Handicap Animals

[countrygirl12]

Have you or do you have an animal that is handicaped?  I have a cat that is deaf.  I had a cat years ago that was blind in one eye.  And several with medical problems.

[BlackSheepNY]

Have you or do you have an animal that is handicaped?  I have a cat that is deaf.  I had a cat years ago that was blind in one eye.  And several with medical problems.

I used to take care of a colony of cats and there was a female cat who was born with Cerebellar Hypoplasia.  It's what a lot of people call a "wobbly cat" meaning they can't stand up straight, their heads shake, and they fall over a lot.  Only time you'll see a wobbly cat not fall over is when they run like heck.  It occurs when the part of the brain that controls fine motor skills (the cerebellum) is not completely mature at birth.  Some of these cats can do OK getting around, they just fall over a lot and they "peck" at their food to eat because they can't keep their heads still long enough to get a mouthful.  Others aren't so lucky and can't walk at all.  It's a non-progressive disease, but there is no cure for it.

I never had to worry about her getting over the walls because she was born in my back yard and her Mama just never left, lol.  They had it good because I sheltered all of them, fed and watered them, and most of all, I watched over them for the jerk bags that lived in my neighborhood who made it a habit to shoot at these cats with B-B guns and Pellet guns, and I'm not talking about kids but grown men who used to sit in their yards, get drunk, and take their pathetic lives out on these animals.  I had most, if not all, of the females spayed and even had a few of the males neutered.  I was able to place a lot of them with a rescue and they were eventually adopted out to worthy pet parents.  "Cream Puff" was adopted by a young woman who already had experience with a cat with Cerebellar Hypoplasia, so that sweet girl found the perfect home.

[countrygirl12]

Have you or do you have an animal that is handicaped?  I have a cat that is deaf.  I had a cat years ago that was blind in one eye.  And several with medical problems.

I used to take care of a colony of cats and there was a female cat who was born with Cerebellar Hypoplasia.  It's what a lot of people call a "wobbly cat" meaning they can't stand up straight, their heads shake, and they fall over a lot.  Only time you'll see a wobbly cat not fall over is when they run like heck.  It occurs when the part of the brain that controls fine motor skills (the cerebellum) is not completely mature at birth.  Some of these cats can do OK getting around, they just fall over a lot and they "peck" at their food to eat because they can't keep their heads still long enough to get a mouthful.  Others aren't so lucky and can't walk at all.  It's a non-progressive disease, but there is no cure for it.

I never had to worry about her getting over the walls because she was born in my back yard and her Mama just never left, lol.  They had it good because I sheltered all of them, fed and watered them, and most of all, I watched over them for the jerk bags that lived in my neighborhood who made it a habit to shoot at these cats with B-B guns and Pellet guns, and I'm not talking about kids but grown men who used to sit in their yards, get drunk, and take their pathetic lives out on these animals.  I had most, if not all, of the females spayed and even had a few of the males neutered.  I was able to place a lot of them with a rescue and they were eventually adopted out to worthy pet parents.  "Cream Puff" was adopted by a young woman who already had experience with a cat with Cerebellar Hypoplasia, so that sweet girl found the perfect home.

Years ago we found 2 kittens who were abandoned by their mom who had this.  We know the mom put them where they were because they could not get their by themselves.  I thought that was sad.  They had to be bottle fed.  One of them died.  : (    And the other one, once I got her weened off on real food my neighbor took her.  She lived for about 13 or more years.  She was not as bad as her sister who died.  Her sister was so bad her head shook constantly if she was awake.  The only time she was not wobbly was when she was asleep.  And she would just be walking and it is like she had some sort of a spasm and would flip up in the air and fall in the floor.  I kept them inside.  I thought it was sad.  And until you said that I had forgotten about it.

[aflyingmonkey]

I personally haven't had a handicapped animal... but my cousin, who I lived with in my youth, had a deaf cat as well... she was a white cat with one blue eye & one green eye - apparently deafness is common in these white cats.   It wasn't an only cat, so I think that helped it live a very normal life. 

