Keebo, ‘the Awesome Mini Kitty,’ is a furever kitten from Piqua, Ohio. Her title interprets to ‘Hope,’ and he or she introduced that in abundance to the household who saved her.
Her self-described ‘Grammy’ Carol rescued her after assembly her at a shelter together with her daughter. The kitten has massive, polydactyl (further toes) on her again toes, which she makes use of to her benefit. At start, she had shortened and twisted entrance legs.
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At first, the mother and daughter deliberate to undertake an grownup cat, understanding they often have a more durable time discovering a home. But then shelter employees launched them to a tiny kitten huddled in an enormous kennel. The minute Keebo locked eyes with Carol, she knew the kitten was coming home together with her.
“So this kid went and got this teeny tiny kitten out of her cage, put her on the hard cement floor and told us to ‘watch her crawl. At that time, Keebo literally army crawled across the floor. She used her front paws to drag herself! I was in total shock!”
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Keebo Locked Eyes with Her Grammy
Although they continued to see the grownup cats, it was Keebo who got here home with them that day.
“…I could not take my eyes off this precious lil thing all huddled up at the back of this huge kennel! And, her eyes never left mine!” she recalled. “Every time I looked at Keebo, her eyes were pleading with me! She stole a piece of my soul that day. Needless to say, we brought her home!” Carol stated.
Keebo peeks out underneath the covers
Once at home, it took some time for Keebo to regulate. She was “skittish and scared,” however then, sooner or later, Grammy awoke to search out the kitten curled up beside her. From then on, they’ve been inseparable.
Soon after adopting the kitten, Grammy confronted critical well being challenges, however the kitten labored wonders to assist her personal restoration. The kitten stayed by her aspect as she recovered from a number of surgical procedures.
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Keebo Has Radial Aplasia
Keebo was born with radial aplasia, lacking bones in her entrance legs and paws. And but, as if to compensate, she has further massive again toes like a “jackrabbit” and an extended tail that helps her stability and soar. Never conscious of being completely different, she will be able to soar excessive and walk on her again toes “like a T-Rex.”
Although wholesome and joyful, she will be able to’t land on her toes like most cats and dangers an ungainly “face-plant.” So she wants some easy home lodging to maintain her secure. Otherwise, she’s joyful, playful, and lovable in each manner.
“She may just be purrfect!” shared Keebo- The Awesome Mini Kitty
Adopted at a number of weeks old, she turned 13 years old in September however nonetheless seems very very similar to a kitten.
“You live up to your Princess title, and maybe a little bit of a drama queen but oh, how you are loved!”
A Team of Fans from All Over the World
On Facebook, she’s gained over 370K followers from throughout on “Team Keebler,” who adore her distinctive purrsonality. Each 12 months, they ship Christmas playing cards and items to the household. Grammy and PawPaw learn every card and are nonetheless amazed at how a lot help and love individuals have proven their fairly kitty.
Keebo appears to like her portrait
She’s purrfect the way in which she is, and they’re so joyful for all of the love she’s introduced them.
“She has truly blessed my life. Every single day, I’m so thankful my daughter ‘convinced ” me that my husband ‘wouldn’t thoughts’ if we obtained one other kitty!” Carol shared.
She loves life with Carol and household, her fellow rescued cats, and doggie siblings. For extra, you possibly can comply with Keebo and associates on Facebook and YouTube.
“Oh, how Keebo loved her bubby, Charlie Brown! He was the most patient dog and let Keebo do whatever she wanted! He was her personal playground,” Carol shared.
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