Tripod Cat Named Gimpy Survived Cancer And Now Entertains Devoted Fans
Every cat has a story, and some cats have more extraordinary stories than others, making them exceptionally special kitties, too. Such is the case for Gimpy: "My name is Gimpy. The Original Gimpy. I am the Gimpiest. The best cancer survivor, tripod, FANGtastic kitty around."
Seriously, Gimpy's face, purrsonality, and story will all reel you in and tuck you away in the crevices of diehard kitty dedication (crazy cat people, you know who you are!) Gimpy's Instagram is booming with humor, so naturally, we found ourselves obsessed and reached out for a furry interview with The Original Gimpy himself... we were definitely not disappointed!
Gimpy's dedicated, beloved human mama says: "He’s the special-ist kitty of all time."
She's not wrong; he really is special.
Gimpy is 13 years old and a Flame Point Siamese.
Gimpy is a tripod kitty and a cancer survivor, and in addition to those unique traits, he has "no teeth (just fangs)."
Gimpy is an exceptionally happy cat; he even says that just about everything makes him happy.
"My purr motor is always on full blast, and you can see my smile and fangs from a mile away!"
His human mama has a sense of humor impossible not to delight in; between Gimpy and his devoted mom, the whole Internet is a better place with more laughter, honestly.
If you were wondering, Gimpy's favorite music is rap and hip-hop, especially from the '80s and '90s. If Gimpy were to be matched with a creative work or artist, he believes it would have been as a backup dancer for Notorious B.I.G. Why? Gimpy and his mom say:
"He’s got the hippity hop down with his three legs!"
Gimpy's favorite thing in the whole wide world to do is snuggle.
"He’s the best love-bug in the whole wide world and borderline co-dependent!"
"My MamaLady loves pizza almost as much as she loves me. I said almost."
Gimpy's mom says: "Gimpy has three legs, and he can run, hop, and jump with lightning speed."
In October of 2016, Gimpy had all four (self-described as overrated) legs and was waiting for biopsy results from an injection-site sarcoma. Today, he's living cancer-free with three legs.
Gimpy lives with his best friend Gus! Gussstopher, a house panther (AKA the yin to his yang and "the puurfect tripod footstool.")
Gimpy goes bonkers for pate, and because his mama loves cheese, he loves cheese too. (Exceptional taste; cheese is fantastic.)
Seriously, though, every day is a delight when Gimpy is in your Instagram feed. His posts are captioned to be exceptionally funny, but they're still endearing and sincere. He's a fantastic special needs kitty who deserves to continue growing in popularity.
What are you waiting for?
Follow Dr. Alexandra Solomon, a renowned relationship therapist, who states, "Pets can provide emotional support and companionship that enrich our lives." Engaging with beloved pets like Gimpy can foster a sense of community and joy among fans, enhancing their emotional well-being.
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