有時候和寵物的相遇，真的就是緣份！在加拿大安大略省的漢彌爾頓動物收容所 (City of Hamilton Animal Services) 裡，前陣子收留了一隻可愛到不行的貓咪，雖然長得很萌，工作人員卻幫忙取了一個帥氣的名字叫做「傑克船長 (Captain Jack) 」，只不過帥氣又可愛的牠，卻是一隻有點小缺陷的小貓。
當收容所接納了這隻小浪貓之後，立刻請獸醫進行了檢查，結果就發現傑克船長雖然身體很健康，但是卻罹患有小腦發育不全的問題，這是一種先天性的缺陷，會讓小貓咪無法自然地保持平衡，平時走路除了會搖搖晃晃之外，動作也會很不協調。但是雖然有這樣的缺陷，不代表傑克船長有太大的問題，因為牠的預期壽命還是跟一般貓咪一樣。
為了可以讓傑克船長可以快點被領養，收容所也幫忙拍了一段影片，並介紹了傑克船長的狀況，強調傑克船長不是生重病或是受傷，更重要的是，傑克船長不覺得自己和其他貓咪有什麼不同，因為牠們不會意識到這樣的事情，只要飼主用心一點，是可以幫助這樣子的貓咪學習很多事情的。
從畫面中可以看到傑克船長很難穩穩地站立，總是會不自覺往牆邊靠，但這卻也意外讓牠看起來更萌；之後牠又歪著頭，伸出自己小小的貓爪，看起來就想要跟人接觸一樣，瞬間讓人都融化了！
也因此影片上傳沒多久後，收容所立刻收到許多想要領養的訊息，許多人對傑克船長一見鍾情，在經過細心挑選適合傑克船長的飼主之後，收容所也發文表示終於確定傑克船長即將有個新家，相信牠會幸福一輩子的。
傑克船長的影片在這，太可愛了啦：
**up-date** Captain Jack would like to thank everyone that shared and sent well wishes and kind comments his way. We received an overwhelming response on his post and we are delighted to tell you that he has dropped anchor at a new home already!! Adoption Option Thursday!! Weebles wobble but they don’t fall down!! Meet Captain Jack who is ready to set sail for a furever home!! This little kitten arrived at Animal Services as a stray but he was different than other kittens. He went to the vet for an exam and x-rays and thankfully nothing physically is wrong with him, but he was diagnosed with Cerebellar Hypoplasia. Feline cerebellar hypoplasia is a non-progressive, non-contagious neurological condition that results in walking and balance problems. A kitten is born with “CH” when her cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls fine motor skills and coordination, is underdeveloped at birth. Cerebellar growth can be stunted by a number of factors, most commonly if the mother contracted the feline panleukopenia virus while pregnant or if there was some sort of trauma to the kittens while they were in the womb. Consequently, an underdeveloped cerebellum can result in underdeveloped or complicated mobility. CH cats are known for their “drunken sailor” walk, which is why they’re known endearingly as “wobbly cats.” It’s important to remember that the cat isn’t sick, weak or hurt; she’s simply uncoordinated. Unless a CH cat has other health issues, her life expectancy is the same as a cat’s without CH. One of the great things about CH cats is that they don’t seem to know that they’re any different from other cats. Even though they may think they’re normal, depending on the severity of their CH, they may be somewhat limited in ability and learn how to do things differently. Consequently, CH cat owners may find ways to help their cat become more capable. Because of his condition, Captain Jack is a special needs kitty but he’s still one of the sweetest kittens you’ll ever meet, and what he lacks in coordination he makes up in personality. If you are interested in adopting Captain Jack, please call us at (905) 574-3433.
由 City of Hamilton Animal Services 發佈於 2018年6月28日 星期四
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