We’re well into kitten season! Rescuers may find a few radial hypoplasia cats, so I’m reposting my article about our late, spirited little RH kitty, Little Buddy. It tells some of his story and includes tips for caring for these special needs pets. I had to disable reblog on my site due to inappropriate reblogs. I may reverse this later Meanwhile, here is the link to article:
Our Cat with Feline Radial Hypoplasia
In 2015 there was an adorable RH black cat who is up for adoption! He was available through a rescue group located in Michigan. Because the link now seems to have gone bad, I am removing it.
I live near a creek in a forest, in close observation and awe of the wildlife outside, as well as the domestic animals of the household. I'm writer Leah T. Alford. I was "catwoods" on this site Catwoods Porch Party, Itchmo Forums for Cats and Dogs, and a few other sites that may or may not exist now. I have now published a book, and the publisher wanted it called Catwoods. I never expected the book title to be the same as my username, so for now I've changed the username to Leah. For more info, click the "About" button above.
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Hi catwoods.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Lil buddy is so happy and hypo plasia free in kitty heaven now. Please take heart in this.
Hugs, and may you find comfort in your time of mourning.
O and om 🐱
Little Buddy and I thank you so much for your kind words of sympathy, O and om. I miss that little guy every day. Sending hugs back in return.
hi catwoods.
i understand the depth of your loss. Stay strong for his memory, and know that you have an angel in heaven that has wings and a tail!
Hugs,
o and om.
Thank you so much for words of comfort.
🙂
Thank you for the repost, Leah. I’m so glad to learn about RH, something I knew nothing about. I’m sorry your kitty had it, but my gosh 19 years is a good long time! We had a black cat that lived to 19.5 years — the last 4 with renal failure. Cats are amazing creatures and have very strong wills to live. Hope you’re having a great weekend!
I’m so glad you like the article! Our RH kitty did have a nice long life; we had one other cat who lived to 19.5 years also. The feline ones do keep me astonished. Here’s hoping you too are enjoying the weekend, summer goes so fast!
Yes, I very much enjoyed the article and reading about kitties (a fav subject of mine). Summer is moving along all too swiftly. We’ve had a pleasant, coolish one at that. Hope you have a great day!
Sorry to read about LIttle Buddy, what a great life you offered him. May he purr forever in the Happy Beyond. ❤
Thank you Eliza, I’m sure Little Buddy appreciates your kind words and wishes, as I do.
Ty fo rth elink to the article and so sorry for the loss ofLittle Buddy.
You’re welcome! Hoping little Roo gets a home. Thanks for your kind sympathy about our Little Buddy.
So nice that he had such a long, happy life with you. Special needs animals are very special, I know. I hope someone adopts the MI kitty soon.
Special needs pets are indeed, such sweeties! I’m so hoping the MI kitty gets a home soon. I don’t know it the rescue group would update and tell us if that happened, but I haven’t seen that on the page yet.
So very sorry for your loss!
Thank you, Lori! We miss the little guy every day.
19 is a ripe old age! we occasionally have one of ours stay with us ~ 10…
Oh yeah, 19 is kind of unusual. We’ve had many cats and there have been a wide range of life spans.