Other blind cats aren't that aggressive, think the bigger issue was that he was abandoned as a baby, had literally noone, and never learnt how to cat or how to speak He's like the cat equivalent of a human child raised by wolves almost. He's not feral but his lack of socialisation plus trauma plus blindness will give huge trust issues
Yep, my Rose was abandoned as a kitten and we have the strongest bond, still she bites and scratches me like no other cats in the house. When she was little she was basically feral, but after LOTS OF PATIENCE she grew into a mostly well mannered cat. She still bites me, but we kind of found an equilibrium.
Yes, you have to put yourself in the place of these animals. They are intelligent and have normal emotions, so childhood traumas leave scars. If someone left you on the road when you were 3 years old, you wouldn't trust anyone either.
He isn’t aggressive, he is protective of himself. He has a disability and does not trust anyone. But once he trusts you, look how amazing the bond will be. I personally love helping disabled cat, they are truly wonderful creatures. They are the sweetest and very thankful for the love you’d give ❤️
People are too caught up with everything being perfect that they don’t give anything that isn’t perfect a chance. I’m glad that there some people out there willing to give these animals a chance.
At the same time, it's important that people know what they can handle. I mean, you couldn't really take a cat like time into a home with small children.
You and Ivar saved us when my precious boy went blind from cancer! He lived a year after his diagnosis! We followed your advice and never moved anything! We loved him more! For the way he fought! Thank you Ivar!
Poor boy. He's like he is in every way because he has to be. Because that's the only way he can survive blind. *everything* will make him feel insecure except the things that never change. I'm glad this woman understands some stuff.
I was thinking about that too. He doesn't know when he is about to be touched. He has to be on guard all the time. I would be on edge too if people were touching my face and i didn't see it coming. I wonder if it would help to make noise with their hand as they move it closer to him. What a great lady.
@@jonb351 I rarely ever touch our cat without her knowing (i usually say a thing or two like call her name, or tell her she's cute), and she will react by aknowledging me coming in for a pet, give me a meow and accept by pushing the body part against me. She is very loving so she usually accepts, but on off days, she shows that she's not into it by her body language, and i react with fully accepting that too. Same with if i carry her and give her kisses, if she wants down i put her down in a matter of seconds. She knows she's in control with me, so she is more loving, accepting and patient back. This means that if i ever accidently surprise her, i can tell she gets a little startled, but she knows i will stop if she shows me (non-violently), so she's very loving and accepting even then. This comes from a cat that has been very shy and distant, with a suspicious personality. Maybe age has helped, but has come so far. She can rub up against guests she never met before.
@@hummingbird11 Thank you too, so kind of you! :) I must add i do use cat body language towards her too (nodding my head asking how she's doing, blinking slowly to show affection and non-aggression, not stare in to her eyes without any expression etc). I am the only one to do it. She is loving towards other family members too, but i get the feeling it makes her feel just a little extra safe and understood with me, even when i haven't seen her in a long while (she lives with my parents now and i've moved out). She can be a little bit shy against me at first, but i do the blinking and she knows we still have the same type of connection :)
@@skyh2394 Haha I agree with you there. I'm a hard core animal lover, but I never call myself their "mom" that is just weird. I consider myself their "friend/companion" not their parent
i have been told that most true ferel born in wild cats do not meow i have one that does like urz for 14 years never made a peep except howling at vet the other day .
brewcrew I have 4 cats- they’re ‘Highlanders’- only one of them meows and they all depend on him for his begging efforts 😆 we took our little girl (Miss Pearl) to the vet the other day and out of nowhere she had a voice- it was weird as we had never heard her use it
I adopted a "discount" kitty from a local humane society. He was adopted and returned 4 times by other families before I found him and fell in love. He was so discounted that they called him a "name your price" cat, they anticipated that he would be brought back again. Because he bit. He still bites but he's also the biggest love bug. It took a lot to earn his trust.
There are cats where I work. One of them became friendly real quickly after I fed her. She was fixed and clearly someone had contact with her before. An older male tabby took up living in the same spot but didn't want anything to do with humans. Until he saw me petting the other cat. I started petting him as well but he didn't understand it at first and bit me after a few seconds so I would stop petting him at that time. We would do this over a few weeks until he slowly lost the aggression and fear. His fur is easily matted so sometimes it's him telling me it's a sore spot. He will nip at me occasionally still but it's not him being mean. I would take them home but I already have too many cats but at least he gets fed.
I have a female 3yr old cat that sounds just like yours. She has a hairline boundary between cuddle time and WAR! I thought I was good at reading cats before I got her but now I notice micro signals in her behaviour to keep my hands safe! :D but once I figured her out it is really not a problem, I just have to respect her boundaries and make sure I am aware enough to spot the cues! :D
All cats do what I call “love bites” I’m guessing a lot of people don’t know about it or research enough. Sometimes it’s playful and sometimes it’s “right I’ve had enough pets now” You can tell the difference between how much pressure they put into the bite but the body language is a dead give away. Tail wags more rapid, ears start going back….
Just the fact you accept him as is and never angry even if he bites you is a Wonderful thing!! You are definitely his hero and he is yours!! God Bless you for taking care of him!!
I thought mine was getting arthritic, she was walking so odd, turns out she was going blind fast, and she bites me. Ha, ha, I'm no hero, I'm more like a coward, she was a street cat and has been in charge of me and the dog since she moved in, 10 years ago. Haven't seen the video yet, just your comment, I'm sure she's a wonderful owner!
@@TheKim369 well its probably just an natural reaction, getting touched when not expecting it. If they meant any harm they would scratch. And a little love bite from a cat is nothing compared to their claws 😂
Not to mention that if you can't see you need another way to locate and identify things. They can't use guide dogs or the sticks that we use so they have to resort to whiskers, grabbing, scent and hearing. The biting and grabbing is less likely aggressive and more trying to figure out what something is. It is possible though. You wouldn't know what sort of things are a threat as well if you were blind, compared to if you can see. It's sad people misinterpret these sorts of things and don't think about it. They both seem like great people. Wish I knew them personally.
I had a blind cat for 20 years now. She lost her eyesight before she was one year old. The vet had to completely remove both eyes since they were too damaged. So no eyedrops, at least. Good thing about her was, she's the least aggressive cat I've ever seen. She never willingly hurt me and barely ever hissed at me in those 20 years. The biggest challenge was that she desperately wanted to go outside, so we needed to put her on a leash and secure the fences so she couldn't get lost, but she regularly got tangled up or escaped anyway and you constantly had to look after her. She climbed on absolutely everything. Nowadays, she's very old, so on the rare occassions she wants to go outside, she won't go far, so no more leash is needed. She needs more attention now, especially since her hearing got bad, but she's still in a good shape considering her age. We were really nervous about taking her, back in the day, but I don't want to live in a universe where we didn't do it. I also had two male cats that were taken way too early from their mothers. The first one was extremely aggressive and brutal, the second one was scared of everything. Both of them died at 12-13 years. They made their own lives a lot more stressful than it needed to be, and they were much more of a struggle. It's the lack of socialisation and messed-up behavior that is the real challenge. It makes everything harder. Our blind cat certainly demanded a lot of patience and inventiveness on our part, but since she was so accepting and appreciative, we were able to face that challenge together. That made it quite manageable.
PLEASE AT LEAST KEEP HER LEASHED OR HARNESSED SO WHEN SHE PASSES AWAY IT CAN BE IN HOME AND EVEN IN YOUR ARMS...BUT UNLEASHED AND OLD SHE WILL ONE DAY RUN OFF WHEN SHES NEAR DEATH. HOWEVER THAT SOMETIMES TAKES HOURS TO DAYS..A LOT CAN AND DOES HAPPEN IN THAT TIME AND ID JUST FEEL DOO MUCH PAIN INSIDE IF SHE TOOK OFF AND WASNT CLOSE ENOUGH TO PASSING AWAY AND WAS NOT ONLY IN THE WEATHER BUT SUBJECT TO ORHER ANIMALS..ESPECIALLY HUNGRY ONES...EVIL HUMANS OR STUPID OR MEAN KIDS...I SO PLEASE KEEP HER ON LEASH OR HARNESS WHEN OUTSIDE..KITTY THANX YOU..
