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You are here: Home / Catinees / Sunday Catinee: Miracle Kitties (and a surprise)

Sunday Catinee: Miracle Kitties (and a surprise)

February 17, 2013 By: Sparkle Cat27 Comments

Anakin is a happy, playful kitty with plush fur, a fluffy tail and a great personality. Oh, and he also happens to have no back legs or pelvis. He is truly a miracle kitty, as a) he was born this way and b) he was originally part of a feral colony. Yes, he somehow made it through the first weeks of his life as a feral kitten! He was caught and brought home to a family who has gone out of their way to give him an awesome life, and he has returned the favor by gracing them with his cheerful spirit and can-do attitude. Here is a video of him running and climbing — activities he enjoys as much as any other young cat:

If you can’t see the above video, click here to watch it on YouTube!

Do you want to see how good Ani (as his humans call him) is? Watch him catch a fly! He’s so fast, you practically don’t know what happened until he is eating it.

If you can’t see the above video, click here to watch it on YouTube!

There are other cats like Ani, who are missing either front or back legs and who don’t let that slow them down… but what about a cat that is missing both legs on one side of his body? You don’t see that often… but here is Caffrey, a British Persian who lost his left hind leg in an accident a decade ago — and then developed cancer in his front left leg. His human had faith that he would cope with just two legs, and she was right! Check out this video (unfortunately it is silent) — Caffrey is pretty spry for a 13-year-old guy, no matter how many legs he has, or hasn’t!

If you can’t see the above video, click here to watch it on YouTube!

As you can see from my title, I have a surprise for you! This little guy is not a cat, but I thought you would enjoy him anyway. Meet Chris P. Bacon, a tiny piglet whose back legs are deformed. His human is teaching him to get around with a cart, but as you can see, right now he is perfectly happy to play without it.

If you can’t see the above video, click here to watch it on YouTube!

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Comments

  1. Dash Kitten says

    February 19, 2013 at 12:14 am

    They are SUCH an inspiration! I never forget the first time I was the little youtube video ‘This is Charlie’ about a CH cat – it moved me to tears of pride and joy. I try to watch it several times each year it gives me such hope.

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  2. Penelope says

    February 18, 2013 at 11:30 am

    Amazing!!! Its hard to believe how well they gets around!
    Kisses
    Nellie

    Reply
  3. Spitty the Kitty says

    February 17, 2013 at 10:49 pm

    Wowza! These guys are catastik (pigtastik) 😉 Such happy stories of good homes and happy animals XOXOXO Great Sunday Catinee as always, Sparkle!

    Reply
  4. meowmeowmans says

    February 17, 2013 at 7:02 pm

    Wow, what amazing and inspiring anipals! Thank you for sharing this, Sparkle!

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  5. Grrreta says

    February 17, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    It makes us very happy that these kitties and piglet are living such great lives despite the challenges they face. We’re so happy their humans made such a great difference in their lives.

    Reply
  6. Fraidy Cats! says

    February 17, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    Great videos, Sparkle! You would never know that these animals have disabilities unless you look closely. Yes, very inspiring!

    Pip, Smidgen, Minnie, Hollie

    Reply
  7. Eric and Flynn says

    February 17, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    Those animals are all amazing and show how they can overcome their disability.

    Reply
  8. The Poupounette Gang says

    February 17, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    Anakin may have no hind legs but that’s some tail he’s got. We’re wondering to what degree it helps him keep his balance.

    Purrs,
    The Chans

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  9. lin says

    February 17, 2013 at 12:22 pm

    I’m thankful there are families out there who are willing to look after these little guys and encourage them on their way. No doubt they would not make it without the good love and care that they receive. Hooray for all in these stories!

    Reply
  10. Layla Morgan Wilde says

    February 17, 2013 at 11:33 am

    Special needs anipals are Purrfect. Happy long, purry weekend!

    Reply
  11. Katnip Lounge says

    February 17, 2013 at 10:55 am

    AMAZING!!! These were great…inspirational.

    Reply
  12. Cathy Keisha says

    February 17, 2013 at 10:10 am

    What great, uplifting videos! Love them all.

    Reply
  13. Madi and Mom says

    February 17, 2013 at 9:56 am

    Many many blessings are in store for the kind humans who are looking after they wonderful handicapped furbabes…
    Truly amazing.
    Hugs madi

    Reply
  14. Daisy the Curly Cat says

    February 17, 2013 at 9:49 am

    Oh wow, that was so sweet and inspiring!

    Reply
  15. Baby Tali says

    February 17, 2013 at 9:35 am

    Ani looks so beautiful and happy..just like any other kitty playing..the other two are just as amazing..My Mom says we would take a kitty like Ani anytime!

    Reply
  16. Brian says

    February 17, 2013 at 9:29 am

    It just proves that we are all special and deserve all the love in the world. Thanks for sharing these Sparkle!

    Reply
  17. caren gittleman says

    February 17, 2013 at 8:40 am

    this just warmed my heart! Thank you for sharing! I saw Chris on the news the other day…such a cute piggy!

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  18. CATachresis says

    February 17, 2013 at 8:13 am

    Those are just amazing! So inspiring. Thanks 🙂

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  19. Glogirly & Katie says

    February 17, 2013 at 8:11 am

    Such amazing and inspiring little anipals!
    Thanks for sharing these videos : )
    xo, Katie & Glogirly

    Reply
  20. sue brandes says

    February 17, 2013 at 7:43 am

    Those animals are amazing to me and so are the people who love them.

    Reply
  21. Random Felines says

    February 17, 2013 at 7:32 am

    thanks for posting these – our rescue has a couple of kittens with deformed front legs and we think it kind of freaks people out…..but, like our foster Bourbon – they don’t know they are different and are just waiting for the right family to come along to love them.

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  22. BrucesMom says

    February 17, 2013 at 6:37 am

    What is so amazing about these animals is that they do not think of themselves as disabled. They have as much fun as any other animal, they just do a little adjusting for their own
    abilities.

    Reply
  23. The Island Cats says

    February 17, 2013 at 6:02 am

    How amazing! We are so happy that there are humans in the world willing to give these babies a chance in life despite their disabilities. Thanks for sharing, Sparkle.

    Reply
  24. Katie Bella says

    February 17, 2013 at 5:15 am

    bless them. Precious dear little lives.

    Reply
  25. Simba says

    February 17, 2013 at 4:20 am

    All three are amazing animals. Especially Ani.

    Reply
  26. Marg says

    February 17, 2013 at 4:02 am

    Those cats are just amazing. It is so awesome how some kitties can adapt to t heir situation. The pig was on the Today program yesterday and It was kind of pitiful. It got all stressed out. I wish they had picked him up. Great videos.

    Reply
  27. The Kitties of Purring Pines says

    February 17, 2013 at 3:05 am

    Thanks fur sharing Sparkle. Very insPURRing! God makes no throw-aways! Have a great Sunday!

    Reply

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