No One Wanted This Four-Eared Cat Until A Chicago Couple Stepped In To Change His Fate 

If you truly adore cats, you’ll see this little fellow with kinder eyes than some of the people who have crossed his path.

Meet Yoda, a two-year-old domestic cat who stands out for his extraordinary look. Instead of the usual pair, he was born with four ears.

Even with this rare quirk, he’s perfectly healthy and hears just fine. Life, however, hasn’t always been kind to Yoda. Alongside his littermates, this handsome grey boy once waited for someone to take him home.

But because of the way he looked, no one wanted to take a chance on him, and one by one, his siblings were chosen instead. At just eight weeks old, Yoda was left behind as the only kitten without a family.

I’ve always believed that things fall into place for a reason, and that proved true for this unusual boy as well. His wait wasn’t for nothing – it simply meant his real family hadn’t found him yet.

Then came the day everything changed. Valerie and Ted Rock happened upon Yoda in a cage at a Chicago bar, and the moment they laid eyes on him, they were smitten.

It wasn’t long before they brought him home and gave him the name Yoda, inspired by the iconic pointy-eared character from Star Wars.

The first step after the adoption was to take Yoda to the vet, who was astounded after seeing the four-eared kitten. Valerie said:

“We have spoken with other vets in our acquaintance, and they likewise had never encountered anything like this. We began to realize that we had something very special. As a result, he has been an indoor cat and has a chip installed in case he gets lost.”

After realizing their beloved Yoda is very special, the couple feared someone might kidnap him. Cats with this or similar conditions are extremely rare, but not unheard of. 

Interestingly, back in 2004, reports surfaced of another kitten in Germany, just six months old, who also had an extra pair of ears and was placed for adoption – remarkable, isn’t it?

Yoda’s unusual feature is most likely the result of a genetic mutation, but what truly matters is that it causes him no pain and doesn’t interfere with his hearing in any way.

Even though Yoda looks different from other cats, what really sets him apart is his wonderful spirit. His extra ears may catch people’s attention first, but it’s his warmth and charm that win them over. 

He’s gentle yet adventurous, affectionate yet independent, and always ready to share his love with those around him. 

Now, surrounded by a family who adores him just the way he is, Yoda spends his days exploring, cuddling, and living the happy life he always deserved. 

His story is a reminder that being different is not a flaw – it can be the very thing that makes someone extraordinary.