Blind Kitten Was Saved From Shelter When Woman Heard Him Meowing At Her
A blind kitten in a North Carolina shelter did not stay quiet when Katie Buckman walked by. The tiny cat started meowing for her attention, and the moment she stopped to listen, he only got louder.
Katie had originally gone in to adopt two other kittens, but the blind stray in the kennel changed her plans fast. After taking all three kittens to the vet, she realized this little one needed extra care, and he was only responding to food at first.
That was just the beginning of Melvin’s rescue story, and his personality turned out to be bigger than his tiny frame.
Microphthalmia, a condition in which one or both eyes are abnormally small, affects this kitty, making him blind.
Melvin did not have to wait long to win people over.
After a day's rest, he "flourished into a playful, affectionate, and silly kitten." (Source: Katie Buckman on LoveMeow)
The kitty was named Melvin. He was underweight before Katie's care, but now he is happy and healthy :)
He quickly became the kind of kitten who wants to be noticed.
This also echoes the kitten safely rescued just in time, caught on surveillance camera.
Apparently, Melvin is a bit of an attention seeker, which is an adorable quality for a tiny kitten.
Melvin gets around using his excellent sense of smell and functions like any other normal cat.
Katie was glad she could give him a fresh start.
Here's what Katie has to say about welcoming Melvin into her life: "I'm so glad I could save him and find him the best home. We all do our best, and every person in rescue fights the same battle. I just do what I can and hope it helps a little." Stay you, Melvin <3
After Melvin’s shelter rescue, see how an ailing cat in a medical ward lit up.
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