My name is
Pip!

 ***The first step in the adoption process is to complete the application at www.emmetcountyanimalshelter.org*** 
Pip was a tiny little orange thing when he came to the shelter, like an orange seed. He had a broken tail and what we first thought might be a broken left foreleg. Surprise! His bone wasn’t broken at all. It couldn’t be. The bone isn’t there!

As it turns out, Pip was born without one of his leg bones. The upper and lower bones are not connected, although the muscles work so he has control over his paw. He can raise and lower his leg and even put some weight on it. He gets around just fine, running, jumping, pouncing, and wrestling. He currently has no other special medical needs related to the missing bone. 

Pip is an adorable, sometimes awkward, playful young cat who loves toys. His favorite is a carrot-shaped squeak toy with a rustling green top. He sometimes startles when reached for, so let him approach you. He is not keen on being scooped up and snuggled, but he loves getting pets. Let him sit next to you so he can choose how to arrange his own limbs, and he will show you how lovey he really is. He would love to go home with someone who can appreciate him for his skeletal quirks as well as his personality. Pip was born April of 2023, he is neutered, up to date on vaccinations, FeLV/FIV negative and microchipped.  As always, our adoption fee for cats/kittens is free will to approved applicants.