About HarPURR Kitty Warrior

HarPURR was rescued from the outdoors when he was just 3 weeks old. His shero momma cat was frightened off (thankfully she and the rest of the litter were rescued later on), and when a Good Samaritan saw him in their yard, they scooped him up and contacted a local rescue. The rescue who had him initially felt they did not have the skill set to care for his needs, so they reached out to Mojo’s Hope. (MH is our Anchorage-based rescue for animals with special needs. On intake, he was taken to the vet and had x-rays done to determine what may have caused his paralysis. The X-rays showed the injury to his spine had healed entirely. The vet thought he might have been crushed during birth. However, even with his paralysis, his momma cat knew what a feisty, determined little man he was. For 3 weeks she cared for him outdoors, she knew he had the will to live. He came to our House of Mojo on August 27, 2018 and this is when his journey with us began!

HarPURR's 1st Night with Mojo's Hope

HarPURR's Background

🐈‍⬛ HarPURR was most likely paralyzed either before or during the birth process. This is what our vet determined. The

area in his back that was injured was completely healed when he was found. This meant he would not be able to ever

walk.

🐈‍⬛ He was found outdoors in Alaska at 3 weeks old and came into our Mojo’s Hope program on 08/27/2018. His mom

and the rest of his siblings were all later rescued too.

🐈‍⬛ HarPURR’s first best buddy was our purrecious Angel Cinder (husky RIL 10/07/2023)

🐈‍⬛ HarPURR started using his first cart at 2 months old (October of 2018). He got his current set of wheels from Eddie’s

Wheels back in 2020.

🐈‍⬛ HarPURR uses his cart every day for about an hour. That is it. The rest of the time he is out & about zipping around,

climbing and doing everything “cat.”

🐈‍⬛ His cart was customized for his needs based upon his weight and size. It is not heavy.

🐈‍⬛ His back legs are protected by a cushioned bar when he’s in his cart.

🐈‍⬛ HarPURR has no control of his bladder or bowels, so I have to manually express/stimulate him 3 times a day. He

wears a diaper to protect his body from germs. The diaper fits him purrfectly.

🐈‍⬛ HarPURR loves to roll on the concrete just like any other cat. Due to the fact he has rear paralysis he only does that in

his cart to protect his legs.

🐈‍⬛ HarPURR loves small tunnels, NOT big ones.

🐈‍⬛ He is an indoor cat (yes I got this question), however he gets to use our enclosed yard because he is in his cart. We

support the use of catios, harnesses, strollers and in HarPURR’s case a cart.

🐈‍⬛ HarPURR has an exercise wheel for his front legs that he started using all on his own at 4 weeks old. Just shows how

intrinsically motivated he was. He is suPURR buff.

🐈‍⬛ HarPURR loves to climb and he gets to while supervised. He has his own room where he stays while I’m at work or

out to ensure he stays safe and sound. HarPURR’s safety and care is my #1 priority along with the rest of our clowder.

🐈‍⬛ HarPURR’s birth date is 08/13/2018 and he has been with us since he was 3 weeks old!

🐈‍⬛ HarPURR is a cancer warrior (fighting bladder cancer) and was diagnosed in September of 2022.

🐈‍⬛ HarPURR’s Children Book has been published and I am suPURR excited that his story will be available for others to

enjoy and share.