A blind animal’s life might be difficult, but if they’re lucky, they’ll have a close friend who will function as their “seeing eye” partner, guiding them through the world.
When a blind animal is placed for adoption, shelters frequently seek to find a home for their companion as well. Now, one shelter is tasked with finding a home for three inseparable feline companions: a blind cat, his mother, and their new kitten pal.
Chris Wall, the shelter’s vice president, told KCAU, “These cats are perhaps the most connected animals I’ve ever seen.”
Wall characterized the cats as “fabulously friendly,” and hoped that someone would be ready to adopt them as a family once they were up for adoption.
Keller, a blind one-year-old cat, and his mother, Anne Sullivan, were given these names (the name of the instructor of Helen Keller). However, it was eventually discovered that the mom cat had medical difficulties as well. Her teeth had to be removed, and doctors discovered a huge tumor in her nasal cavity, according to KCAU.
The shelter determined that a third companion would be ideal given the senior cat’s poor health and the younger cat’s dependency on her.
Because she was so protective of her kid, the mother was hesitant to adopt another cat. Trixie, a 9-week-old kitten with a “lot of personality,” warmed up and took the kitten under her wing when they introduced her.
“We placed him in with them, and they adore each other,” said Cindy Rarrat, the shelter’s director. “I’ve worked here for 37 years and have never seen anything like this.”
Trixie has become a family member, and the three cats are now inseparable. Most significantly, the cat appears to have grasped the fact that Keller is blind and has rapidly learnt to serve as his second pair of eyes.
It’s wonderful to witness this new family establish such a strong relationship, and it’s even better to know Keller will have another cat to lead him if his mother passes away.
However, it introduces a new challenge: finding someone ready to adopt three cats at the same time.
Finding a home for two connected animals may be tough enough, especially when one of them has special requirements. The staff at Sioux City Animal Rescue, on the other hand, are hoping that someone will be willing to take in this unbreakable trio.
