cats are super adaptable, you can amputate on leg without any problem for recovery. i had to make a choice a couple of years ago between cutting my kitties front leg or letting her die of cancer, and now she is super lively and jumpy. i had to give up my pocket money for the year before to convince my parents to let her live (the ghouls) but that was possibly the best use i made of my money in my life yet.
This is weirdly relevant. Just now a friend told me they euthanized their cat because it got its paw trapped in a bear like trap (but smaller). It dragged the trap all the way back home and supposedly was in very rough shape. :( Poor kitty.
Oh no! I wish i couldve told you sooner :c