A blind kitten named Echo had her life transformed when she started following the paw-steps of another young cat, leading to a bond that changed both of their lives.
Echo was found as a stray and taken to a city shelter. Though veterinarians couldn’t save her vision due to a severe eye infection, they managed to save her life.
She soon learned to rely on her other senses to explore the world around her. In urgent need of a foster home, the volunteers at Saving Grace Rescue stepped in to help.
Joyce, a foster volunteer, took Echo home from the shelter. Despite her blindness, Echo was full of energy and curiosity, quickly settling into her new environment.
She began exploring her surroundings, mapping out every corner of the room. Then, one day, Echo heard the sound of another cat nearby and excitedly went to investigate.
Before Echo arrived, another kitten, Itty Bitty, had joined the foster home. Rescued from the outdoors with a fractured leg, Itty Bitty was recovering in Joyce’s care. She quickly grew comfortable, curling up on Joyce’s lap for naps, reassured that she was safe.
The moment Echo heard Itty Bitty’s paw-steps, she eagerly rushed for an introduction. The two kittens instantly clicked, playing together as if they had known each other their whole lives. “They started playing right away on the first day,” Joyce told Love Meow.
Echo began following Itty Bitty around the house, never letting her blindness slow her down. They raced through rooms, engaging in playful antics until they were both exhausted.
Afterward, Itty Bitty would snuggle beside Echo, who would shower her new friend with affectionate purrs and kisses before falling asleep together.
“They are so loving and cuddly. Echo loves licking your face; they’re always purring when you touch them. They’re inseparable,” Joyce shared. Itty Bitty’s leg healed well, and Echo’s blindness didn’t stop her from being a playful kitten.
The two became a bonded pair, always together like two peas in a pod. Echo would follow Itty Bitty’s soft taps and chirps around the house, never missing a moment. When they were ready for adoption, the rescue knew they had to stay together.
A family searching for new pets found Echo and Itty Bitty and instantly fell in love with them. “From the moment they applied, they knew these two needed to stay together,” Amber Rose, founder of Saving Grace Rescue, shared with Love Meow.
While Echo responds to voices with gentle sniffs, Itty Bitty is always ready for cuddles. Together, they’ll soon head to their forever home, continuing their journey as best friends who healed each other’s hearts.
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