Upon watching a video of a tiny kitten with mild cerebellar hypoplasia (CH) who required special care, Hannah was intrigued and keen on adopting the adorable feline. The kitten, named Tipsy, was shared by an animal control officer from Rhode Island. Tipsy was part of a litter surrendered to them, and he was the only one with unique needs.
Hannah, a veterinary technician, spotted a video of a wobbly kitten on social media and knew he was the perfect pet for her. She contacted the animal control officer, confident that she could provide the necessary care for the little cat. Hannah had been searching for a kitten to adopt and was thrilled to welcome Tipsy, as she named him, into her home at just two months old. According to Hannah, she was prepared for anything Tipsy might need and the animal control officer agreed. The adorable kitten found a loving home with Hannah, who was ready to take on the responsibility of caring for him.
Hannah adopted Tipsy, who has cerebellar hypoplasia, a neurological condition, but soon realized that he might also be suffering from vision problems. She noticed signs of significant visual impairment in Tipsy, such as bumping into things and staring at the wall for long periods of time. The only toy he played with was a crinkly frog toy from the shelter. A few days later, a veterinarian confirmed that Tipsy had congenital blindness. Despite his condition, Hannah noted that Tipsy is smart and observant in other ways.
The feline named Tipsy, whose eyes are underdeveloped, may have experienced some issues while in the womb due to cerebellar hypoplasia, although blindness is not a symptom of this condition. According to Hannah, the condition can occur if a mother cat is exposed to a virus or experiences trauma while pregnant, or it can be genetic. However, the symptoms such as poor balance and lack of coordination do not worsen over time nor improve. As kittens with the condition grow into adults, they often become more adept at controlling their symptoms. Nonetheless, Tipsy enjoys playing and having fun like any other cat his age despite his wobbly walk and lack of vision. He has no idea that he is blind or walks differently than other cats, and he thinks he’s just as amazing as any other feline.
The adorable kitty named Tipsy may have some physical limitations like poor coordination and balance, but he has shown no difficulty in using the litter box. Despite his disability, his mother bought a small litter box that she assumed would be easier for him to use. However, Tipsy refused to use it and opted for the larger, high-sided litter box that his mother hoped he would grow into one day. He effortlessly jumps in and out of the box, showing no signs of struggle. According to Tipsy’s mom, he never even used the smaller litter box and jumped straight to the big one.
The Instagram user @twerkintipsy recently shared a heartwarming story about her special needs cat, Tipsy. Despite being blind and suffering from cerebellar hypoplasia, Tipsy is an independent and capable feline who can get on and off the couch by himself. However, Tipsy had difficulty drinking from a traditional bowl, so his owner got him a water fountain which he quickly adapted to. Unfortunately, some people misunderstand the capabilities of cats like Tipsy, assuming they are in pain or struggling. But according to his owner Hannah, Tipsy is the most fun-loving, crazy, and adventurous kitten she has ever met.
Tipsy, a three-month-old kitten, enjoys chasing after his furry siblings Bourbon and Chaser, relishes his meals, loves spending time outdoors with his leash on, and snuggles with his mom Hannah. He is just like any other cat, despite having special needs. Hannah did not specifically look for a kitten with special needs when she first saw Tipsy, but she is grateful to have adopted him. In a short period, Hannah has realized how remarkable and flexible special needs cats can be, and she and Tipsy have developed an unbreakable bond.
According to Hannah, the furry animal has become a part of her family. She affectionately refers to him as “my child.” She cannot bear the thought of not hearing his purring and seeing him run towards her when she enters the house. To her, he is simply the best little companion.
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