(I posted this on an old thread, so not sure if you saw it!)
Would you like me to crosslist Otto and Ellis on the CHkitty website? I'm not exactly sure how to do it; but once you list them on Petfinder, I'll be able to provide the link...
Sheila
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Thanks for posting separately! I hadn't seen your other post... been busy looking for work, so a LOT less time spent here at TDK.
I'd very much appreciate a listing on the CH kitty website! I'll see if I can get them listed on PetFinder. It may take a day or two for them to show up... will post back as soon as they're on.
Posted 1 year ago by anncetera2 #
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Hi, Sullis! Well, I've submitted their listing to Petfinders under the pet classified section; I should hear back in 48 hours or less about the listing. Posted 3 Oct. 2008, location Missouri. Since they're in the pet classified section, there will be no photo that comes up on the screen, but in the description I've included links to their photos and play videos. Description reads as follows:
Otto and Ellis are two kittens, brothers, approx. 20 weeks old, rescued at 12 weeks of age from a parking lot for an auto repair shop. They appear to have a very mild case of cerebellar hypoplasia (CH). More information on this condition can be found at: http://www.messybeast.com/disabled.htm#CH
They've been neutered, had rabies and FVRCP shots, been wormed, and tested negative for FeLV, FIV, FIP (coronavirus), and toxoplasmosis. These kittens have a particularly mild case of CH; they still run, climb, jump, stalk, and leap, just like other kittens! They just don't jump high, and they sometimes land awkwardly when jumping down. They don't have any litter box issues, other than needing a slightly larger litter box than the smallest sizes (they tend to splay their hind legs a bit for stability, more so than some cats). They clean themselves just fine, and Otto kneads just like any happy cat - with purring and enthusiasm! Photos and videos at:
Otto:
http://www.tiny.cc/dWpvXEllis:
http://tiny.cc/te2NJVideo clips of them playing together:
http://tiny.cc/1edbI
http://tiny.cc/lhbRRAnything taller than the seat of a chair is beyond their jumping abilities. Both of them love being petted, and rubbed under the chin and along the jawline, especially when sitting in a warm lap. Their favorite toy is a crumpled up ball of paper, which they'll bat and chase! They're both regular little purr generators.
They are currently living at home. It would be ideal to place them together, but if they must be separated to find their loving, forever homes, that would be better than never finding someone to call their very own. An ideal home would not have pets or children inclined to pick on them, and would keep them indoors for their own safety. They also should not be declawed, as that would hamper their ability to get around.
Otto and Ellis are in Kansas City, Missouri, but options exist for travel arrangements to their new home/s. An adoption contract and fee for adoption will be needed; please email for more information.
Email address: FosterKittiesKC at gmail dot com
Posted 1 year ago by anncetera2 #
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That's awesome...I think I'm going to go ahead and put the links to their pics and videos; and give the group your location...I'll let them know that they should be listed soon on Petfinder and I'll give them an update when they appear..
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So... what you're saying is that you're interested, 2P? ;-)
Posted 1 year ago by anncetera2 #
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Thank you so much for your help, Sullis! Anything I can do that will help get these guys adopted is greatly, greatly appreciated!
Seriously... Otto is right now lying up against me, between me and the keyboard. Oops! Spoke too soon - he heard another kitty playing with a jingle ball, and now he's off like a shot!
Posted 1 year ago by anncetera2 #
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Oh, yeah... Chloe would be VERY unhappy. But at least she'd be able to pick on these guys! They probably wouldn't outrun her. However, you should hear them racing up and down the stairs, like little elephants!
Posted 1 year ago by anncetera2 #
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Absolutely! I welcome any and all inquiries.
Posted 1 year ago by anncetera2 #
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Please use the following email address: FosterKittiesKC at gmail dot com
Baby elephants in kitten suits are just the cutest little things! LOL
Posted 1 year ago by anncetera2 #
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Also wanted to clarify one thing: when I indicate no pets or children inclined to pick on them, it doesn't mean no other pets and/or no children in the household. It just means that if you have a pet that's highly territorial or has a strong prey drive, that Otto and Ellis might be in danger. Likewise, children are fine, even young children - as long as the adult is 100% sure that the children will not mistreat them. Otto and Ellis have fewer options than many kitties, when it comes to defending themselves against attack or mistreatment. They're not as strong, not as fast, and can't jump as high or climb as well, so their "flight" options in a "fight or flight" are limited.
Posted 1 year ago by anncetera2 #
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My dear departed cat Booger was a terribly territorial, neurotic mama's boy. Therefore, any new cat coming into the household was a threat - and was treated accordingly. (He got his nose bent four different ways out of shape whenever that happened.)
OTOH, he was also the smartest cat I've ever owned. He was the one I would have liked to take onto Letterman. And if I'd used treats for training, not just affection, I'm positive he would have done everything the cat in the 'trained cat' videos did - and more. He did about a third of those tricks just based on affection training; sit, lie down, shake paws, jump. I would have taught him to 'bark,' but I could never get him to shut up long enough.
Booger looked an awful lot like this guy:
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s201/anncetera/Cats/BurgerBoy-KCSRCat04-22-2008.jpg
Posted 1 year ago by anncetera2 #
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I forgot to mention that when I'd put him on a harness and leash, he'd pretty much just naturally walk along with me; no 'heel' command needed. A far cry from this:
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s201/anncetera/LOLcats/funny-pictures-civil-disobedience-c.jpg
Posted 1 year ago by anncetera2 #
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hahaha..I have never owned a cat that would walk on a leash..they would do their best "kitty roadkill" impersonation...flat on their belly, all 4 legs out to the side...it's a good thing I can't let them outside; can't even put a collar on the suckers!!!!!!
So I've posted the pics and videos; gave them their medical info, and told them I would revisit when they appear on Petfinder and give them that link as well..You've done such a good job with them; watching their videos I swear I can't tell that they're even mildly afflicted!! One day soon, I will get Mark to show me (yet again) how to work the video camera and take some footage of Buster..I think he's moderately afflicted..not terribly severe but nowhere near as coordinated as your little guys!
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Booger was the best. cat. ever. Born in my house (took in a pregnant stray), and had to be first, first, first in the litter. Learned to play with the dog early on. And he was as talkative as most Siamese I've ever met! He had a habit of needing to sleep near my face, as if he wanted me to breathe on him all night long. I'd roll over... he'd walk around and lie down by my face again. I'd roll back over... he'd repeat. Ad nauseum! He was a funny guy, one of a kind, and I miss him terribly. I lost him to complications from hyperthyroidism at only 13 years of age.
Posted 1 year ago by anncetera2 #
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