He reminds me of a fruit bat with those ears and unique eyes. He's precious!

seeing james so lively and playful almost brought me to tears. he’s such a handsome beautiful boy :)

"they don't need your pity, they need your support" I'm physically disabled and this is exactly it!!! So many people will look at disability in both humans and other animals as such a sad thing, but it's really just a neutral thing. There's parts that are bad (I have severe chronic pain and that wouldn't go away even if society changes), but most of it is just my normal life. Most of the reasons disabled people are disabled is because society has not accommodated us or even thought about us at all. And then there's the people who look at disabled people as inspirations, and that's just as bad, honestly. I've seen people do that with disabled animals, as well. Don't ignore the disability, but don't make it the only thing you see! I'm really proud(? Encouraged?) of what you're doing with disabled kittens. It's incredibly heartwarming to see someone willing to help these kittens be kittens! My goal is to one day be able to take care of sick, disabled, and/or elderly cats and kittens, and be able to provide them with a good home and support system to be the best cats they can be. Unfortunately, that goal is still quite a ways off - I need help looking after myself right now, and my family and I have a cat that's as much work as several kitties haha but someday!

The whole video I kept thinking "BUT CAN JAMES POOP?!?!" because I saw his previous video SO HAPPY that he can poop!!

James is such a trooper. He's an amazing cat, and the physical embodiment of Tiny but Mighty. ♥️

As a physically disabled person who loves cats and has fostered a lot of kittens in the past (nowhere near as many as you), I am so, so super happy to see that James is doing well now and that he's living the life. All that kitten energy is beautiful, especially when you see it from a kitten who was previously very sick. Thank you for helping him get strong enough to use his body in the best way possible and for treating him as capable. Keep it up, James. You got this. Oh, and thank you for embracing the social model of disability (that the environment isn't accessible) much more than the medical model of disability (that there's something wrong with the body of the person or animal and the way they have to exist in it). It warms my heart that you see it that way, even in cats. There's nothing wrong with James. He's just existing in his body the way it was made. He'll still be just as good a cat to someone with two legs as he would be with four - and honestly, maybe even better because of what he's had to deal with.

Now that he's no longer filled with poop he's filled instead with potential!!

My 10 week old kitten sat on my lap just now and attentively watched all the clips of him going up and down the stairs & occasionally tapping the screen🥺. It was so cute I wish I could’ve taken a video but we watched on my phone 😭

JAMES!!!!!!!!!! I cant believe he is ok. i cried a lot for James and prayed he would survive and here he is, doing better than ever. thank you so much for trying hard to save this kitten's life he is lucky he is with such an experienced, caring and supportive foster parent.

The only other time I have been this happy about a cat pooping was when my own cat pooped after being constipated after eating rat poison. Poop is important.

You never realize how exciting a poop can be until you have a badly constipated kitten lol

As a person who suffers from extreme constipation (I'm on a med that has changed my life and I'm doing much better,) I can tell you that getting all that stool out was such a big relief for him. When I was constipated (and not as bad as little James,) I only felt like lying around. It's miserable. When my functions are more normal, my energy increases exponentially! I'm beyond happy for James and so thankful that you were there for him. Much love to you and James and all your fosters!

I had a foster this year that was born without eyes and only half of a nose. Everyone thought it was so sad and kept saying how pitiful she was. She was the happiest kitten ever! She was so playful and sassy. I had her until she was 6 months and by the time she got adopted she could do anything any other kitten could do and had memorized the layout of my 3 story house! They are amazing at adapting and learning how to live with what disabilities they have.

About 2 months ago, we found a kitten with paralyzed legs. I didn't think he was going to survive the first night we brought him in, but he did. We decided to keep him. At first he had absolutely no movement in his tail or rear legs. His rear legs were nothing but bone, we couldn't feel muscle in them. After exercising him, massaging him, feeding him and loving him, he can freely move his tail and is building muscle in his legs. He can kick, pull his legs up and squeeze his toes. He hasn't stood on his rear legs yet, but he is getting stronger everyday. He bolts around the room, plays with everything and loves to snuggle. I love my little Koda so much. It makes me so happy knowing that we were able to save him and give him a happy life. I love seeing your videos. They are so encouraging as I go through this new journey with my kitten. I wish little James the best. It is amazing how far he has come.

