Blind kitten

[richhodg66]

Strangely, the biggest one of our cats, who has always had a strange personality for a cat, I sometimes think he believes he's a dog, is the only one to actually approach her so far. He's still not friendly to her, but did go up and have face contact for a while and didn't try to hurt her or hiss. She's braver towards them than a lot of kittens would be.

[Electrod47]

Thank you for this thread and sharing-Larry

[Idaho45guy]

Great story and wonderful to see another one of God's creatures loved. Great job!

[contender1]

While your biggest cat may have a strange personality,, I'd bet he knows you are just caring for another (previously) lost & needy kitten. While he may not be overly friendly, he may actually accept her easily.

[MaryB]

I was worried how Oreo would respond to Oliver. Not even a hiss, sniffed noses and butts, curled up and started washing each others ears! Instant best friends.

[Mr_Sheesh]

My guess - big kitty is self secure so Gracie doesn't threaten them - so they can be accepting easiky. I have seen it before among humans and critters

[richhodg66]

I was gone all day with Memorial Day and other work commitments. Wife said the big one seems to be warming to her.

[contender1]

It was meant to be. God has blessed you with a true gift.

[contender1]

Ok, How is little Gracie doing now? After 2 weeks of care & loving?

[richhodg66]

Healthy, happy normal kitten. She does have a sweet personality, playful but not so wild as some kittens. Near as we can tell, she sees as well as any kitten, but I think she's always going to have that "china eye" look, that infection damaged her corneas pretty badly. We're all pretty smitten with her. Two of the bigger cats seem to have accepted her pretty well now, the old one probably never really will.

[Mr_Sheesh]

That sounds great I am sure she would accept a scritch on our behalf, through you, and maybe a treat

[contender1]

WONDERFUL news. I agree with Mr Sheesh,, give her a good scratching, petting & maybe a treat from all of us here!

And the "old one" may not fully accept her,, he'll get used to her & accept that she's a member of the family.

[bakerjw]

Glad to hear this story having a good ending.

But I feel that you are missing out on all of the angst and feline trepidation that occurred when we released the little 3 legged feline terror known as Mittens on our girls.

[richhodg66]

We got to thinking it over and by the time Gracie reaches the life span she is likely to as an indoor cat, we'll be well into our 70s. She may be the last baby one we adopt, because of that, but I like older kitties too and every shelter has some that are hard to adopt because they are older, so it's all good.

Concerning the vision, when she's playing or close to us, it's clear she sees OK. We have a back patio with glass doors and there are always birds, rabbits, etc., out there which usually keep all our others entertained but she has gone up to the glass and doesn't even notice anything so she may not be able to see any distance, not sure.

[contender1]

Definitely keep that little lady indoors. And, as she ages,, and knowing her limits on her vision, I'll bet she becomes a serious lap kitty.

As for rescuing strays,, I don't worry about my lifespan or theirs. I have a plan in place if something were to happen to Miss Penny & I.
We have a family member who'd adopt them immediately.

[richhodg66]

Just got back from her first visit to the vet since we picked her up, she's a little over three pounds so half again as big as she was when we brought her home two weeks ago. The vet said there is an eye lid deformity, probably from that infection which will need some corrective surgery at some point, but it looks like she's gonna have a long and healthy life. She has all of us here wrapped around her little finger.

[bakerjw]

<Like> We need a like button

[contender1]

EXCELLENT news! I agree,, we need a "Like" button!

[MaryB]

*like* and ear scritches from me!

[lightman]

I may have already said it, but good on you for you are doing.