Finn has also been a busy boy! Last week on April 16, Finn saw the eye doctor in Massachusetts. She examined his eyes and determined that his blindness is complete and irreversible. While it is impossible to know the exact cause, she agrees that it is most likely a result of a vitamin deficiency and malnutrition. Finn is not fond of riding in a car and the trip was over an hour each way. I tried a soft carrier this time and he was much happier. Last Friday Finn went to the vet who treated him and had his neuter surgery. He is recovered now and doing fine. All the vets feel that he is ready to go to a quiet stable home with no dogs.
Today I decided to let Finn meet Fred, our buff colored guy. Finn had already met Fred's sister, Ginger. Fred entered the room with a great deal of interest. He settled down about 3 feet from Finn. Although Finn could not see him, he knew Fred was there. Finn stared in the direction of Fred and did a few "slow blinks". Fred then started to explore the area around Finn. He sniffed at Finn's bed and condo, used Finn's litter box, ate a little of Finn's food and finally sniffed at Finn. Finn was fine with all of this - just sat quietly. When my husband took Fred out, our other cat, Meko, was right outside the door. She did not enter the room, but Finn sat right up and hissed at her. For some reason, he is fine with Fred and Ginger, but really becomes defensive around Meko.
Check out Fred and Finn's first meeting today on the video!
Thank you for all your interest and support - I will keep you all updated on Finn's journey to his new home.
I look everyday for updates...thank you so much for today's upbeat note!. Glad he is getting along with a couple of the cats and sticking up for himself to the other. Such a sweet kitty...than you for taking such good care of him.
ReplyDeleteHe really doesn't know that he is different from other cats. I can't understand why he becomes so defensive around Meko...maybe she says nasty things to him.
DeleteThank you so much for caring about Finn.
Thank you so much for his update!
ReplyDeleteI am still interested in adopting Finn.
We do have a VERY laid back shih tzu who is older and we also have a cat that will swipe at him (But yet this is the same cat that takes to all our special need cats with extra care..go figure eh? : ) ) and he does nothing back and will just walk away. We also have another orange blind cat.
How do I go about filling out the paper work to adopt him?
Hi Heather,
DeleteThanks for your interest in Finn. We do have a potential adopter coming to meet Finn this week. We really do feel that he needs to be in a quiet home with no other pets at this time. If you would like to be considered for adoption, you can fill out an adoption application at the POA website and email it in. Finn is really a special boy. Everyone who meets him falls in love with him.
I did email the applicaition in for adopting Finn.
DeleteIt is just my husband and I, and I do not work. I just know our "one in a million" cat could do wonders for Finn if given the chance and we have the perfect house for a blind cat with 2 very big bay windows and a 3 season porch. I guess for now it's up to the Universe...
Hi Janette, nice video update, thanks. Sad about his vision, must have had a really tough time surviving as a kitten - young cat. Happily he found his way to you. Any progress on choosing his purrfect forever home??. I hope ( and fans) will be able to follow his path when he leaves you. Big head rub to Finn and best regard to you and family.
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Hi David & Milady,
DeleteWe have a potential adopter coming to meet him this week. She is very experienced with blind cats. She has no other pets at this time. Both vets feel that he should go to a quiet home at this point. He will need time to adjust to his new situation. He is always affectionate and happy to be cuddled. I will keep you updated on his progress. I also will encourage his new family to keep us all up to date on "Finn's Chronicles".
Great news, Janette, I think a quiet home would be better for him, (can always get company later) I expect you will miss him when he goes, know I would. Thank you so much for giving Finn his chance. Big head butts and warm regards
Deletedavid & Milady
Hi Janette - I'm so glad to hear his surgery went well and he's recovered. And it's really nice to see a little bit of him again. He looks well. More filled out! So much healthier than he was. It's sad about his vision, but not surprising. I'm sure you folks will find the right home for him. Like others, I'd love to get some updates from the new family when that all comes together. I'm sure HE will miss YOU in addition to the other way around! Those who do what you do are a special bunch. Thank you for all you've done... Jeanie (and MAC and LUNA!)
ReplyDeleteHi Janette,
ReplyDeleteI hate to be a pest, but I just checked this blog and there is nothing new on Finn - Just wanted to check to see if he has been adopted by that person who was coming to visit him...Still interested if adoption falls thru...
Hi Heather,
ReplyDeleteFinn did go home yesterday (May 21). He is settling in well and I thank you for your interest. I will try to keep everyone updated on his progress.