People like you and the woman in this video are genuinely what I would call "angels living amongst us." Just like the woman in the video said, people ALWAYS want the "perfect" pet, while most domestic animals with ANY degree of a deformity, handicap, or disability are overlooked by a shockingly huge majority of people. That's amazing that your blind cat was actually far more gentle and social than the ones who can actually see...I swear in the majority of GeoPets and Dodo videos I have seen of blind cats, they almost seem to generally have this hyper-aggressive-reaction to them. It's sad most people see that aggressiveness and immediately deem the cat as "mean" and even irrational, where I view it with empathy and pity, because those cats feel SO vulnerable and exposed, that they have to lash out at WHATEVER motion, wind, and/or sound they feel or notice as a defensive mechanism, because have no sight to view and analyze the threat potential of whatever it is they notice. And off-topic from our blind feline friends but still on topic with the other part of your comment, we found 2 LITTLE 4 week old kittens in our garage in July...there was an adult Calico that would hang out in the garage to an unnatural degree...it's a very shitty, dilapidated, leaking garage full of old, useless junk and creepy bugs with no insulation or real use, with a small spot cleared out for an old chair my dad sits on while he smokes his ciggy's out there. Anyways this Calico was clearly an adult, life-long stray (my neighborhood has been OVER RUN by strays for years upon years now), who had never let my dad pet it, yet was unusually calm and not frightened, defensive/aggressive when my dad was in there with the door shut...it just ran under some junk to hide anytime it appeared that my dad was walking towards it, but again, never hissed, nor showed any sign of aggression or defensiveness. Anyways that lasted for about a month, then one day we noticed at least half the strays just vanished...and the very NEXT day, from my dad's first smoke of this fateful July 14th to the end of the day, he heard kittens mewing. He didn't pay much attention during the day...the strays had some kittens about 2 months prior and would generally hang out across the street from our house, and he assumed it was those kittens till in the evening when he went out, and a kitten ACTUALLY made her way through the junk and approached him with VERY purposeful mews as if she was ACTUALLY looking for help (presumably its mother), and we KNEW it had to be young enough to not yet fear humans...and he saw another, smaller one that looked VERY visibly weak and lethargic that would peak out, but seemed to just stay in one place as long as his sister was within his line of sight - but once she approached our dad and she left his line of sight, he would just mew repetitively until she ran back to him, like she knew he was calling for her. Anyways because we put 2 and 2 together (the fact that half the strays were missing, the fact that they were mewing ALL day anytime they heard our dad AND actually approached him, and then me once he told me about them and I RAN outside with an unnatural excitement) and we realized some neighbor more than likely got fed up with the strays (reasonable considering all of them were anti-social and had no concept of yards, porches, and boundaries) and called animal control, and somehow their mom must have been picked up, because my dad finally realized that he hadn't seen that Calico in the garage for about 2 days, which was unusual. To make a VERY long story - yes, I could still go on and on and on - we took them in, had to syringe feed them kitty formula for a couple more weeks and now in January, they're thriving...neutered and spayed, and basically own our house. But the point of ALL this was to point out that this one thing they have always done AND continue to do when we pet or cuddle with them seemed unusual at first, but is apparently far more common in cats separated from mom too early, they would either suckle on our clothes, our couch if they were on it, blanket, or towel, in addition to kneading like normal. I mean luckily they're VERY well adapted otherwise and have no other issues with their personality or behavior!! Anyways I'm SOOO SORRY for excessively rambling on like a tweaker in my comment...cats have ALWAYS been my personally favorite pets and just pull at my emotions and I will always get awe-struck ANYTIME I start talking about them. TOO LONG;DIDN'T READ FIRST PARAGRAPH: You and lady in video are actual, real-life angels who have no qualms about bringing home pets with "differences" that not only gets them passed over by unfortunately most people in most societies, but also would tend to result in their mothers rejecting them as well. TOO LONG;DIDN'T READ THE REST: My dad found - but we BOTH adopted (well, because I still live with him) - 2 little 4-week old, underweight kittens in our garage after their mother was unfortunately picked up with many of the other strays, which means they were also separated from their mom prematurely. While they don't show any negative personality traits or behavioral problems as a result, they DO still instinctively have to suckle on ANYTHING soft when they're comfortable enough to start kneading. Why I cant just word things that way from the beginning is beyond me, even at 29 years old!!! Lordy Lordy Lordy
His face is just so funny/cute to look at, I can’t believe people would reject him solely based on his disability…. Treat animals with the same kindness you do with humans…
And also the fact that when a cat is blind it doesn't affect them a lot, they mostly use smell to know where they are or if other living things are there, and it's not even deaf, so they can hear the things that surround them, much better than humans, so it's not even that bad of a problem if a cat is blind, they can live with this condition without it affecting their life too much, so I can't even understand the people who don't want to adopt a cat just because it's blind
@@plague_doctor0237 Also cats have a type of echo location. They send out a low frequency wave and their whiskers pick it up. They don't have as great of night vision as people think. Their sight relies on movement. It's the echo location that allows them to know what's around. At least that's what I read once. It could be bullshit.
My family had a blind cat, though she didn't have either of her eyes. And it's crazy, you really couldn't tell that she was blind at all. It's amazing how good a cat's other senses are.
"he's exactly how's supposed to be, he's exactly perfect." this is how kid should be raised (to a certain extent) and not develop self-esteem issues, what a motherhood success
Remove the perfect part. It's a good thing to stop a child from having a low self esteem by not saying "When I was your age" or comparing them to other kids. But its also not good to give the ego boost by saying they're perfect. But I get what you're saying.
@@이예은-w2v You are totally right. We have enough of that little dirtbags who become grownup dirtbags, since they never have learnt to selfcontrol and to obey to rules.
@@CHURCHISAWESUM yeah I know cats and other animals are better than those gremlins called "children" but some people get worked up if you say that... :)
@@julietteferrars3097 I agree it's rude, especially when it literally takes 2 seconds to read the whole comment. I just hate people who read half a comment and proceed to reply rudely, when they end up being the fool.
About a year and a half ago I was diagnosed with a cancer. I also got a thrombosis as a side effect of my treatment. I got very depressed and easily broke in tears. Knowing that I loved cats as a kid my brother suggested that I should adopt one. I asked a neighbor who is volunteer in a refuge if she could get me one. She suggested a kitten that had been badly abused in a previous life. I told her that I would take it for a trial period .To my surprise the kitten was just immense, but I still fell in love with the beast and quickly realized that it was him that was putting me on a. trial. I called him Tocson, and It took a few months before he allowed me to pet him. Now he himself creates situations to get petted. After I got Tocson, I broke in tears for a last time, but it was out of joy.. I also adopted a lady kitten, who I called Mimi, that Tocson quickly adopted as a sister and playmate. I have just learned lately that Tocson had been rejected by a few families who could not accept his bad attitude. He was then put on the street to join the stray cat population, a life he could not adapt to. I just cannot quantify the amount of joy my two felines are procuring me,
@@sylwiamazurek8317 I asked a neighbor who is volunteer in a refuge if she could get me a kitten. She suggested one that had been badly abused in a previous life. I told her that I would take it for a trial period .To my surprise the kitten was just immense, but I still fell in love with the beast. Tocson had been rejected by a few prospective foster families in reason of his bad attitude. He was then released on the street to join the stray cat population,
My dog (no special needs) was “on sale” just because he was an amstaff German shepherd mix, and has been brought back multiple times. As I had him for awhile, I could see why they brought him back (reckless behavior, tearing things up), but I never did. Now he’s the sweetest thing. All I have left is potty training, though he is four years old.
Some ppl don't understand high energy dogs or encourage\enable bad behaviors. Ours had a medical problem and was brought back to the shelter 3 times despite being a husky. He was really untrained but had a gentle approach to other animals which was perfect for us and our cats. A few months of dedicated training, exercise, and he's great! Tbh potty training takes awhile in older dogs. Definitely stick to a ritualistic feeding schedule then take him out to a spot to release a few minutes after a meal (if indoor). This tends to work the fastest.
"It's all on his terms." Yes, yes, YES! My kitty cat has PTSD and lashes out a lot. But she's also loving and cuddly when she chooses to be. When you meet a cat with respect, they will give you so much back. This lady knows exactly how to respect a kitty.
My old cat must've been a lap cat of an old lady, but then faced something pretty dang bad apparently and was so aggressive that she would attack people that entered the room (All of this wasn't told to me, just that absolutely no one wants to take her and they are running out of options and she was getting old) Well Patience, medicating her thyroid issue, letting us both figure out how to pet and cuddle her safely, without her snapping and attacking (she decided she'll just turn around and look away, so that I can pet her), lots, and lots, and lots of trial until she was very calm, rarely ever snapped, just a very sweet cuddly cat that you can't demand anything from, but you're so happy when she comes to you for something Wishing the best for you and your cat As moody as they can be, their love is the most rewarding thing there is.
This is how I made friends with an old, beaten-up cat no one else could touch. I just let her come to me and she was my sassy little friend forever after.
In a dark weary world there you are, holding a light for helpless furry friends to see. You have changed this little guy's world for the better. I appreciate your kindness and your patience.
I actually love that this doesn't end with "and he became a huge cuddlebug!" Sometimes cats just have personality problems and they still deserve unconditional love and care
That's true. Some people think that some cat with aggressive personality will eventually become cuddly and sweet overtime. But when they don't then those people return them to the vet.
I adopted a 'difficult' cat, aggressive and with some health issues. I don't regret it. There's still the occasional bite or scratch, but he's the best friend anyone could ask for. Extremely sweet and affectionate in his own way. He just needed time (2-3 years to get past the worst behaviour) and to be with people he can trust not to hurt him.
Could I ask what you did to help him get past the worst behavior? A lot of this comes from trauma from previous owners being abusive or even a dangerous life as a stray, where disturbed humans would meddle with them. So I know it takes time, patience, letting them have their space, but is there anything else in particular to do to help?
@@dntskdnttll It was kind of a combination of things. Some of it was just figuring out what he liked and didn't like. My cat has difficulty with prolonged physical contact, so figuring out what level of petting was ok and respecting his boundaries was really important. He also has dietary issues and recurrent cat flu so getting those sorted reduced his stress a lot. We made his physical environment as comfortable as possible. High places that he can access, a number of pet beds throughout the house that he can use depending on his mood (some high, some low), a place that he can retreat to when he needs quiet. My cat loves cardboard so we have cardboard scratch blocks in a number of rooms. I'm very consistent in my behaviour and language with him. He has rules and I expect him to follow them (no getting on the table, kitchen benches, no sleeping on the human beds etc.). When he does something he's not supposed to I always correct him and say no (no physical punishment, I tend to just remove him from the situation) and equally, when he does something good, he gets rewarded with 'good boy' and a head scratch. Because he knows what's expected of him and what the boundaries are, he can be comfortable. I talk to him a lot, spend a lot of time with him. Because we have a yard I'm able to take him outside everyday for some supervised exercise. That helps a lot with his mood. But really, time and consistency are big healers. Because my cat feels safe, because he always knows what to expect from us, he is able to trust us. Once the trust comes, then things get easier.
I did the same - we adopted a cat in a 'cat cafe' because he was biting everyone and we figured nobody else would take him. He's a real sweet guy now, and doesn't bite me anymore
Of course he is aggressive, poor baby can't see the world around him. And like his owner said who knows what he went through before :( he's so lucky to have an owner like her and she is lucky too because she gets the chance to love that adorably derpy face. Bless them both 💙
blind cats aren't always aggressive! i have a blind cat who was raised by some loving folks at a rescue from a week old. She is super sweet and cuddly and has never scratched me on purpose! (She DOES jump on things with her claws out bc she's not sure where she's gonna land and she's sliced me up a few times doing that, but that's different!)
@@kellycahill5133 oh by all means! What I meant by my comment was that it's understandable and acceptable that the cat in the video is aggressive because he is afraid of the world from not being able to see it. It's great that your cat feels safe enough to not have to be intentionally aggressive! Hopefully this kitty can also get to that point some day 🙂
@@truffles365 I love it! 💕 I had that as my profile picture on fb, and it bugged me that no one noticed it, so I thought I’d say something to you; just in case no one else in the world “gets the picture” lol, I see you though ✊🏼😉
Thank you to this lovely lady for giving a safe home to a probably traumatised vulnerable boy. Ivar has to feel safe, he's just reacting exactly as you'd expect from a blind cat born with excellent protective equipment built in - teeth & scimitar claws. Over time hopefully he'll feel safer & there'll be less swiping & more head rubs. 🤗🐈
There’s something special to me about animals where you have to earn their trust. It feels so rewarding to have the shy or “aggressive” animal open up to you because you understood their needs. Ivar is just such a creature.
