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Cute kangaroo cat - Little Roo Russ

Little Roo Rus – disabled cats can be the best cat companions

PoC avatarPosted on June 12, 2022 by Michael BroadJune 12, 2022

This is super-cute Little Roo Russ. She was brought to a shelter in late April 2016. Shelter staff knew immediately that something was wrong. She was walking in a strange way and was much smaller than her siblings. They x-rayed … continue reading…

Posted in bones | Tagged bones, cat anatomy, cat disability, congenital deformity, deformed cats, kangaroo cat | Leave a reply
deaf white cat MIkey

Deafness in cats – causes, diagnosis and management plus dog info. too

PoC avatarPosted on January 23, 2022 by Michael BroadJanuary 23, 2022

This article covers the causes, the breeds most commonly concerned, diagnosis and management of deafness in cats (plus info on dog breeds predisposed to deafness). It is closely based on a research paper called: AETIOLOGY, PREVALENCE AND DIAGNOSIS OF DEAFNESS … continue reading…

Posted in deaf | Tagged cat disability, cat genetics, Deaf cat, Deafness in Cats, deafness in dogs, disabled cat, human to cat relationship, living with deaf cat, white cats | 2 Replies
Plucky kitten

Sweet kitten born with deformed hind legs has plenty of pluck

PoC avatarPosted on July 5, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 5, 2020

Ali Cat Rescue is the usual name of Ali Cat Rescue Inc., a feline rescue organisation which is dedicated to helping stray and outdoor community cats in the USA and around the world. They have an excellent Instagram webpage and … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Disability | Tagged cat disability, cute kitten, disabled cat, kitten videos | Leave a reply
Cat runs like an ostrich

Cat runs like an ostrich

PoC avatarPosted on April 12, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 12, 2020

This super cute, two legged cat has compensated brilliantly. It is so impressive. I think she is female. Her back muscles have become incredibly strong to the point where she holds her body at various angles effortlessly. She then runs … continue reading…

Posted in disabled cat care | Tagged cat anatomy, cat disability, cat emotions, cat video, disabled cat, human emotions, mentality | Leave a reply
Margot and Zimes

Woman’s ‘disability’ sparked an empathy for disabled cats

PoC avatarPosted on March 12, 2020 by Michael BroadMarch 12, 2020

Margot Tamar Riemer has cystic fibrosis. It is an inherited condition and she probably does not call it a disability. I have because there is a natural symmetry to Margot’s ‘disability’ and her empathy towards cats with disabilities. She is … continue reading…

Posted in disabled cat care | Tagged cat disability, disabled cat, living with a disabled cat | Leave a reply
Arlo

Social worker for disabled children adopts kitty with additional needs

PoC avatarPosted on January 4, 2020 by Michael BroadJanuary 4, 2020

There is a beautiful match up here between rescue cat and adopter. The story comes from the Bridgend branch of Cats Protection in South Wales. Arlo’s hydrocephalus (water on the brain) is congenital (present at birth) we are told, which … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Disability | Tagged cat disability, congenital disease, disabled cat, living with a disabled cat | Leave a reply
Two-legged cat

Two legged cat is very special

PoC avatarPosted on December 30, 2018 by Michael BroadDecember 30, 2018

I know this is a very short video but it shows an adaptation to two hind legs. She or he walks like a flightless bird almost. That’s not meant to sound insulting or derogatory. It is just the way she … continue reading…

Posted in disabled cat care | Tagged cat disability, disabled cat | 1 Reply

Cute all-white deaf cat vocalises her surprise and excitement when ‘owner’ turns up

PoC avatarPosted on December 26, 2018 by Michael BroadDecember 26, 2018

There is a surprisingly high percentage of all-white deaf cats. This cutie is deaf and unable to hear her approaching human guardian which means she is more likely to be surprised by his/her close presence when he turns up. It … continue reading…

Posted in deaf | Tagged cat disability, cat health, Deaf cat, deaf cats, white cat | 5 Replies
Rapaport complains about the removal of his famous cat video

Rapaport complains bitterly about the removal of his famous cat video

PoC avatarPosted on December 8, 2018 by Michael BroadDecember 10, 2018

Instagram have removed Michael Rapaport’s video commentary on Wilfred the inbred Persian and he is livid. Wilfred has taken the internet by storm. Strange looking cats do. But there is a moral dimension which Rapaport missed. Rapaport, in his effing … continue reading…

Posted in Video | Tagged cat disability, Cat News, cat video, flat faced persian cat, inbreeding depression | 10 Replies

There is no such thing as “disability” for cats

PoC avatarPosted on October 25, 2014 by Michael BroadFebruary 13, 2015

Disability is seeing things as half empty. It is better to see things as half full as Honey Bee does instinctively. In fact she doesn’t even think about her disability at all. I believe that this is a lesson for … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Disability, Cat Health | Tagged blind cat, cat disability, cat health problems, cat senses, disabled cat, living with a disabled cat | 12 Replies

Meet Pookie Cat: The Ambassador for Special Needs Kitties

PoC avatarPosted on April 23, 2014 by Michael BroadApril 23, 2014

There’s a new cat in town! Have you heard about the PookieCat Brand? If you haven’t, let me introduce this amazingly popular orange kitty featured in their brand; whose mission in life is advocating for special needs cats. And while … continue reading…

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged cat disability, good cat caretaking | 12 Replies

Amputee Travels over 1000 Miles To Adopt Another Amputee

PoC avatarPosted on April 19, 2014 by Michael BroadJune 29, 2016

Brian Gentilotti lives in Massachusetts. Brian lost his right leg because of a motorcycle accident in 2006. He elected to have the amputation because there were complications in repairing his leg. Brian was volunteering for a children’s camp for kids … continue reading…

Posted in adoption, Human to cat relationship | Tagged cat disability, cat rescue adoptions, disabled cat, human to cat relationship, injured cat | 2 Replies

Living With My Deaf Cats

PoC avatarPosted on April 12, 2014 by Michael BroadApril 12, 2014

By Jennifer Moore Living with a deaf cat is a very different experience than living with cats who can hear. The first thing you learn is that you obviously cannot call them by their name and expect a response. I … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Health, deaf | Tagged cat disability, Deaf cat, human to cat relationship, living with deaf cat, white cat | 21 Replies

Two-legged Wonder Cats

PoC avatarPosted on December 14, 2013 by Michael BroadDecember 16, 2013

I was reading the story of George Stubbs a two-legged cat cared for by cat welfare worker Jen. George Stubbs lived about five years and walked around on his front legs. His real legs were there but shortened. He had … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Anatomy, Cat Disability, Cat Health, half-cat, legs and paws | Tagged cat disability | 11 Replies

Students Rally Around For Disabled Cat

PoC avatarPosted on February 7, 2013 by Michael BroadFebruary 7, 2013

This is a neat story of a cat, Flipper, whose hind legs are at right angles to his spine that renders them useless because her spinal cord became twisted. Students at a school decided to manufacture a custom trolly for … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Anatomy, Cat Disability, Cat Health | Tagged cat anatomy, cat disability, cat health | 4 Replies

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