Today we are celebrating Sophie's 2nd Birthday! Today actually doubles as her Birthday and her Gotcha Day. We adopted Sophie in May of 2013 (a year ago), but she was already a year old when we got her. What a fun and wonderful year it has been! Sophie has been a huge blessing in … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Sophie!
Handicats & Other Special Needs Pets
What is Cerebellar Hypoplasia?
Cerebellar hypoplasia (CH) is a disorder in which the cerebellum part of the brain doesn't develop completely before birth. The cerebellum is a region of the brain that plays a major role in motor control and coordination. Having an underdeveloped cerebellum results in jerky … [Read more...] about What is Cerebellar Hypoplasia?
6 Common Misconceptions About FIV
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, or FIV: A virus that, like HIV for humans, weakens the immune system of a cat and makes it more difficult for the cat to fight off infection. While the virus is definitely not good, it is not nearly as terrible as some may believe. There are so many … [Read more...] about 6 Common Misconceptions About FIV
Settling In
As some of you may know, the Hall Household has been in the middle of a move. We spent all of last week and weekend packing and moving. Though we only moved about a mile or two down the road, it has been a big upgrade for us. We went from a little bitty two bedroom apartment to a … [Read more...] about Settling In
Sophie “Weebs,” Our CH Kitty
Sophie "Weebs" has cerebellar hypoplasia. This means that the cerebellum part of her brain did not develop all the way before she was born, resulting in incoordination and wobbliness. She is considered to have a mild-moderate form of CH, which means she can get around pretty well … [Read more...] about Sophie “Weebs,” Our CH Kitty