Two Sightless Wee Rescues

[QueenScoopalot]

These two babies are from a litter of five born to (yet another Grrr) abandoned cat. The vet recommended euthanasia and (no pun intended), Seeing how well Magoo does without eyesight, I said no. ;) They're plump little things about 3-4 weeks old by my guess! Mom cat has the most gorgeous huge eyes which dominate her face! No pics of her yet, but I'll take some soon. ;)

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One baby boy, and one baby girl :D

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Poor sweet infant kitty :(

As they get older, mom will be tested etc. and put up for adoption along with her three healthy looking ones...these wee ones I'll try to find a home together for. :)

[catnapper]

How sad, and yet could be so inspirational when they find their forever home! They are going to be absolutely GORGEOUS cats when they get older... look at those markings!

[catmandu]

I had tears,in my eyes,when I saw those Poor Little Blind Babies,and The Found Cats,will include them,in thier Prayers Tonight! Poor Little Ones!

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Gorgeous kitties, but such a heartbreaking story!! I pray they will find the forever home they deserve.

[DJFyrewolf36]

Magoo is an inspiration to these little guys! Im glad you stood up for them QSA! They have a great life ahead in the right furrever home! Special prayers on the way for these cute little ones!

[trayi52]

Well, Jan, if I was closer, they would both be welcome in my home!

Aren't they just the cutest little things?! I hope they find the greatest home ever!

Willie:)

[QueenScoopalot]

Originally posted by trayi52
Well, Jan, if I was closer, they would both be welcome in my home!

Aren't they just the cutest little things?! I hope they find the greatest home ever!

Willie:)
They could be transported to Tennesee by a transport group! Tey're much too young to leave yet though. It happens all the time that cats and dogs get transported across the country. ;)

[christa]

Once again, QSA, you amaze me! I'm so glad that you are going to give these little ones a chance at LIFE! Magoo is an inspiration and I'm so glad that you considered him when you were making this decision. God bless you, QSA!!! We're praying for the babies, that they'll find a home together and live long.

[carla and mike]

They are so adorable.
How can ya not fall for these guys.
Poor things.

[rg_girlca]

Aww Jan, they are so adorable. Poor sweet little babies.
I hope and pray that they are able to be placed in a good, loving forever home.
Bless you for being there for them.

[catcrazylady]

AWWWWWWe! Jan they just melt my heart! I swear if I didn't have a house full I would take in only blind cats. I have learned so much from Magoo. These babies will actually do better than him since they have never known sight. I hope they find a forever home soon so they can learn their new suroundings and play, play, play!! Thank you for standing up for these two cuties. I hope the wonderful home comes along soon.
Please keep us posted on these little ones.

[leslie flenner]

How will they fare better than Magoo with not ever having sight? Seems to me that it would be an advantage to once know what walls and windows and chairs looked like? Please educate me on this, I am very curious!! How is magoo doing btw??? (and you of course!)

[kimlovescats]

Too precious .... and I do believe that they will learn their way around this world just fine! Bless you for saving their tiny lives!!!!

(((HUGS)))

Kim

[lisalee]

Bless your heart for giving them a chance. They are so adorable. Prayers sent that they find a wonderful forever home!

[Steffi N]

Bless these precious babies. I hope that the right loving home can be found for them.

[krazyaboutkatz]

They're so adorable. I sure hope that you're able to find the purrfect home for them.:)

[QueenScoopalot]

If the shelter I bring kitties to was able to place a three month old kitten with cataracts, chances are pretty good these little tykes may get a home too. Provided they don't need to have what's left of their eyes enucleated. :( It looks to me as though an early on infection blinded them. Poor tiny babies were born (or at least nesting) in a small pickup truck bed, that was backed into a garage. Fiberglass insulation and other rubble was tossed into the truck. Insulation can cause problems all on its own! Spun glass and newborn kitten skin etc. :eek: :( :eek:

[RobiLee]

The kittens are precious and I will keep them in my prayers. Bless you for all the time and work that you put in to save these lovely kitties.