I went to a shelter that had one cat that hated EVERYONE, other cats, the staff, visitors and I was literally the only one that got that cat to smell me and let me pet her whole body even after she was annoyed by a staff member for trying to socialise her through petting. She loved me and it shocked everyone, the staff and volunteers along with visitors were shocked meanwhile me..I was happy to have a cat that enjoyed my little company and let me pet her. 😂 The whole shelter called me the “cat whisperer” and as soon as I walked in the staff and volunteers would say “she’s (me) here and she’s going to be working her magic” there is literally no magic, I exist and the cats love me 😂 I always put it as ‘I have a cat at home and they probably smell her’ lol Edit: grammar
This is such a good family for him. I love when she said "Everyone wants the perfect pet and these are the animals that go without homes". And when she said "He wants everything on his own terms and that's OK, it's who he is and he's perfect". Everyone thinks that when an animal is aggressive or not always cuddly that makes them a bad animal and it's not true. You just have to give them more space, keep them safe and support them as you would any other animal.
Honestly, the same thing she said about fur babies happens to human children all the time. I wish people would realize that starting a family/ taking a life under your wings, whether human or not, is about acceptance, unconditional love and respect to whatever special needs they have, not about making sure you have the perfect little addition to your life. When caring for someone who has no choice to depend on you, you have to keep in mind they're living beings with thoughts, feelings and boundaries of their own that must absolutely be respected and taken in consideration. Especially for those who can't voice their special needs. You're the one who chose to raise them, while no one gets the privilege of choosing where they'll grow.
And it makes sense that he would need his space. He can't see or hear who's coming near him, so needs the space to figure it out. Here's to you and this precious kittie.❤️🌈🙏😊😾😍❣️😇
We adopted a blind cat when she was 6 years old, and she was the SWEETEST cat ever. She was honestly the most unique and loving cat I've ever met. She unfortunately got very sick when she was 18 and deteriorated so quickly that we had to have her euthanized, but my goodness, we'll never forget her 💕
Being blind living on the streets I think becoming aggressive is a reasonable and necessary adaptation. I'm glad someone had the empathy to be patient with him. Also for some reason I just expect anything named Ivar to be smart. Idk why
I love him. His constant surprised expression is very endearing. I feel bad for him and his past struggles, but I'm very glad he has a new home where he is loved :)
Probably aggressive because he wasn't socialized young, on top of being blind. He has to be on guard, he doesn't know if anything around him is a threat after probably a scary life. I'd have taken him in anyhow. He's so adorable ❤️
My 21 year old cat has just gone blind. It's amazing how quickly she's adapted. It's just a bit sad when she bumps in to things. Bless her. I've made her lil steps so she can get on things so she still seems happy.
Our furball slowly went blind around that age too. He was able to orient in our small flat even then, bc everything stays it the same place in our home most of the time. At least furniture-wise. Dammit, I miss him.
My 11 year old guy has just recently started to go blind. I feel awful but am comforted to know that they can still manage alright without sight. I think the blindness is nearly complete and he’s slowly learning to navigate the place without sight.
I love him!! I think he is perfect! I adopted a blind cat, and he got around so well. Most people didn't even realize he was blind. I lost him about 3 years ago and really miss him
It's not really a discount on the cat, but the surgery/vaccination/registration that is being discounted. Shelter animals are all technically priceless.
So glad that there are people who look past the grouchy, and see a living being put thru the ringer. Most humans couldn't survive the neglect and inhumane way animals are treated and discarded. How these guys survive and thrive IS amazing. THANK YOU, for giving this kitty a chance to live.
You are absolutely right! Humans moan about the slightest things yet animals endure the most horrendous circumstances. They're the brave ones that deserve rescuing, not us.
@@zetman.168 You're right, I haven't. In fact I live in an amazing country for which I'm incredibly grateful & proud but I'm not going to apologize for it & it doesn't mean I'm not aware of the plight of billions of people who suffer daily. Nor was my comment intended to undermine their circumstances. In fact, it was more directed at people in similar circumstances to myself who complain about trivial matters when there are far bigger issues causing pain & suffering...including animals who are often subjected to pain & suffering at the hands of human beings.
Cuz cats and most animals dont really have the imaginations to think of a better living, and due to having no control have no need for such imagination, they can eat things raw and go without clothes.. we can't. We have to worry about hard to grasp moral issues.. they dont even bother. Their needs are much less than our own, ik you hate everyone but yourself but find a better thing to complain about than ironically that humans are prone to complaining.
Thank you for adopting Ivar! I can see you are meant for each other. I follow the same approach. I've adopted 3 cats in my time and each time i've gone to the animal shelter and asked for the cat they are finding hardest to home. The cat always has some sort of medical issue and I've adopted each one and never regretted a moment. The thought of a cat being constantly overlooked in favour of others without issues just breaks my heart. I guess i've got a soft spot for the unwanted and the underdog (or undercat!)
A bunch of people werent sure they would be able to take care of a blind cat. It isnt a bad thing that people generally pass on these types of animals, they just dont know if they can provide a good life to the animal.
yeah, the only people who need demonizing here are the people who might have dumped him (if that was even the case) out in the wild. responsible pet ownership includes recognising the limits to which you're able to provide care.
i have a blind cat and she is not difficult to take care of at all!! bumps into walls occasionally and gets down from things verrrry slowly, but she honestly requires no extra care. wish more people would take a chance on a blind cat.
Anytime you go take responsibility for animal it comes with the risk of having to provide special care due to genetics, aging or accidents. Yes, there’s a difference between accepting that from day one and providing care to an animal you’ve grown to love after an accident or as they age. But some owners aren’t even up to this. Fair weather owners who enjoy their pets when things are good and then abandon them when it requires more effort. Every pet owner should consider the fact that one day they might have to provide special care that will require more time or money than they anticipated.
True - which shows a healthy awareness for the amount of responsiblities to be taken on in case a person decides to adopt such an extraordinary cat. It is a very good thing when people are honest with themselves and don't take the cat out of pity just to dump him afterwards.
Usually these videos are like "watch how this angry cat turned into a sweet angel." I love that Ivar is who he is and that his mom loves him for that. Touches my heart in a way few things do and makes me tear up.
If there's a Noble Prize for compassion, give that to this lady..! Adopting a disabled cat and giving it life of comfort ,love and warmth needs a special kind of person.
Ivar needs the stability in order to trust - trust a human, trust his area, trust the chair is there (lol), etc. AND you provide it to him !! I think he might get calmer and more affectionate as time goes by. So special. Thanks for being a great Catmother.
Ivar is a cutie. 😊 Animals don't have human personalities, they have their own personalities. Animals are individuals too with their own likes, dislikes, social bonds, etc.
@@chriz101589 - just keep sending out Love & Light, and maybe, even if you change _one_ heart, you made a difference. There are wonderful people out there, too. Don't forget them.
@@alphenhousplaysgames4565 and then that cat be like: "what the hell is this guy's saying?" that phrase is from naruto, when sasuke was unlocking the sharingan he said that
Ivar is the cutest. Ivar is a no nonsense kind of kitty.I love that the other cat's are still trying to love on Ivar,let's hope maybe one day. Thank God this beautiful lady & her family took a chance on Ivar. People can be so cruel and inhumane. Animals Rock!!Kind and honest and Good people Rock!!!💯🐈⬛🐶🌈🐈🐕❤💛
I love that you accept him for who he is. That’s the way we should adopt. People ask me all the time why I adopt special needs and seniors. My answer is the same as yours - these animals deserve a home with love just as much as any others do.
So glad he was adopted. I adopted two beautiful boys but they were “feral kittens” listed to be destroyed if no one took them... that breaks my heart because they weren’t feral at all, no one tried. It took me three days to earn their trust and now they’re the most domesticated cats I’ve ever had, one even follows me everywhere I go like a shadow
@@ghastlygavin if you really want to help, the best thing you can do is capture the adult cats, spay and neuter them all them release them again, then collect the kittens and give them to shelters.
This women is a angel! You cannot convince me otherwise. Truly accepting someone wether animal or human for who they are flaws and all is the most unselfish loving thing you can do. My cat I adopted is like this. He bites and sh*t's in my flower Potts but ya know what I'm no peach to live with. He's my family and family always sticks by each other. I wouldn't trade him for nothing in the world 💖 that is true unconditional love.
It makes me so happy that Ivar found the perfect huan to care for and love him. I adopted a bonded pair of cats from a feral rescue and it was the best decision I ever made. Walter and Willow had been in foster care for nearly 6 years and had been passed over many times by potential adopters. I had recently lost my husband, who was a VERY large man, and he left a very large hole when he passed. I only intended to provide these 2 cats with a home together where they could live out their lives together and be safe and cared for. Cats are so independant and don't need humans, right? Well, they both bonded with me in the first few days - which they had not managed in their entire history of fostering! Cats can snese when someone is THEIR human, and it is magical when that connection happens! Congrats, Ivar, on landing in the perfect home!
Darwinsmom I'm so sorry to hear about your hubby. Hope you are doing alright. How lovely of you to give these two pussycats a loving home. Best wishes from Ireland.
@@Rosie-fj7yr What a lovely Irish name! The family who bought my great-Grandfather's farm in Co. Roscommon was named Graham, and we got to spend the night there in 2001 as they operate a Bed and Breakfast on the farm. I will love Ireland until my dying breath!
@@Rosie-fj7yr I live in Canada. My Grandfather, who was born in Co. Roscommon, in 1900, came to Newfoundland, our eastern-most province, as a young man, and his father came to Canada, settling near Clive, Alberta, in 1921. Newfoundland and Co. Roscommon are very similar!
