Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Ducky — The RustColored Wonder With a One of a Kind Paw (Ready for Adoption!)
Ducky is one of the most unique kittens to come through rescue — in both looks and story. His coat is a captivating rust color, not the typical orange tabby, and his markings are striking. On his back right paw, what looked like soot or dirt turned out to be a natural patch of black brushed fur. Its rare, beautiful, and makes him instantly recognizable.
Personality:
Ducky is a healthy, playful, affectionate young cat who loves snuggles, toys, and spending time with his humans. Hes social, sweet, and full of kitten energy. You would never know he has any physical differences — he runs, plays, jumps, and wrestles just like every other kitten.
His Unique Anatomy:
Ducky was born without femoral ball joints, and his kneecaps are underdeveloped. Despite this, he is completely healthy, fully mobile, extremely playful, and showing zero current limitations. Longterm outcomes are unknown — he may simply remain slightly shorter or have a unique gait. Right now, he is thriving.
His hips are easy to shift, not because they dislocate, but because the joint structure is different. This means he needs gentle handling, especially from children.
Social Behavior:
Ducky is wonderfully social and has been raised with Saint Bernards, a Maltipoo, a Pomsky, multiple foster cats, and resident cats. He is dogfriendly, catfriendly, and loves having playmates. He would do well in almost any home as long as gentle hands are guaranteed.
Ideal Home:
Ducky will thrive in a home that:
- Provides gentle handling
- Appreciates his uniqueness
- Offers playtime, enrichment, and affection
- Has respectful children or adults
- May include other cats or dogs
Every home is an option — application approval will depend on understanding his gentlehandling needs.
Ready for Adoption:
Ducky is fully vetted and ready to go home now. Dont pass up this boy because of his small differences — he is strong, joyful, loving, and truly oneofakind.
If youre interested, please fill out an application.
HART recommends kittens 6 months of age and younger be adopted in pairs.
If you are interested in any of our kitties, you must complete an online cat adoption application available at www.rescueahart.org/adopt/cat-application. The application will put you in touch with a HART volunteer.
All HART kittens and cats are vet checked, combo tested, spayed or neutered, up to date on all vaccines, microchipped, and on flea and tick preventative.