1:32 "Instead of seeing them..." That part that you said, I appreciate that so much. If only people could use that same philosophy in their views towards and interactions with disabled people as well.

I loved when you said that "he doesn't need our pity, he needs our support". We should take this advice regarding people as well.

he’s looking so much more healthy and energetic. it really shows how love & support has helped him flourish.

This is what you call love, and everyone should take some notes! 🙂

OMG - and this is 'why' you are kitten lady. I had total respect for you before, but now I have absolute love & admiration. You save, heal, teach and overcome obstacles and move to the next one after finding the right home for the right kitten. There are simply not enough people like you. That is why you foster. I get it now. Thank you so much and God bless you. 💜

I rescued a little kitty whom we named Willie. He was abused and his tail needed to be removed. He is doing very well now and is growing. 😉🌞🌈

I've never been this invested in a kitten 3000 miles away. Go James! If whoever adopts him has an Instagram or something, I really hope to follow him longer and see updates.

As a pre veterinary animal science student and foster mom, your books and other content is so helpful!!!

Honestly I feel like a lot of this advice might be good life advice for me while I deal with my PTSD, depression, and anxiety 😅. •Adapt the environment. •Don’t coddle (but maybe an assist is needed) •Daily exercise (sub bullet: baby steps with what motivates you) •Address all health needs •Don’t see what’s not there. See what is there.

4:59, "IS HE IN A KITTEN TACO?!" *slowly dies of cuteness overload*

He seems like such a sweet boy I'm glad he is doing better.

So glad James is doing so good. He looks so happy and gets around so we'll. Thanks for not giving up on him.

I'm so happy to see him running around like this. He's gorgeous.

so glad that the boy is learning he can be much more than he was now that he's feeling better. you'll have him ready to go to a forever home carrying his own suitcase.

When James is upside down in his bed he look's like an adorable baby bat🥰 will the back limbs be amputated or as long as nothing goes wrong with them James will keep them for his entire life❓

he reminds my of Tiny Kittens spokescat Cassidy the Miracle Kitten, he lost his back legs shortly after birth in the feral colony where he was born, Shelly took him in and did not give up even when the vets recommended putting him down

From the beginning his spirit was of a fighter and survivor. He didn't fit the profile of dead cat walking or in his case crawling. He has no idea how close he was to a very short life. Thanks for the love and amazing work you do for these little guys. They are very lucky to have you and your organization around.

I can't wait to see James as he gets older and more adept at moving himself around. What a good lil guy.

his eyes and ears are so big! i love him....

So happy to see him so healthy. I am sure it has already been said before he captures your heart when he opens his eyes.

So happy to see James doing well here! Been following his story. Such a trooper and as someone dealing with OCD, PTSD, and clinical Depression, it's honestly so inspiring and gives me hope that you really can get through anything.

"No pity, but support" Yeah!!!

Awe so cute he has beautiful spirit he's a fighter I love him 😊🤟💙

James is such a sweetie and so cute. God bless you for taking such good care of him.

One of my cats was born with stage 3 hip dysplasia, she's still super hyper at 11 years old. There are definitely days when she doesn't feel great, but after years of this we have a system (it also helps she has 2 younger siblings). I know it's not the same as James situation but cats with mobility issues always need support. 💕

Earlier I watched the first part of James' life adventure, and then desperately searched for this update. Apart from being so happy to see the difference and happiness in this little guy, and learning about how to help kittens like this, my heart swells with love and gratitude for Hannah and Andrew. I could write an essay on that. What incredible human beings you are. In these ghastly times where darkness is working flat out to dominate our planet, beings of light and love like you are evidence that Love will reign supreme.

I'm soooo happy he's okay. I've been worrying about him!!!

Oh James you’re beautiful, lots of love from Australia xxx

My twenty-one kitties and I thank you for what you do. Way to go, James!

He is so happy. I’m glad he is doing well. I was worried about him.😽❤️

JAMES IS SUCH A SURVIVORRR!!!!!!!! Iloveee him!!!!

He looks so much stronger now!! Super amazing, I'm glad he's doing so well!

The best part of any cat it's their belly! (I may have accidentally conditioned my cat to give me his belly alllllll the time! If you so much as look at him, he flops belly up, he sleeps belly up, etc. Lol) James has the best belly I just want to rub it!

