Camp Wobbly Cat

Camp Wobbly Cat Advocating for wobbly kittens (cerebellar hypoplasia) and cats with neurological disabilities.
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12/21/2023

Throwback Thursday with these little chaos monsters! 🎄❤️🎄 I have to say, this group really knew how to party! I can’t wait to see what fun and mischief they get into this year at their forever homes!

Flashback Friday featuring former foster, Nova the Nimble. Nova had moderate/severe CH and while she was an excellent me...
12/15/2023

Flashback Friday featuring former foster, Nova the Nimble. Nova had moderate/severe CH and while she was an excellent meowdel, she was also stellar at destroying a set! 😹💖🎄💖😹

12/14/2023

UPDATE: She’s headed to Wee3beasties: Saving the Strays

Hi everyone! I’m asking for your help again to find rescue for this sweet wobbly kitty! 💖 She is currently located in Minneapolis, MN 💖 She came from a hoarding situation where she was not getting the care she needs. She is severely matted and will likely need to be shaved. She’s four months old and hasn’t had medical (still needs vaccines, spay, etc). Other cats removed from this site have been FIV/FeLV negative but she hadn’t been tested. She has some wild head movements that are beyond what is typical of CH so in a perfect world, she’d land with someone who can advocate for her and get her in with a neurologist. So far she has had trouble eating but it’s not entirely known if it’s because she physically can’t or if she’s just stressed from being moved. More likely she’s stressed. She is clearly very sweet and loving and will make her future forever family so happy! 💖

If you are able to foster her or take her into your rescue, please message me with details and i’ll give you the contact information for the person who rescued her. This kitty is not in my care, I’m just helping to find her a safe place to land. 💖 Comnents and shares would do a great deal to help! Thank you!

CH kitty in NYC needs rescue placement. 😿 Photo is not graphic so I’m not sure why there is a content warning.
12/09/2023

CH kitty in NYC needs rescue placement. 😿 Photo is not graphic so I’m not sure why there is a content warning.

***SAFE 12/13/23***

*SHELTER PLEA* CH cat! | Let Madam Oreo wobble her way into your heart!! She's very vocal about her feelings! Owner surrender due to housing insecurity. Reported having cerebellar hypoplasia.

Manhattan Center

Madam Oreo 187762

7Y | Owner Surrender | Female | 7 lbs.



Medical

Date
Reasons
Vet Notes
Vet
Date Resolved
8-Dec-2023
Blood Work Interpretation
Vet Notes: 8:15 AM

CBC
HCT 41.3%
Hgb 13.5 g/dL
WBC 7.5 K/uL
-Neutropenia 2.62 K/uL

CHM
Glucose 83 mg/dL
SDMA 12 ug/dL
Creatinine 1.4 mg/dL
Mild hypernatremia 158 mmol/L
Hyperkalemia 5.3 mmol/L
ALT/ALP WNL

A:
Neutropenia- r/o infectious vs. idiopathic vs. other
Mild electrolytes elevations
Otherwise unremarkable

P:
Ok for surgery
Recommend rechecking blood work in 1 month or sooner if needed

VET 992172
7-Dec-2023
DVM Intake
Vet Notes: 10:53 AM

DVM Intake Exam

Estimated age: Reported 7-8y

Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative

History: Owner surrender due to housing insecurity. Reported having cerebellar hypoplasia.

Subjective: BAR

Observed Behavior - Trilling and seeking attention, assuming lordosis-in heat. Allows all handling for exam with soft body. Low growl during blood draw, but does not escalate. Continues growling after restraint finished.

