Rescue cat learns to stand on his own two feet
Leo the cat was born with cerebellar hypoplasia, a condition that makes it difficult for him to walk and stay balanced. This wily cat does not let his illness stop him from exploring the world.
They say you need to learn to walk before you can run, but what happens if your body won't let you walk properly? Leo the cat deals with this problem every day, as he is living with cerebellar hypoplasia.
The brain condition affects the cat's ability to walk steadily and to stay balanced. But Leo has not allowed his illness to stop him from exploring the world.
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Leo loves to challenge himself to find new ways to get where he wants to go. And, despite the cerebellar hypoplasia's adverse effects on his motor skills, Leo finds ways to play his favourite games. He never gives up.
This wobbly kitten has trouble walking, but he's SO determined — and even learned to climb stairs! 👏 pic.twitter.com/nX8IutF8id
— The Dodo (@dodo) May 27, 2018
Leo has learned to feed himself, to play with his toys and has even managed to climb the stairs.
He may look like he has it tough, but Leo's fighting spirit means that he won't let anything keep him down.