married and went on their honeymoon. Vito was left in the care of their friend when they were away. Then the tragic event happened. The cute cat, who is used to the outdoors, wandered off into the streets and got hit by a car. The terribly injured cat was found a day later and taken to the vet. However, Vito's chances of getting back to a normal life were slim. His rear paw was so badly wounded that it was immediately removed. The vet tried their best to save another rear leg but after it got too infected, it was amputated too.

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    Vito was provided with temporary 'legs' and later underwent the operation to be fitted with spring-loaded prosthetics with joints. While it took some time for him to get used to his new cat legs, eventually he got quite comfortable. Now, this cute cat is capable of doing things every cat does and is living his life to the fullest.

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    Vito's story was picked up by media across Italy and all over the internet, too. People couldn't be happier that he got the life-saving prosthetics that allow him to do all of the things other cats can do.

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    5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those aren’t ear rubs, the cat looks like it hates it, it’s trying get away and its ears are flattened

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Leashes can be for cats and some of mine love them. Especially if you live in a not safe for cats neighborhood.

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "well, human? don't just stand there, get me some cheese!"

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    PLEASE please find a cat container or safety belt. A cat loose in the car can suffer terrible injuries, even with sudden breaking that does not hurt the humans at . 2- cat get under the brake pedal : with terrible consequences. 3 in a crash the cat becomes a loose projectile, causes injuries to the cat and maybe to the humans. .

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ew! I thought you give me good food! So, your telling me that I climbed ALL the way up here just to see this, this, disgrace?! I will not have it! Get me down from here now!

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless you know the cat * really* well, do not try this at home. Can lead to crying and scratches.

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