Deaf White Cats For Adoption

King the kitten was born outside and the only survivor in his feline family.

Deaf white cats for adoption. I never knew that much about deaf cats and how adept their coping mechanisms are so I decided to examine how these felines cope without one of their senses. Among white cats with two blue eyes about 60-80 are deaf. Deafness is more likely to occur in white cats with blue eyes.

She is very clean but does need lots of entertainment as she cant get outside. Deafness is inherited in some blue-eyed white cats. Eeting Casper a white cat with blue eyes who was deaf at Cats Protections Belfast Adoption Centre was an eye opener.

She is completely deaf and therefore must be an indoor cat. She is 3 12 years old neutered vaccinated. If you live in New York City and are hoping to adopt from us check out the cats.

It is a myth that every white cat is deaf or that white cats with blue eyes green eyes or one of each are always deaf. Small rural shelter is full and cannot hold all these cats locals keep dumping at pound. September 15 2021 by Julia Wilson.

A deaf kitten found a home with two cats who are also deaf. Use the nationwide database of cats looking for good homes below. Deaf cats can have a normal quality of life and give just as much love and pleasure as those with full hearing.

Researchers found that only 17 to 22 percent of white cats with non-blue eyes are born deaf. Victor is a classic example of a hiding cat and he prefers sleeping under the bed or in a closet. Adoptable Cats in Your Local Shelter.