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Post by sars on Apr 11, 2011 16:29:48 GMT
2 adult cats (sisters) were taken into PinkPaws care locally - one of the girls gave birth to a litter of 5, five weeks ago. The two adults are going to stay as resident cats with their wonderful foster mum. They will both be spayed/vacc'd next month. We have homes for 3 of the kittens, waiting until they are 10 weeks old, but 2 little boys are still waiting to be reserved. One of these we call 'Wonky boy' - as he was born with a splayed rib cage... known as FCK. This condition is usually previlent in Burmese - our kits are semi longhaired b/w - born to a blue mother - so who knows where the Burmese came in (most probably dad)! He's had Vet care/supervision from 13 days old. www.ramesescats.co.uk/page14/page58/They are wonderfully adjusted, playful, socialised kittens who have been given the best of everything. Little 'Wonky' wasn't predicted to make it past 3 weeks - if this condition is overcome by kittens by 4 weeks old, there are no longterm health issues - and he is absolutley fine. He's a healthy, happy kitten. However, his condition (because we are honest, and relay the full story of his health issues) have put people off homing him. Of all of them, it'd be him I'd be attracted to Both the boys are identical - although Wonky is teeny. 'Butler' cats - with white socks, gloves and bibs.
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Post by girlytrude on Apr 11, 2011 16:59:50 GMT
If it wasn't for the cat hating dogs here Sarah I'd have Wonky in a shot for obvious reasons...there's nothing more special than a 'wonky one' in my eyes.
Good uck. If you need any help crossposting them elsewhere, give me a shout. XX
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Post by redcanary on Apr 11, 2011 18:07:44 GMT
errrr??? where's the piccies for me to drool over?
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Post by sars on Apr 15, 2011 17:48:02 GMT
Just little Wonky needing a home now Several people have been interested, but have asked at Vets, and Vets have said not to adopt him c/o FCK. Thing is, once beyond the teeny kitten stage with this condition, there are NO long term health issues - OK, he's 'the runt' of the litter - but is the most cuddly, loving little lad. Brilliant with other animals, people - just a handful of Lovelyness
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Post by girlytrude on Apr 15, 2011 18:24:33 GMT
Sarah, are there absolutely no long term effects at all? He's not more vulnerable to injury, can handle play with other cats/dogs/chldren? Can run and jup and climb like a regular kitten? It's just such a shame that once labelled he's seen as 'damaged goods' XX
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Post by sars on Apr 16, 2011 17:04:06 GMT
There is absolutely no reason at all that he couldn't live a normal cat life, enjoying all the cat things!.. maybe he might be prone to arthritic problems a few more % in later life? Not may cats suffer with this, though.. So, No... this condition doesn't have any real long term effects - it's only the kitten stage that's crucial, and this has been managed and monitored so well and thourghly. He's well through the 'danger' time.. and over it. It's just a 'label' on him now (because we're honest!) that's stopping him finding a home
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Post by devi on Apr 16, 2011 18:19:05 GMT
I've been reading a bit about this and the danger seems not to be the flat chest but the potential heart and lung development problems that could have been caused in utero. Might it help his homing chances if you had this tested and could show adopters proof of health? I found this as a guide to potential owners -
There's some pros there at the end too.
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Post by sars on Apr 16, 2011 18:46:05 GMT
He's been regularly checked by the Vet from birth, and he has no heart defects, all this info obviously obtainable from the Vet who has cared for the family There are so many babies needing homes, and because he's abit 'wonky'.. he's still waiting If I was able, it'd be the 'wonky one' for me every time
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Post by bullt on Apr 16, 2011 19:33:26 GMT
Poor little chap - if I were in puddy cat mode, it wouldn't put me off I must say. Friends have a 'wonky' little cat who wasn't expected to make it and she has lived for years & years - outlasting a couple of very fit young ferals who came in after her. She uses her 'wonkiness' to good advantage - or did when a bit younger. Rabbits & birds dismissed her as a threat to their peril !
Do hope someone will see past the problems and grab her soon for a lifetime's fun & cuddles.
x naomi
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Post by petzcrazee on Apr 16, 2011 20:12:27 GMT
Things happen to all animals at some point! My Oscar is 3-legged and the best darn kitty in the world! Wonky needs a special home with someone who can see that life isn't perfect and accept his quirkiness x
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Post by devi on Apr 16, 2011 20:28:24 GMT
Aww, poor kitten. I'd go for a wonky one too, but with 3 of my own and the 17 year old mr rafferty who I seem to have acquired last year (I was told I was looking after him for 2 weeks, over 12 months later and the owners haven't come back), I just can't provide any room to newbies. I'm not even fostering pregnant kitties this year cause raffi needs the spare room for space from the youngsters.
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Post by hadrena on Apr 16, 2011 21:16:03 GMT
do you have a pic of him and if someone offered him a home wot is the adoption fee hadrena
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Post by sars on Apr 17, 2011 18:01:29 GMT
I'll get a picture of him this week - I have been abit slack *blush* on the picture front. His 'mum' has pictures of him (and videos) on her phone she shows me daily - if anyone genuinely interested, she can text them direct
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Post by girlytrude on Apr 17, 2011 18:27:23 GMT
because he's abit 'wonky'.. he's still waiting If I was able, it'd be the 'wonky one' for me every time You and me both honey. They're extra special! XX
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Post by sars on Apr 18, 2011 15:41:14 GMT
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Post by bullt on Apr 18, 2011 22:36:23 GMT
Hurray - that is excellent news - still be nice to see a photo or two .... ? !
x naomi
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