He is the most beautiful cat, and he looks to have such a bright personality! If I lived in the states, I would love to adopt him! My older cat would make an amazing sister for him

OMG your hat toy!!!! stealing thAt right meow!!! He's gonna get so strong, he'll be able to get up things with just a carpeted fireman pole! (very tall cat scratch pole). I take my 3 legged black cat hiking/camping. I just make sure she doesn't overheat (wipe her down with a wet hand towel) and I periodically let her ride on my pack behind my head. she never wants to leave the mountains ❤️

James is so cute and we’re so proud of him! But not gonna lie, he reminds me so much of the Xoloitzcuintle dog! Lol

My kitty, Lilac, has the same condition. Her rear feet never formed and she is tiny, at under 5lbs. She was found in the wild caring for her litter of kittens, and was taken care of by a foster family before I adopted her so I didn't have to go through much of what you did in this video. But, having also previously had a 3-legged cat, I can say that your advice is spot-on about not coddling them too much. My 3-legged kitty had absolutely ZERO mobility issues and could climb and get on top of anything in the house that she wanted to. The only thing she couldn't do was scratch one side of her face, and she trained me pretty quickly on how to do that for her. And, Lilac has me equally well trained to care for her scratching needs. I did have to make some slight alterations to the house to make things easier on Lilac, like cutting in a cat door in the wall between the living and laundry rooms. That way, she doesn't have to traverse the linoleum of the kitchen. Of course, she has zero problem on the linoleum when I'm cooking something that smells good. Like James, she's SUPER food motivated! I also had to train her to get comfortable using the stairs to get up on the bed just like you did for little James. I'm so glad to see him thrive like my little Lilac! You do amazing work! Also, if anyone is interested in poorly shot, unedited videos of Lilac, just look at my channel.

“They don’t need our pity they need our support” me: those are the most beautiful words I’ve ever heard 😭😭😭

MY EYES ARE SWEATING ❤️ GO JAMES GO!

Listening to this really hit home with me and gave me several ideas for dealing with one of my own rescues. Mine is not physically or mentally disabled. But, she was so traumatized from what she went through before I got her that she's still having a hard time getting along with the other cats in the household. So, the main work with her is reteaching her how to socialize with other cats just like she used to as a foster kitten at a friend's house before her original owners took her and dropped her into a different, yet very bad living situation. Anyways, my issue has been trying to not over coddle her in an emotional sense. So, this both reminded me of watching out for that an other things i can do to continue to help her out when it comes to her current living situation. Thanks. ^-^

New to this channel, amusing that the first video I saw was about giving a tiny kitten an enema. Hannah, your love, enthusiasm, and knowledge are wonderful. After seeing this video, and videos of paralyzed kittens or with swimmers, you can teach all of us about physical therapy for cats! God bless you and Andrew.

Thank you kitten lady for supporting James and all other cats!

Hannah .. you're so wonderful with these animals! It always warms my heart to watch ... 😻

aww that's amazing that he was bale to power through his issues! he's adorable! by the way I rescued a kitten and he's doing really well! he's definitely a hand full, but he's my baby.

Awe! I have a Lynx-Point Siamese- "M.I.A." -who was born with only her front legs. They are super special & VERY independent sweet souls! 🥰 Definitely requires a specialized diet, litter, litterbox & activities to keep her healthy & active so patience is a must-have!

So happy to see him doing g so well. Thank you for saving yet another small life. We need more people like you

My heart is melting over baby James! I'm so glad he is doing better! Thank you for all the unconditional love you give these kitties and all the amazing videos you create to educate and bring awareness ❤ 😻😻😻

You’re an angel! James is an angel! Life is so beautiful!

I’m so happy somebody gave him a chance and the right care, he’s such a good boy. ❤️

Oh my gosh, so precious! 💗😭💗 His little nubby legs melt my heart!!! It’s so awesome to see him moving around & playing, and being happy!

He looks like a fruit bat! Adorable! :’)

So very happy James has you in his life , it’s amazing to see him doing so well .Thankyou for saving his precious life and sharing his journey which is an inspiration xx

I{"m crying. I say this over and over again, but it's from the heart -- you are SUCH an inspiration. I'm so grateful for people like you, Andrew and the dedicated veterinary professionals of the world!! It's been a year, I hope James is doing well!!