[countrygirl12]

I personally haven't had a handicapped animal... but my cousin, who I lived with in my youth, had a deaf cat as well... she was a white cat with one blue eye & one green eye - apparently deafness is common in these white cats.   It wasn't an only cat, so I think that helped it live a very normal life. 

Most white cats are deaf.  My deaf cat has 3 other cats so he really feeds off them.  He use to be really scared at night.  I know they can see in the dark but I think it had to do with when I turned off all the lights and it was dark.  If he goes to sleep then he can't hear if something is about to get him. lol.  And he stays in the house.   He does better with that now but he really feeds off the others.

[SherylsShado]

I don't have any with actual "handicaps".  I tried to adopt a "tripod" a few months ago (cat with three legs) but then the shelter decided to keep him & keep using him to play on people's sympathy to keep raising funds.  (It all worked out though because I got a "special needs" kitty around Christmas.  Owner said it had been recommended she be euthanized because she had no quality of life.)

What cat has is allergies, malnutrition, parasites & constipation.  Thanks to healthy food, two baths a week, herbal supplements,  food grade diatomaceous earth, & lots of TLC....she's looking & feeling brand new.  She's got blood-work coming up in about 2 weeks.  Vet should be prepared to be amazed!

[MichelleHW101]

I have a sister-in-law that volenteers at a shelter and owns a cat that was abused.  It now is nearly blind with no tail and actually runs if anyone get nears her.  The poor thing. 

[teresa3200]

Have you or do you have an animal that is handicaped?  I have a cat that is deaf.  I had a cat years ago that was blind in one eye.  And several with medical problems.

I used to take care of a colony of cats and there was a female cat who was born with Cerebellar Hypoplasia.  It's what a lot of people call a "wobbly cat" meaning they can't stand up straight, their heads shake, and they fall over a lot.  Only time you'll see a wobbly cat not fall over is when they run like heck.  It occurs when the part of the brain that controls fine motor skills (the cerebellum) is not completely mature at birth.  Some of these cats can do OK getting around, they just fall over a lot and they "peck" at their food to eat because they can't keep their heads still long enough to get a mouthful.  Others aren't so lucky and can't walk at all.  It's a non-progressive disease, but there is no cure for it.

I never had to worry about her getting over the walls because she was born in my back yard and her Mama just never left, lol.  They had it good because I sheltered all of them, fed and watered them, and most of all, I watched over them for the jerk bags that lived in my neighborhood who made it a habit to shoot at these cats with B-B guns and Pellet guns, and I'm not talking about kids but grown men who used to sit in their yards, get drunk, and take their pathetic lives out on these animals.  I had most, if not all, of the females spayed and even had a few of the males neutered.  I was able to place a lot of them with a rescue and they were eventually adopted out to worthy pet parents.  "Cream Puff" was adopted by a young woman who already had experience with a cat with Cerebellar Hypoplasia, so that sweet girl found the perfect home.

My sister has a cat with the same wobbly cat syndrom. He was also born with a hole in the top of his mouth and a clef lip. He is about 14 years old now and never would have lived if my sister wouldn't have gotten him out of the place where he was born. His mother wouldn't allow him to nurse because of his problems, and the people who owned the mother had no intention to try to get him medical attention. They thought he would either live or not, they didn't care.

[countrygirl12]

I don't have any with actual "handicaps".  I tried to adopt a "tripod" a few months ago (cat with three legs) but then the shelter decided to keep him & keep using him to play on people's sympathy to keep raising funds.  (It all worked out though because I got a "special needs" kitty around Christmas.  Owner said it had been recommended she be euthanized because she had no quality of life.)

What cat has is allergies, malnutrition, parasites & constipation.  Thanks to healthy food, two baths a week, herbal supplements,  food grade diatomaceous earth, & lots of TLC....she's looking & feeling brand new.  She's got blood-work coming up in about 2 weeks.  Vet should be prepared to be amazed!

That counts.  Not every one is an animal person or wants to spend a lot of money or take time to fool with an animal that needs extra attention.

[countrygirl12]

I have a sister-in-law that volenteers at a shelter and owns a cat that was abused.  It now is nearly blind with no tail and actually runs if anyone get nears her.  The poor thing. 

