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A funny story from John

Don't our CH kitties just make us laugh in the funniest ways? 

This story comes from John and Princess:
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"I had a mouse come into the apartment and Princess joined in the chase of this mouse. She was always 30 seconds behind the mouse. I then caught the mouse in my front room and princess was one of 2 cats that still had interest in the mouse. She could not keep up with the mouse though. Her brother JB kept chasing the mouse around the room and whenever the mouse went near Princess, it would go through her legs like a cartoon. She would look down and watch it, then she would try and give chase. This happened about 4 times. I eventually got the mouse out of the house but for the next 2 days Princess kept looking for the mouse."

How funny! I'm sure we all wish we had seen it! Thanks for sending it in, John!

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A tip from John: Try chicken & chicken livers

While it shouldn't be a surprise that dry kibble isn't the most natural thing for a cat to eat (I mean, it's not like kibble grows in the wild!), most dry and wet food brands are sufficiently nutritious and convenient enough to give to your cat.

However, it should be kept in mind that a diet consisting of only dry food may not be ideal. Some studies claim that dry cat foods are high in carbohydrates, contain too little water and may not include the proper proteins cats need. Wet food is definitely an option, and there are certainly other options too.

So if you're looking to supplement your cat's diet with a few other nutritious foods, try John's suggestion: slow-cooked chicken and chicken livers. He said they're loaded with proteins and other vitamins that have helped his Princess's walking and growth.

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I think it's a great idea to take an active role in your cat's nutrition, but of course, be sure to do your research first! No matter what you decide to feed your cat, do a quick Internet search to find out the recommended way to prepare the food as well as the recommended serving size. For example, chicken liver is very nutritious, but it's also quite high in vitamins A and D, so you don't want to overdo it.

Do you cook for your kitty? What do you recommend? Do you think the natural diet has improved your cat's health? Let me know!


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John's first CH cat: Princess

John had just lost his kitten Angel and was feeling down. However, life had to go on (especially since he had other cats at home!), so he made a trip to Petsmart. 

While there, John couldn't help but notice that they were having kitten adoptions. He noticed one who had trouble standing up and walking. He asked about the kitten, and was told that she was one of two that survived birth. Their mama had distemper while pregnant, so the kittens were born with cerebellar hypoplasia. 
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John's heart went out to the kittens, and he wanted to bring them home. While the male was already spoken for, he was able to adopt the female, who he named Princess.

That was six years ago. 

Today Princess has bonded with all of her cat siblings, and especially her father. John, who is a disabled veteran, feels that he and Princess share a great deal in common. He says her strength and courage help him through his own issues.  

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Touched by Grace

Last year Andrea became a cat person and decided to start volunteering at a rescue. Who knew that her one act of kindness would change her life forever.

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Soon after beginning to volunteer, Andrea received an email about a litter of four homeless kittens that needed to be fostered -- and the next thing she knew, she was bottle feeding the siblings. 

While the others appeared normal, Andrea noticed that one kitten, Aiden (a girl), was different from the rest. She had a difficult time walking and would lay down on the plate to lick up her food (sounds familiar!). She soon bonded with Aiden as she'd have to clean her up with baby wipes after every meal. At one point Aiden began coming to Andrea after eating to be cleaned. (Insert "aww" here!)

When Aiden was two months old, Andrea learned that she had cerebellar hypoplasia, a neurological condition that impacts a cat's fine motor skills. Although Aiden was able to get around, Andrea knew that she would still face some mobility challenges. 

When the time came for Aiden and her siblings to be put up for adoption, Andrea broke down. She loved all of the kittens in the litter, but was attached to Aiden because she needed extra attention. It had only been two days since she had returned the four to the rescue, but she couldn't face parting with Aiden. And we're so glad she didn't!

"Everyone that meets her loves her. She walks so funny like she is on a tight rope- her balance is horrible. She can't jump like the others but it doesn't stop her from trying. She is always by my side. I sometime think she believes she can fly because I am always catching her in midair. My heart drops every time she falls before I can get to her but she is tough! When I pick her up you have to be careful putting her down because if all four feet aren't in a good position she falls over. I have 3 other cats that take such good care of her. It's almost like they know she need extra help. She is the most loving cat I have ever been around. I swear I see in her eyes when she looks at me that she is grateful. There are so many things I could say!! I could not love her anymore." -- Andrea

Andrea was sweet enough to send a few photos of Aiden, who was soon given the middle name Grace, for her lack of gracefulness. (Adorable!)

Need another dose of adorable? Check out the photo below. Andrea says it's a snapshot of Aiden sleeping after she fell off the back of the couch -- and stayed in that position!

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Thank you so much to Andrea for sharing her story. If you'd like to share your story about how you found / came across / learned about or adopted a cat with cerebellar hypoplasia, please share it in the comments or email me!


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