Sonnet and Haiku come from the same litter and have the same rare birth defect – a condition called arthrogryposis that has left their legs twisted and shortened. They also have no tails.
Their human foster mom Shelby, a cat rescuer from Portland, OR, took them in February 2018, when they were just a few weeks old. Despite their special needs, she felt certain she could offer them the chance of full and happy lives.
So far, friendly Sonnet (a black-and-white tuxedo kitten) and her shy brother (who is gray and white) have more than confirmed Shelby’s conviction. While they can't run normally, they can hop and bop each other, and do handstands for a good jump on the other. They can also use the cat box on their own.
Sonnet can even get over a baby gate and up onto Shelby's bed.
Shelby is raising money for surgery options that can make life a bit easier for them in the immediate future, while documenting their progress on Instagram. Once they have had surgery for their legs, they will be ready for adoption.
It helps that while their limbs are twisted, they do have feeling and some muscle control in them. They also have tested negative for FIV and feline leukemia.
Due to her condition, Sonnet only has four toes one paw, making her the opposite of a polydactyl. She and sweet Haiku are truly unique. They have a potentially full and happy life ahead of them.
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