Purrmaid of the Month

Purrmaid of the Month is a lil passion project of mine, started in a bid to raise awareness about special needs pets."Purrmaid" is a term used to describe mobility challenged kitties in the special needs world, generally with hind leg paralysis. As most feel constricted in a wheelchair (as they make quintessential cat behavior such as climbing and pouncing, impossible), they prefer to use their upper body strength to get around. This causes them to drag their bottom half behind them which make them look like cat-mermaids, or "purrmaids", especially when they wear "drag bags" or tails which protect their legs and other body parts from abrasions. Purrmaid of the Month features one of these special kitties each month. They are illustrated as a purrmaid, then made into pins, stickers & other products. A portion of the proceeds is donated to a nonprofit nominated by the kitty's guardian.
    Purrmaid Dumpling

    Purrmaid Dumpling

    Dumpling was born paralyzed so has been a purrmaid all her life. She has an abnormality in her spine which caused the paralysis.September is partic...

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    Purrmaid Java

    Purrmaid Java

    Java is super sassy but also incredibly loving and affectionate. She makes no apologies and has no qualms about asking for what she wants. She's th...

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    Purrmaid Boogie

    Purrmaid Boogie

    Meet Boogie @boogies_shuffle Boogie is cheeky, clever and never fails to get a laugh. She is a Persian, one of the most popular cat breeds, known f...

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    Purrman Oats

    Purrman Oats

    Meet Oats – the laid-back, resilient kitty with a heart full of joy and a story of incredible courage. Oats was brought to a shelter as a kitten wi...

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    Purrmaid Scooty

    Purrmaid Scooty

    Scooty is our first tortie purrmaid! Here are just a few of things that make her special and how I've incorporated it into the design: * Leopard p...

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    Purrman Reecie

    Purrman Reecie

    Reecie is a super loving, sweet & happy kitty. Everyone that meets him, whether online or in person, falls immediately in love with him. This w...

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    Purrmaid Paisley

    Purrmaid Paisley

    Meet the gorgeous Paisley. This one is extra special as it is a memorial piece 🌈❤️ Although she crossed the rainbow bridge in March 2022, her angel...

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    Purrmaid Scout

    Purrmaid Scout

    Scout was found crawling through the busy streets of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico at only 4 weeks old. She is affectionately known as a little “bomba ...

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    Purrman Dan

    Purrman Dan

    Meet Dapper Dan. This handsome tuxedo kitty was rescued off the streets at just 6 weeks old, adopted by Ashley at 3 months old, and living his best...

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    Purrmaid Aoife

    Purrmaid Aoife

    Aoife, pronounced “Eee-fa” and meaning ‘beautiful’, was born with severe hip dysplasia and a spinal abnormality, which has resulted in hind leg par...

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    Purrman Jude

    Purrman Jude

    Jude was found dumped in a rural area with his mother, and was only a few weeks old. It was immediately apparent something was wrong with his legs,...

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