Readers’ CH Cats
Throughout the years I’ve been blogging (here and on my previous blog), I’ve been blessed to meet dozens of folks and even more cats with cerebellar hypoplsia. It’s incredible to hear each one’s story — and there’s always something new to learn.
These readers and friends have generously shared their stories with me, and I’m honored to share them with you. If you’d like your story to be shared, please feel free to click here for more information.
Click on the kitties below to learn more about them:
Allison’s Goobie
Barbara’s Harley
Brittney’s Teddy
Christy’s Flip
Donna’s Ackie
Elise’s Hippa
Elise’s Nanako
Emma’s Stevie
Jamie’s Halas
Jen’s Arthur
John’s Princess
Kathy’s Oatie
Lauren’s Mimosa
Lizzie’s Tardy
Lizzie’s Ziggy
Cindy’s Lucy
Cindy’s Thumper
Melissa’s Peanut
Renee’s Kiki
Ruth’s Maddie
Sharon’s Moby
Mallory’s Scooter
Shiva
Sheila’s Buster
Selena’s Kiro
Selena’s Roxy
Anna’s Ms. Flipper
Merrianne’s Lemon
Selena’s Shinju
Andrea’s Aiden Grace
Dannielle’s Chairman
Melissa’s Effie
Melissa’s Lovey
Hi Amanda, I am adding the link to the one video I have of Percy on You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgWz6dIF5_g , if you’d like to view it. He has grown up since this video was taken about 3 months or more ago, but this is the only decent video I have taken of my little guy. The other kittens in the vid were fosters (not related to Percy) I went ahead and adopted.
Please, can you tell me if all CH kitties do what Percy does: When he is ‘frisky’ he behaves as if he has springs in his legs, he jumps and actually can fly across the room (literally up to six feet or so!) Sometimes he just propels himself a few feet but its the craziest darn thing I’ve ever seen. Of course he does not have any coordination and can land anywhere! Sometimes he has bonked himself pretty hard and it is frightful to watch. Many times I’ve caught him in midair to avoid a hard fall from the couch or bed to the floor. One of these days I’m going to catch him doing this on video and send it to you. Anyway, do all CH cats have this crazy behavior? I’d appreciate your input. Thanks-Jacquie
Hi Jacquie,
Thanks for sharing the video! Percy’s such a cutie!
I can’t say if *all* CH cats do this, but mine will flip around like that. I’m sure that since Percy’s a kitten, it’s easy for his body to propel his tiny frame all around your home! I’m also curious how many other folks have seen this in their kittens. I’ll put up a post soon to find out!
Best, Amanda
Hey, where’s that Zig Monster?
Haha, he’ll be posted soon, promise! There are still a number that need to go up
Jacquie – our Whiskey Bob does the same thing. When he’s hyped up, it’s as if his rear legs become spring loaded. We’ve seen him leap OVER the sofa…he was aiming for the seat, but missed and went sailing over the back! We laughed so hard and he just sat there as if saying “I meant to do that!”
Yes, aren’t they funny?! Is your Whiskey Bob a severe case of CH? Percy is more severe than any I’ve seen on videos. He has never been able to stand on his feet to take a regular step, he can only flop. So sometimes I think he may just get frustrated with his slow sloppy meandering ways and just give it his ALL and fly across the room. It is hilarious, except it can be frightening at times cus I worry he will seriously bonk himself (concussion?).