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Tilly
Location: Norwich, UK
This lovely little lady is Tilly, and she’s very special. She has Feline Muscular Dystrophy.
Tilly was born outside to an abandoned house pet. We don’t know what happened to Mama, but at seven weeks old Tilly and her siblings were found in a garden shed, half starved and mewing for their lives. The kittens were taken in by the RSPCA hungry, cold and dirty, and they all had ticks and worms. On top of this, Tilly couldn’t walk – she could only drag herself about by her front paws. The vets gave her a week to see if she’d improve, or they’d put her to sleep.
Handed a death sentence, no-one expected Tilly would get stronger, but she’s a little fighter and very slowly but surely found her feet. Yet as soon as they were of age, Tilly’s sisters and brother were adopted, but Tilly was left behind. Thats where we came in. Earlier in the year, my partner and I had adopted another indoor-only kitten from the RSPCA, and they called us to appeal to our better natures and see if we wanted a playmate for Mona. So we visited Tilly, and instantly fell in love with her golden eyes, terracota nose, determined spirit and sweet nature. She came home with us a few days later.
As it is today, Tilly walks very strangely, with a wobble and back legs that thud as she walks, especially just after she wakes up. She can climb by pulling herself up with her front paws and can jump by hurling her body in one direction. She often forgets where her legs are, ending up in all kind of weird and wonderful positions, and has little to no feeling in her tail which she can’t lift higher than horizontal. But nothing can stop her. She’s fearless and surprisingly fast. She’s also incredibly loving, follows us round like a puppy and checks on us through the night to make sure we’re ok.
Yep, she’s one special Kitty.
Author: Tom “The Kittenmaster” Cooper
Tom is the owner of 4 amazing cats, and using the Daily Kitten he provides a place for cat and kitten lovers to share the love for their own cats and kittens.
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Thank you for your lovely, inspiring story about Tilly. She is a survivor, and you and your partner are very caring and committed “parents”! I love the photo of her with the historic church in the background. I once visited Norwich and saw the renowned cathedral.
What a lovely story and how fortunate Tilly is to have found such a wonderful home. Thank you for sharing!
Tilly is a wonderful lady cat! Hugs to her! :
Bravo! What a brave and determined little girl is Tilly! Thank you for saving her and giving her such a loving home!
Bless you for looking after her, and bless your little kitties!
thank you so much for taking in this sweet little kitten! She clearly doesn’t let a wobbly back end slow her down, such an inspiring story. Enjoy her beauty and spirit for many happy years 🙂
Tilly is very beautiful!
What fine and noble ‘parents’ you are in the Fine City of Norwich, to care for not one but two special kitties. Tilly certainly has a beautiful view from ‘her’ window.
Your picture brought back so many memories of good times in Norwich, at work and study.
What a super little girl. And you are wonderful people for giving this special needs kittycat a loving home. 🙂
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Tilly is very beautiful! Thank you sharing her special and inspirational story!
The backdrop in this photo is striking!
WOW! this story brought tears to my eyes! i am so glad tilly found you and you found her. you are all in great hands with each other.
Thanks for introducing us to Tillie, and your kindness.
Miss Tilly, you are so beautiful in your classic tabby suit with the terra-cotta accesories. The very tilt of your aristoCATic head shows your pride, strength and determination. One would never suspect you of humble beginings in the shed with a single Mom and all those sibs. I am sure you grace your lovely guardians with the gift of your entire soul.
A little fighter and lover all in one sweet feline package. Bless you for giving Tilly a loving home and your oldest furkid a companion. Many happy years with both of your kitties!
Thank you for sharing your home with this beautiful girl. What a blessing she must be to you and your partner! I hope all of you have many happy years together.
What a wonderful story! And a good lookin kitty too! Lots o snuggles!
Special needs kitties bring special joys.
>-Tilly-> ♡ <-Tilly-<
How lovely! You are wonderful people, too.
She looks like a very special cat indeed! Lovely story.
Bless you for looking beyond the disability and opening up your hearts and giving her a home. Being a person living with MS this story brought a tear to my eye and a renewed faith that there are still some good people out there with big hearts. She is definitely a beauty.
Such a beautiful story about a beautiful girl. You made me tear up. Bless you for giving Tilly a loving home.
Every now and then one of these stories just hits me in the heart. This was one. All the best to you and this absolutely beautiful and gallant little kitty.
Both you and Tilly are very fortunate! Enjoy each other for a long time!
bless u for adopted sweet little Tilly. She is adorable, I would love to see more pics of her. Hope she has a long wonderful life with you 🙂
I’m getting teary eyed reading about sweet Tilly. Bless you for giving her a loving, safe home and for appreciating her special qualities!
That is a lovely story about giving a cat a chance for a happy, loving life. Tilly is absolutely gorgeous! I love her beautiful markings and big ears. She’s quite a prize. Your family is as lucky to have her and she is to have you.
Yay, Yay…Tilly you’ve made it, here is your tiara for you are a beauty patootie, stripey survivor and great gal of a kit! The Star-kit of the day at TDK!
Bless you!
Tilly is just gorgeous and such a love. What a sweetie to keep checking on her wonderful hoomans through the night. Thank you for all the special care you’ve given her and for hearts big enough to see the wonderful kitty behind her challenges.
What a wonderful story. You and your partner are such wonderful people. Your recollection is heartwarming and joyful. Tilly is beautiful and so aristocratic…especially against the backdrop of the cathedral style building. You opened your hearts and your home to a world of love and goodness. I wish there were more people in the world like you…. but, yet, you and Tilly give the rest of us hope….kindness and love will always prevail! May God bless you!!!!
My sweet love that you see as my picture has some problem in her back legs. She wobbles terribly and can’t get about on linoleum nor can she get in and out of a catbox. But she does really well with puppy training pads and after 15 years she is still the love of my life. I hope you get as many years with yours.