@@Darwinsmom Wow! How lovely. My grandfather got the chance to immigrate to Toronto in the 1930's or 1940's but failed the fitness exam. Weak chest apparently. So I might have been a wee Canadian. LOL. Give Walter and Willow a big kiss from me. 😻😻
Ivar is amazing. He's such a strong personality too! And his shocked expression is hilarious. I have one cat who's blind from Cataracts, she has the beautiful glass marble looking eyes and another cat who is blind in one eye from a dog attack that caused blindness from a blood pressure spike. He has an enlarged pupil and what looks like frog spawn in his eye. He was just diagnosed with a neurological condition. These wee cats can be wonderful amazing companions, we just have to adapt to their environment. The importance of furniture in the same place, keeping pathways through the house clear etc. They give so much to us 💖💖
What a great rescue! Ivar is adorable and has been a lucky boy, landing on his paws with the exact right family for him! I love also that he's able to be just how he is, on his own terms, and isn't expected to conform to what most people would expect a cat to be like. So what if he's a bit grouchy at times, nips a bit, etc? He had a tough life before and certain traits may have come about due to his former bad situation. Lack of socialization and handling as a kitten can have a lasting effect on a cat and make them a bit stand-offish maybe and not necessarily a lap cat type, etc. but that doesn't mean they can't love and show affection in their own style. The fact that Ivar shadows his mom and likes to sleep alongside her at night, right next to her, shows how bonded he is with her. My former cat, Lottie, who was also a rescue cat (having been dumped at a shelter by a single mom with two out of control boys with the claim that Lottie scratched one of them!) wasn't overtly 'touchy feely' or a lap cat (she didn't seem to know how to curl up on a lap at all), and it was clear her former living situation with that family where she probably hadn't had a whole lot of affection or understanding probably was the reason for that, but she immediately bonded with me when I went to adopt her, after seeing her on the rescue's website a few months after having to have my previous cat put to sleep. As soon as I left the rescue with Lottie in her cat carrier she seemed to instinctively know she was safe with me and that things would be fine! As soon as I got home with her, put the carrier down in the living room and opened the door she wandered out freely, without me needing to even encourage her (and I thought she'd be a bit cautious at first!) and immediately started checking everything out. She had been at the rescue for 6 months, overlooked because she hid away from everybody and was scared of the other cats there and was very hissy and defensive if they came near her, so she became a changed cat immediately she was home with me! After I gave her some food and water, and a few treats, and made myself dinner and settled down on the sofa she immediately hopped up alongside me and settled right down, as if she'd always been with me. It was so lovely, and she'd even popped in & out of the kitchen as if to tell me to hurry up when I had been preparing my meal! Also, she would hop up on my bed with me at night on top of the duvet to lay right alongside me, as close as she could get, and go to sleep that way. She would often shadow me around the house too, just like Ivar does with his mom, and just wanted to be with me most of the time, not bothering that much about anyone else! I do believe that animals who are rescued are especially loyal & loving in some ways and always seem to really appreciate their improved circumstances, having not had great lives before necessarily. Sadly, Lottie is now gone and I'm currently caring for a 'street' cat, Boo Boo, who was apparently born on the streets so he doesn't know what it's like to live indoors. I feed him outside most of the time but late at night he will come into my kitchen to eat and spend some time, only when nobody else is around and as long as I leave the door open so he can 'escape' if he hears anything that scares him! He is only comfortable at the moment with me and runs away from anyone else. I want to give him a home but want to do it on his terms, not force him to be in because he cries frantically to go out if a door is shut and he feels trapped. So, if anyone has anu tips about how to go about getting him used to being inside when a door is shut, still with freedom to go out though when he wants, then please let me know! I would highly recommend to anyone who is truly an 'animal person' to consider adopting / fostering animals from shelters & rescues instead of from breeders, and not necessarily just the 'perfect' seeming animals or the very young ones. ALL cats, dogs, etc, need good, loving homes and owners who want them to be part of their families not just because they look perfect / tone with their decor / are very young, etc. It's never been an issue for me to take on an animal that's older, or not the most touchy feely, or that's shy, etc. Most animals will come out of themselves and bloom with the right love and care. Adopt / foster a rescue animal!!
No socialization as a kitten and he’s blind, I don’t blame him at all for his behavior and I’m so glad she’s understanding and let’s him be on his terms. He’s so adorable 😻
I wish more people who adopted were like her. I used to work at a pet shop, but we also had rescue animals up for adoption. People always expect them to behave perfectly to behave exactly the way they did when they were with us, but being in a new environment is scary, especially with technically a stranger. We do our best to socialize and train, but we can only do so much. If given the chance these animals change so much and you can feel they are grateful and it’s such a rewarding feeling
That paw thing that Toad did was sooo flipping cute, I had to go back 5 times to re-watch it! I love you guys for loving Ivar and giving him a wonderful home. The 'special' ones are the best. ❤ ᓚᘏᗢ
He’s lucky to have you! People don’t realize that just like us it can take years to overcome the past. I have six cats, all of them were rescues, and years later I have seen positive changes take place. It takes time, patience and lots of love. Bless you!
u rock 4 giving him a chance- reminds me of my jackie that I found on the streets half feral... very aggressive but he's chilled out over time and the one person he's always been pretty respectful to is me- his momma. follows me around everywhere in the exact same manner and gets VERY territorial when my boyfriends cat wants to sit with me lol.
Oh my goodness he's got an adorable look to his little face. Can he hear at all ? Cats are so smart. It takes a loving heart to rescue the special fur babies. Thank you for being that special person. ❤️
What a beautiful story. It brings me great joy to see that Ivar has such a loving mama, and an amazing, nurturing environment. He is surrounded by love and acceptance. That is true unconditional love!!!
I love his expression, it's like he doesn't believe anyone in this world
It looks like he signed up for three tours of duty and saw the horrors of war.
Lol. Yeah and very beautiful eyes and unique personality.
@@illbill5904 Vietnam flashback
He can’t see, but his eyes make it look like he’s constantly seen God for the first time
Plot twist: he can actually see .... He just got ripped of from Ebay "rtx 3080 was just an 1030 O.O"
Other blind cats aren't that aggressive, think the bigger issue was that he was abandoned as a baby, had literally noone, and never learnt how to cat or how to speak
He's like the cat equivalent of a human child raised by wolves almost. He's not feral but his lack of socialisation plus trauma plus blindness will give huge trust issues
Yep, my Rose was abandoned as a kitten and we have the strongest bond, still she bites and scratches me like no other cats in the house. When she was little she was basically feral, but after LOTS OF PATIENCE she grew into a mostly well mannered cat. She still bites me, but we kind of found an equilibrium.
Yes, you have to put yourself in the place of these animals. They are intelligent and have normal emotions, so childhood traumas leave scars. If someone left you on the road when you were 3 years old, you wouldn't trust anyone either.
Oh damn I thought speak came natural with cats the more you know huh
I don't think he's aggressive, all cats scratch and bite, it's not a big deal.
@@Crusader1815 If someone left me on the road when I was 3, I'd be dead lmao.
I was laughing so much when she said “He’s smarter than you two, and you guys can see!”
I think they just let him find the treats XD
she was sight-shaming them 😂
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I have no idea what sight has to do with intelligence.
@@xxx-ie9ic As a visually impaired person. Yes. Thank you!
He isn’t aggressive, he is protective of himself. He has a disability and does not trust anyone. But once he trusts you, look how amazing the bond will be. I personally love helping disabled cat, they are truly wonderful creatures. They are the sweetest and very thankful for the love you’d give ❤️
He’s so lucky to have such a sweet and loving mom who doesn’t give up on him
right! very lucky
Humans r lucky to have cats bring delight into their lives.
@@Time_to_Stop_Animal_Cruelty Spoken like a true cat.
Seriously! Awesome mom!
Yeah I wish I had that
Ivar looks like he’s either staring into your soul or looking at the secrets of the universe
I think that ivar knows way more than us
He's on acid
@@rainyrelation1626 he wasn’t abandoned there was a mishap in his time machine
He looked like he gone blind because he knew too much.
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People are too caught up with everything being perfect that they don’t give anything that isn’t perfect a chance. I’m glad that there some people out there willing to give these animals a chance.
At the same time, it's important that people know what they can handle. I mean, you couldn't really take a cat like time into a home with small children.
what are u talking about this cat is perfect oO
I adopted 2 cats that were abused by the other owners and were terrified :) they’re so funny and friendly now!
He's perfect for his mommy! That's what counts.
AnyONE not anything.
You and Ivar saved us when my precious boy went blind from cancer! He lived a year after his diagnosis! We followed your advice and never moved anything! We loved him more! For the way he fought! Thank you Ivar!
Poor boy. He's like he is in every way because he has to be. Because that's the only way he can survive blind. *everything* will make him feel insecure except the things that never change. I'm glad this woman understands some stuff.
I was thinking about that too. He doesn't know when he is about to be touched. He has to be on guard all the time. I would be on edge too if people were touching my face and i didn't see it coming. I wonder if it would help to make noise with their hand as they move it closer to him. What a great lady.
@@jonb351 I rarely ever touch our cat without her knowing (i usually say a thing or two like call her name, or tell her she's cute), and she will react by aknowledging me coming in for a pet, give me a meow and accept by pushing the body part against me. She is very loving so she usually accepts, but on off days, she shows that she's not into it by her body language, and i react with fully accepting that too.
Same with if i carry her and give her kisses, if she wants down i put her down in a matter of seconds. She knows she's in control with me, so she is more loving, accepting and patient back.
This means that if i ever accidently surprise her, i can tell she gets a little startled, but she knows i will stop if she shows me (non-violently), so she's very loving and accepting even then.
This comes from a cat that has been very shy and distant, with a suspicious personality. Maybe age has helped, but has come so far. She can rub up against guests she never met before.
Ah I'm just crying because of ur comment 😭
@@IfYouMeetAWolf, the woman in this video needs to read your comment.
You are reading your cat's body language & being respectful. Thank you!
@@hummingbird11 Thank you too, so kind of you! :)
I must add i do use cat body language towards her too (nodding my head asking how she's doing, blinking slowly to show affection and non-aggression, not stare in to her eyes without any expression etc).
I am the only one to do it. She is loving towards other family members too, but i get the feeling it makes her feel just a little extra safe and understood with me, even when i haven't seen her in a long while (she lives with my parents now and i've moved out).
She can be a little bit shy against me at first, but i do the blinking and she knows we still have the same type of connection :)
"He's perfect." He is, and you're his perfect mom! Thank you!!
If we always watch out for the abilities instead of complaining.
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And you're his perfect owner*
Y'all weird af lmao, "mom" 💀💀💀
@@skyh2394 Haha I agree with you there. I'm a hard core animal lover, but I never call myself their "mom" that is just weird. I consider myself their "friend/companion" not their parent
Both beautiful
I have a mute cat too. He opens his mouth and makes the meow movement but nothing comes out, ever...
Thanks for sharing.
Awwww little man!
Dude that’s frickin sad 😢
i have been told that most true ferel born in wild cats do not meow i have one that does like urz for 14 years never made a peep except howling at vet the other day .
brewcrew I have 4 cats- they’re ‘Highlanders’- only one of them meows and they all depend on him for his begging efforts 😆 we took our little girl (Miss Pearl) to the vet the other day and out of nowhere she had a voice- it was weird as we had never heard her use it
The woman's unconditional love for Ivar is real love. Many blessings to her and her husband for saving this cat.
