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Hi! I`m Elton. I was found by colony caretakers far from any residential areas, wobbling my way through the world and boldly asking strangers for pets. They were worried at first — I looked unsteady, and they feared I might be injured or had gotten myself into trouble. Luckily, I wasn’t hurt at all. What they discovered is that I have mild cerebellar hypoplasia (CH), which simply makes me a little wobbly and uncoordinated. No one really knows how I managed to travel so far from any houses on my own, but one thing is clear: I knew how to find help. And I’m very glad I did.I absolutely love other cats. Feline friends make me feel confident and understood, and I thrive with their company. I’m not so sure about dogs, and I’d probably prefer not to share my space with canine roommates. I do best in a quieter environment. I have a pretty exaggerated startle response, and sudden movements can overwhelm me, so a calm, cat-savvy home would suit me best.I’m a thoughtful little observer. I love watching the world go by — preferably from the safety of my cozy cave bed where I can keep an eye on everything. But when it’s cuddle time, I go all in. I’ll dramatically flop over, make the cutest air biscuits, and fully commit to the moment. In a secure, predictable environment, I’m wonderfully food motivated and eager to connect. I may be wobbly, but I’m also stubbornly independent — I like doing things my way, at my pace.I enjoy catnip toys, mealtime (always a highlight), and a very specific style of play. Think of it as a gentle game of catch — slide the toy to me, I’ll grab it once I’ve secured my prize, and then you can toss it back into play. It’s interactive, a little unconventional, and perfectly suited to me.I’m not a fan of quick movements, surprise approaches, or nail trims (can you blame me?). TVs are still a bit suspicious in my opinion, though I’m working on that. And I do appreciate a clean, easy-to-access litter box — it makes life much simpler for a wobbly guy like me.My CH is part of who I am — it gives me a unique little swagger. My movements may be uncoordinated, especially when I’m excited, but it’s completely normal for me. It’s not painful, it doesn’t require medication, and it will never get worse. I can live a perfectly full and happy life. I just do things with a bit more flair… and occasionally fall off things. I can’t jump, so keeping furniture low and cozy is ideal. Large, easy-to-enter litter boxes are hel