Something terrible must have happened to Aliosha about two years ago.
His right hind leg was completely shredded when he was brought to the SUST Orphan Animal Hospital in Galati (Romania). At that time he was very lucky to be found at all, because the place where he was found was very remote. Although he had suffered a great loss of blood, he survived the amputation of what was left of his leg. That this would not be the end of his lucky streak was probably not suspected by anyone at the time.
Aliosha's godmother fell head over heels in love with the handsome cat. That's why she made the long journey to Galati this year to bring him home personally. Today, he lives happily in Switzerland together with other kittens and of course his - still in love - owner.