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On July 5th my brother brought home this scrawny little black and white kitten. He found her on the side of the road, I guessed she was about 2 weeks old, and she was pretty sick, upper resp. infection, eyes stuck closed and swollen but I took her in and started the mothering process. I bought kitten formula and started her on antibiotics and eye drops. I was really concerned that she might not make it. But after about a week she was doing pretty good, except her eyes, the conjuntivitis had cleared but her eyes were still bad. So I made a trip to our vet and he confirmed my fears, she was blind. I was so disappointed, but he gave me my options. I really wasn't prepared to keep another cat, I have 3, plus 1 dog and a ferret, and my brother and his family are living with us and they have 2 dogs 2 cats and a ferret. The vet said I could "put her down" or keep her inside, well I just didn't have the heart to put her down, not after trying so hard to save her, but I hadn't planned on keeping her either, and now who would take in a blind kitten? So I took her home and my husband asked what the diagnosis was and I told him and he said we would just keep her inside, it was not fair to euthanise her because she was blind. Needless to say I was very happy. So we knew she would need surgery eventually, and she ended up having emergency surgery 3 weeks before it was scheduled, that was 2 weeks ago, the vet removed her eyes. And now she is just as happy as she can be, she amazes us daily with her abilities, and though I have had a couple of negative comments, most of them are quite positive. I really didn't know what to expect, but now after seeing her in all her glory, I have no regrets, I have a rambuctious,precious little life to care for, and now after 6 weeks of having her I wouldn't trade her for any sighted kitten in the world. We've named her Frannie and she is quite a joy, and though it's not for everyone, I certainly am very happy that she is a part of our lives.

What a wonderful story! Thanks so much for sharing it. There are lots of folks here who care for disabled animals, I'm sure they can fully relate. I'm so glad little Frannie is doing well. Do you have a picture of her? She's about two months old then?

Destany
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Myrtle - Queen Diva Mommy Cat
April - Little Miss Beauty Pagent
Mina - Professional Kitty Acrobat
Ringo - Brat Extraordonaire

That is awesome you are able to keep this kitten.
How does she do getting around? Can she find the food, water and litter box ok? Do you think she navigates by sound and smell?
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Jaime owned by
Mya the dog
and the cats:Crash, Moxie, Gabby and sometimes Tucker

What can I say but BRAVO!!!

Actually cats don't see as well as we think and they do rely primary on smell to do a lot of things. So that little kitty will probably be OK. Don't make any adjustments to the furniture, however. If you must move a chair or whatever, get the cat and allow her to sniff around the area under supervision. This will help with dealing with unexpected surprises.
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Smile, it will make them wonder what you are up to!

just a short note to let you know how much i appreciate you keeping and caring for little frannie. it wouldnt have been fair to her to put her down due to a disability. blind 2 legged people do well don't they??? she is extra special and was lucky enough to find extra special parents. im sure she will continue to amaze you each and every day.
kudos to you !!!!!!

We have a kitten that was found in the exact same way. By the side of the road and eyes all icky. We treated him and he is doing just fine. He had his eyes removed about two months ago and he has the run of the house. He gets along with the other 4 cats and two dogs., they play with him and let him eat out of there food bowls. We named him Stevie (Wonder) and he is the light in my life.