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<p>A black and white kitten earlier this month contacted the Massachusetts-based Odd Cat Sanctuary for assistance. When he was first taken to the shelter, the medical personnel noticed that his head was shaking and took him to the clinic.</p>
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<p>He was a homeless loner who was found in a crowded parking lot. Tara Kay, who founded the Odd Cat Sanctuary, said that at five weeks old, he weighed less than half a kilogram. They emailed me right away since they knew I was a guru on the subject.</p>
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<p>The kitten's head shaking is a symptom of cerebral hypoplasia, a disorder of the nervous system.</p>
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<p>The kitten's motor abilities are negatively impacted, and it now walks erratically and shakes its head. Ernest, the kitten, is exactly as healthy as the rest of the kittens; he is a bit unstable on his feet due to a nonprogressive ailment.</p>
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<p>"With the sight of a human, he purrs and gets up on his hands. Tara claims that she is fearless. "He has a lovely head bob due to a modest degree of cerebral hypoplasia."</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/The-Homeless-Cat-Shakes-Its-Head-Charming-Everyone-With-Its-Beauty-Daily-Animal-news-5.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3869"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Credit: The Odd Cat Sanctuary</em></figcaption></figure>
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<p>Other than that, he's totally typical; he's a lovable, funny, and bright kid. He's really friendly and curious, and he approaches the dogs eager to play.</p>
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<p>After meeting the pink pig for the first time, Ernest launched a full-scale assault on it. He has boundless enthusiasm and a fearless desire to play. When they meet him, they fall head over heels.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/The-Homeless-Cat-Shakes-Its-Head-Charming-Everyone-With-Its-Beauty-Daily-Animal-news-7.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3870"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Credit: The Odd Cat Sanctuary</em></figcaption></figure>
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<p>To help him find what he's looking for, Ernest often paces the room. To demonstrate his bravery and lack of fear, he does a sideways leap.</p>
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<p>Even if he falls, he will get up and keep running.</p>
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<p>He likes to stuff himself silly with food and then play hide-and-seek. The cat is "purring continuously and so glad to be home, warm, and safe next to us," as Tara puts it.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://animalpond.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/The-Homeless-Cat-Shakes-Its-Head-Charming-Everyone-With-Its-Beauty-Daily-Animal-news-8.png" alt="" class="wp-image-3871"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Credit: The Odd Cat Sanctuary</em></figcaption></figure>
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<p>The baby rod never tires of entertaining his caretakers. Although having some sort of illness, he is nevertheless up for mischief and excitement.</p>
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<p>Ernest chases after every toy that moves and has explored every nook and cranny of the room.</p>
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<p>When he learns to use the tray and other cat tricks, his human friends reward him with affection.</p>
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<p>Now free as a housecat, Ernest's unusual temperament as a former victim of abuse as a child cannot be ignored.</p>
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<p>After Ernest is older and neutered, he will be housed. Someone will be really fortunate to have him, Tara says.</p>
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<p>As the cute rod child walks into a room, it immediately becomes more upbeat and joyful.</p>
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