Evidence of Cruelty seen -no

Evidence of Neglect seen-no

Evidence of Trauma seen -no

Objective

T =
P =wnl
R =wnl
BCS 5/9

EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted
Oral Exam: clean adult dentition
PLN: No enlargements noted
H/L: NR, NMA, Lungs clear, eupneic
ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated
U/G: female intact-in heat
MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat
CNS: Mentation appropriate - moderate ataxia and intention tremor
Re**al: normal external
Wood's Lamp Exam: not performed

Assessment
cerebellar hypoplasia
in heat

Prognosis:
good

Plan:
intake tasks
cbc/chem to lab to assess for OHE
needs behavior assessment
new home

SURGERY:
Okay for surgery if all ok on blood work

VET 991697

Behavior

Awaiting behavior assessment
Profile

Spay/Neuter status No
Date of Intake 6-Dec-2023
Is this cat having litter box issues? Yes
If yes, Please elaborate: Oreo was in a home with 1 litter box. The litter box was located in the living room, it was a covered litter box, with scented litter. Owner stated that Oreo can use the litter box but get messy due to her condition. Litter would be spilled out or Oreo would get messy. Owner would clean Oreo after using the litter box.
Basic Information: Owner surrender Oreo due to moving out of home and into a new home that does not take pets. Owner has had Oreo since she was 3 weeks old. Owner stated that a neighbor was giving away a litter of kittens and abandoned Oreo in the home once moving out. Owner took Oreo in and has had her for 8 years.
Previously lived with: 2 adults
How is this cat around strangers? Oreo is shy and timid on initial contact. Oreo will warm up after a couple of hours and becomes friendly and outgoing.
How is this cat around children? Oreo has no experience with children
How is this cat around other cats? Owner stated they tried to have Oreo interact with another cat but because of Oreo's condition when walking, the other cat was afraid and hiss at Oreo. Oreo hissed back at the cat. No further contact was initiated.
How is this cat around dogs? No experience
Behavior Notes Owner has never attempted to trim Oreo's nails, or brush coat. Oreo enjoys to be held and allowed owner to pick them up. Oreo will struggle to be put into a carrier. Owner stated they needed help putting her in a carrier because she would try to escape.
Bite history: Oreo has no bite history
Energy level/descriptors: Medium
Has this cat ever had any medical issues? No
Medical Notes Oreo has never seen a vet or received vaccines. Owner stated Oreo has problems walking.
For a New Family to Know Once Oreo warms up to you, she is friendly and outgoing. Owner stated Oreo is very affectionate, talkative, and independent. Oreo is a couch potato, and loves to spend time where her family is. Oreo spend most of her time by the window. When Oreo plays she will play gently, loves to chase and pounce on toys. Oreo will play when she feels like it. Oreo's favorite type of surfaces is carpet or fabric.

Owner stated that their favorite thing about Oreo is that she is very outgoing, talkative and likes to be underneath people. Oreo eats both dry and wet food but prefers dry. Oreo loves Meow Mix and 9 lives. She loves fish flavored food. Owner informed staff that Oreo is messy when eating and would clean her up after eating.

* PLEASE NOTE * KITTENS under the age of 8 weeks or weighing 2 pounds or less CAN ONLY be PULLED by a RESCUE!!!! IF INTERESTED, PLEASE contact a RESCUE ASAP!!!

For more information on adopting from the NYC AC&C, or to find a rescue to assist, please read the following:

If you are local to NYC, and within 3-4 hrs of NYS and NJ and you are SERIOUS about adopting or fostering one of the animals at NYC ACC, please follow the instructions here or message our FB page with our experienced volunteers that will do their best to guide you through the process.

* We highly discourage everyone from trusting strangers that send them Facebook messages, offering help, for it has ended in truly tragic events.*

If you can get to the shelters in NYC:
(212) 788-4000 (wait through the prompts to reach a live person)

Email - [email protected]

https://www.nycacc.org/adoption/emergency-placement/

https://www.facebook.com/NYCACC/

https://www.nycacc.org/location-and-hours/

For approved adopters,
There is free transport within a 3-4 hour radius of NYC & NJ.
You must apply to a New Hope rescue shelter partner.

Here's a list of New Hope shelter rescue partners (must contact individual rescues):
https://www.nycacc.org/get-involved/new-hope/nhpartners

For approved adopters,
There is free transport within a 3-4 hour radius of NYC & NJ.