Robin :)

[carla and mike]

I think they could use an eye specialist to clean
out any left over debree.
Did the vet suggest an eye water solution for them?
Just to help with any stinging pain they may have.

[QueenScoopalot]

Originally posted by carla and mike
I think they could use an eye specialist to clean
out any left over debree.
Did the vet suggest an eye water solution for them?
Just to help with any stinging pain they may have.
Carla, All the vet suggested was "euthanise them". Nope...won't do unless they're suffering in some way. I wonder if the vets opinion would be different if his wife gave birth to a blind child? And cats don't bellyache about their handicaps unlike some people. *sigh*:rolleyes:

[carla and mike]

I'll look into this.
Maybe there's some kind of very safe solution we could use.
Water base of course.

[leslie flenner]

I agree with Carla- since the vet dismissed them with euthanasia.... it may be that alternatives to relieve pain, discomfort, pressure, cause of blindness were not adequately explored. jan, you were there, do you think the vet visit was adequate or not?

[QueenScoopalot]

It was a dash through the door, and dash out event. I didn't have the money to pay for an office exam, and the clinic was busy. I'm going to wait until they're a bit closer to 8 weeks rather than four, and bring them in then. The don't seem to be in any pain or discomfort. They're tottering about exploring, and learning to play. They don't even have teeth coming in yet.

[rosethecopycat]

Thank you for caring for these precious babies. Sight is not everything.
You can't see love.

[QueenScoopalot]

Originally posted by rosethecopycat
Thank you for caring for these precious babies. Sight is not everything.
You can't see love.
Very well said! ;) :) ;)

[catcrazylady]

Oh Jan my heart is breaking and yet overjoyed! I'm sick at the the attitudes vets have about blindness! I guess there are so many homeless beautiful sighted cats that they figure these little ones don't stand a chance. If a good home can be found they will have a wonderful life! Magoo is very happy now and enjoys life just fine. He's a little slower at doing things but that's about the only difference.
I'm overjoyed because you are sticking up for them and letting them have the chance at life! I hope you find a good home for these babies because the sooner they learn their new environment the better. Of course they will adjust when the time comes but it would be wonderful to find a forever home for them while they are still young.
Thank you for taking such good care of them!!!

[moosmom]

Jan,

I'm in LOOOOOOOVE!!!!! Lisa and Magoo have inspired SO many people on PT. I'm glad you have saved their lives. They deserve a chance.

Bless your heart.

[QueenScoopalot]

I agree they need a chance! They're way to young to make a life & death descision about, and Magoo is such an incredible inspiration in my choice to give them a chance. I can already see them exploring a bit with their noses, and whiskers. They can barely walk at this rate they're so young, but I think they'll adjust fine given time.

[catlover4ever]

Queen...please keep us posted. These two little ones have definately hit a cord on my heartstrings (my hubby's too;) ).

[QueenScoopalot]

Originally posted by catlover4ever
Queen...please keep us posted. These two little ones have definately hit a cord on my heartstrings (my hubby's too;) ). Hmmmm Conn. isn't that far from Mass. :D :pAnd seven's a nice number! They are a very cute pair! I'll get pictures of the whole family soon. Mama has the most gorgeous ticked coat, and huge saucer sized eyes that are a lovely green. I thought at first she may have been a scared feral, but she's been dumped like garbage. *sigh*I'll keep everyone posted on new developments with this pair of tykes! ;)

[kimlovescats]

These little babies just have so many prayers and well wishes coming from all the wonderful PT people, they have no choice but to make it!!!:D

Catlover4ever would be a great mom for these two!!! Hope it works out!;)

[moosmom]

My MooShoo is blind. Thanks to his WONDERFUL breeder (NOT!!!) he became blind because she failed to treat a herpes virus in his eyes, causing scar tissue to form on his corneas.