I adopted a "discount" kitty from a local humane society. He was adopted and returned 4 times by other families before I found him and fell in love. He was so discounted that they called him a "name your price" cat, they anticipated that he would be brought back again. Because he bit. He still bites but he's also the biggest love bug. It took a lot to earn his trust.
There are cats where I work. One of them became friendly real quickly after I fed her. She was fixed and clearly someone had contact with her before. An older male tabby took up living in the same spot but didn't want anything to do with humans. Until he saw me petting the other cat. I started petting him as well but he didn't understand it at first and bit me after a few seconds so I would stop petting him at that time. We would do this over a few weeks until he slowly lost the aggression and fear. His fur is easily matted so sometimes it's him telling me it's a sore spot. He will nip at me occasionally still but it's not him being mean. I would take them home but I already have too many cats but at least he gets fed.
I have a female 3yr old cat that sounds just like yours. She has a hairline boundary between cuddle time and WAR! I thought I was good at reading cats before I got her but now I notice micro signals in her behaviour to keep my hands safe! :D
but once I figured her out it is really not a problem, I just have to respect her boundaries and make sure I am aware enough to spot the cues! :D
if you are petting your cat and they "suddenly start biting" you, PLAY WITH YOUR CAT! petting = stimulation.
@@estibon3872 my cats bite for amusement. They hate me because I feed them.
All cats do what I call “love bites” I’m guessing a lot of people don’t know about it or research enough.
Sometimes it’s playful and sometimes it’s “right I’ve had enough pets now”
You can tell the difference between how much pressure they put into the bite but the body language is a dead give away. Tail wags more rapid, ears start going back….
Just the fact you accept him as is and never angry even if he bites you is a Wonderful thing!! You are definitely his hero and he is yours!! God Bless you for taking care of him!!
I thought mine was getting arthritic, she was walking so odd, turns out she was going blind fast, and she bites me. Ha, ha, I'm no hero, I'm more like a coward, she was a street cat and has been in charge of me and the dog since she moved in, 10 years ago. Haven't seen the video yet, just your comment, I'm sure she's a wonderful owner!
@@TheKim369 well its probably just an natural reaction, getting touched when not expecting it. If they meant any harm they would scratch. And a little love bite from a cat is nothing compared to their claws 😂
Not to mention that if you can't see you need another way to locate and identify things. They can't use guide dogs or the sticks that we use so they have to resort to whiskers, grabbing, scent and hearing. The biting and grabbing is less likely aggressive and more trying to figure out what something is. It is possible though. You wouldn't know what sort of things are a threat as well if you were blind, compared to if you can see. It's sad people misinterpret these sorts of things and don't think about it. They both seem like great people. Wish I knew them personally.
If you have a pet, you get used to the bites 😂 the first time it hurts badly, the second time… still hurts. Third time you get used to it 😂
he looks like he's being exorcised but i still love him, demon kitty or not
I really laughed hard at this. Bless this cat though
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Can't blame him who knows what people did to him due to his disability, it's wonderful that you have him.
I had a blind cat for 20 years now. She lost her eyesight before she was one year old.
The vet had to completely remove both eyes since they were too damaged. So no eyedrops, at least. Good thing about her was, she's the least aggressive cat I've ever seen. She never willingly hurt me and barely ever hissed at me in those 20 years. The biggest challenge was that she desperately wanted to go outside, so we needed to put her on a leash and secure the fences so she couldn't get lost, but she regularly got tangled up or escaped anyway and you constantly had to look after her. She climbed on absolutely everything.
Nowadays, she's very old, so on the rare occassions she wants to go outside, she won't go far, so no more leash is needed. She needs more attention now, especially since her hearing got bad, but she's still in a good shape considering her age. We were really nervous about taking her, back in the day, but I don't want to live in a universe where we didn't do it.
I also had two male cats that were taken way too early from their mothers. The first one was extremely aggressive and brutal, the second one was scared of everything. Both of them died at 12-13 years. They made their own lives a lot more stressful than it needed to be, and they were much more of a struggle.
It's the lack of socialisation and messed-up behavior that is the real challenge. It makes everything harder. Our blind cat certainly demanded a lot of patience and inventiveness on our part, but since she was so accepting and appreciative, we were able to face that challenge together. That made it quite manageable.
And God Bless You for coming through for them! God Bless them "and" you!
Oh my netherite. 20 years?! That is very old. It's great she is living so long. She's older than youtube lol
PLEASE AT LEAST KEEP HER LEASHED OR HARNESSED SO WHEN SHE PASSES AWAY IT CAN BE IN HOME AND EVEN IN YOUR ARMS...BUT UNLEASHED AND OLD SHE WILL ONE DAY RUN OFF WHEN SHES NEAR DEATH.
HOWEVER THAT SOMETIMES TAKES HOURS TO DAYS..A LOT CAN AND DOES HAPPEN IN THAT TIME AND ID JUST FEEL DOO MUCH PAIN INSIDE IF SHE TOOK OFF AND WASNT CLOSE ENOUGH TO PASSING AWAY AND WAS NOT ONLY IN THE WEATHER BUT SUBJECT TO ORHER ANIMALS..ESPECIALLY HUNGRY ONES...EVIL HUMANS OR STUPID OR MEAN KIDS...I SO PLEASE KEEP HER ON LEASH OR HARNESS WHEN OUTSIDE..KITTY THANX YOU..
People like you and the woman in this video are genuinely what I would call "angels living amongst us." Just like the woman in the video said, people ALWAYS want the "perfect" pet, while most domestic animals with ANY degree of a deformity, handicap, or disability are overlooked by a shockingly huge majority of people. That's amazing that your blind cat was actually far more gentle and social than the ones who can actually see...I swear in the majority of GeoPets and Dodo videos I have seen of blind cats, they almost seem to generally have this hyper-aggressive-reaction to them. It's sad most people see that aggressiveness and immediately deem the cat as "mean" and even irrational, where I view it with empathy and pity, because those cats feel SO vulnerable and exposed, that they have to lash out at WHATEVER motion, wind, and/or sound they feel or notice as a defensive mechanism, because have no sight to view and analyze the threat potential of whatever it is they notice.
And off-topic from our blind feline friends but still on topic with the other part of your comment, we found 2 LITTLE 4 week old kittens in our garage in July...there was an adult Calico that would hang out in the garage to an unnatural degree...it's a very shitty, dilapidated, leaking garage full of old, useless junk and creepy bugs with no insulation or real use, with a small spot cleared out for an old chair my dad sits on while he smokes his ciggy's out there. Anyways this Calico was clearly an adult, life-long stray (my neighborhood has been OVER RUN by strays for years upon years now), who had never let my dad pet it, yet was unusually calm and not frightened, defensive/aggressive when my dad was in there with the door shut...it just ran under some junk to hide anytime it appeared that my dad was walking towards it, but again, never hissed, nor showed any sign of aggression or defensiveness. Anyways that lasted for about a month, then one day we noticed at least half the strays just vanished...and the very NEXT day, from my dad's first smoke of this fateful July 14th to the end of the day, he heard kittens mewing. He didn't pay much attention during the day...the strays had some kittens about 2 months prior and would generally hang out across the street from our house, and he assumed it was those kittens till in the evening when he went out, and a kitten ACTUALLY made her way through the junk and approached him with VERY purposeful mews as if she was ACTUALLY looking for help (presumably its mother), and we KNEW it had to be young enough to not yet fear humans...and he saw another, smaller one that looked VERY visibly weak and lethargic that would peak out, but seemed to just stay in one place as long as his sister was within his line of sight - but once she approached our dad and she left his line of sight, he would just mew repetitively until she ran back to him, like she knew he was calling for her. Anyways because we put 2 and 2 together (the fact that half the strays were missing, the fact that they were mewing ALL day anytime they heard our dad AND actually approached him, and then me once he told me about them and I RAN outside with an unnatural excitement) and we realized some neighbor more than likely got fed up with the strays (reasonable considering all of them were anti-social and had no concept of yards, porches, and boundaries) and called animal control, and somehow their mom must have been picked up, because my dad finally realized that he hadn't seen that Calico in the garage for about 2 days, which was unusual. To make a VERY long story - yes, I could still go on and on and on - we took them in, had to syringe feed them kitty formula for a couple more weeks and now in January, they're thriving...neutered and spayed, and basically own our house. But the point of ALL this was to point out that this one thing they have always done AND continue to do when we pet or cuddle with them seemed unusual at first, but is apparently far more common in cats separated from mom too early, they would either suckle on our clothes, our couch if they were on it, blanket, or towel, in addition to kneading like normal. I mean luckily they're VERY well adapted otherwise and have no other issues with their personality or behavior!! Anyways I'm SOOO SORRY for excessively rambling on like a tweaker in my comment...cats have ALWAYS been my personally favorite pets and just pull at my emotions and I will always get awe-struck ANYTIME I start talking about them.
TOO LONG;DIDN'T READ FIRST PARAGRAPH: You and lady in video are actual, real-life angels who have no qualms about bringing home pets with "differences" that not only gets them passed over by unfortunately most people in most societies, but also would tend to result in their mothers rejecting them as well.
TOO LONG;DIDN'T READ THE REST: My dad found - but we BOTH adopted (well, because I still live with him) - 2 little 4-week old, underweight kittens in our garage after their mother was unfortunately picked up with many of the other strays, which means they were also separated from their mom prematurely. While they don't show any negative personality traits or behavioral problems as a result, they DO still instinctively have to suckle on ANYTHING soft when they're comfortable enough to start kneading. Why I cant just word things that way from the beginning is beyond me, even at 29 years old!!! Lordy Lordy Lordy
@@teresaeckhardt8954 WHY ARE YOU SHOUTING
His face is just so funny/cute to look at, I can’t believe people would reject him solely based on his disability….
Treat animals with the same kindness you do with humans…
That's the problem... they do
Do you have any pets? If so are any of them challenged?
I mean, the video also mentioned he's aggressive. It takes a crap ton of patience to get an aggressive cat to warm up to you.
