3/16/26

Orion has been with us for 6-7 months. And with that a very long way in his journey to learn spinal walking using his reflex arch. Most of the studies in spinal walking has been in dogs, but cats require more time and training.

He has been going for about 3 months already and has been gaining muscle tone and strength where he has zero function in his back legs.

We want to continue to help Orion - our little Papa Cheeto rescue gain some independence while he is still young and continue treatment, before and after adoption. He shouldn’t be defined by his weaknesses, instead we want to empower his body to beat the odds.

Any donations will go directly to his sessions at Gulf Coast Vet Hospital. And if we need to get him a wheelchair in the future we will get that as well.

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We received a paralyzed kitten last night (9/8/25). He was found and caught by a local who reached out to neighbors on Nextdoor. In order to avoid euthanasia, I decided to take him instead. He is in rough shape currently, with a deep cut by his tail/anus (susceptible to infection) and other abrasions on his stomach and feet. We are collecting funds now to get him to the vet ASAP. I have made an appointment for 4pm at North Channel Animal Hospital.

He was found to be living in a parking lot and at a construction site. I believe he may have gotten hit by a car. Since I received him I have cleaned him up and put a diaper on him. He does not appear to be in pain, although I am not certain of the extent of his paralysis. He is incontinent and has clay-like poops – probably from being starved and eating anything he could find.

Please consider supporting us and donate towards his vet and future vet appointments. Or donate via our Amazon wishlist for diapers and kitten food and wet food.