Love is blind
“There’s nothing that slows George down or stops him from achieving a goal.”
George can be found on the highest perches in his cat-friendly home in Seattle.
D
espite arriving at PAWS in bad shape, George surprised shelter employees with his perpetually sweet temperament and playful nature.
play like any other cat. As Perkett recalled, “I will always remember that despite his bad circumstances, he had such a positive outlook on life.”
His eyes were severely infected and, sadly, had to be removed. While being fostered by Marla Perkett, he endured frequent medicated baths to overcome ringworm, and had to be kept separated from the other resident cats to prevent its spread. Being on his own helped George get accustomed to living without vision and learning to jump and
PAWS knew that George would thrive in a family with another blind cat to befriend. Fortunately, a caring family who had previously adopted from PAWS was instantly charmed, saying, “Once we met him, there was no turning back. We just knew he’d be a great fit.” George hit it off instantly with Juno, a cat adopted from PAWS who is also blind. Older cat Klaus took longer to warm up to the new kitten but was soon protecting him. “There’s nothing that slows George down or stops him from achieving a goal,” says his new family. “He’s super persistent, and that’s an inspiration to all of us.” After finding his way into his family’s heart, George mastered the house layout in a few days and even began to learn to walk on a leash. He’s also amassed a hefty social media following at @theklauscat and @thejunocat. George reminds us that cats, like humans, are complicated creatures and engage with the world in countless ways that allow them to overcome challenges. He’s also an important reminder that love, for George and the rest of us, is blind.
George’s family includes young playmates who are always ready to keep him entertained.
George enjoys all typical cat activities, like sink bathing!
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