And also the fact that when a cat is blind it doesn't affect them a lot, they mostly use smell to know where they are or if other living things are there, and it's not even deaf, so they can hear the things that surround them, much better than humans, so it's not even that bad of a problem if a cat is blind, they can live with this condition without it affecting their life too much, so I can't even understand the people who don't want to adopt a cat just because it's blind
@@plague_doctor0237 Also cats have a type of echo location. They send out a low frequency wave and their whiskers pick it up. They don't have as great of night vision as people think. Their sight relies on movement. It's the echo location that allows them to know what's around.
At least that's what I read once. It could be bullshit.
That he's so reserved but yet he wants to cuddle with you as he sleeps, that's just freaking adorable
that blind kitty scares me
My family had a blind cat, though she didn't have either of her eyes. And it's crazy, you really couldn't tell that she was blind at all. It's amazing how good a cat's other senses are.
Their ears are shaped so the sound travels further and they have amazing smell. Also their whiskers are very sensitive and sense direction as well.
"he's exactly how's supposed to be, he's exactly perfect." this is how kid should be raised (to a certain extent) and not develop self-esteem issues, what a motherhood success
Remove the perfect part. It's a good thing to stop a child from having a low self esteem by not saying "When I was your age" or comparing them to other kids. But its also not good to give the ego boost by saying they're perfect. But I get what you're saying.
@@이예은-w2v yeh that's what I meant by the "to a certain extent" part
@@이예은-w2v You are totally right. We have enough of that little dirtbags who become grownup dirtbags, since they never have learnt to selfcontrol and to obey to rules.
Cats are not children!
@@CHURCHISAWESUM yeah I know cats and other animals are better than those gremlins called "children" but some people get worked up if you say that... :)
I LOVE how aware she is and how much she pays attention to his needs and routines. Such a good mama for this poor baby! ♥️
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@@Wagr3 I meant SHE. I was referring to the cat's owner. Do not correct people, it's extremely rude.
@@julietteferrars3097 he probably didn't know I had to reread it
@@loosegoose8158 I understand, but it's not my fault that they didn't read my comment properly.
@@julietteferrars3097 I agree it's rude, especially when it literally takes 2 seconds to read the whole comment. I just hate people who read half a comment and proceed to reply rudely, when they end up being the fool.
"Everyone wants a cute perfect kitten but these animals go without homes" Great thought...Such a beautiful lady ❤
About a year and a half ago I was diagnosed with a cancer. I also got a thrombosis as a side effect of my treatment. I got very depressed and easily broke in tears. Knowing that I loved cats as a kid my brother suggested that I should adopt one. I asked a neighbor who is volunteer in a refuge if she could get me one. She suggested a kitten that had been badly abused in a previous life. I told her that I would take it for a trial period .To my surprise the kitten was just immense, but I still fell in love with the beast and quickly realized that it was him that was putting me on a. trial. I called him Tocson, and It took a few months before he allowed me to pet him. Now he himself creates situations to get petted. After I got Tocson, I broke in tears for a last time, but it was out of joy.. I also adopted a lady kitten, who I called Mimi, that Tocson quickly adopted as a sister and playmate. I have just learned lately that Tocson had been rejected by a few families who could not accept his bad attitude. He was then put on the street to join the stray cat population, a life he could not adapt to. I just cannot quantify the amount of joy my two felines are procuring me,
It's sad. I think this his cat and other animals such are cute and perfect to. Ivar is beautiful.
@@sylwiamazurek8317 I asked a neighbor who is volunteer in a refuge if she could get me a kitten. She suggested one that had been badly abused in a previous life. I told her that I would take it for a trial period .To my surprise the kitten was just immense, but I still fell in love with the beast. Tocson had been rejected by a few prospective foster families in reason of his bad attitude. He was then released on the street to join the stray cat population,
@@piertinence hes the real chad any cat could be. Lil homie is the true legend hope he's doin well
Yeah, I'd adopt a one eyed one eared cat if it were up to me.
I can't imagine what he's been through. Thanks for giving him a second chance
I love the empathy his owner has. That baby has been mistreated before being homed and she loves him so much and is giving him a wonderful life❤️
He is still mistreated by that husband tho
@@Amsodeus_LustRing666 nobody said that?
@@kitindra nobody said wha :0
@@Amsodeus_LustRing666 the husband wasn't sure about getting the cat, but he doesn't mistreat them?
@@kitindra he does, carefully observe the video.
This lady is the epitome of what a perfect pet owner should be, accepting and loving her adopted baby no matter what. He is a gorgeous boy!
My dog (no special needs) was “on sale” just because he was an amstaff German shepherd mix, and has been brought back multiple times. As I had him for awhile, I could see why they brought him back (reckless behavior, tearing things up), but I never did. Now he’s the sweetest thing. All I have left is potty training, though he is four years old.
Only problem imo was the people who didnt bother to train the doggy...
biggest reason why some dogs are for examle aggressive etc is the owner...
@@schwartzy65 To an extent, yes
Hun, ur da BEST, A TRU GUARDIAN of THE ANIMAL KINGDOM 💞🙏🏽🕊️🇬🇧
Some ppl don't understand high energy dogs or encourage\enable bad behaviors. Ours had a medical problem and was brought back to the shelter 3 times despite being a husky. He was really untrained but had a gentle approach to other animals which was perfect for us and our cats. A few months of dedicated training, exercise, and he's great! Tbh potty training takes awhile in older dogs. Definitely stick to a ritualistic feeding schedule then take him out to a spot to release a few minutes after a meal (if indoor). This tends to work the fastest.
Wow
This lady has the CUTEST CATS EVER
Called out her hubby real quick 😂
“You don’t feed him”
I was looking for a comment about that XD
@@laylahawkins4873 they broke up 2 days ago apparently
😹😹😹
@@anthonymitchell8893 really!? Where’d you hear that at 😦
@@ChibiGrl somewhere over your head
"It's all on his terms." Yes, yes, YES! My kitty cat has PTSD and lashes out a lot. But she's also loving and cuddly when she chooses to be. When you meet a cat with respect, they will give you so much back. This lady knows exactly how to respect a kitty.
My old cat must've been a lap cat of an old lady, but then faced something pretty dang bad apparently and was so aggressive that she would attack people that entered the room
(All of this wasn't told to me, just that absolutely no one wants to take her and they are running out of options and she was getting old)
Well
Patience, medicating her thyroid issue, letting us both figure out how to pet and cuddle her safely, without her snapping and attacking (she decided she'll just turn around and look away, so that I can pet her),
lots, and lots, and lots of trial
until she was very calm, rarely ever snapped, just a very sweet cuddly cat that you can't demand anything from, but you're so happy when she comes to you for something
Wishing the best for you and your cat
As moody as they can be, their love is the most rewarding thing there is.
This is how I made friends with an old, beaten-up cat no one else could touch. I just let her come to me and she was my sassy little friend forever after.
In a dark weary world there you are, holding a light for helpless furry friends to see. You have changed this little guy's world for the better. I appreciate your kindness and your patience.
*a light for helpless furry friends to see.*
Ivar is blind!
Such a lovely thing to say❤️
@@corbeau-_- lmfao Jc fr said “to see” when the cat is blind
He looks funny asf
what a beautiful comment :)
He was born old 😂😂😂… I love the love she gives… they were meant for each other! Love and light to them
I actually love that this doesn't end with "and he became a huge cuddlebug!" Sometimes cats just have personality problems and they still deserve unconditional love and care
That's real love!
I've had a couple of mean cats. I agree with you 100%. They are worth it.
That's true. Some people think that some cat with aggressive personality will eventually become cuddly and sweet overtime. But when they don't then those people return them to the vet.
*couchthedodo* *cough*
But he sort of became a cuddlebug too because he sleeps in her bed but he definitely has lots of character.
I adopted a 'difficult' cat, aggressive and with some health issues. I don't regret it. There's still the occasional bite or scratch, but he's the best friend anyone could ask for. Extremely sweet and affectionate in his own way. He just needed time (2-3 years to get past the worst behaviour) and to be with people he can trust not to hurt him.
Could I ask what you did to help him get past the worst behavior? A lot of this comes from trauma from previous owners being abusive or even a dangerous life as a stray, where disturbed humans would meddle with them. So I know it takes time, patience, letting them have their space, but is there anything else in particular to do to help?
@@dntskdnttll It was kind of a combination of things. Some of it was just figuring out what he liked and didn't like. My cat has difficulty with prolonged physical contact, so figuring out what level of petting was ok and respecting his boundaries was really important. He also has dietary issues and recurrent cat flu so getting those sorted reduced his stress a lot. We made his physical environment as comfortable as possible. High places that he can access, a number of pet beds throughout the house that he can use depending on his mood (some high, some low), a place that he can retreat to when he needs quiet. My cat loves cardboard so we have cardboard scratch blocks in a number of rooms. I'm very consistent in my behaviour and language with him. He has rules and I expect him to follow them (no getting on the table, kitchen benches, no sleeping on the human beds etc.). When he does something he's not supposed to I always correct him and say no (no physical punishment, I tend to just remove him from the situation) and equally, when he does something good, he gets rewarded with 'good boy' and a head scratch. Because he knows what's expected of him and what the boundaries are, he can be comfortable. I talk to him a lot, spend a lot of time with him. Because we have a yard I'm able to take him outside everyday for some supervised exercise. That helps a lot with his mood. But really, time and consistency are big healers. Because my cat feels safe, because he always knows what to expect from us, he is able to trust us. Once the trust comes, then things get easier.
I would put him down
I did the same - we adopted a cat in a 'cat cafe' because he was biting everyone and we figured nobody else would take him. He's a real sweet guy now, and doesn't bite me anymore
Loved this post!
Of course he is aggressive, poor baby can't see the world around him. And like his owner said who knows what he went through before :( he's so lucky to have an owner like her and she is lucky too because she gets the chance to love that adorably derpy face. Bless them both 💙
Where is the love? 🎵▶️
blind cats aren't always aggressive! i have a blind cat who was raised by some loving folks at a rescue from a week old. She is super sweet and cuddly and has never scratched me on purpose! (She DOES jump on things with her claws out bc she's not sure where she's gonna land and she's sliced me up a few times doing that, but that's different!)
@@kellycahill5133 oh by all means! What I meant by my comment was that it's understandable and acceptable that the cat in the video is aggressive because he is afraid of the world from not being able to see it. It's great that your cat feels safe enough to not have to be intentionally aggressive! Hopefully this kitty can also get to that point some day 🙂
@@Jessicaddy 🎶where is the love 🎵
Glad to meet someone else who recognises it, thanks for your comment 🥰
@@truffles365 I love it! 💕 I had that as my profile picture on fb, and it bugged me that no one noticed it, so I thought I’d say something to you; just in case no one else in the world “gets the picture” lol, I see you though ✊🏼😉
Thank you to this lovely lady for giving a safe home to a probably traumatised vulnerable boy.
