By Nicole J. Lutton | Grants Program Manager
The Oregon Humane Society adopts more than 11,000 pets every year. There are no time limits on how long pets remain available for adoption, and animals are never euthanized for space. OHS also provides medical care and behavior training to ensure pets are healthy and happy before being adopted into their forever homes.
Blanche is just one of the many animals whose life was improved by coming to OHS. The grouchy 12-year-old white cat was surrendered to our shelter because of her behavior, which included growling, scratching, and biting.
Upon examination, the veterinary team discovered Blanche was not only deaf due to ear infections, but also suffered from kidney disease, dental disease, and arthritis — common sources of pain for older pets. At our shelter, Blanche received the medical care and ear surgery needed to help her thrive in a new home.
During recovery, her sweet personality began to emerge. Surgery had caused her ears to droop, giving her a delightfully grumpy expression. With her deep, throaty purrs and beautiful eyes, the affectionate cat became a favorite among the Animal Care staff and volunteers.
After more than nine months of care, including dental treatments and plenty of affection, Blanche's matted fur smoothed out and developed a healthy shine. She also gained some much-needed weight, most likely from the tuna treats lavished on her by OHS caregivers. Finding a home was the next step in her journey.
When cat lovers Ami and Clark came to OHS, they fell in love with the contrast between Blanche's sweet disposition and her curmudgeonly look. Blanche’s medical and behavior history didn’t discourage them from adopting, as the couple had experience caring for cats with medical needs.
A few days after adopting Blanche, Ami let us know Blanche was settling in wonderfully in her new home. Ami wrote, “She has only been with us a few days, but already we know that she is the piece that was missing from our hearts and our home.” She added, “Looking through her long medical record, it is hard to imagine that there are many places that an old, sick white cat could have gone to get half of the care that she received from you. Thank you for believing in this little white cat.”
Blanche is now living pain free in a loving family, enjoying excellent care and plenty of window seats where she can safely watch the world go by.
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