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My basic info
Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
White
Age
Adult
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
Hair Length
short
My details
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Has special needs
My story
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Buddy
6 Year Old Male Deaf White DSH
Special Needs Kitty because of deafness
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Purebreds Plus Cat Rescue is helping facilitate the adoption of this cat. We take no responsibility for his health and medical records. It is the responsibility of the owner and adopter to discuss this.
Buddy has been in his home for almost 5 years. His owners did not know he was deaf when they adopted him. Buddy is great cat. He is handsome, healthy with great teeth, weighs about 10lbs., eats well and loves affection. He will even let you squeeze his little pink feet pads. The problem is that the owners have another cat, a small female, who Buddy gets along great with most of the time. But Buddy doesn't seem to get the message when his friend has had enough of the play time. When she won't play (and has told him so), he attacks her. Of course he isn't hearing her.
Buddy's owners feel his ideal home is where he is the only cat and where someone wants to lavish him with affection. He loves being petted and meows for attention when he wants it. He likes to be in the same room with his "people" because he's deaf and can't hear where you go if he can't see you. He waits by the door for his owners to come home each day, so he'll know when they arrive.
The owner of a cat with deafness has to establish different ways of handling the deaf cat. If an owner wants to give a deaf cat its dinner, then he or she needs to locate the cat in the house. If the cat is asleep, the owner should walk over to the cat and lightly tap the ground. The cat will feel the vibrations and awaken in a calm way. Owners of deaf cats shouldn’t touch them when they’re sleeping. This will startle the cat and may cause it to develop a nervous temperament. If a cat is sitting in a window or just looking around the room, an owner can simply wave at the cat to get its attention. Another way to get a deaf cat’s attention is to flip the lights of a room on and off. Before an owner does something to get a deaf cat’s attention, he or she must consider whether the action will frighten the pet. Hand signals can be taught to a deaf cat in order to give it a command. If your deaf cat is lonely and you consider getting another cat for company, make sure it is a calm, non-aggressive animal.
If you would like more information on Buddy, please contact Karen at 707-301-6425 or by email at Aby_Lover87@yahoo.com. Please note that Buddy is not in a Purebreds Plus Cat Rescue foster home but residing with his owner in the Sacramento area while Purebreds Plus places him in his new home. Donation requested.
