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"Mercury does everything other cats do—he plays with toys, he jumps, plays with other cats and dogs, sleeps on the bed, uses a litter box, and believes he is the king of the world and should be worshiped," his owners write on his Facebook page. "We still encourage Mercury to move his body in his way, and try to get him to do as much as he can on his own—carrying him around and doing things for him does not help him be a strong independent cat."

They also report that the vet has been very pleased with his progress and no problems have surfaced with his spine or hips due to his different methods of getting around the house. They also reveal that as of right now, there is no wheelchair or prosthetic solution for his missing front legs, but they are hopeful that something special will be created for him in the future once he stops growing.