This special cat spent most of his life living on the streets blind. This is his story from a homeless stray who was on his last rope to a happy, healthy cat today.
“Mr. Magoo aka Gooey or Goo is a 1 1/2 -2 year old unneutered male that was found wandering the streets of Philadelphia PA. Mr. Magoo was different, he is a Special Needs Kitty who managed to survive living on the streets blind. Magoo has a birth defect in which his eye lids and his eyes did not fully develop,” said Colleen Angstadt.
Mr. Magoo was picked up by animal control and brought into the shelter. “He was very thin, had a horrible URI. He was unable to eat much less breathe and was extremely dehydrated. Magoo was placed on Philly’s Urgent Page and was in great danger of being euthanized because of being so sick and being blind on top of it,” Colleen added. When Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary heard Goo’s story, they shared it on their Facebook page, and Colleen went on a mission to rescue this special kitty.
“I spent 4 days calling different shelters (as he was transferred) talked to a dozen people… Finally Cara from PSPCA emailed me on a Monday and said he was there… saying the foster family never came and he was all ours!!! I was in tears I was so happy!” Then things took a turn for the worse. Goo fell sick overnight, and Colleen and her husband were not able to bring him home.
A few days passed, Goo wasn’t getting better at the vet’s, so they finally suggested the couple care for him at home, and everything just got better from there. ”I cried when I first saw him all bloody and oozing, I knew right then and there we made the right decision, he needed us and we needed him,” Colleen added.
“We brought our little man home and within 3 days he was so much better, I was amazed by his progress and his sheer will.”
Goo continued to heal and put on weight. “Here we are 3 months later and watching him run around and play, it brings tears to my eyes as I remember picking him up from the shelter sick, bloody and listless. It still amazes me what love and nurturing will do for one’s soul and well being!”
Goo is a fighter. This little Orange Wonder doesn’t know what’s like to see, but he is so happy for his new life. He knows he is perfect.
Mr. Magoo aka Gooey or Goo, the wonder cat who survived living on the streets blind
Just chillin’
He loves his feathery toy and catches it with amazing accuracy
After a good scratching session, Goo lied down for a break
Handsome Goo, happy and healthy today!
Photos courtesy of Colleen Angstadt. Like Goo’s Facebook page.
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Oh my Lord – what a touching story. Thank you for all you did for this little fellow!
I follow Goo on his FB page!!! I fell in love with him when I first heard of him, they are so lucky to have him and him, have them!!! Yess, love will moove mountains!!!!
Purrrrrs to you dear Goo, xxx
Colleen … YOU are simply an ANGEL!! Magoo is a lucky KITTEH to have found you!!
What a handsome guy!! Great story too. Thank you.
Oh absolutely ~Goo is purrfect!
What a wonderful story, and what a beautiful and sweet boy. So glad to read something like this. God bless his family who cared for him when no one else would.
Mr. Magoo you are a very handsome cat especially in your tie
You are a very special person Colleen.
<3 Him
He is beautiful! I am sooooooo thankful there are people like Colleen and her family that are willing to give pets like Goo a home. I am sure Mr Magoo will return the favor of being saved with lots of unconditional love.
In case anyone is interested here is Goo’s facebook page – http://www.facebook.com/MrMagooWhoTheBlindKittyWhoStoleMyHeart?ref=ts&fref=ts
Bless you for giving Goo the love and warm family he so well deserves!!
I have been following Goo’s FB page since he started. I look forward to his daily posts of all of his adorable antics. He is adorable when he is good but even more adorable when he is naughty! He is an inspiration to all and also has an amazing Mommy and Daddy who are angels on earth. Wishing Goo and family a healthy, happy New Year!
Mr.Magoo…I LOVE YOU!!!
Oh, I love that sweet face!!! I’m amazed that he survived at all on the streets – glad he now has some loving humans to dote on him. [Love his name, too - so cute!!]
It makes me so happy that he found such a loving home. What a trooper. If HE can be saved, we can save all the other cats/kittens that go into shelters — there is simply no reason for healthy animals to be killed just because a shelter wants to cycle in new animals. GOOD EXAMPLE, MR. GOO!!!
What a beautiful and touching story with a beautiful ending.thank you to all involved.
What an amazing story! Thank you for saving his precious life! Wonderful!!!
what a sweet boy
Bless you Colleen for taking in Mr. Magoo. He definitely needed an angel and found one in you. He is a beautiful Cat and a blessed one. Thank you for sharing his story with us all.
Thank you so much for giving him a second chance in a wonderful forever home!
What a remarkable little kitty! His determination to live has served him well. Goo Goo enjoy your new home!!!!!!!!!!!
Mr. Goo is very cute! What a wonderful face!!
Mr magoo, take a guitar and play a blues…:)
Bless you Colleen and your family. It was a perfect match for you and Mr. Goo. What a handsome boy and so alive and loving. If only we had more people like us, animal lovers, who would care as much as we do. Thanks for being on FB and showing off Mr. Goo, I love seeing him first thing in the mornings..Makes my day..
What a beautiful story about love and devotion. Thank you people for rescuing a beautiful cat that needed your love.
He is gorgeous!! I have a large fondness for orange kitties.
Cannot imagine what he went through and so glad he found a wonderful home.
What a sweet story! Thank you to people who took the time to find him and care for him.
What a touching story!! THANK YOU for giving Mr. Magoo a chance at living a happy and loving life he SO deserved. Yes it is amazing what love and nuturing can do for an animal especially when they are very ill. ♥♥♥ Mr. Magoo is very handsome especially with his tie.
Oh my gosh what an amazing story he’s had – and such a cutie too!
I have a weakness for ginger and white kitties i’m glad he’s found a happy new home.
Aw! What a great story and such a pretty cat! Great to see he finally has a wonderful home!!!
My three girl kitties say “Hi and we love you!” to Mr. Magoo, and I just want to kiss his sweet ginger face!
God Bless You & Goo!!
That is one good-looking cat! Amazing — what a trooper. And a big thank you to everyone who worked to save him <3
What a handsome fellow he is, and what a touching story.
Good for GOO he deserves it.
Another wonderful story of hope and happiness. Thank you!
Thank you all, Goo is an Amazing Soul and with all he has been through he is a sweet and loving guy. I cant imagine our lives without him.
<3 Goos's Mom
Colleen
You are such nice people, I am humbled and moved. Needless to say, the fighting spirint in Goo tells me, one has to fight the odds, no matter what.
If indeed there is a deity or Karma, I hope you are severally blessed!
Great story!!! Orange males are the best. Much love and happiness to all of you.
What a lucky cat, it’s amazing he survived for so long. Thank god he now has a home!
he’s a lovely boy. I am glad that everyone did what they could for him and glad he has found a loving home
thank god for mr.magoo being saved and god bless you for taking him when noone else would! This is just shows what kindness and love can do. GREAT story!