A mother cat and her five polydactyl kittens were adopted by the Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) earlier this month. They all were born with radial hypoplasia, a benign genetic disorder that caused their forelimbs to be short and clubfooted.
A PAWS volunteer named Ashley Morrison fell in love with the cat family after meeting them at the shelter. The mother, a coal-black beauty, came straight up to her and greeted her as if to say that she was willing to travel wherever with the woman and take the kids.
But Ashley merely needed a quick respite from her charity work. However, she was unable to refuse when these adorable cats suddenly entered her life.
“They all have extra fingers, including mom. Some children even have six-toed hind legs,” says Ashley. “They don’t seem to be bothered by anything. They frolic as any kittens would frolic.
There are 4 boys (Ru, Skippy, Joey, Marsupial Adams) and one girl (Marilyn MonRu) in the family. Mom’s name is Kanga.
They quickly settled into the foster home. Kanga appreciated the comfort of home and thoroughly studied the new abode, while the kids jumped high and noisily around the room.
Pocket Adams (you can just Pochi, from the English pouch – pocket) is the main shorty in the brood. He is the smallest, but he has the sweetest personality.
Skippy is the leader of the gang. He is a brave hero who does not imagine his life without attention.
“His signature number is to jump up and kick someone with his big hind legs.”
The kittens were agitated beyond belief. They always embrace on a big shared bed after playing outside.
“In their desire to go crazy and run wild, they are like all the kittens in the world,” says Ashley. “But when they stand on their hind legs against each other, it seems from the outside that a boxing match is about to begin.”
Kang’s mother and her mini version of Roo. Together they are Kangaroo.”
The kittens are ecstatic and leap joyfully on their large, sturdy paws.
They will be prepared for adoption in a few weeks.
They are unaware of their specialness and enjoy playing like any other kitten, according to Ashley.
“Their long-term owners will be free to choose for themselves what they believe is the best course of action for each young animal. Even Nevertheless, a lot of cats with radial hypoplasia lead fulfilling lives without it.
It’s best for everyone if Kanga’s mother retires early because she is sick of being a mother. She is content to delegate her direct responsibilities to her group of human pals since she enjoys being with them.
She ascends higher to keep the kittens away from her and only descends to give them food.
Little kangaroos thrive under the care of their guardians and win over anyone who gets to know them better.
