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Cincinnati Animal CARE Builds Wheelchair for Kitten Gelato

7/24/2026

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Staff at Cincinnati Animal CARE fitted a wheelchair to Gelato, a kitten whose spinal injury left his back legs too weak to support his weight.
Medical Director Dr. Amanda Gilbert said Gelato retained bowel and bladder function and was playful despite being unable to walk.
Veterinary Assistant Lead Mallory Smith’s team built the wheelchair from wooden rulers, zip ties, tape and a toy, letting Gelato move and gain strength.

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Staff at Cincinnati Animal CARE fitted a wheelchair to Gelato, a kitten whose spinal injury left his back legs too weak to support his weight.
Medical Director Dr. Amanda Gilbert said Gelato retained bowel and bladder function and was playful despite being unable to walk.
Veterinary Assistant Lead Mallory Smith’s team built the wheelchair from wooden rulers, zip ties, tape and a toy, letting Gelato move and gain strength.