JJ is a Domestic Shorthair kitten in Groveland, FL, who needs $900 for orthopedic surgery left distal femur repair.

I foster for my local cat rescue. JJ and her siblings were brought in from a gas station. Both of her brothers passed away suddenly and shortly after coming into my care. It didn’t take long for me to realize something was different about JJ. She was soon diagnosed with Cerebellar Hypoplasia. JJ made her way into our hearts and we decided to adopt her.

Due to her CH, JJ has a hard time balancing and her back legs are very weak. She is so full of love and wants to be with the family at all times. JJ was given a set of soft pet steps so she can get on and off the bed and cuddle. She learned how to climb them and sleeps with my daughter every night.

We are a family of 6 with one income. This same week I paid $500 in vet bills for a dog in treatment for heart worms. An accident and bill like this couldn’t have come at a worse time. There is no emergency funds left for JJs surgery.

JJ loves to run and play with the kids. She was running with my son who was excitedly racing through the house. He then ran into a room and closed the door hard behind him. What he did not know was JJ was in the doorway. Because JJ has Cerebellar Hypoplasia, she was unable to move fast enough to get out of the way like other “normal” kittens her age would have. JJ suffered a broken femur.

JJ does not let her handicap keep her from doing what she loves. She is constantly learning and adapting to life and although she falls a lot, she always gets back up. JJ loves to cuddle and give kisses. She’s truly grateful for her new life and it shows. She looks up and tells you “I love you” by letting out a little squeaky meow.