a special tale
TWO FRIENDS TAIL!!! Happenstance? Destiny? Who knows what brought these two fighters together. Whatever the force, both benefit. Both had a rough start in life
and both have overcome those disadvantages. Nugget is nearly blind because of persistent pupillary membranes where the iris has run over into the pupil, which has left him with cataracts. Sadly, nothing can be done about the ppm’s and cataracts and will eventually be completely blind. He also has entropion, which are inverted eyelids. He underwent a surgery to fix the inverted eyelids. Because of the allergies in the household, the owner tossed Nugget outside to fend for himself. Living outdoors is difficult enough for a cat with normal vision, but exceedingly dangerous for one with little vision. More than once cars veered around him as
he lay basking in the sun on the warm road. Certainly, he contended with the elements, predators, and illness.
Yet he survived. So did Mouse, who
was born in a hoarder’s home, where conditions were appalling. The house, filled with innumerable animals was filthy with feces, urine, and flea infested. Like Nugget, Mouse survived out of sheer will and luck.
When Nugget came into foster care, he was very observant of his new home, taking his time to know it so he would not bump into things. His superior sense
of smell helped him to learn quickly.
In no time, he knew where his food dish and the litter box were located. Keen hearing alerted him to The presence of someone to pet him, love him, and
scratch him in his favorite spot on his back near his tail. But, the other pets in the home shunned him. Sensing his vulnerability, another foster attacked him. Nugget was the odd cat out….no friends
among the other animals. Then Mouse came. At first, they were kept separate until Mouse was cleared as disease free. Then they met at Petsmart adoptions. Scarce cages for all the animals caused them to be put in the same cage.
Almost immediately Mouse lay beside Nugget. Mouse enclosed Nugget with his paws. They had found comfort in a friend. When they went back to their foster home, they were inseparable. They were pals.
These are two special cats who need a home where they are protected and loved. They have survived the unthinkable; yet they opened their hearts to each other. Their example should teach us all not to give up, to be strong in the face of adversity, to always keep our hearts open. Consider bringing Mouse and Nugget into your family. Let them be an encouragement to you, to always be open to friendship even from the most unlikely places. Be a part of their journey, adopt Mouse and Nugget. Both are up to date on vaccines, and neutered. Nugget and mouse are being fostered by Melissa with gaheartland humane society. Their contact information is http://www.gaheartland.com or 770-830-2820
Nugget
Age:2years
Breed:dshtabby
Sex:male
Mouse
Age:5 months
Breed:dsh gray & white
Sex:male
Temperament:mellow, trusting,tells lots of stories,great companion (kittens are his favorite), headbutts, and petting are his favorite pastimes
Medical:current on vaccines,neutered,litterbox trained. Temperament:quiet, cuddler,
Mellow,but plays,loves everyone
Medical:current on vaccines,
Neutered,litterbox trained.