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You Say “Can’t”, and I Will Show You I CAN | #WobblyWednesday

May 18, 2016 18 Comments

You Say “Can’t”, and I Will Show You I CAN | #WobblyWednesday

Cats with cerebellar hypoplasia are notorious for being terrible jumpers. In fact, many CH kitties can barely walk, let alone jump. Because of their jumping skills, or lack-thereof, you may often hear that cats with CH can’t get on the furniture/get on a cat tree/climb stairs/etc. While this is true for some, particularly those with more severe cases of CH, many are able to adapt and figure out their own way of doing these things. I have witnessed Sophie’s adaptability first hand, but I have to admit that she still surprises me.

When we first adopted Sophie, she either couldn’t or wouldn’t jump. Now she can get up on the couch, bed, cat tree, chairs…you name it. She didn’t know how to climb stairs either. In fact, when we moved into a house with stairs, we were so nervous about her being on the stairs that we put a baby gate at the bottom of them to keep her off. One week later she had figured out how to climb over the baby gate and up the stairs. When we purchased a cat tree, we weren’t sure if Sophie would be able to get on it, so we purposefully chose one that had a ramp up to the first tier. She has never once used the ramp, but she can now make it all the way up to the top of the cat tree.

How does she do all of these things if she can’t jump? She climbs. Seriously, this girl could climb Mount Everest if given the chance.

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These photos were taken the day the sugar glider cage arrived. Bobby and I put it together, and the first thing Sophie did when we got it set up was climb it. No hesitations. She just went for it, and she conquered it! There is nothing this girl can’t do. She simply amazes me every day.

Never underestimate a CH kitty’s determination. Happy #WobblyWednesday!

*Please note: The sugar gliders were not in the cage when these photos and video were taken. The cats are not allowed to climb or jump on the glider cage now that the gliders are inside it. 

Filed Under: Cerebellar Hypoplasia, Sophie, Wobbly Wednesday Tagged With: cerebellar hypoplasia, climbing

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  1. The Swiss Cats says

    May 18, 2016 at 12:56 am

    Amazing ! You’re such a talented girl, Sophie !

    Reply
  2. Summer says

    May 18, 2016 at 3:42 am

    Sophie is so awesome – she is an inspiration! I think some humans could learn from her.

    Reply
  3. Random Felines says

    May 18, 2016 at 9:46 am

    so fun to watch her get around …. and watching her stop for the toy in the video 🙂

    Reply
  4. Melissa & Mudpie says

    May 18, 2016 at 9:50 am

    She is so amazing! What an incredible spirit.

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  5. Madi says

    May 18, 2016 at 1:14 pm

    WTG Sophie! You are an amazing woman cat and I hear you roar!
    That exercise is doing wonders for your legs…your confidence is off the charts!
    Yay yay
    Hugs
    Madi your bffff

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  6. Sam says

    May 18, 2016 at 1:17 pm

    She’s a wonder……she BELIEVES she can do anything and she CAN. There’s no stopping that girl!

    Love, Sammy

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  7. da tabbies o trout towne says

    May 18, 2016 at 4:48 pm

    sophie…..yur moovee rocked….984 paws up 🙂 🙂 N we think yur mom & dad knead ta take that sugar glider toy outta ther cage & give it two ewe…..{ de one ewe were tryin ta get that lookz like a S !!! }

    share & share a like….rite ♥♥♥

    Reply
  8. Ellen Pilch says

    May 18, 2016 at 4:57 pm

    Good job Sophie!!! She is an amazing little kitty.

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  9. Timmy Tomcat says

    May 18, 2016 at 5:35 pm

    Sophie you are our families little Wobbly Heroine! Yay Sophie!
    Timmy and Furs

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  10. The Island Cats says

    May 18, 2016 at 7:21 pm

    That’s what we love about you, Sophie. Nothing stops you!

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  11. Tamago says

    May 18, 2016 at 8:56 pm

    Love those pictures and the video! Sophie is such an incredible kitty!
    She has very positive and adventurous spirit. She would definitely climb Mount Everest if she decides to do so!

    Reply
  12. Raven says

    May 18, 2016 at 10:16 pm

    You go Sophie!

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  13. Connie says

    May 19, 2016 at 12:22 pm

    Where there is a will

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  14. Kitties Blue says

    May 19, 2016 at 12:40 pm

    That girl is so full of spunk and determination. Along with her beauty and sweet purrsonality, makes her so special. Mom and Dad say thanks for the anniversary greetings. Astrid sends Sampy a bajillion trillion kisses and lots and lots of love. We all send love and hugs. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

    Reply
  15. Three Chatty Cats says

    May 19, 2016 at 2:45 pm

    She’s so awesome. I don’t even think my kitties could do that. 🙂

    Reply
  16. Jean Dion says

    May 21, 2016 at 6:01 pm

    Just this morning, during my volunteer time at the Willamette Humane Society, I met a cat with this condition. He was found as a stray, if you can believe it. I have no idea how he made it out there in the wilds! He’s up for adoption, and I’m hoping someone takes him home soon. He may be wobbly, but like your sweetie, he’s an adventurer!

    Jean from Welcome to the Menagerie

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  17. Pipo/Minko/MrJackFreckles says

    May 24, 2016 at 7:08 am

    Wow…just wow!

    Reply

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