Turkish Angora kittens & cats in Missoula, Montana

Meet Bear! Bear is a sweet but reserved kitten who is looking for a very special home. Bear and his siblings came into our care after being diagnosed with a condition called Cerebellar Hypoplasia, commonly known as “Wobbly Kitten Syndrome”. This is a condition that kittens are born with and primarily affects their fine motor function. There is a wide range of severity for this condition. While the condition does not worsen with age, it is not treatable, so it will not improve either. Typically, cats with CH can live long and happy lives, but do require a special set up in their homes and some adaptive tools to help them succeed.We would consider Bear a fairly moderate case. He is quite wobbly when running and playing, but is great at navigating his space, using his litter box and eating and drinking without assistance. Bear is likely not a kitten that can safely navigate stairs on his own, so he will need a home that is either a single level or has the ability to block off any stairs/ledges so he can not access them on his own. He may enjoy the company of other social cats and dogs, but would require a slow introduction and additional management. Bear is a little more on the shy side compared to his rambunctious siblings, but he is very curious and loves to play. It can take him a little longer to warm up to new people and will often spend time initially observing before gaining the confidence to socialize. He is a very sweet kitten that loves a good snuggle and ear scratches once he has a moment to settle.If you are interested in learning more about Bear or his siblings, please stop in during our open hours, Wednesday - Sunday from 1-6pm! You can also give us a call at 406-549-3934 or email Jessie at jessie.maclay@myhswm.org if you have questions.