It is clear that street life is challenging. However, an older calico cat was facing some additional challenges. They noticed something unusual in her when she went to a caretaker of the colony. For no apparent reason, she was terrified of other cats. Thankfully, she was polite to the caretaker and was caught where she was taken to a local shelter. Due to lack of human attention, she was now a deaf cat living on the street.
They realized she only needed love and care after seeing her gentle demeanor.
The Santé D’Or Foundation personnel and volunteers greeted her cordially and gave her the name Gallaudet. For a very specific reason, this was the ideal namesake for her.
Gallaudet can start her new life now that she can visit a vet. They found that her ears were inflamed and covered with mites. Their vet says she was scratching her ears because of the mites. Because of the infection, she had scratched her ear. Where due to scratches for years, she became deafnnes.
She was not only deaf, but she also had IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, which may afflict people. It’s treated with a high-protein diet and daily steroids, which she didn’t have while she was on the streets. She was probably simply relieved to have found food at all!
Gallaudet, like many older cats, was in severe need of a dental cleaning. However, she’d have to wait till her ear infections were gone. Putting cats under anesthesia with illnesses and/or unknown health conditions can be risky.
Gallaudet settled into life and adjusted to being deaf inside when her medical difficulties were resolved.
Life in Santé D’Or isn’t as it is at other rescues. They are based in Los Angeles, California, and have a unique approach to their objectives.
Santé D’Or Foundation’s purpose is to rescue animals and provide them with refuge and holistically based medical care while seeking to find them permanent homes. Through our rescue and adoption programs, as well as community outreach initiatives, we serve as an educational resource in our community.
Gallaudet, although being wary of fast movements, yearned to be a lap cat, according to volunteers and visitors at Santé D’Or. When someone approaches you, it’s simple to be startled, as it is for anybody with hearing loss. Animals are no exception. They may react in panic if they don’t hear you approaching and realize they’re not alone.
Working with Gallaudet slowly, they were able to gain her trust and allow her to thrive.
Gallaudet stayed at the center, even with her IBS under control and her phobia decreasing. After a year, she was repeatedly passed up for adoption. They decided she’d be better off as an only cat because of her frightened temperament. This didn’t assist her much in her search for a forever home. Fortunately, the employees and volunteers paid her a lot of care.
She also took part in The Purrcast, a local feline podcast. Despite the fact that she did not perform on command for her loving audience, she managed to win them over.
We didn’t hear Gallaudet sing, but she supposedly does. You must pay her a visit, and perhaps you will be fortunate enough to hear it!
One volunteer in particular, Daniel, had recently joined the organization and had formed an instant relationship with the adorable deaf cat.
They had one thing in common, though: Daniel was also deaf.
Daniel would always stop by Gallaudet during his volunteer sessions. He had another cat at home, Maya, for whom he was considering obtaining a companion. With Gallaudet’s past and previous cats, he didn’t think she was a good fit right away.
However, as the days and months passed, Daniel became increasingly certain that Gallaudet belonged with his family.
I fell in love with Gally’s kind character while I volunteered. I’d been looking for a second cat, and the fact that she was deaf appealed to me since I could sign to her (I’m deaf as well).
When Daniel informed Santé D’Or of his good news, everyone was ecstatic.
Gallaudet stayed with us for just over a year. We were overjoyed and excited to schedule the home visit when Daniel informed us he wanted to adopt her. We were relieved to learn that Gallaudet had found a loving home that was a suitable match for her.
Congrats to Daniel, Maya and Gallaudet!
Gallaudet is already thriving in her new surroundings. Maya is also loving having Daniel as a sister, according to Daniel.
Warm sunbeams, soft mattresses, lots of naps, hugs, and delicious meals are all part of life.
