Love for a cat
I’ve come across a very interesting, but also rather tragic blog about a cat named Chase. When Chase was four weeks old, she was hit by a car and left. Luckily, after a few days, someone found her and brought her to a clinic, and after she was treated for her injuries (including amputation of a back leg) she was rehomed to one of the clinic’s technicians. However, her face later sloughed off due to injuries, resulting in the loss of her nose and the surrounding skin. To be frank, she is a rather horrific sight and I wouldn’t visit the blog if you’re put off by the thought of seeing her badly disfigured face. But if you can manage to bear her injuries, the blog is pretty remarkable. In an internet full of cute kitten pictures and videos, to find a cat that is the very antithesis of ‘adorable,’ and yet is so clearly loved and admired for her survival, is very heartwarming. Even more impressive is the outpouring of support she gets from her readership, including cuddly outfits and toys sent in the mail.
She’s a lucky cat. She’s mostly healthy, except for daily drops to keep her eyes from drying out, and has an owner that recognizes her as a source of inspiration rather than horror.
No Face Chase (again, be careful clicking!)
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December 18th, 2009 at 5:00 am
Wow - that is great!
Thank you…
December 18th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
I’m glad you enjoyed the link
February 4th, 2010 at 4:12 am
that is so amazing. what a wonderful story
ps. i just started reading your blog because i am moving to edinburgh for vet school in august. i think it is great that you are documenting all your adventures and what not. i also love that you are knitting because i love to knit to!
February 4th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
Thanks Jenny! Glad you’ve enjoyed the blog. I remember when I was getting ready to move to Edinburgh for university, I couldn’t find enough information about student experiences. I’ve gotten lazy with actually blogging about the course, but I hope you still got something out of what I have written.
When you get to Edinburgh, we’ll have to start the uni’s first Stitch n Bitch! Good luck with your preparations for school. If you have any questions, you know where to find me.