I hope this is the right place to post..I adopted Cyclopes 5 years ago from the ASPC at a year old...When I went there I knew I wanted the cat whom had been there the longest ..well that was him, Cyclopes was born and lived their for an entire year...I assumed no one wanted him b/c he was so timid...He shook so hard the first time I held him...anyway he didn't have many skills that kitties do. For example, he was crazy clumbsy and constantly falling off stuff (worried I had him checked by my vet) and very socially isolated(daily have to drag him out of his hiding spot so he would eat)..He got anxiety alot and would scratch himself to sores(extensive testing for mange, allergies, etc you name it). I talked to my vet about all the issues(long list and countless vet trips) with him and she said it was possible he was under-developed mentally...(that he was handicap). So much more happened and all of this went on for about a year...it started to get exhausting.
Well that was all in the first year and if you could see him today..WOW..He is a complete different kitty...so affectionate, potty trained, not scared, no anxiety, and is confident. I think being locked up in a cage for his first year attributed to all his behavior...He had so much to learn and he did. He has gotten so brave that he plays in the backyard and chases the butterflies
Cyclopes wanted to share his story in hopes that those who adopt keep doing so!! Every morning there he is licking my arm purring...Hubby says he is just wants to be fed...I say he is thanking me for another day.
Well that was all in the first year and if you could see him today..WOW..He is a complete different kitty...so affectionate, potty trained, not scared, no anxiety, and is confident. I think being locked up in a cage for his first year attributed to all his behavior...He had so much to learn and he did. He has gotten so brave that he plays in the backyard and chases the butterflies