This special needs kitty doesn’t let his disability slow him down

Mickey the cat was surrendered to Chris Griffey Memorial Feline Foundation in Virgina, USA, as a kitten because he was paralyzed from the waist down. After being assessed, Mickey was found to have Manx syndrome, meaning he was going to have some special needs. And need an owner who was willing to accommodate him. Luckily, … Read more

Rescue cat had to have all her teeth removed and now has a permanent ‘blep’

Luna was rescued along with her mother (who has since sadly passed away) when she was one-year-old. In an interview with Cattitude Daily, her owner Lucy said that when she fist adopted Luna she was incredibly shy and scared of people. “The first time I met her she wouldn’t come out and scratched my hand … Read more

Cat with two noses almost got put down but now lives happy life thanks to loving owner

Memphis was born with a cleft upper palate and a ‘smushed’ brachycephalic face which is why he has two noses! He was surrendered to a local shelter by his first owner when they could no longer care for him. The shelter threatened to euthanize Memphis because of his unique look, assuming it would be difficult … Read more

Kitten paralyzed in farm injury has incredible zest for life and still gets the ‘zoomies’

Merida was found on a farm unable to move her back legs at only two months old. Her back legs were wounded and it looked as though she had suffered a spinal injury, possibly from being stepped on by a large animal at the farm. Thankfully Jillian, the founder of Foster Baby Cats, was able … Read more

A calico cat in a colorful tunnel.

Disco the cat is a dancing queen who doesn’t let cerebellar hypoplasia hold her back!

Disco the cat is a beautiful calico girl with cerebellar hypoplasia (CH) that makes her ‘dance’! Cats with this condition are sometimes called ‘wobbly’ cats because of how the symptoms present. Disco’s owner thinks these ‘wobbles’ look like dancing, and they’re not wrong! In late 2021, her owner went to a local shelter to see … Read more

A one eyed cat in a cardboard box.

This one-eyed kitten’s personality shines bright after finding a loving home

This year in Washington, D.C, City Dogs and City Kitties Rescue reached out to foster Jen about a cat with a damaged eye. This one-eyed kitten was in desperate need of help.  She rose to the task without hesitation. Jen drove to pick up the kitten at the emergency vet, where they had removed a … Read more

A black cat with deformed legs looking up at the camera.

Aries the special needs cat ambassador is a beacon of bravery and strength

Aries is one very special cat. He was born with malformed joints which cause his two back legs to hyper-extend and point inward towards his body. This gives him an almost spider-like appearance. Thankfully, there is no pain associated with his condition, and he doesn’t let it get in the way of living life to … Read more

A black cat sits on a fluffy pink blanket.

Meet Java the special needs cat who is spreading joy across the internet

Java the special needs cat was rescued as a kitten along with her sister Mocha just before they were set to be euthanized. Both kittens had upper respiratory infections, but there was something else wrong with Java, she had no mobility in her back legs. But Java never let that hold her back. As soon … Read more

Three cats sleeping on a bed.

These special needs cats were given a second chance at life thanks to an amazing couple

Soon after Georgie Price and her fiancĂ© Chris Lardner adopted their senior cat Herbie, he unexpectedly died from a ruptured tumor. But instead of being reluctant to adopt an older cat again for fear of their health issues, the couple decided to look for another special needs cat and give them a good life for … Read more

A tabby cat sits on a chair looking straight at the camera.

Introducing ‘nurse’ Bea and The Hospital Cats

The Look Ahead Veterinary Services clinic in California is home to a group of resident hospital cats, which includes a very special feline nurse named Bea. It’s unclear as to whether Bea is concerned about the animals she encounters or whether she just wants to play with them! Either way she loves keeping the patients … Read more