Dmitri used to be a homeless cat prowling the streets of Greece, seeking for a place to stay or something to eat. Something horrible occurred to his eyes, for one of them became infected, then the other, leaving him blind.
Dmitri was transferred to a veterinary facility, where surgeons had no choice but to perform surgery to remove both of his eyes.
A blind Greek cat has been adopted.
The kitten was taken in by a charity in London, England, where he received all the attention and care he needed due to his condition.
While he was at the charity, Emma showed up, a woman who was looking for a rescued cat from the streets to adopt.
When the woman contacted the charity, local staff advised she adopt a blind cat. In general, these cats are abandoned more frequently, and finding them a forever home is considerably more difficult.
That was exactly what Emma desired, to aid an animal in desperate need, therefore that was the ideal option.
Emma was told that the shelter had a blind kitten that they had rescued from the streets and brought from Greece. Furthermore, they informed him that when they discovered him, he had a severe eye infection, necessitating the removal of both of his eyes.
Finally, the woman met Dmitri and was enchanted by his charming presence and demeanor; since then, their lives have altered dramatically.
Emma stated:
“As soon as I met him, I fell in love with him.” From the start, he was extremely sweet and loving, and I thought he was stunning. He hugged my foot as soon as I went into the room, and I knew he wanted to adopt it.”
Dmitri now lives with his family in Emma’s house and, despite his inability to see, has a normal existence. Dmitri learned to orient himself using his other senses; the only difference is that he is not allowed to go out alone, however, he is allowed to explore the enclosed gardens.
Emma continued, ”
“It’s virtually the same as looking after a sighted cat. He can use his other senses to orient himself, so I don’t have to make any adaptations to suit his blindness.”
His keen senses of smell and hearing enable him to navigate the many locations he visits, yet he also relies on his legs to keep track of his location.
Despite the fact that Dmitri is blind, he has a great deal of faith in humans and allows them to lead him wherever they go.
Dmitri is not only well-liked and adored by his family, but he’s also a TikTok and other social media celebrity. People are particularly interested in his life because of his compassionate approach and his determination to live a regular life.
Emma had this to say:
Dmitri’s adoption was the finest decision I’ve ever made. He’s such a sweet cat, and I think it’s amazing that he’s become so well-known.”
Furthermore, Dmitri’s popularity helps to change people’s perceptions about impaired cats, allowing them to be adopted more easily.
