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schmimi

Tiny Timmy

Jul 07, 2010 19:20

I learned the name of Timmy's disability yesterday. He has Cerebellar Hypoplasia (commonly referred to as CH cats). It is a neurological disability that happens for various reasons, but is often a result of a mama cat contracting distemper while pregnant. I knew that the shelter thought that was what happened to Timmy, but I didn't know what it was ( Read more... )

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eithnepdb July 8 2010, 13:16:17 UTC

I've seen that video of the little CH cat before - amazing stuff.

I think it's kinda neat that the disability also brings such a sunny personality.

You're a good mom ;)

schmimi July 9 2010, 02:14:25 UTC

Thank you... Timmy captured my heart from the get go. I volunteered at the shelter for a whole year before I caved and brought him home... a testament to his wonderful personality!

eithnepdb July 8 2010, 13:18:37 UTC

Oh - and here's another great video of Charlie - who also has CH -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJQG6V1MOVY

schmimi July 9 2010, 02:08:39 UTC

Charlie's eyes look just like Timmy's, but I still can't identify what's "off" about them. And like Charlie, Timmy LOVES his "siblings" although they don't always love him back. :)