Meet Rudy/Calvin.
LSL, MO · 4 years 1 month · American Shorthair (short coat)
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In the shelter’s words
Calvin’s story with Smelly Cat Rescue actually began back in 2022, when he was just about 8 weeks old. His mama brought him to the back door of a home in Lake Saint Louis, and it quickly became clear that there was something a little different about this tiny guy. Calvin was showing signs of neurological challenges, and we eventually learned he has Cerebellar Hypoplasia, or CH. CH affects Calvin’s balance and coordination, giving him his signature wobbly walk. It doesn’t cause him pain, and Calvin doesn’t know he’s any different. He’s simply figured out his own way of navigating the world. Back then, we knew him as Rudy. He was adopted, grew up, and spent the next few years with the family he loved. Unfortunately, his family recently fell on hard times and had to move into temporary housing that doesn’t allow cats. Through no fault of his own, Calvin found himself back with Smelly Cat Rescue and looking for a new chapter. And Calvin? He’s handling it like a champ. He’s settled right back in, making himself at home and charming the people around him. His wobbles are part of what makes him Calvin, and once you see him confidently making his way toward whatever has caught his attention, it’s pretty impossible not to smile. Like many special-needs kitties, Calvin does come with a few quirks. His bathroom aim, for example, is about as precise as his walking. He uses his litter box, but about half the time when he poops, he gets almost there and leaves it right outside the box.Apparently, Calvin believes proximity counts. It’s manageable, but his future family should be prepared for a little extra cleanup and understand that accommodations are simply part of loving this wobbly guy. Calvin will need a family who understands that a CH kitty may do things a little differently and is willing to make his world safe and accessible. In return, you get a cat who has already shown just how adaptable, resilient, and wonderfully himself he can be. Calvin isn’t looking for someone who expects perfect. Perfect balance, perfect coordination, perfect litter box aim…yeah, that’s probably not happening. He’s looking for someone who will love him exactly as he is. He had a family once. Now this sweet, wobbly boy is ready to find the one that will be his forever.
Outside the kennel
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RescueGroups record ID: 18776009
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Adoption fee for kittens is $150 and a cat 1 year and older is $100. We ask that anyone intrested in adoption to submit an application on our website. Then once approved, individuals are paired with fosters with available cats/kittens for a meet & greet. These are our guidelines that potential applicates agree too when submitting an application. -I am adopting this cat for myself. I will not gift, trade, or sell it in its lifetime. If at any time I can no longer care for this cat I will return it to Smelly Cat Rescue. -This cat will be treated as a family member. It will be given love, affection, clean living conditions, fresh food and water daily, and yearly veterinary care. -This cat will live inside my home. The cat will never be outside without a proper leash, harness, carrier or backpack. -I understand cats have a natural instinct to scratch things, including furniture. There are several safe and affordable options to deter this behavior. I understand declawing a cat is a painful and inhumane procedure, Smelly Cat Rescue prohibits all adopters from declawing their animals at any time. -Adult cats are the most overlooked stray/lost animals. Especially if they arenât wearing a collar. Your cat will be microchipped, but proper identification is critical to getting lost cats returned to their owners. I , the adopter, will purchase a âbreakawayâ collar for the cat, with an ID tag and will make every effort to always keep this collar on the cat. -Smelly Cat Rescue is not responsible for any future medical expenses, injuries, property damage, or future legal problems caused by owning this cat. -I understand that failure to perform the duties listed in this agreement will result in a breach of contract. In such an event I authorize Smelly Cat Rescue to reclaim possession of the adopted cat. -We offer a 21-day medical return policy. If within the first 21-days of ownership a medical condition is discovered that you donât feel you can handle, or sh
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What this home needs
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housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.
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Rudy/Calvin
Currently listed by the shelter
Cat · 4 years 1 month · American Shorthair (short coat) · Male
Smelly Cat Rescue via RescueGroups.org
LSL, MO
Listed since — listing date, not shelter intake.
RescueGroups record ID: 18776009
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Adoption information:
https://smellycatrescue.org/
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