Abandoned Blind Kitty Gets Adopted By The Most Loving Family
Meet Rudy, a truly remarkable cat who’s never had sight but lives with more independence than most cats you’ll meet. As a kitten, he had to have his eyes removed due to a severe infection.
But don’t feel sorry for him—his life is anything but ordinary! Rudy’s story is one of adventure and resilience.
His owner, Anda, shares how Rudy made his way into their hearts and home. Curious to hear more about Rudy’s incredible journey? Keep reading!
A New Beginning
Rudy is one of the most incredible cats I’ve ever heard of, and his story is truly unique.
Rudy and his siblings were abandoned by their mother and left to fend for themselves, battling severe nasal and eye infections.
Thankfully, a local shelter came to the rescue just in time. Due to the infections, all six kittens, including Rudy, had to have their eyes removed. What a rough start, right?
However, this is where it gets awesome. Anda and her hubby stumbled upon Rudy at the shelter, and it was love at first sight – well, at least on their behalf.
They both got all teary-eyed when they met him and when the shelter worker handed Rudy over, he snuggled up to Anda like a little baby. Can you believe that?
“He rode with me, cuddled like a baby, for that five-hour trip.”
Rudy’s New Home Becomes His Fur-Ever Home
A five-hour car ride and Rudy was chillin’ like a boss! When they brought him to his new home, Anda and her hubby were nervous wrecks, trying to make things comfy for him. She explains:
“We tried to keep him in smaller areas just to get him used to his surroundings, but we quickly realized he didn’t want to stay in there.”
Well, guess what? Rudy wasn’t having any of that small-space stuff. He’s a go-getter, this cat! He explored every nook and cranny, scaling walls, zipping around – it’s like he’s got a built-in map of the place!
“Now, just watching him on the stairs, you can tell he knows exactly how many stairs there are.”
He’s like the ultimate prankster with their dog and other cats, knows where everything is (especially his treat stash!), and fits right in with the family’s other kitties.
They have two other cats, a 17-year-old tabby and a smaller ginger kitty. Rudy didn’t have a problem adjusting to them, which is truly amazing. His lack of sight? Not even a hurdle.
“His hearing, his sense of smell are elevated because of his lack of sight.”
His super-hearing and smell make him the boss of the house!
Remarkable Rudy
Rudy has an incredible sense of hearing and can detect any movement around him. He always knows exactly where the other cats are, and watching him pounce on them with such precision is truly remarkable. Despite not having sight, he’s more independent than many cats with perfect vision.
What’s even more heartwarming is how much Rudy craves companionship. Unlike the other cats, who often do their own thing, Rudy is a true people cat! He loves cuddles, attention, and playtime, always eager to be around his humans.
“He demands pets and attention. He likes to be able to hear a voice or some sort of sound of maybe a keyboard, to know where people are.”
He’s especially tight with Anda’s husband, greeting him with soft meows and head rubs after a long day at work. Anda sums it up perfectly:
“He opens your eyes to realizing that all creatures, regardless of their disabilities, deserve a home, a loving home, and have a lot to offer the world.”
Rudy’s teaching us that all creatures, no matter their challenges, deserve a warm, loving home.
Sure, it might seem scary to adopt a pet like Rudy, and it is purrfectly okay to be nervous and worried about adopting a special needs animal as a pet. However, the love and joy you get back? Totally worth it!
