Cowgirl

Hi, my name is Cowgirl. I am a 1-year-old, female, black and white cat with severe Cerebellar Hypoplasia (CH), also known as “wobbly cat syndrome.” CH is painless, non-progressive, and not contagious. I cannot walk or get around like other cats can, but I will not worsen as I get older. I have very slowly been getting stronger and compensating for my lack of coordination. I can walk about 5 steps before falling on my side, and am improving on being able to sit like “normal” cats. I am not on any medications, but need physical adaptations in my home to help me succeed. For my safety, I should not be around any sort of stairs. It is easier for me to get around on carpet, because I can use my claws to grip and move myself forward. I can walk and get around on hardwood floors, too. I am determined to be where my friends are! I may be an adult cat, but will always be a sweet snuggly lap baby at heart. If you are sitting on the floor, I will climb in your lap for snuggles. I only climb into your lap, or into a cat bed. Good thing is – I can’t get on your countertops! I will do my best to be around you, so please watch out where you walk when I am on the floor. I LOVE pets on the head, and will push my head into your hands to get you to pet me. I am active and play with small toys that cannot get away from me easily, such as toy mice. I am a small girl at 5.5 pounds. It is important that I have wet food twice a day, and water and dry food always available to me, because it takes a lot of energy for me to move around. I have become great at stabilizing myself on my side to eat and drink. A generous donor got me an elevated feeding station, which I'm not sure if I like to use, but it will go home with me. I use pee pads instead of a litter box. Between the way I eat, use the bathroom, and the fact that I am on the floor a lot, I often end up getting a bath about once a week. I’m not the biggest fan of it, but I tolerate it, because I get snuggles afterwards. I would do best going home with someone who is at home most of the time, or works from home. I get along with other cats and dogs, but will need a slow introduction. The other animals in my home must see me as a friend, and not a weaker animal who can be attacked. I have teeth and claws I will use if necessary, but I cannot run away if they start to attack me. I have not met young children yet. My adoption fee has been FULLY SPONSORED by a generous donor! My foster mom has created a photo and video album for you to be able to get a glimpse of what my life is like, and how I get around.<br/><br/>https://photos.app.goo.gl/J3GHV7s4Psm3PozV6<br/><br/>I am spayed, up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccines, tested for FIV/FeLV (negative/negative), and have my microchip. If you are interested in making me a part of your family, please click on the following link to fill out an Adoption Application http://www.purringheartsva.org and a volunteer will reach out to you within 72 hours. I hope to hear from my forever family soon!

Hi, my name is Cowgirl. I am a 1-year-old, female, black and white cat with severe Cerebellar Hypoplasia (CH), also known as “wobbly cat syndrome.” CH is painless, non-progressive, and not contagious. I cannot walk or get around like other cats can, but I will not worsen as I get older. I have very slowly been getting stronger and compensating for my lack of coordination. I can walk about 5 steps before falling on my side, and am improving on being able to sit like “normal” cats. I am not on any medications, but need physical adaptations in my home to help me succeed. For my safety, I should not be around any sort of stairs. It is easier for me to get around on carpet, because I can use my claws to grip and move myself forward. I can walk and get around on hardwood floors, too. I am determined to be where my friends are! I may be an adult cat, but will always be a sweet snuggly lap baby at heart. If you are sitting on the floor, I will climb in your lap for snuggles. I only climb into your lap, or into a cat bed. Good thing

Hi, my name is Cowgirl. I am a 1-year-old, female, black and white cat with severe Cerebellar Hypoplasia (CH), also known as “wobbly cat syndrome.” CH is painless, non-progressive, and not contagious. I cannot walk or get around like other cats can, but I will not worsen as I get older. I have very slowly been getting stronger and compensating for my lack of coordination. I can walk about 5 steps before falling on my side, and am improving on being able to sit like “normal” cats. I am not on any medications, but need physical adaptations in my home to help me succeed. For my safety, I should not be around any sort of stairs. It is easier for me to get around on carpet, because I can use my claws to grip and move myself forward. I can walk and get around on hardwood floors, too. I am determined to be where my friends are! I may be an adult cat, but will always be a sweet snuggly lap baby at heart. If you are sitting on the floor, I will climb in your lap for snuggles. I only climb into your lap, or into a cat bed. Good thing is – I can’t get on your countertops! I will do my best to be around you, so please watch out where you walk when I am on the floor. I LOVE pets on the head, and will push my head into your hands to get you to pet me. I am active and play with small toys that cannot get away from me easily, such as toy mice. I am a small girl at 5.5 pounds. It is important that I have wet food twice a day, and wat