Two bonded kittens hop around with “wonky” legs and don’t let it hold them back. They are truly the most spirited cats.
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Earlier this year, Caroline Grace, the founder of Baby Kitten Rescue, responded to a call about a litter of kittens with special needs.
“We knew it would be a challenge to take so many special-needs kittens at once, but we could not say no to their sweet faces and wonky leggies. They were all born with a congenital abnormality that caused them to have restricted range of motion in their hind legs,” Caroline shared with Love Meow.
Two of them, Willy and Tilly, were inseparable from the start. It wasn’t long before they captivated their rescuers with their remarkable adaptability and zest for life.
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After consulting multiple vets and specialists to determine the cause and appropriate treatment, “all of the vets said the same thing: they weren’t sure why their hind legs were that way, but they knew they would adapt well with support.”
Caroline and her team got right to work with daily physical therapy and stretching exercises to enhance the kittens’ range of motion and help them use their hind legs effectively.
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“We were amazed to watch how they learned to walk, run, climb, jump, and even use the litter box while staying perfectly clean.”
Willy (orange and white) and Tilly (calico) depended on each other from day one, always staying close to their best friend. If one curled up in a bed, the other would soon follow, and they would nestle together, purring in perfect harmony.
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“They are the most adorable, lovable dynamic duo. Both Willy and Tilly purr nonstop, want to be wherever their humans are, and have the cutest little chirps and chats with you.”
Within a month, the kittens made incredible progress, moving with stronger and steadier strides. No longer dragging their hind legs, they began walking with their paw pads firmly on the ground. They even developed a unique way of “running” by hopping like bunnies.
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The two bonded siblings act as a team, encouraging each other to try new things, exploring every corner of their room, and eagerly befriending resident cats in the house.
They tumble and wrestle until they are completely worn out from all the playing, then curl up together in a cozy bed, drifting off to sleep.
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Whenever their foster mom walks into the room, they are ready for lap snuggles. They leap onto Caroline and line up perfectly on her lap, always staying connected no matter what they do.
They may walk with a squat stance, but it doesn’t hinder them in the slightest.
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As they have grown bigger and stronger, the two scamper about and jump up and down with ease. “They get around super well despite their wonky legs.”
“Tilly is smart, confident, fearless, and loving. She is the boss and loves to explore and play. Willy is the sweet snuggle bug who purrs as soon as you look at him.”
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Willy summited the pillow mountain, with Tilly cheering him on and following right on his heels, never missing a beat.
She leads her brother, her partner in mischief, into new adventures, stirring up all sorts of trouble.
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Their littermates, Moonbeam, Hubble, and Aurora, have also blossomed into playful, affectionate young cats, each with a unique personality.
“They have adapted so well to their hind leg abnormalities. They are truly the sweetest and most special kitties.”
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“They just need someone to love them with all their wonky wonderfulness. Whoever adopts these special babies is seriously so lucky.”
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