10/28/2026
If you’ve ever met Moo Moo, you know there’s something incredibly special about her. She’s already learned to live in a world that is a bit harder than an “ordinary” cat and now, our Moo Moo is facing another battle.
Moo Moo was born with cerebellar hypoplasia, a neurological condition that affects her balance and coordination. She’s our little wobbly girl. She may stumble, sway, and take a few extra steps to get where she’s going, but she’s never let that stop her from living her life. She’s learned to run, play and climb (short climbs, but nonetheless)
To Moo Moo, being a little different is just normal.
But something happened a few months ago that none of us were prepared for.
On August 6th, Moo Moo was peacefully sleeping when she suddenly began having a seizure.
For nearly four minutes, I watched helplessly as her little body convulsed. And when it finally stopped, she couldn’t get up. She just lay there, breathing heavily, confused and exhausted.
It took over an hour before she was finally able to stand and walk again.
We hoped and prayed it was a one-time occurrence.
But it wasn’t. 💔
On October 12th, I found her lying on the floor, disoriented, after what appeared to be another seizure. And again, I laid with her for approximately an hour before she was able to stand.
Then another on October 25th.
And just two days later, at 1 AM on October 27th, another.
Four seizures. Four frightening episodes. And a little girl who has no idea what’s happening to her.
One of the hardest parts is watching helplessly and seeing her afterward. Seeing her look around, confused, trying to understand why her body suddenly won’t cooperate.
For a cat who already has to work a little harder just to keep her balance, it’s heartbreaking.
But Moo Moo keeps getting back up.
After consulting with her veterinarian, we’ve made the decision to begin daily seizure-prevention treatment.
This morning, October 28th, Moo Moo received her very first dose of phenobarbital. I’ve been monitoring her throughout the day, she’s a bit more wobbly, “out of it”, but that’s suspected as she’s getting used to the medication. The medication takes atleast two weeks to build in her system. Until then we hope and pray she doesn’t have another and if so, we have her rescue medication ready.
The seizure medication phenobarbital, is just a small pill, given twice a day, but we’re holding onto a very big hope: that it will help control her seizures and allow her to keep enjoying the life she deserves.
Unfortunately, this is also the beginning of another ongoing medical expense for our sanctuary.
Moo Moo will need medication every single day, along with follow-up appointments and routine bloodwork to ensure her treatment is both safe and effective.
And that’s why we’re reaching out to you.
Would you consider helping us care for Moo Moo?
At The Valley Cat Sanctuary, we believe that every cat deserves a chance. Not just the healthy ones. Not just the easy ones. But the wobbly ones, the sick ones, the seniors, and the ones who need a little extra love and care.
Moo Moo is one of those special little souls.
We don’t know exactly what her future will look like, but we do know we’re going to do everything we can to make it a good one.
Even a donation of $5 or $10 helps us cover the medications, testing, and veterinary care she needs.
And if you’re unable to donate, simply sharing her story could help it reach someone who can.
Moo Moo doesn’t understand seizures. She doesn’t understand prescriptions, veterinary bills, or why her little body sometimes lets her down.
She only knows the comfort of a familiar voice, the safety of a loving home, and the people who will always be there when she needs them.
We can’t promise her a life without challenges. But with your help, we can promise she won’t have to face them alone. We will be there every step of the way, even if it’s just laying with her all day monitoring her and soothing her (which I have done every time she’s had one)
💗 Help support Moo Moo’s ongoing medical care:
https://thevalleycatsanctuary.com/donate
From Moo Moo and all of us at The Valley, thank you for loving the ones who need us most.
The Valley Cat Sanctuary
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