A tiny kitten found in a garden couldn't walk until kind people stepped in and helped her run again. PatouneChatons Orphelins MontrealAbout three months ago, Chatons Orphelins Montreal, a volunteer-run rescue, received an urgent call about a kitten found injured and alone in a garden.She cried out for her mother, who never returned, but her tiny voice caught the attention of caring neighbors. "They noticed she had trouble walking, so they immediately sought help for her," the rescue shared.The kitten, named Patoune, was barely two months old. "She couldn't stand on her paws, so we rushed her straight to the vet clinic." Chatons Orphelins MontrealX-rays revealed that Patoune had three broken legs. She couldn't bear weight on them and spent most of her time lying down. Despite the pain, she tried to stand up, stumbling every time but never giving up.At the clinic, she reached out a paw to hold her rescuer's hand and then leaned in for support and affection. Chatons Orphelins MontrealFor a while, Patoune needed help with everything from eating to getting around. To have any chance at a normal life, she required extensive surgery. After a thorough evaluation by a specialist, she was finally cleared for the life-changing operation.Patoune underwent major surgery on all three limbs and pulled through with incredible courage. Chatons Orphelins Montreal"Rods were inserted into her fractured legs with external fixators to realign them and allow them to heal."Recovery began in the comfort of her foster home, where she quickly astonished everyone with her resilience. "Just 48 hours after surgery, she was able to stand up and even try to move around slowly." Chatons Orphelins MontrealAs if she understood she'd been given a second chance, Patoune seized every moment. She pushed herself to rebuild strength and rediscovered her playful spark. Even while her legs were still healing, she insisted on using them. If she fell, she picked herself up and tried again."Five days later, she was walking on all fours and even going to the litter box on her own." Chatons Orphelins MontrealA few weeks after surgery, the vet was amazed by her progress. "Her legs were well coordinated, and she had regained so much strength. She became independent again, moving around better each day."Her legs were shaved from the operation, but she didn't care. She was too thrilled to be playing, exploring, and enjoying life like a normal kitten. Chatons Orphelins Montreal"She's bursting with energy and runs everywhere. We have to stop her from getting into too much mischief."Now that her fixators have been removed, Patoune has transformed into a tiny whirlwind. She zips through the house, races up cat trees, and fills every corner with her antics. Equal parts mischief and sweetness, she plays with unrestrained enthusiasm. Chatons Orphelins Montreal"She's grown up and become quite an energetic kitten. You'll often find her at the top of her cat tree spying on squirrels outside. she's curious about everything and afraid of nothing. She gets along with everyone, including cats and dogs."With her newfound freedom, Patoune follows her humans from room to room and refuses to accept closed doors. She wants to be part of everything. Chatons Orphelins Montreal"She has a vibrant personality. It's hard to believe she was found alone outside with three broken legs. This little darling is a force of nature. She's now living the best life ever." Chatons Orphelins MontrealShare this story with your friends. More on Patoune and Chatons Orphelins Montreal on Instagram and Facebook.Related story: Guy Went Out for Lunch But Return with a Kitten in His Arms, He Couldn't Walk Away from the Tiny Cat