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Continuing in this week’s stories of special needs pets, I proudly bring you Satin. Or Snow White as I like to think of her. Her fur is the softest, most luxurious you will ever run your fingers through. Her purrs, her hugs, her trusting eyes will make your heart melt. And her story will make your heart hurt for her. But fear not; she is a proud lady, a beautiful princess, one who makes the best of her days despite her disability.
Did you know that many white cats, actually animals in general, are deaf? There can be a congenital component, tied in with the very gene that gives them their snowy look, that causes hearing impairment. In cats, you can usually find those with white fur and blue eyes, or with two differently colored eyes, have a higher probability of deafness. For Satin, noone knows if she was born this way, or something caused her to lose her hearing. This is her story –
After being checked by a vet and vaccinated, Satin went to a foster home that specializes in special needs cats for socialization and introduction work. The foster mom couldn’t understand Satin’s complete dislike of other cats, and her habit of sometimes nibbling on toes. Then a major discovery was made: our sweet Satin is totally deaf. Once that was discovered, Satin became a loving cat whose only hope is to give and receive love 24 hours a day.
As a special needs cat, she cannot be placed in a home with other cats or dogs. She had to fight for whatever she could get when she was a stray, so her total lack of trust with other animals cannot be changed. She is, however, extremely loving with humans and she sure does love her Turbo-Scratcher and laser pointer toys!
Satin will quickly steal your heart…she is a very special girl!
Are you looking for that purr-fect combination of beauty, intelligence, and tons of kisses and love? Then please allow us to introduce Satin! Satin is a silky white domestic shorthair with striking green eyes and a personality that just will not quit. She was found as a stray by a local police department, who turned her over to Almost Home Foundation for socialization work and adoption to a forever home.
If you are looking to adopt only one cat, or know of someone who is, Satin may be just the perfect choice. See those paws spread out in the photo? When she’s happy, she not only purrs, she kneads – on the floor, on you, on the air – and those adorable toes do their own little happy dance!
Be the change for Satin, be part of Adopt a less-adoptable this week! Adopt, donate or sponsor, volunteer, do whatever you can. You can find details about Satin and contact information at Almost Home Foundation or at Petfinder.com
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