Colt, A Wobbly-Walking Kitten, Finally Finds Someone To Adopt And Love Him

Say hello to Colt, a tough little orange tabby who’s found his unique path through life.

People who have orange tabby cats say there’s just something special about them.

Most of the time, these ginger cats are known for being super friendly, chill, playful, funny, and really, really loving. They can sleep just about anywhere and really enjoy hanging out with their humans, almost acting more like dogs than cats.

Colt is the perfect example of an orange tabby. He loves getting pets so much that he starts kneading the air. One moment, he’s zooming around the house as if he’s trying to win a race, and the next, he’s nodding off while sitting up.

But Colt is unique even among orange tabbies, and actually, most cats: He walks on his elbows.

Finding a New Path

Colt might have been in danger at a shelter, especially a crowded one trying to find homes for many animals.

Even though he was born with a special condition, Colt’s life is as full of joy as any other kitten’s. Best Friends Animal Society wants every place to be safe for pets by 2025. This means shelters helping each other and making sure every animal gets what they need to be happy.

Colt and his family arrived at the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in Salt Lake City from a local shelter. He, along with his fluffy siblings (all named after baby animals), was about 4 weeks old. The vet team discovered Colt had a condition affecting his front legs.

To get a clear picture, they took X-rays and consulted with a specialist in bone problems.

“Unfortunately, the deformities in his bones were too severe for surgery to correct,” Dr. Megan McCarthy, a veterinarian at Best Friends, explains. Walking on his front elbows is just how Colt gets around, and it doesn’t hurt him at all.

Finding His Way

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Colt and his brothers and sisters were looked after in a foster home until they were old enough to find their own families. This was Colt’s first big adventure outside. He didn’t take long to prove how strong he is. He played with string toys and chased noisy balls just like the rest of the kittens.

Anything they could do, Colt could do too!

He even learned a cute trick: standing up on his back legs and holding his front legs in like a little T. rex dinosaur.

“He’s a very happy kitten,” Dr. Megan shares.

Right after the vet said he was healthy, Colt found a new family. He got a dog buddy in his new house, a new name (Frankie), lots of new things to do, and all the love an orange tabby could wish for. Even though he walks in his own special way, he’s becoming a very cheerful and bold cat.