I took him to an eye specialist after Moo had 3 surgeries to remove some of the scar tissue. The specialist said that anymore fiddling with his eyes could cause the herpes virus to return as it is triggered by stress.

So Moo, who has a wonderful sense of smell and personality to match, is also blind. These babies deserve to learn to live with their "limitations". I know they'll make someone very happy pets.

Keep up the good work!

[leslie flenner]

moosmom- i'll bet you told me you have a blind cat and I forgot! I am having an epiphany!

[QueenScoopalot]

Originally posted by kimlovescats
These little babies just have so many prayers and well wishes coming from all the wonderful PT people, they have no choice but to make it!!!:D

Catlover4ever would be a great mom for these two!!! Hope it works out!;)
I like that idea very much Kim! Especially seeing as hubby's involved! YOO-HOO Catlover?? And her wonderful hubby??? Twins almost too! Now how could you resist? :D :confused: :D

[catcrazylady]

Meg, are you going to take the kittens???? That would be so wonderful!!! Did we read too much into your post?

[catlover4ever]

Lisa, no you did not read too much into the post.

I PM Jan and told of her my situation right now and that I can not guarantee anything....but these 2 have just got my heart wrapped around their little paws. If all works out on my end and the kittens come back with a good bill of health then yes I'm thinking of taking them in....but I'm not promising anything yet.

[catcrazylady]

Ok, I gotcha. Thank you for at least considering it. Sometimes other issues can cause problems so we all understand. Good Luck and I hope everything turns out the way you want it to be. Prayers on the way that it works out for the best.
I would so love to know that they can come live with you. That would be so nice for Magoo to have PT buddies!

[sirrahbed]

These kitties are lovely and I am amazed at all of the things I have learned on this forum - about giving chances to these animals that would normally be deemed "unadoptable". I have never known that such loving folks existed and it does my heart good. DONNA! I never knew Moo was blind! Have you ever mentioned this?? I had no idea!! Bless you ALL.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by catlover4ever
I'm thinking of taking them in....

Yippee!!! That would be so wonderful Meg!!! :D I know sometimes these things don't work out, but I, for one, will be hoping, praying, crossing fingers, toes, paws and tails and doing whatever else we can to help get this little sweeties to your home!:D

[carla and mike]

I'll even help transport (drive):D :D

[QueenScoopalot]

Originally posted by carla and mike
I'll even help transport (drive):D :D
Wow talk about team work! It would be wonderful if Meg and her husband adopt this precious pair, but no pressure of course. We all know how very hard it is to place adoptable cats, and how hard it will be for these wee ones to find a forever loving home One day at a time everyone right? ;) ;) ;) I think one is able to see shadows at least. He/she senses my approach, and sniffs the air. Little cuties all six (that includes the sweet and lovely mama). :D :D :D

[QueenScoopalot]

*BUMP* :D :eek: :eek: :eek: They're growing so fast already! :eek: :)

[Laura's Babies]

I have been reading about these two little angels and who wouldn't be blessed to have them in their home?? Special needs (?) kitties are even more special and sure do leave BIG imprints all over your heart! These two have grabbed mine for sure!!!

[blindcatrescue]

Hi, I am a blind cat rescue & sanctuary if you need to place them in a forever home, I am available.

When my little Louie was a small kitten, the vet said the same thing to me... put him down he won't have quality of life. You tell that to him as he climbs trees, chases birds and climbs in my lap for rubs and kisses. A blind cat is just a cat, that can not see...they can have a wonderful quality of life!! You can see pictures of my blind cats and seeing cats on my web site.

