The world is a scary place for a newborn kitten without a home. For Berry, that’s especially true.
Berry was born with spina bifida, which occurs when a spinal column doesn’t close properly in utero. A neurological condition requiring lifelong care, the kitten’s symptoms include diminished reflexes in the hind legs, malformed vertebrae, and urinary and fecal incontinence.
Though he was small enough to nap in a teacup, his needs were too big for other shelters. That’s where Tabby’s Place, a cage-free cat sanctuary in the Ringoes section of East Amwell, came in for the rescue.
Berry was born with spina bifida, which occurs when a spinal column doesn’t close properly in utero.
Tabby’s Place embraces the neediest cats regardless of age, medical issues or temperament, making it a harbor of hope for the most desperate cases and cats with advanced needs.
As springtime marks the start of “kitten season,” the sanctuary expects an influx of kittens with nowhere else to turn.
Tabby’s Place is hosting a Cherish the Kittens Fund Drive. Through Thursday, May 1, all donations will be doubled.
Berry was born with spina bifida, which occurs when a spinal column doesn’t close properly in utero.
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Since 2003, Tabby’s Place has been a savior for cats in hopeless situations. At any given time, 30 percent to 40 percent of Tabby’s Place residents have chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease and paraplegia.
Today, Berry’s life at Tabby’s Place allows him to be his cuddy chatterbox self.
To help kittens like Berry, vist the Cherish the Kittens Fund Drive. Checks can be made out to Tabby’s Place. The address is 1100 US Highway 202, Ringoes, NJ 08551.
Jenna Intersimone.
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This article originally appeared on MyCentralJersey.com: Tabbys Place in Hunterdon NJ doubling gifts for kitten fund drive
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