Meet Penelope

Elena2915

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I was looking for a cat for my mom at multiple shelters yesterday and came across her. Before I knew it I was taking her home.
The shelter staff and I believe she was hit by car she has long lasting neurological issues because of it she stumbles a lot she’s deaf in one ear doesn’t have the greatest eyesight in one of her eyes is missing part of her dewclaw on one of her paws and has lots of skid marks all over her body that will most likely leave permanent scars, she walks with a wobble sometimes ,doesn’t jump very well and isn’t supposed to jump up and down from certain Heights or climb stairs. We believe she has a fractured rib or ribs and that’s just the beginning.
The shelter staff think she’s around five years old sohopefully she’s got a good long life ahead of her although I suspect she is older and it’s definitely not going to be easy she’s going to have permanent damage but she’ll fit right in.

I do need to note I went to the shelters specifically looking for a special needs cat. So I am not under estimating the task. I also worked in Cat rescue and took most of their special needs cases, so I am very familiar.


She has an excellent quality of life and that has been verified by veterinarians. She’s just going to do things differently and that’s okay.

So say hello to Penelope
 

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Elena2915 and Penelope, on behalf of The Catsite community, a warm
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to both of you.

Glad that you’ve joined the site and thank you for taking in Penelope and giving her a warm and loving purr-fect home. Bless your heart.

Fell free to ask questions if you have any and do check out the many informative articles we have here Articles | The Cat Site

Elena’s beautiful :lovecat::lovecat4: and do post more photos of her and there’s a special for her too here in Bi-color kitties only!

Enjoy your stay and see ya around :wink:
 

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Welcome to The Cat Site. :wave2: Poor little Penelope has had a rough go of it, but her life changed the moment you walked into the shelter. Thank you for taking her home with you. As you've worked with special needs cats before, Penelope couldn't be in better hands. :catrub:
 

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A very warm welcome to TCS! :wave3: I am a big believer in fate and Penelope was destined to be with your mom and you. With your love and support she will definitely blossom and flourish. Thank you for seeing past her unfortunate circumstances. :hugs:
 

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Welcome to The Cat Site, Elena2915 and Penelope! :dazzler: It sounds like Penelope has been through some tough times! I'm so happy to hear she has ended up with someone who cherishes her and knows what it takes to have a special needs cat! Thanks from the bottom of my heart! :redheartpump:
 
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Elena2915

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Hi guys and thanks for the welcome :)
 

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Penelope is beautiful, and I think you're a beautiful person for searching for a special needs cat.
 
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Elena2915

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Well thank you, I think they’re often over looked because people are afraid. When they’re really not difficult in most cases.

They just need some extra tlc but most get along just fine. It’s amazing how animals adapt :)
 

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Welcome to the site Elena2915 and Penelope. She's a beauty and how awesome it is that you found her and gave her a forever home. She looks content and I'm sure is grateful! Let us know how things progress.
 
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