His Paws, Ears, and Tail Were Cut Off in a Lab — But He Still Chose to Trust Humans

Some beings break your heart. Some stitch it back together.

But Simba. He’s different.

He does it both.

So prepare yourself for an emotional rollercoaster.

Simba was found with his ears cut off, missing front paws, and a tail reduced to a bleeding cavity, hiding under a car.

His wounds were oozing pus, yet this baby wasn’t even crying.

When his rescuer found him, she had no idea she would find an oozing anatomy lab, a two-month-old kitten with both ears, tails, and front paws surgically removed.

Yes, you read it right. It was removed surgically in a lab by a human.

At first, everyone thought he was probably bullied by neighborhood cats. But when the truth was revealed, humanity failed.

And yet… he still chose to trust humans.

This is the story of Simba — the bravest, most resilient little soul you’ll ever meet.

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The Day Hell Was Found Under a Car

The rescuer from Happy Zoo thought it was just another stray.

Maybe a scuffle with local cats. Maybe just scared. But as they crouched down and got a closer look, what they found was the stuff of nightmares.

This wasn’t an injury from a fall or a fight.

This was torture.

Pus oozed from open wounds.

Ears were surgically sliced off. The front paws — both — cleanly amputated.

And the tail? Not only cut, but riddled with holes, as if someone had taken their time to inflict pain.

There was no doubt anymore. This was done by a human.

And somehow, despite it all, this kitten survived.

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The Long Road from Horror to Healing

At first, the kitten wouldn’t let anyone near him. He flinched at movement, avoided hands, stayed curled up in silence.

Who could blame him?

It took patience. Soft words. A quiet presence.

Eventually, he allowed himself to be scooped up and taken to the vet. The diagnosis was even worse than feared. All his injuries were irreversible. Whoever hurt him knew exactly what they were doing.

Most wouldn’t have survived the blood loss. But this one had something rare — a will to live.

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He Was Just 630 Grams — But Carried the Weight of the World

When they brought him home, he was more ghost than kitten. Just 630 grams of fur and fear. He didn’t meow. He didn’t play. He barely moved.

But animals know what people forget — empathy doesn’t need words.

The other rescue cats in the home came to check on him. They sat by his side. They shared their toys. They offered quiet comfort in a way only survivors can.

And slowly, Simba began to trust.

He let his rescuer get closer. He started walking despite missing front paws. One day, he batted at a toy. Next, he purred for the first time.

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A Name Fit for a Warrior

The day he was named Simba, everything changed.

It wasn’t just a name — it was a declaration.

Simba was no longer a nameless victim. He was a survivor. A fighter. A lion-hearted kitten who defied every odd and every cruelty thrown his way.

Today, Simba is almost healed.

He plays with his furry siblings. He cuddles with his rescuer. And he no longer fears the world that once shattered him.

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Simba’s Story Isn’t Just About Survival — It’s About Hope

What happened to Simba should never happen to any animal. And while we can’t undo his pain, we can choose how we respond.

We can speak up. We can support rescuers. We can educate. We can adopt, foster, and donate.
And we can share stories like Simba’s — so the world sees what cruelty looks like, and what compassion can do.

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