Alana

[QueenScoopalot]

Welcome to Pettalk! The kittens both have limited vision, and a home with a wonderful woman here on Pettalk (catlover4ever)! Gracie has probably 95% vision in one eye, and is likely blind in the other. Her brother Gabriel has a condition called "macropthalmia" (not vet diagnosed, but I've seen others with the same eyes). I'm so glad I didn't go with what the vet said (euthanise), but gave them a chance, and they have thrived! Thank you for your offer however, and being an avid rescuer I'm sure I'll come across others in need. If you read the newer posts, you'll be quite suprised at just how much progress these two have made in such a short time. ;) If you stick around you'll see plenty of them for years to come! :D Jan

[rkidsrcats]

Pippin puts in his thanks for not giving into the "short-sighted vet" and giving the little ones a chance. He was born blind and somehow made it to a shelter and then found his home with us. He lives a VERY normal life with his 4 brothers and enteretains us with pip-flips on the couch, races around the house chasing William and Tiger and is an A #1 mooch at dinner time!

Here's our boy and he says you're the BEST!



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[QueenScoopalot]

Pippen is absolutely adorable! Noserubs from Gracie & Gabriel (and me) to the handsome boy. :) And tell him...I usually go by gut instinct, and not what the White Coats say LOL! And it worked out purrfect! ;)

[Palomino21]

Originally posted by catcrazylady
AWWWWWWe! Jan they just melt my heart! I swear if I didn't have a house full I would take in only blind cats. I have learned so much from Magoo. These babies will actually do better than him since they have never known sight. I hope they find a forever home soon so they can learn their new suroundings and play, play, play!! Thank you for standing up for these two cuties. I hope the wonderful home comes along soon.
Please keep us posted on these little ones.

I am the decision was made to give those precious kittens a chance. It is not fair for them to be enthunized when they are not really in any pain.

Hi there. I am pretty new to this board. I just love it and you guys are so cool. It is nice to find people who share the same love for cats as I do.

I have seen some of your posts about Magoo. My mom had a cat and he was blind. She named him Magoo as well. He looked very similar to your Magoo. I have a picture of him.


Annie

[Mandy-Lee]

So sweet and innocent :( Good luck with their progress!

[Randi]

Does anyone know what happened with Gracie & Gabriel? I hope they got a home together and thrive.

[kt_luvs_kitties]

They went with catlover4ever! Look at her siggy;)

They turned out to be beautiful babies, with a great forever home:D

[catmandu]

AND A BLIND CAT IS NOT LIKE A BLIND PERSON.
THEY DO NOT USE THIER SENSE OF SIGHT NEARLY AS MUCH AS WE DO, THEY USE THIER SENSES OF SMELL , HEARING AND THIER WHISKERS FAR MORE THAN SEEING THINGS.:love::love:
WE ARE GLAD THAT THEY AHVE FURREVER HOMES WAITING , AND BLESS YOU JAN FOR GIVING THESE LITTLE ONES A SECOND CHANCE.:love::love:

[catlover4ever]

Does anyone know what happened with Gracie & Gabriel? I hope they got a home together and thrive.

Yes they have been with me since November of 2004. We were very hesitant to adopt these two because of their blindness but they have amazed my DH and I on a dialy basis since become part of the family 4 years ago.

Gracie had her real bad eye removed and has lost all sight in her other eye, but she is the best mouse catcher out of all my babies. Gabriel or Dude as we now call him gets into quite a bit of trouble and loves to play with Gracie as well as Vegas and Abner. They love to go outside and be supervised. They love to roll in the grass and catnip garden as well as chase bugs all over the place. I have no need in my house for a fly swatter because I have Gracie and Dude and they can narrow in on the smallest bug in the house and then devour it in seconds.

They have been the best addition to my family and I am so very glad that I adopted them. Here are a few recent photos of them.

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Gabriel (AKA Dude)
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Thank you for asking about them --- Meg and the Fur Crew

[catfamily]

they sure are the luckiest cats to get trapped in a very bad area and be transported to another state to the best home ever:)

How do they catch the bugs outside being blind?:D
being in a happy/loving home always makes everything all better doesn't it?