The status of Guillermo was
last posted on 09/30/25 by
Nine lives is not enough.
Male Cat, Tabby
Tabby / Domestic Short Hair / Mixed (Short Coat)
Description:
Hi, I'm Guillermo! The first thing to know about me is that I am a sweet and goofy boy. The second thing to know is that I have a neurological condition called cerebellar hypoplasia (there's more information about it below) but it means that I am a little wobbly! It definitely doesn't slow me down though. I am able to make my way up and down stairs, climb up onto couches and chairs. Sometimes I get the zoomies and just run around the living room as fast as I can! I don't jump though, so kitchen countertops and tall cat trees aren't my thing. I appreciate carpets and rugs - they help me grip while I'm walking - but I am still quick on hardwood floors. Click here and click here to see videos of me in action! I love to follow you around and rub myself up against your legs or just lay down next to you. Sometimes I let my foster mom pick me up and carry me around for awhile but usually only once per day. Other than that, I just like to be near you :) I grew up with my 5 siblings and a resident dog, so I do very well with cats and dogs! Guillermo has Cerebellar Hypoplasia (CH), a non-progressive neurological condition that affects balance and coordination. CH kitties are often called “wobbly cats” because of their unsteady gait, but they live full, happy lives with just a bit of extra care. Their condition doesn’t cause them pain and doesn’t worsen over time, they just move through life a little differently! For more information, check out this link: Cerebellar Hypoplasia in Cats | VCA Animal Hospitals Guillermo is from an owner surrender with 5 siblings. If you are interested in getting to know this animal better, please fill out an adoption application. An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is not a binding contract. To learn more about Ruff Start’s adoption process and the care our foster animals receive, please visit our How to Adopt page. If you are unable to adopt but want to help this animal and others in our care, you can donate to support the medical and veterinary needs of all Ruff Start Rescue animals. Want to adopt a kitten? We highly recommend you consider bringing home two instead of one! Adopting kittens in pairs has been proven to be beneficial for cats’ emotional and behavioral well-being and greatly improves the likelihood of long-term adopter happiness as a result. Adopting more than one kitten also reduces the risk of “Single Kitten Syndrome” (also known as Tarzan Syndrome), a symptom of under-socialization during a kitten’s most formative weeks. Kittens who are under-socialized may develop aggressive tendencies toward both other animals and humans as they grow, creating lifelong behavioral issues for owners.
