Three-paw kitten ‘Chanom’ wins hearts on Thai social media

2026-03-12 - 05:14

SUKHOTHAI — 11 March 2026 — A disabled kitten named “Chanom” missing a paw has captured the hearts of social media users in Sukhothai’s Khiri Mat district. The five-month-old female cat, with distinctive black-and-white markings, has been widely shared online due to her unusual condition and adorable appearance. Despite being born with only three functional paws, many commenters have jokingly asked if they could adopt her. Her owner, 58-year-old Samer Inna, said Chanom has been disabled since birth. One of her hind legs did not fully develop and is missing a paw. Chanom is a mixed-breed cat with Persian, Scottish Fold and American Shorthair lineage. According to Samer, the kitten’s first owner had posted online seeking a home for her, but no one came forward because she is both female and disabled. “I felt sorry for her, so I decided to take her in,” he said.