When Pat was discovered shivering on a fence in the freezing Texas rain, Animal Services stepped in, rescuing her from a life that had left her with severe frostbite on her fingers, toes, and tail. Her early days were filled with quiet suffering; she would sit in the corner of her enclosure, banging her head with her back foot in a heartbreaking display of distress.

The severity of her condition led several veterinarians to recommend euthanasia, but one compassionate soul believed Pat deserved a fighting chance. With great care, they performed surgeries that resulted in the amputation of all her toes, all but one finger on her left hand, and the tip of her tail. Just three days after surgery, Pat was climbing trees and swinging from her tail as if nothing had changed.

Today, Pat is the embodiment of resilience. You’d never guess she was an amputee unless you knew her story. She quickly adapted to sanctuary life, responding to the calls of her new spider monkey family with an unmistakable sense of belonging. Now, she and her companion spend their days playing and grooming, fully embracing the second chance they were given.