A deaf cat named Snowy wandered to a family’s home for food, sparking a heartwarming journey toward a brighter future.
When the family noticed the cat’s friendly demeanor and eagerness for affection, they contacted the local community, hoping to locate her owner.
Having received no response and discovering she wasn’t microchipped, it was clear Snowy needed a safe place to stay.
Luckily, her finder was a former adopter from Best Friends Felines, a cat rescue organization, and reached out to them for support. Snowy had found the perfect place for help and care.
“Thank goodness she was rescued because we’ve since come to realize this beautiful girl is deaf, leaving her at greater risk from harm while roaming the streets alone,” Best Friends Felines shared with Love Meow.
Snowy quickly settled into her foster home, bonding with her foster dad and following everyone around the house, always eager for attention. She showed affection by brushing against their legs and standing on her hind legs to ask for love.
“She is extremely affectionate, confident, and chatty and loves food. She’s in great health considering her time alone,” shared her foster family.
At around 18 months old, Snowy retained her kitten-like energy and would wrap her tail around her foster family, a gesture that felt like a hug.
With the right care, her coat became fuller and glossier. While her deafness sometimes caused her to startle easily, a few visual cues were all she needed to feel comfortable. Her striking blue-to-amber eyes and gentle spirit endeared her to everyone she met.
Snowy enjoyed simple pleasures like watching the world from a window and basking in the sun’s warmth. Her love of food was a constant, and she quickly let her family know if her bowl was empty.
She was known to be an opportunist around unattended food, playfully turning into a “kitty vacuum” whenever she spotted crumbs.
Her playful nature shone as she zoomed up and down her cat tower, keeping everyone entertained. From being a lone street survivor, Snowy had become a social butterfly, thriving in the company of people.
After two months of foster care, Snowy found her forever home. In her new surroundings, she happily followed her humans everywhere, her heart now full of the love and attention she’d always craved.
Snowy was finally where she belonged, in a home where she could be the center of attention and live a peaceful, joyful life.
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