I am BLOWN away!

[jazzcat]

AWWW, sweet Amy! She's just full of surprises. I'm glad to see she is doing better Laura.

Scritches and smooches for that sweetie!

[Laura's Babies]

Jackie, Amy has CH as described below:
Cerebellar Hypoplasia
The cerebellum is the portion of the brain responsible for the control of motion. When a puppy or kitten is born with an underdeveloped cerebellum, the condition is known as congenital cerebellar hypoplasia. There are infectious causes of this condition in both cats (panleukopenia infection prior to birth) and dogs (herpes virus infection prior to birth). Improper development of the cerebellum may occur due to injury, poisoning or just from an accident in development in the uterus. It is generally possible to see signs of this condition almost as soon as the puppy or kitten is born. Affected animals have tremors and unusual jerky movements or may fall down when they try to move. The symptoms do not get worse as they age. As the kitten or puppy grows it will learn to compensate for its condition but there are usually lifelong signs of a decreased ability to coordinate movement. Almost all dogs and cats with congenital cerebellar hypoplasia can live happily as pets with a little special care to compensate for their disabilities. This condition can be confused with cerebellar abiotrophy, a different disorder in dogs in which the puppy has a normal cerebellum at birth but it gradually dies. Signs of disease identical to cerebellar hypoplasia occur but the timing is different. Puppies with this condition seem normal at birth but usually start to show signs of problems after they are 2 months or more of age.

Randi, not only did she get kisses, I took pictures! Had to tell her how proud Mommie was to see her feeling so good! One day I am holding her crying because she can't hardly get around and the next day.... THIS!

[jenluckenbach]

What a proud (and rightfully so) young lady. You GO Amy!

[catmandu]

Amy Is Living Proof That When A Cat Wants To Do Something,that They Will Find A Way.
The Found Cats Are The Same,especially If They Sense That Its Something Like I Dont Want Them To Do.

[orangemm]

Dear sweet Amy, you look like the proverbial cat who swallowed the canary! You go, girl, keep Meowmie on her toes!!

[momcat]

Awright Amy!!! You must be quite proud of yourself getting up to the top and surprising Meowmie like that!!! Way to go, girl

[catcrazylady]

Oh Laura its so good to see that beautiful and sweet Amy! She looks so content high on her perch. She is probably wondering why you are so surprised! They never cease to amaze me. They truly have no concept of what a handicap is, do they? The things we could learn from these incredible creatures.