Maryland couple adopts inseparable three-legged dog and cat together

A three-legged dog and a three-legged cat that formed an inseparable bond in rehabilitation have landed together in a Maryland home, turning a small adoption story into a window on the larger system that places special-needs animals. Blueberry, a 1-year-old French bulldog mix, and Meadow, a 7-month-old black kitten, are now sunbathing, sharing toys and settling in with Rachel Clarke and Kevin Tsang of Fort Washington, Maryland.

Their path to adoption ran through Last Chance Animal Rescue in Waldorf, Maryland, where both animals were treated after severe injuries. Blueberry lost her front left leg this winter after she was found on the side of a road with punctures and a necrotic leg. Meadow later arrived at the rescue’s veterinary hospital with part of her left hind leg missing, and that leg was amputated a few weeks after Blueberry’s surgery. The two met while recovering and quickly became companions, cuddling, chasing each other on three legs and rarely leaving each other’s side.

Last Chance Animal Rescue said the pair came to the rescue in December and January, respectively, and shared their story on Facebook in March 2026. The post was shared more than 2,000 times and drew thousands of adoption inquiries from across North America, a sign of how quickly distinctive rescue cases can circulate when the animals are healthy enough to be placed and the public is ready to respond. Blueberry and Meadow were adopted together in late March 2026, after Blueberry finished rehabilitation.

The match worked because the adopters were prepared for the extra care. Clarke and Tsang already owned another three-legged cat, Cici, who they adopted in 2023, and they said they have a weakness for three-legged animals. They were also able to keep the pair with the same veterinary clinic, an important practical detail for animals that will likely need continuing medical attention over time.

Last Chance Animal Rescue operates as a no-kill organization in Waldorf and serves Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. The rescue said it takes in cats and dogs from more than 40 high-kill shelters in 13 states, provides low-cost spay/neuter and veterinary care, and partners with more than 20 PetSmart stores in the region. Blueberry and Meadow’s adoption showed how rescue capacity, medical rehabilitation and adopter willingness have to align before special-needs animals get a second chance.