Tiny Kitten with Neurological Condition Rescued From Being Euthanized Has People Melting
Unfortunately, not all cats are born at their healthiest. Some cats are born with conditions that can make it harder for them to live, and harder for them to get adopted as well. As much as it stinks, it's just reality.
On Sunday, April 13th, we got to see a happy ending, though. When one cat mom adopted a kitten with a neurological condition, it was just in time. He was about to be euthanized, and now he's living his best life:
Sunshine Animal Rescue is so kind to have come along and rescued this boy. He deserves the best life ever!
Sunshine Animal Rescue is a volunteer-run, non-profit animal rescue in Miami, Florida. They rescue animals who are at-risk of being euthanized from high-kill shelters and vets' offices, after they've been dumped. Unfortunately, a lot of the animals they take in are sick in some way.
Wobbles here (formerly Bob) has Cerebellar Hypoplasia, also known as Wobbly Cat Syndrome. He's just a baby, and it's as bad as it's ever going to be: it's non-progressive. When they're developing, their cerebellum doesn't develop all the way, resulting in that wobbly.
None of that really matters for Wobbles now, though. He doesn't have to worry about getting adopted anymore. Now, he just has to worry about being loved and napping on a sweet, tiny couch:
The cerebellum does not degenerate with age, nor will it develop further. They might seem to get better as they age, since they learn how navigate life with their disorder, but it doesn't. All that pet parents who love a wobbly cat can do is help and make accommodations wherever needed.
Cerebellar Hypoplasia may impact a cat's ability to walk, but it doesn't have any noticeable impact on their overall lifespans! These cats can and do often live long and happy lives.
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