Ivar has to feel safe, he's just reacting exactly as you'd expect from a blind cat born with excellent protective equipment built in - teeth & scimitar claws.
Over time hopefully he'll feel safer & there'll be less swiping & more head rubs.
🤗🐈
Ivar is so cute! Thank you for giving him a chance.
"Don't bite the hand that feeds you"
"You don't feed him! I feed him"
Lol
There’s something special to me about animals where you have to earn their trust. It feels so rewarding to have the shy or “aggressive” animal open up to you because you understood their needs. Ivar is just such a creature.
Wish I could say the same about people lol
It's basically the definition or appeal of tsundere. Just in cat format lol
That's so true couldn't have said it better.
That makes me cry for farmed animals .
I went to a shelter that had one cat that hated EVERYONE, other cats, the staff, visitors and I was literally the only one that got that cat to smell me and let me pet her whole body even after she was annoyed by a staff member for trying to socialise her through petting. She loved me and it shocked everyone, the staff and volunteers along with visitors were shocked meanwhile me..I was happy to have a cat that enjoyed my little company and let me pet her. 😂 The whole shelter called me the “cat whisperer” and as soon as I walked in the staff and volunteers would say “she’s (me) here and she’s going to be working her magic” there is literally no magic, I exist and the cats love me 😂 I always put it as ‘I have a cat at home and they probably smell her’ lol
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This woman is a hero ❤ thank you for loving him and helping him and never getting mad at him.
This is such a good family for him. I love when she said "Everyone wants the perfect pet and these are the animals that go without homes". And when she said "He wants everything on his own terms and that's OK, it's who he is and he's perfect". Everyone thinks that when an animal is aggressive or not always cuddly that makes them a bad animal and it's not true. You just have to give them more space, keep them safe and support them as you would any other animal.
Honestly, the same thing she said about fur babies happens to human children all the time.
I wish people would realize that starting a family/ taking a life under your wings, whether human or not, is about acceptance, unconditional love and respect to whatever special needs they have, not about making sure you have the perfect little addition to your life. When caring for someone who has no choice to depend on you, you have to keep in mind they're living beings with thoughts, feelings and boundaries of their own that must absolutely be respected and taken in consideration. Especially for those who can't voice their special needs. You're the one who chose to raise them, while no one gets the privilege of choosing where they'll grow.
@@t.k.5088 YUP! Couldn't have said it better myself
And it makes sense that he would need his space. He can't see or hear who's coming near him, so needs the space to figure it out.
Here's to you and this precious kittie.❤️🌈🙏😊😾😍❣️😇
or when she said “there’s definitely a human trapped in ivars body” lol they’re soul mates 🙏♥️
Exactly. No such thing as the “perfect pet.” More accurate is the “perfect pet” _for you._
Ivar is adorable. Such a special home he has. He is loved unconditionally, and gives love back, on his terms.
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He has a permanent surprise expression. He is hilarious!
🤣❤
We adopted a blind cat when she was 6 years old, and she was the SWEETEST cat ever. She was honestly the most unique and loving cat I've ever met. She unfortunately got very sick when she was 18 and deteriorated so quickly that we had to have her euthanized, but my goodness, we'll never forget her 💕
Being blind living on the streets I think becoming aggressive is a reasonable and necessary adaptation. I'm glad someone had the empathy to be patient with him. Also for some reason I just expect anything named Ivar to be smart. Idk why
“You don’t feed him, I feed him!” Momma for the win 😂 Ivar is perfectly imperfect.
I love him. His constant surprised expression is very endearing. I feel bad for him and his past struggles, but I'm very glad he has a new home where he is loved :)
Ivar is lucky to have found such an amazing mommy!
Probably aggressive because he wasn't socialized young, on top of being blind. He has to be on guard, he doesn't know if anything around him is a threat after probably a scary life. I'd have taken him in anyhow. He's so adorable ❤️
Exactly.
My 21 year old cat has just gone blind. It's amazing how quickly she's adapted. It's just a bit sad when she bumps in to things. Bless her. I've made her lil steps so she can get on things so she still seems happy.
Our furball slowly went blind around that age too. He was able to orient in our small flat even then, bc everything stays it the same place in our home most of the time. At least furniture-wise. Dammit, I miss him.
My 11 year old guy has just recently started to go blind. I feel awful but am comforted to know that they can still manage alright without sight. I think the blindness is nearly complete and he’s slowly learning to navigate the place without sight.
If I saw her in a pet shop I'd buy her full price she's soon cute and is basically, ,my twin in cat form heheh3h3h
That's amazing that your cat is 21! That's ancient!
@@lexb1075 He definitely was ancient. My parents took him in as a stray 7 years before I was born. He pretty much accepted me as his kitten.
"we could travel around the world and challenge people to staring contest"
-best quote ever
I love him!! I think he is perfect! I adopted a blind cat, and he got around so well. Most people didn't even realize he was blind. I lost him about 3 years ago and really miss him
They offered Ivar at a discount?!
I say he's priceless!
♥️
It's not really a discount on the cat, but the surgery/vaccination/registration that is being discounted. Shelter animals are all technically priceless.
@@Grimmwoldds ..its a joke.
Ivar and his owner were absolutely made for each other.
So glad that there are people who look past the grouchy, and see a living being put thru the ringer. Most humans couldn't survive the neglect and inhumane way animals are treated and discarded. How these guys survive and thrive IS amazing. THANK YOU, for giving this kitty a chance to live.
You are absolutely right! Humans moan about the slightest things yet animals endure the most horrendous circumstances. They're the brave ones that deserve rescuing, not us.
@@Go-tee71 I can tell from your comment that you've never lived in a third world country.
@@Go-tee71 yep. humans are the most selfish beings. at least the majority, obviously not everyone
@@zetman.168 You're right, I haven't. In fact I live in an amazing country for which I'm incredibly grateful & proud but I'm not going to apologize for it & it doesn't mean I'm not aware of the plight of billions of people who suffer daily. Nor was my comment intended to undermine their circumstances. In fact, it was more directed at people in similar circumstances to myself who complain about trivial matters when there are far bigger issues causing pain & suffering...including animals who are often subjected to pain & suffering at the hands of human beings.
Cuz cats and most animals dont really have the imaginations to think of a better living, and due to having no control have no need for such imagination, they can eat things raw and go without clothes.. we can't. We have to worry about hard to grasp moral issues.. they dont even bother. Their needs are much less than our own, ik you hate everyone but yourself but find a better thing to complain about than ironically that humans are prone to complaining.
SO GLAD you adopted this special guy. Bless you!
Thank you for adopting Ivar! I can see you are meant for each other. I follow the same approach. I've adopted 3 cats in my time and each time i've gone to the animal shelter and asked for the cat they are finding hardest to home. The cat always has some sort of medical issue and I've adopted each one and never regretted a moment.
The thought of a cat being constantly overlooked in favour of others without issues just breaks my heart. I guess i've got a soft spot for the unwanted and the underdog (or undercat!)
God Bless you. You're a keeper.
Can i be your cat?
But tbh you are a great person.
You’re an amazing person 💜
Thank you for your compassion.
A bunch of people werent sure they would be able to take care of a blind cat. It isnt a bad thing that people generally pass on these types of animals, they just dont know if they can provide a good life to the animal.
yeah, the only people who need demonizing here are the people who might have dumped him (if that was even the case) out in the wild. responsible pet ownership includes recognising the limits to which you're able to provide care.
i have a blind cat and she is not difficult to take care of at all!! bumps into walls occasionally and gets down from things verrrry slowly, but she honestly requires no extra care. wish more people would take a chance on a blind cat.
Anytime you go take responsibility for animal it comes with the risk of having to provide special care due to genetics, aging or accidents.
Yes, there’s a difference between accepting that from day one and providing care to an animal you’ve grown to love after an accident or as they age. But some owners aren’t even up to this. Fair weather owners who enjoy their pets when things are good and then abandon them when it requires more effort.
Every pet owner should consider the fact that one day they might have to provide special care that will require more time or money than they anticipated.
people don't want a challenge in some sense
True - which shows a healthy awareness for the amount of responsiblities to be taken on in case a person decides to adopt such an extraordinary cat. It is a very good thing when people are honest with themselves and don't take the cat out of pity just to dump him afterwards.
Usually these videos are like "watch how this angry cat turned into a sweet angel." I love that Ivar is who he is and that his mom loves him for that. Touches my heart in a way few things do and makes me tear up.
I'm so happy for this wonderful kitty. Every animal deserves a loving home, disability or no. Such a loving family and amazing kitty
She’s an angel for adopting him. Bless her.
Toad snuggling into Ivar is so precious 💙
Im so glad this woman gave this grumpy cutie a chance !
People get so deterred with this but once a blind animal learns their surroundings, you would never know they're blind.
Just have to be mindful of what gets moved around, as she said...
If there's a Noble Prize for compassion, give that to this lady..!
Adopting a disabled cat and giving it life of comfort ,love and warmth needs a special kind of person.
Ivar needs the stability in order to trust - trust a human, trust his area, trust the chair is there (lol), etc. AND you provide it to him !! I think he might get calmer and more affectionate as time goes by. So special. Thanks for being a great Catmother.
Ivar is a cutie. 😊
Animals don't have human personalities, they have their own personalities. Animals are individuals too with their own likes, dislikes, social bonds, etc.
I think we all knew what she was trying to express.
They dont tho
@@nateman10 i wanna see him
Imagine a world with full of people like this
That day would never come with the people we have on earth at this moment unfortunately. Greed, Anger, and Injustice fill this world instead 😔
@@chriz101589 - just keep sending out Love & Light, and maybe, even if you change _one_ heart, you made a difference.
There are wonderful people out there, too. Don't forget them.
Thank you for being so good to him
She's the perfect cat momma!! These cats are beautiful and Ivar is one lucky kitty!! Bless his heart and her heart too!
Everyone: the cat is blind.
The cat: SILENCE HUMAN, I AM THIS CLOSE TO UNLOCKING THE SHARINGAN.
🤣 u mean beakyugan
@@itsDjjayyArt he's definitely unlocking something.