If someone takes the cat home you would be surprised.  It may warm up to the new owner.  I can't see it ever warming up to people in the shelter.  It is loud and scary in the animal shelters.

[countrygirl12]

Have you or do you have an animal that is handicaped?  I have a cat that is deaf.  I had a cat years ago that was blind in one eye.  And several with medical problems.

I used to take care of a colony of cats and there was a female cat who was born with Cerebellar Hypoplasia.  It's what a lot of people call a "wobbly cat" meaning they can't stand up straight, their heads shake, and they fall over a lot.  Only time you'll see a wobbly cat not fall over is when they run like heck.  It occurs when the part of the brain that controls fine motor skills (the cerebellum) is not completely mature at birth.  Some of these cats can do OK getting around, they just fall over a lot and they "peck" at their food to eat because they can't keep their heads still long enough to get a mouthful.  Others aren't so lucky and can't walk at all.  It's a non-progressive disease, but there is no cure for it.

I never had to worry about her getting over the walls because she was born in my back yard and her Mama just never left, lol.  They had it good because I sheltered all of them, fed and watered them, and most of all, I watched over them for the jerk bags that lived in my neighborhood who made it a habit to shoot at these cats with B-B guns and Pellet guns, and I'm not talking about kids but grown men who used to sit in their yards, get drunk, and take their pathetic lives out on these animals.  I had most, if not all, of the females spayed and even had a few of the males neutered.  I was able to place a lot of them with a rescue and they were eventually adopted out to worthy pet parents.  "Cream Puff" was adopted by a young woman who already had experience with a cat with Cerebellar Hypoplasia, so that sweet girl found the perfect home.

My sister has a cat with the same wobbly cat syndrom. He was also born with a hole in the top of his mouth and a clef lip. He is about 14 years old now and never would have lived if my sister wouldn't have gotten him out of the place where he was born. His mother wouldn't allow him to nurse because of his problems, and the people who owned the mother had no intention to try to get him medical attention. They thought he would either live or not, they didn't care.

Animals often will abandon the ones that have problems.  Not sure how they know but they do.  Like the ones I talked about to start with.  She knew something was wrong and I guess that she could not care for them.  They were pretty hungry when we found them.  Also had to be bottle fed.  They were pretty small still.

As far as people.  People suck.  I can't see walking away from an animal that needs help and saying ah it will live or die.  Who cares.  If you don't want to try to help or take care of it the least you can do is either take it to someone who will help it or to a shelter or tell someone where it is.

[BlackSheepNY]

Have you or do you have an animal that is handicaped?  I have a cat that is deaf.  I had a cat years ago that was blind in one eye.  And several with medical problems.

I used to take care of a colony of cats and there was a female cat who was born with Cerebellar Hypoplasia.  It's what a lot of people call a "wobbly cat" meaning they can't stand up straight, their heads shake, and they fall over a lot.  Only time you'll see a wobbly cat not fall over is when they run like heck.  It occurs when the part of the brain that controls fine motor skills (the cerebellum) is not completely mature at birth.  Some of these cats can do OK getting around, they just fall over a lot and they "peck" at their food to eat because they can't keep their heads still long enough to get a mouthful.  Others aren't so lucky and can't walk at all.  It's a non-progressive disease, but there is no cure for it.

I never had to worry about her getting over the walls because she was born in my back yard and her Mama just never left, lol.  They had it good because I sheltered all of them, fed and watered them, and most of all, I watched over them for the jerk bags that lived in my neighborhood who made it a habit to shoot at these cats with B-B guns and Pellet guns, and I'm not talking about kids but grown men who used to sit in their yards, get drunk, and take their pathetic lives out on these animals.  I had most, if not all, of the females spayed and even had a few of the males neutered.  I was able to place a lot of them with a rescue and they were eventually adopted out to worthy pet parents.  "Cream Puff" was adopted by a young woman who already had experience with a cat with Cerebellar Hypoplasia, so that sweet girl found the perfect home.

My sister has a cat with the same wobbly cat syndrom. He was also born with a hole in the top of his mouth and a clef lip. He is about 14 years old now and never would have lived if my sister wouldn't have gotten him out of the place where he was born. His mother wouldn't allow him to nurse because of his problems, and the people who owned the mother had no intention to try to get him medical attention. They thought he would either live or not, they didn't care.

