This two-legged 'bunny cat' is winning Instagram

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Lovingly called Roux, this little kitty was christened Lil' Bunny Sue Roux Hendrickson Deak Akey, after being adopted by Jackie Deak Akey who works in a vet clinic.

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This Siamese mix was born with a little bobtail and two legs due to a rare congenital abnormality.


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Roux just celebrated her first birthday in April with older sister cats Kona and Graybee.


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In an interview with Meowbox, Jackie (Roux's owner) explained that Roux could move very fast when she wanted to. She said, "Roux has adapted her special walk by not just walking on her back paws but by keeping the lowest portion of her hind legs flat for more balance, like a kangaroo. Her nubs swing back and forth while she walks but they do not touch the ground. When she wants to move quickly or play (her favorite move is to run after and tackle her sister Graybee) she hops with both back legs in unison like a rabbit."


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In the same interview, Jackie also revealed that though Roux doesn't seem to need any prosthetic as of now, in the future Jackie plans to take her to a veterinary orthopaedic specialist to ensure that she stays in the best of her health.


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Jackie calls Roux her 'special girl' and regularly posts pictures and videos of her adorable kitty on Instagram. Hopefully, Roux's growing popularity will generate greater awareness and acceptance of differently abled animals.    
 

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