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Playful, Inquisitive, Friendly
Usagi - lovingly called GiGi in her previous foster home - is a kitten who loves everything and everyone! She plays with the resident adult cat, plus allows her to baby her. She seeks out the sweet 65-lb pitbull to play, and gets both the cat and dog to join in on a fun game of hide and seek! She adores them and they all get along great. And Usagi is so happy and cute, it's hard to resist her.
Usagi loves all the toys, as well as running and zooming around the house. Fun fact: "Usagi" means rabbit or hare in Japanese, and this little kitten lives up to her name - she hops like a bunny! Plus, she is a Manx and doesn't have a tail, which gives her a bunny tail. She was born with Manx syndrome, which is where the tail is shortened or absent, and the spine is shortened because it didn't develop properly.
As a result, her hind legs didn't develop like a typical cat, but she is able to walk, run, and play like any other kitty! She hops to get around and uses her front legs to steady herself. She gets around just fine, and don't try to tell her any different! She is a happy, curious, independent girl with the heart of an explorer.
She's cutest in action! Check out her videos here, and hop over to Facebook for her foster's page: @APAkitcats - https://bit.ly/3ma2lws
The Manx syndrome gave Usagi fecal and urinary incontinence, which means you have to help her go pee and poop by pressing on her bladder and bowel a few times during the day. It's called "manual expression"
Caring for an incontinent cat is easier than you may think. Want proof? Check out this video: bit.ly/CatExpressionDemo
Usagi is a gal with deep thoughts and funny observations, and she likes to tell you about them! She's a chatty girl, always ready to start an interesting conversation with you.
Loving, playful, and cheerful, this girl just needs a proper intro to another nice cat and/or friendly pup, and she's ready to embrace them as her family. She may require some extra care, but doing so will create an unshakable bond between you and Usagi, plus she will enrich your life in so many profound ways. Meanwhile, she'll be the cute, friendly, sweet kitty that is her very nature. Contact us today to learn more and arrange a meet & greet!
All APA! cats are fully vetted, spayed or neutered, and have updated vaccines and a microchip. Lifetime support is offered by our Cat Behavior Team.
For further information or to meet Usagi, please email adopt@austinpetsalive.org.