I'm so very happy for that little fella that your sister came along or he would have died.  Out of all the cats that lived in my backyard, there was another female who had her litter (of 3 cats) somewhere else.  I didn't see her for a while, yet this sweet mama knew she had a problem child and when they were old enough to be moved, she brought them all to me.  I took in her one little girl (and I mean little).  Her two boys were fat and healthy, but this poor little thing had a huge head and a skinny little body and meowed so loud and deep.  She walked like a gangster, lol, and all the other cats just looked at her.  I planned on keeping her and named her Cinnamon Girl.  I took her to the vet because I noticed she had such a hard time pooping.  It was like a rock.  The vet diagnosed her with Mega Colon and told me that she probably wouldn't live very long.  It was true because I had her exactly one week before she died in my arms.  She had the most awesome day that day, too.  She actually ate really well and laid in the sun enjoying the warmth.  Then it all just took a turn for the worst and by 6 pm that night, she was gone.

I have such a soft spot in my heart for animals.  I've rescued cats, dogs and even birds.  I just love them all.

[countrygirl12]

Have you or do you have an animal that is handicaped?  I have a cat that is deaf.  I had a cat years ago that was blind in one eye.  And several with medical problems.

I used to take care of a colony of cats and there was a female cat who was born with Cerebellar Hypoplasia.  It's what a lot of people call a "wobbly cat" meaning they can't stand up straight, their heads shake, and they fall over a lot.  Only time you'll see a wobbly cat not fall over is when they run like heck.  It occurs when the part of the brain that controls fine motor skills (the cerebellum) is not completely mature at birth.  Some of these cats can do OK getting around, they just fall over a lot and they "peck" at their food to eat because they can't keep their heads still long enough to get a mouthful.  Others aren't so lucky and can't walk at all.  It's a non-progressive disease, but there is no cure for it.

I never had to worry about her getting over the walls because she was born in my back yard and her Mama just never left, lol.  They had it good because I sheltered all of them, fed and watered them, and most of all, I watched over them for the jerk bags that lived in my neighborhood who made it a habit to shoot at these cats with B-B guns and Pellet guns, and I'm not talking about kids but grown men who used to sit in their yards, get drunk, and take their pathetic lives out on these animals.  I had most, if not all, of the females spayed and even had a few of the males neutered.  I was able to place a lot of them with a rescue and they were eventually adopted out to worthy pet parents.  "Cream Puff" was adopted by a young woman who already had experience with a cat with Cerebellar Hypoplasia, so that sweet girl found the perfect home.

My sister has a cat with the same wobbly cat syndrom. He was also born with a hole in the top of his mouth and a clef lip. He is about 14 years old now and never would have lived if my sister wouldn't have gotten him out of the place where he was born. His mother wouldn't allow him to nurse because of his problems, and the people who owned the mother had no intention to try to get him medical attention. They thought he would either live or not, they didn't care.

I'm so very happy for that little fella that your sister came along or he would have died.  Out of all the cats that lived in my backyard, there was another female who had her litter (of 3 cats) somewhere else.  I didn't see her for a while, yet this sweet mama knew she had a problem child and when they were old enough to be moved, she brought them all to me.  I took in her one little girl (and I mean little).  Her two boys were fat and healthy, but this poor little thing had a huge head and a skinny little body and meowed so loud and deep.  She walked like a gangster, lol, and all the other cats just looked at her.  I planned on keeping her and named her Cinnamon Girl.  I took her to the vet because I noticed she had such a hard time pooping.  It was like a rock.  The vet diagnosed her with Mega Colon and told me that she probably wouldn't live very long.  It was true because I had her exactly one week before she died in my arms.  She had the most awesome day that day, too.  She actually ate really well and laid in the sun enjoying the warmth.  Then it all just took a turn for the worst and by 6 pm that night, she was gone.

I have such a soft spot in my heart for animals.  I've rescued cats, dogs and even birds.  I just love them all.

awe : (

[snuggleycutejc]

Oh, I have seen couple. I throw  and  to you.