If you are interested in fostering or adopting a pet through a New Hope partner please fill out this pre-screener.

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeUQ8Zf2VPXKU.../viewform

***IMPORTANT*** PLEASE READ IN REGARDS TO SCAMMERS.
Please DO NOT send in any pledges UNLESS this PAGE has made the official update. You will know if it's legit by looking at the top header of our page with the rescue information following a donation link to the rescues site or paypal information. We also post the update on the threads but we do ask for all safety purposes to make sure the HEADER matches the comment line. The HEADER is what's most important to follow since only an admins has access to edit info on this page and make those notations. Sadly many scammers claim they have pulled the cat and post a bogus paypal. Please beware. If you suspect someone is posting a scam post please notify us via DM. Thank you

A very special kitty on the east coast is looking for a forever home. Please check out his story and help him find a hom...
11/29/2023

A very special kitty on the east coast is looking for a forever home. Please check out his story and help him find a home. 💙

PLEASE SHARE | An 11-week-old kitten who has special needs is looking for someone who is willing to "take on the unique challenges that come with adopting" him, according to a nonprofit.

https://katu.com/news/nation-world/severely-deformed-11-week-old-kitten-in-need-of-loving-home-cat-animals-massachusetts-society-for-the-prevention-of-cruelty-to-animals-angell-overcrowded-shelter-adoption-non-profit-gumby-special-needs-medical-condition-veterinarian

11/09/2023

Here’s a Throwback Thursday featuring Nova the Nimble! Nova was my foster in the fall of 2020. 💖 This kitten was so much fun to foster, definitely on my list of favorites! I was thinking since she had so many silly videos, I might do a mini series featuring her this week. Would you like to see more of her silly antics?

Nova has moderate/severe cerebellar hypoplasia which is why she’s so wobbly. When she first came to me, she couldn’t walk or stand on her own but a few months later, by the time she was getting adopted, she was standing on her own and taking steps. They were pretty wild and uncoordinated but she was doing it! It’s not uncommon for young wobbly kittens to make progress like this as they get stronger, learn to compensate and maybe even learn to slow down a little. Either way, Nova was definitely very good at getting around and could party with the best of them! 😹 And play can be used as therapy and goes a long way towards building strength! 💖

11/02/2023

This little spitfire is Evelyn. Read more about her at the end of this caption. In the meantime, I have a big question for you.

I am currently not able to foster and it’s not likely I will be in the near future. Which leaves me wondering what to do with this account. I’ll continue posting foster memories and wobbly cats that need rescue or adoption. 💖 But what else would you like to see here? I’d like to provide content that you all still enjoy seeing even though I know you initially here for the cute kittens. 💖

I’m on this extended break from fostering because my cats have had stress issues that are severe enough to need medication and so it’s for them that I’m not bringing other cats into the house right now. I’m doubtful that it will resolve anytime soon.

Evelyn and her sister, Ethel, were fosters of mine before this account was created. I did most of my posting at The Tippy Tuxies when I had fosters. These two were such great kittens and my heart really wanted to add them to my forever family. They even mixed mostly peacefully with Rosie, Daisy and Calvin. They ended up getting a great home together, which was the right choice for everyone. 💖💖

Arrow enjoys VIP seating during TV time at his forever home. Nothing makes me happier than seeing well-spoiled   😹
10/27/2023

Arrow enjoys VIP seating during TV time at his forever home. Nothing makes me happier than seeing well-spoiled 😹

10/24/2023

The Camp Wobbly Cat origin story 💖

Portraits were attempted with the little hissers I was watching over the weekend but they aren’t quite socialized enough...
10/23/2023

Portraits were attempted with the little hissers I was watching over the weekend but they aren’t quite socialized enough to sit for pictures. We did what we could. 😻 Cute little fluffers!