AAAHHHHHH that picture of Chloe the paralyzed kitten just made me rewatch her video again Lol She was maybe one of my favorite kittens you’ve fostered, wish I could have adopted her XD

That’s so sweet. I’d love that kitten all day. 💕❤️

Thank you for the update. I was wondering about James. It was wonderful hearing he is okay.

Thank you for saying this!! I have been blessed with many special needs kitties over the years. I agree with you 100%! So very happy to see little James do so well!!

Yayyy!!!! 🐾 🐈 😺,Kitten Lady, you are so Genuine and Compassionate. it shows, how much you Truly Care about Little James' Life!!!!! AND.. OTHERS LIKE him. Yes, his life MATTERS, TOO.!!! i 💕 That. Thats The Main reason i like you so much--- your TRUE CARING! COMPASSION!! I Like many other things too, your teaching videos, your intelligence, your personality in showing us, explaining what you're doing, the reason behind it. etcetera. Your Love 💞 for kittens, cats SHINES THROUGH. THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS.💕💞❤️❤️🐈😺 I want to say also THAT EVEN THOUGH I LOVE DOGS TOO, ; (All animals really)----- THERE'S SO Much More Information On Dogs. THIS WAS And Is SO NEEDED FOR KITTENS And Cats🐈🍼🐈🐾🐾 All these videos and more. Anytime i see any videos (or books) on Cats, i try to learn all i can.!! So Thank You HANNAH, KITTEN 🐈 LADY, MAY GOD, JESUS BLESS YOU AND BE WITH YOU!!!❤️💞

He has come such a long way! I'm so proud of him and you!! 😻😺

Hey Hannah! It's soooo good to see how well James is doing! THANK YOU for taking such great care of him! Keep us updated and keep up the awesome work! GOD BLESS BOTH OF YOU! Love you guys!

I'm so glad to see he's doing well! Thank you.

Oh my gosh! Im so happy he made it!! Thank you for helping him and thank you for the update!! ❤

What a beautiful outcome. Lots of hard work by you, James, and your veterinary hospital.

He looks so happy, and I'm really glad he's okay and has such a loving foster home. ♥

This update made my heart smile. Yay James!

Yay!! JAMES!! So happy to hear he is doing well! This, made my day! Thank you, for helping this little guy! 😻💓

YAAAY, JAMES IS BACK! I'm so happy to see him in such a good shape! Will continue to send lots of positive energy to you guys and James! Love what you're doing!

omggg James is soooo cute! And when I read the title I thought of Chloe the kitten with paralyzed back legs🥺

Thanks for this great James update!!! Love seeing him thrive :)

Thank you for the update. I been thinking about him since you brought him for his first procedure. I am so happy he made it. God bless you!

Oh my goodness James. You are the cutest little kitty! Also I love you so much kitten lady!!

Yayyyy JAMES!!!!! Hannah I love your channel and I am currently fostering kittens for the first time!❤️❤️❤️❤️

So glad to see this update on James.

Yay James!!! I was just thinking about him yesterday! Wonderful update! Thank you.

You got this little guy just in the nick of time! He’s so lucky to have a foster Momma that doesn’t feel sorry for him and “sprung into action” quickly. I am sure seeing him grow and thrive is rewarding for you and Andrew. Keep up the fantastic work

My cat went missing for 2 months and we live in the country so anything could happen He came back tonight!!! So happy

I’m so happy to see James progress I was worried when I seen his first video. You and James are absolutely amazing! Thank you for being such a caring person!!!

You are such a blessing! He’s such a sweet little guy.❤️

Omg, hi Hanna im early, i just wanna tell you that your videos are so so so awesome and your cats are super juper adorable🐱💖💖😍 I always support your foster kittens💖💖💖

I've never been this early also I love the vids so much your such an inspiration

Omg your an angel I'm in tears watching his progress it's amazing that he's doing so well.

great advice and thankful James has someone like you.

Such amazing advice! James is adorable, he looks like a little fruit bat😻

Aww

So glad James pulled through!!

I am SO HAPPY to see that James is doing well! Keep up the amazing work!