I've come across a young tortie female who suffered panleukopenia as a kitten. As a result, she's a bit wobbly and not so graceful, but is healthy in all other ways and is as sweet as can be. I'm very drawn to special needs cats such as this one. I'd love to give her a good home.
Would her disability affect my resident cat's response to her?
My fear is that he would reject her entirely because she acts different than other cats. I don't know much about how cats respond to differences, other than the fact that mother cats may abandon a kitten with a deformity or other physical problem.
Other than that, she would be a perfect match for us. She's submissive in personality but not fearful. She loves attention and gets along with the other cat she is being fostered with.
Any thoughts? I have an opportunity to visit with her tomorrow and talk to her foster mom.
Would her disability affect my resident cat's response to her?
My fear is that he would reject her entirely because she acts different than other cats. I don't know much about how cats respond to differences, other than the fact that mother cats may abandon a kitten with a deformity or other physical problem.
Other than that, she would be a perfect match for us. She's submissive in personality but not fearful. She loves attention and gets along with the other cat she is being fostered with.
Any thoughts? I have an opportunity to visit with her tomorrow and talk to her foster mom.