I told them it was time for dewormer and this was their response. Apparently they were under the impression that camp = ...
10/21/2023

I told them it was time for dewormer and this was their response. Apparently they were under the impression that camp = vacation. 😹

I am kitten sitting these little hissers this weekend for  . They were found outside only a few days ago so they aren’t ...
10/20/2023

I am kitten sitting these little hissers this weekend for . They were found outside only a few days ago so they aren’t sure about people yet but they are all very sweet so I’m sure they’ll be little cuddle bugs in no time. 💖

10/02/2023

Meet Dolly! Dolly survived panleukopenia at a very young age but it damaged her cerebellum in the process and she was left with cerebellar hypoplasia. The rescue she is currently with does not adopt out CH kittens so her foster mom is looking for rescue placement near Philly or an adopter. Dolly has a littermate, Dobby, who was also effected but the rest of her littermates are normal. If you’re a rescue that can take a transfer of both Dobby and Dolly, please message me with your contact info and i’ll put you in touch with their foster.

For interested adopters, Dolly can be adopted individually, with her wobbly littermate, Dobby, or with one of her other littermates. They will need to transfer to another rescue to complete spay and adoption process. Please message me with your location and contact info interested and i’ll put you in touch with their foster.

Sending big hugs and prayers for Pancake Stickypaws,  his most wonderful mom, Michele and everyone who loves him at  . T...
09/21/2023

Sending big hugs and prayers for Pancake Stickypaws, his most wonderful mom, Michele and everyone who loves him at . Thinking of you and praying that everything will be okay.

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09/10/2023

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09/09/2023

The story of my own cats, The Tippy Tuxies😻😻😻

FOSTER FLASHBACK FRIDAY featuring BRUNO! 💙 He had a back to school photoshoot last year for the Kitty Revolution calenda...
09/08/2023

FOSTER FLASHBACK FRIDAY featuring BRUNO! 💙 He had a back to school photoshoot last year for the Kitty Revolution calendar. 😻 Bruno is such a sweet little character! 😻💙😻

09/05/2023

This little wobbly kitten needs a foster caregiver. If you’re located in southern CA, can you share this post to help find placement?

Baby Kitten Rescue - know anyone in that area?

08/25/2023

Timmy & Bruno back then in their foster home and now in their forever home. It’s nice to see their bond hasn’t changed one bit! 😻😻

FOSTER UPDATE fearing Ranger & Weatherly. 💙💙 These two handsome boys came to me in 2020 as bottle babies around 4 weeks ...
08/22/2023

FOSTER UPDATE fearing Ranger & Weatherly. 💙💙 These two handsome boys came to me in 2020 as bottle babies around 4 weeks old, full of fleas and believed to be wobbly. As it turned out, they were just a bit unsteady on their feet, not uncommon for their age, and just a couple normal, very handsome boys!

08/22/2023

Does anyone recognize this boy? 💙 Most of last week I was in Las Vegas for SuperZoo but do you know who also lives in Las Vegas? ‼️ Susan and Keith invited myself as well as Michele and Connie from over for dinner. Not only did we get to meet their fur family, but we were treated to the most amazing feast and the best cheesecake I’ve ever had!

This is Ozzy and I got the pleasure to meet him! 💙 How Ozzy’s family cared for him and gave him adventures is how I knew that’s what Snapple needed too. They inspired me so much and also played a big role in helping me save Snapple in the first place.

I have lots to share from last week! I stayed too busy to post then but I have some adorable stuff to share with you this week, thats for sure!

Last week at SuperZoo was so much fun! It was great meeting up with so many wonderful cat people, rescue friends and I l...
08/20/2023

Last week at SuperZoo was so much fun! It was great meeting up with so many wonderful cat people, rescue friends and I loved the opportunities to meet new people as well. I’m constantly reminded how small the cat community really is and it’s so wonderful being a part of it!

So excited!!!
08/19/2023

So excited!!!

Timmy & Bruno update!! They still love to cuddle together and sometimes with the other cats too! 💙💙  Too cute!
08/13/2023

Timmy & Bruno update!! They still love to cuddle together and sometimes with the other cats too! 💙💙 Too cute!

