Wobbly pair find love Purrfect balance

WITH their “wobbly” disability, brother and sister rescue kitties Keller and Kathe had a tough start to life.

But the inseparable pair have landed on their feet after one kind woman saw past their brain condition and offered them both a home.

Elaine Baxter, 56, said: “I was looking for an indoor companion when I looked at the Cats Protection website and saw Kathe.

“The fact her brother came too was not a problem and their additional needs just made them more in need of a loving home.”

The adorable pair have cerebellar hypoplasia, which affects balance and coordination meaning they wobble when they walk. Keller is also deaf.

Elaine, who works as a senior janitor, was looking to fill the gap left by the death of her beloved 16-year-old cat Vinnie. And she was already used to dealing with cats with special needs, as he had diabetes for eight years.

Elaine from Alloa in Clackmannanshire in Scotland, said:

“They are totally at home now. Their quirks just make them more lovable. I hope they feel the same about me.”

The pair had been at Cats Protection’s Forth Valley centre for six months after their owner could not longer care for them.

Centre manager Roslyn Mckay said: “We are delighted Kathe and Keller have settled in so well to their new home. They are real characters and firm favourites with the team.

Confident

“Disabled cats really shouldn’t put off experienced owners. They may require a little extra care or consideration but they’ve plenty of love to give.

“Cats are surprisingly adaptable and often more than capable of coping with physical impairments, allowing them to enjoy long and happy lives. We would always fully brief prospective owners, ensuring they felt confident to care for their special needs pet.”

While some cats are born with a disability, others develop issues as the result of an accident or old age.

For advice on cats with additional needs, visit cats.org.uk/disabled-cats.