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6 Legged Kitten 'Hex' Needs Help To Get Surgery

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Apr 24, 2008 1:00 pm US/Eastern

6 Legged Kitten 'Hex' Needs Help To Get Surgery

Kitten Was Born With An Extra Set Of Lower Legs

COOPER CITY, Fla. (CBS) ― Hex the kitten was born hexed.

The adorable 6-week-old cat was born with six legs.

Doctors at the Animal Medical Center at Cooper City said Hex was born with an extra set of hind legs, duplication of part of his intestine and two colons; both of which are functional.  The vets speculate that Hex possibly had a Siamese twin that never fully developed

The vets said Hex will need surgery to remove the duplicate lower legs and intestinal surgery to remove the part of the colon, which is duplicated.

The surgery needed to remove Hex's duplicate hind legs will cost anywhere from $2,400 to $3,000.  Hex's family said that amount is going to be difficult for them to manage.

Hex's owners have made arrangements to collect money for the operation and have set up a website where you can find out more. Info can be found at hexfoundation.org

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