@@alphenhousplaysgames4565 and then that cat be like: "what the hell is this guy's saying?" that phrase is from naruto, when sasuke was unlocking the sharingan he said that
Catingan
@@idiotsandwich5059 lol
"everyone wants a cute perfect kitten"
I think this boys perfect
God bless this sweet kitty and yourself for your love and care for him!!!!! AMEN!!! 😀😇😃😍🤩😘
Ivar is the cutest. Ivar is a no nonsense kind of kitty.I love that the other cat's are still trying to love on Ivar,let's hope maybe one day. Thank God this beautiful lady & her family took a chance on Ivar. People can be so cruel and inhumane. Animals Rock!!Kind and honest and Good people Rock!!!💯🐈⬛🐶🌈🐈🐕❤💛
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
I am so happy that you saw the beauty in this lovely blind cat.
I love that you accept him for who he is. That’s the way we should adopt. People ask me all the time why I adopt special needs and seniors. My answer is the same as yours - these animals deserve a home with love just as much as any others do.
Bless you for loving Ivar ,JUST the way he is!! and taking him in and giving him the best ever home with other fuzzy friends!
He's perfectly imperfect. Totally adorable. I'm a huge fan of catitude; and he has it in spades. A real Heartbreaker.
Glad, you adopted, that kitty. He is beautiful 💕😍.
This is unconditional love and compassion that this world needs more of. Blessings
I love his personality. He is so sweet. Thank you for all the love and hugs you are giving him. He is truly blessed with you as his mommy.
what a blessing when 2 beings come together like parts of a whole.
So glad he was adopted. I adopted two beautiful boys but they were “feral kittens” listed to be destroyed if no one took them... that breaks my heart because they weren’t feral at all, no one tried. It took me three days to earn their trust and now they’re the most domesticated cats I’ve ever had, one even follows me everywhere I go like a shadow
That's perfect.
Our world needs kinder people like you. More power to you.
Poor kitties…
There are a bunch of kitties in a park I live in but we can't take them in because we have too many cats already
Well immmm better than all you morons
@@jenniferwilson4655 Mmm really? Doesn’t seem so
@@ghastlygavin if you really want to help, the best thing you can do is capture the adult cats, spay and neuter them all them release them again, then collect the kittens and give them to shelters.
He Is Fortunate To Have Someone As Empathic As You.........
Loving Too....Thanks For Adopting Ivar.
This women is a angel! You cannot convince me otherwise. Truly accepting someone wether animal or human for who they are flaws and all is the most unselfish loving thing you can do. My cat I adopted is like this. He bites and sh*t's in my flower Potts but ya know what I'm no peach to live with. He's my family and family always sticks by each other. I wouldn't trade him for nothing in the world 💖 that is true unconditional love.
It makes me so happy that Ivar found the perfect huan to care for and love him. I adopted a bonded pair of cats from a feral rescue and it was the best decision I ever made. Walter and Willow had been in foster care for nearly 6 years and had been passed over many times by potential adopters. I had recently lost my husband, who was a VERY large man, and he left a very large hole when he passed. I only intended to provide these 2 cats with a home together where they could live out their lives together and be safe and cared for. Cats are so independant and don't need humans, right? Well, they both bonded with me in the first few days - which they had not managed in their entire history of fostering! Cats can snese when someone is THEIR human, and it is magical when that connection happens! Congrats, Ivar, on landing in the perfect home!
Darwinsmom I'm so sorry to hear about your hubby. Hope you are doing alright. How lovely of you to give these two pussycats a loving home. Best wishes from Ireland.
@@Rosie-fj7yr What a lovely Irish name! The family who bought my great-Grandfather's farm in Co. Roscommon was named Graham, and we got to spend the night there in 2001 as they operate a Bed and Breakfast on the farm. I will love Ireland until my dying breath!
@@Darwinsmom Hi, thank you for your reply. Can I ask where about in this big world you live?
@@Rosie-fj7yr I live in Canada. My Grandfather, who was born in Co. Roscommon, in 1900, came to Newfoundland, our eastern-most province, as a young man, and his father came to Canada, settling near Clive, Alberta, in 1921. Newfoundland and Co. Roscommon are very similar!
@@Darwinsmom Wow! How lovely. My grandfather got the chance to immigrate to Toronto in the 1930's or 1940's but failed the fitness exam. Weak chest apparently. So I might have been a wee Canadian. LOL. Give Walter and Willow a big kiss from me. 😻😻
She’s definitely is the ultimate cat lover. Ivar you hit the lotto.
Ivar is amazing. He's such a strong personality too! And his shocked expression is hilarious. I have one cat who's blind from Cataracts, she has the beautiful glass marble looking eyes and another cat who is blind in one eye from a dog attack that caused blindness from a blood pressure spike. He has an enlarged pupil and what looks like frog spawn in his eye. He was just diagnosed with a neurological condition. These wee cats can be wonderful amazing companions, we just have to adapt to their environment. The importance of furniture in the same place, keeping pathways through the house clear etc. They give so much to us 💖💖
What a great rescue! Ivar is adorable and has been a lucky boy, landing on his paws with the exact right family for him! I love also that he's able to be just how he is, on his own terms, and isn't expected to conform to what most people would expect a cat to be like. So what if he's a bit grouchy at times, nips a bit, etc? He had a tough life before and certain traits may have come about due to his former bad situation. Lack of socialization and handling as a kitten can have a lasting effect on a cat and make them a bit stand-offish maybe and not necessarily a lap cat type, etc. but that doesn't mean they can't love and show affection in their own style. The fact that Ivar shadows his mom and likes to sleep alongside her at night, right next to her, shows how bonded he is with her.
My former cat, Lottie, who was also a rescue cat (having been dumped at a shelter by a single mom with two out of control boys with the claim that Lottie scratched one of them!) wasn't overtly 'touchy feely' or a lap cat (she didn't seem to know how to curl up on a lap at all), and it was clear her former living situation with that family where she probably hadn't had a whole lot of affection or understanding probably was the reason for that, but she immediately bonded with me when I went to adopt her, after seeing her on the rescue's website a few months after having to have my previous cat put to sleep. As soon as I left the rescue with Lottie in her cat carrier she seemed to instinctively know she was safe with me and that things would be fine! As soon as I got home with her, put the carrier down in the living room and opened the door she wandered out freely, without me needing to even encourage her (and I thought she'd be a bit cautious at first!) and immediately started checking everything out. She had been at the rescue for 6 months, overlooked because she hid away from everybody and was scared of the other cats there and was very hissy and defensive if they came near her, so she became a changed cat immediately she was home with me! After I gave her some food and water, and a few treats, and made myself dinner and settled down on the sofa she immediately hopped up alongside me and settled right down, as if she'd always been with me. It was so lovely, and she'd even popped in & out of the kitchen as if to tell me to hurry up when I had been preparing my meal! Also, she would hop up on my bed with me at night on top of the duvet to lay right alongside me, as close as she could get, and go to sleep that way. She would often shadow me around the house too, just like Ivar does with his mom, and just wanted to be with me most of the time, not bothering that much about anyone else! I do believe that animals who are rescued are especially loyal & loving in some ways and always seem to really appreciate their improved circumstances, having not had great lives before necessarily. Sadly, Lottie is now gone and I'm currently caring for a 'street' cat, Boo Boo, who was apparently born on the streets so he doesn't know what it's like to live indoors. I feed him outside most of the time but late at night he will come into my kitchen to eat and spend some time, only when nobody else is around and as long as I leave the door open so he can 'escape' if he hears anything that scares him! He is only comfortable at the moment with me and runs away from anyone else. I want to give him a home but want to do it on his terms, not force him to be in because he cries frantically to go out if a door is shut and he feels trapped. So, if anyone has anu tips about how to go about getting him used to being inside when a door is shut, still with freedom to go out though when he wants, then please let me know!
I would highly recommend to anyone who is truly an 'animal person' to consider adopting / fostering animals from shelters & rescues instead of from breeders, and not necessarily just the 'perfect' seeming animals or the very young ones. ALL cats, dogs, etc, need good, loving homes and owners who want them to be part of their families not just because they look perfect / tone with their decor / are very young, etc. It's never been an issue for me to take on an animal that's older, or not the most touchy feely, or that's shy, etc. Most animals will come out of themselves and bloom with the right love and care. Adopt / foster a rescue animal!!
yess, Ivar's mom here defending him at any cost is what makes this video extra special to me. I wish all the happiness to Ivar and his family.
That's true selfless love for an animal. Giving them a home even when they will never be a perfect pet.
No socialization as a kitten and he’s blind, I don’t blame him at all for his behavior and I’m so glad she’s understanding and let’s him be on his terms. He’s so adorable 😻
I wish more people who adopted were like her. I used to work at a pet shop, but we also had rescue animals up for adoption. People always expect them to behave perfectly to behave exactly the way they did when they were with us, but being in a new environment is scary, especially with technically a stranger. We do our best to socialize and train, but we can only do so much. If given the chance these animals change so much and you can feel they are grateful and it’s such a rewarding feeling
That paw thing that Toad did was sooo flipping cute, I had to go back 5 times to re-watch it! I love you guys for loving Ivar and giving him a wonderful home. The 'special' ones are the best. ❤ ᓚᘏᗢ
He’s lucky to have you! People don’t realize that just like us it can take years to overcome the past. I have six cats, all of them were rescues, and years later I have seen positive changes take place. It takes time, patience and lots of love. Bless you!
u rock 4 giving him a chance- reminds me of my jackie that I found on the streets half feral... very aggressive but he's chilled out over time and the one person he's always been pretty respectful to is me- his momma. follows me around everywhere in the exact same manner and gets VERY territorial when my boyfriends cat wants to sit with me lol.
Thank you so much for taking care of him.
Poor cat!hope he will be having a good life!
Thanks for the comment!
Im sure he will
Thank you for adopting him. He's a treasure that the world needs to see.
Oh my goodness he's got an adorable look to his little face. Can he hear at all ? Cats are so smart. It takes a loving heart to rescue the special fur babies. Thank you for being that special person. ❤️
He can hear, he turns to her when she said his name
@@pissapocalypse Thank you. I wasn't sure. So glad he can. He's a sweet heart. Have a great day. 🌞
@@joyceprice6749 You're welcome. You have a great day too 💕
I believe she mentioned that Ivar might be mute since no one taught him how to be a cat and that might be it?
What a beautiful story. It brings me great joy to see that Ivar has such a loving mama, and an amazing, nurturing environment. He is surrounded by love and acceptance. That is true unconditional love!!!