About Lexi

Lexi is a wide eyed fluffy calico baby who is a special needs kitten. She is totally charming with a tiny voice and a bold spirit. She greatly enjoys trouncing other kittens especially her siblings. She is mildly affected by Manx Syndrome, a disorder of some Manx kitties which affects rear leg movement and can also create urinary/fecal issues. Her mother Lily is a Manx/Snowshoe/Siamese. She is a rumpy (totally tailless). She and her brother Dali display the wobbly hind leg movement alternating at times with a hopping movement that is distinctive of the disorder. At this time, they are lightning fast when they shift into running mode and grow stronger every day. She is not as adept at climbing as her kitten friends but nonetheless, is remarkable in that she does climb well and grows faster with this skill each day as her muscles develop. Lexi uses her litter box and while she is growing, will need some attention to her bottom with a wet wipe on occasion to help her stay tidy. As she matures she may be able to provide more total self cleaning skills. There are numerous articles online that will give interested adopters an understanding of the disorder, the potential symptoms and care measures required. Adopters will have access to a local adopter of a MS kitten who will offer support and suggestions for care. Her lovely boy is now 3 years old and had/has more advanced symptoms beginning in his kitten days. Adopters must be willing to provide regular veterinary care to stay current with her health and development. Adoption fee is $85. Lexi is 14 weeks old as of June 18, 2018. She is a bit small for her age. Questions about Lexi can be addressed by calling 706-865-4135 and speaking with the people who provide her daily care. She has been dewormed and has age appropriate vaccines. Spay and rabies vaccine provided by our servicing vets when of appropriate age. If you can offer a safe indoor home, submit an application online or at the shelter after a get acquainted visit. Application can be submitted online at: https://www.charlessmithgallhumanesociety.org/page/cat-adoption-application/ . As is the expectation with all animals adopted from our shelter, Lexi must be returned to us if her adopters are unable to care for her. Numerous videos on her FB page: https://www.facebook.com/smithgallhumanesociety/photos/a.708210152556587.1073741848.548822128495391/1979789258731997/?type=3&theater. The online form may generate a 'Fatal Error' message after submission which is to be ignored. It is a system glitch and the submission HAS gone through. All adopters must complete an approval process which involves a reference check with current/recent vet, a call to landlord if renting and a brief home visit if located in the immediate area. Those who are not in a nearby community will have a virtual home visit. We do permit out of state adoptions. Adopters MUST come to the shelter to transport their new family member home. We do not ship nor do we transport them to their new homes. Adoption policies and application procedures are detailed at the shelter website: http://smithgallhumanesociety.org/ under tab All Adoptable Animals. Charles Smithgall Humane Society (CSHS) is a No kill shelter which provides quality care, spay/neuter-all vaccines, deworming, vet exam, standard disease testing and for dogs-monthly heart worm prevention treatment. Animals in our care remain safe with us until adopted. Resident animals are primarily owner relinquished and also accepted from local Animal Control. The facility usually is operating at capacity with a list of animals waiting for space to open. Adoption hours are Tues-Sat 10-4 and Sun 1-4. Closed Mondays Location: 4823 Helen Hwy. 75N, Sautee, GA 30571, Phone: 706-865-4135 Email: [email protected] Our shelter in Sautee GA is located 3 miles south of the alpine town of Helen in the NE mountains

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Sautee, Georgia 30571