Just got home from the most amazing weekend at CatCon Worldwide ever! It was so wonderful meeting up with so many amazin...
08/08/2023

Just got home from the most amazing weekend at CatCon Worldwide ever! It was so wonderful meeting up with so many amazing rescuers, special needs cat advocates, inspiring female entrepreneurs and friends! Sadly I didn’t get pictures with everyone I wanted to but here are a few highlights.Already looking forward to seeing you all again next year (or next week for those of you headed to SuperZoo, by WPA - hopefully my feet are recovered by then 😹).

Who’s going to CatCon this weekend? I’ll be there and would love to meet up with you too! Here’s a few of my favorite ph...
07/31/2023

Who’s going to CatCon this weekend? I’ll be there and would love to meet up with you too! Here’s a few of my favorite photos from last year. 😻

First off, I want to thank everyone again and again for your kind words of support and for helping with the financial bu...
07/25/2023

First off, I want to thank everyone again and again for your kind words of support and for helping with the financial burdon of Fiona's care. I have removed any fundraising information because her vet bills are covered. The kindness and generosity of all of you is truly remarkable. THANK YOU!

I wanted to share a little more information about what happened last night. The hardest part with such young kittens like this is that there are often more questions than answers. Here is what we do know: her bloodwork was unremarkable, X-rays showed gas and fluids in stomach and colon but no obvious obstruction. She was having pain in her abdomen and labored breathing. They looked at her heart with ultrasound and thought it appeared misshapen but at her size it was hard to know for sure.. Even after being hooked up to air, fluids, meds, and supportive care, Fiona became less and less responsive to outside stimulation and was coming in and out of agonal breathing. The goal was to get her stable and continue trying to figure out what was wrong. We discussed that if she continued to decline that we would let her go. Many of the next steps included tests that take a couple days to get back. I saw the pain she was already in and knew that if we couldn't get her comfortable, that the kinder thing to do would be to let her go. This was always the last resort, but seeing her in so much pain was horrific.

Not having answers when kittens pass is the part of rescue I like the least. I am someone who wants to know, understand and learn. We don't know the cause of her issues. The vets no longer thought that constipation was the primary cause of her discomfort. So it's possible she was underdeveloped internally. It's possible she had some neurological issue besides CH. It's possible she had CH but the stress of not getting proper nutrition caused internal inflammation. It is not likely that her issues were caused by being vaccinated. Vaccine reactions do occasionally happen but Panleukopenia and the other viruses the vaccine protected her from have a BY FAR higher mortality rate to young, orphaned kittens than potential vaccine side effects.

I’m so sorry. 💔 She was getting worse and they felt like she was actively passing away so we have released her from her ...
07/25/2023

I’m so sorry. 💔 She was getting worse and they felt like she was actively passing away so we have released her from her pain. 🌈

This is not the happy update I was hoping to be making. Unfortunately when I went to pick up Fiona from the emergency ve...
07/25/2023

This is not the happy update I was hoping to be making. Unfortunately when I went to pick up Fiona from the emergency vet she was at last night, she was in exactly the same condition as when I dropped her off. Crying in pain and mouth breathing. I knew I couldn’t take her home like that so I transferred her to another clinic and specialty center. I’ll be honest, seeing her so uncomfortable made decision making very difficult. I don’t want to see her in pain like that but I felt like there is still hope that we’re dealing with something fixable. They are going to redo X-Rays and basic diagnostics tonight. She may transfer to specialty care in the morning but it depends on how she does tonight. If things go well, and constipation is still the top diagnostic hunch, they will proceed with finding out the cause and treating her for the issue. They were planning to start additional motility meds and get her comfortable. That’s all I know at this point and probably won’t know more until tomorrow. Of course transferring her to a new clinic means a new set of bills. This is only an option because of the generosity of all of you. 💖 I can’t put into words how much it means to me that you’re all pitching in to help our sweet Fiona. 💖 When I said good night to her, she did start to purr. I’m hoping that’s a good sign. I do believe she has fight in her still. Please send all the well wishes her way, she needs them!

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