FLEUR was the first blind cat Les Amis rehomed. That was eight years ago and Fleur and her adopter enjoyed a very happy life together. Sadly her friend and companion died a while back and, although she has been cared for since then by family, it is hard to assimilate a blind cat into a busy household with other animals. She needs a new home and Les Amis are ready to offer her a place on our Lifetime Foster programme where all vet fees (except annual vaccinations and flea/worm treatment) are covered. She is sterilised and chipped and her vaccinations are up to date. Although blind, Fleur finds her way around her domain extremely well. Even when furniture is moved she will very quickly work out the new layout. She always had a small safe area of the garden to herself and absolutely loves going outside, so an apartment would not be ideal. She doesn’t jump up onto fences or walls, so normal height fencing is secure enough. Fleur is very loving – she wants to be with people and looks forward to curling up on a warm lap in the evening. She is a bit of a gourmet when it comes to food, her special favourite being tinned tuna in spring water. She also enjoys salmon flavoured croquettes for a sensitive stomach. The very best home for Fleur would be with an older person, or couple, who can give her lots of their time and attention, and who also have a garden area that is secure for her to explore as her own. She would definitely be best as an only cat, simply because she will monopolise her special humans! A cat-friendly dog in the household would not be a problem, as she lived with one for many years.
For anyone, with no experience of having a blind cat, considering Lifetime Fostering Fleur, our intrepid reporter has spoken to Yvonne, an experienced Lifetime Fosterer, who also had a blind cat for years. Her cat, Noah, was born blind, and he led a pretty much normal life. His human mum tried to ensure that furniture wasn’t moved, but even if it was, Noah would soon adapt, because of the advantage he had over us humans – Whiskers! Whiskers, the saviour of so many crazy cats over the years. Much like Fleur’s previous owner, Noah had a secure garden that he could explore safely, but he also lived with a pack of rescue dogs, in a bungalow. Using his other senses, the feel of vibration, sound, and smell, he was an expert at laying in wait, in doorways, and ambushing the dogs as they came down the hallway. Yvonne did find that Noah needed more cuddles than other cats, for reassurance, but who doesn’t like giving cuddles?
If you are of a ‘certain age’, or, indeed someone who is young, where you feel that taking on a puppy/kitten, or a young dog/cat, is not really going to work for you, and you have space in your heart or, more importantly, on your sofa, to offer one, or more, oldies the chance a good life in their remaining years, then please get in touch https://lesamisdesanimaux.com/animals/ . Remember, there is no adoption fee for a lifetime foster, and all vets fees, other than annual vaccinations, and parasitical medication, are covered by Les Amis des Animaux.
