A kitten who was hard of hearing decided to follow a hearing cat everywhere, even showing him courage along the way.
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Pouf, the kitten, was rescued along with a large group of cats that had been left behind in front of a house.
A kind-hearted person rescued them one by one and contacted Chatons Orphelins Montreal and other rescues for help. Pouf was malnourished and had an ear infection and stomach troubles.
Though he was fragile and everything seemed against him, he never gave up on life.
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Even when his condition worsened, Pouf continued to fight, leaning on his human for comfort. With proper care and plenty of TLC, he began to perk up. "He responded so well to his treatment and began to gain weight and strength," the rescue shared.
As soon as he was back on his feet, he started zipping around like he owned the place.
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To their surprise, Pouf was fearless; not even the scary vacuum fazed him. He would boldly chase and pounce on it while it was running.
A trip to the vet revealed the reason behind his intrepid nature: he was hard of hearing, but that never stopped him from enjoying life to the fullest. "The vet confirmed that he had been partially deaf since he was a baby."
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After he recovered from his ear infection, he became slightly more aware of sounds, but he couldn't pinpoint where they were coming from. "He is full of energy and mischief. He shows us that he isn't afraid of anything. He is so unique and has a quirky personality."
He loves staring at the computer screen, offering his "assistance," while his human works from home.
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"He becomes very vocal if he's behind a closed door or can't find his humans in the house. He thrives on lots of company and activity."
Bursting with energy, Pouf longed for a playmate who could match his adventurous spirit. When he was introduced to other cats, a long-haired orange tabby named Chip quickly caught his eye.
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Chip was found outside scavenging for food on a cold winter day. He was wary of people when he first arrived in foster care, but after being nursed back to health, he regained his hearty appetite and began to come out of his shell.
Though he was shy around people, he adored other cats and animals. To help him build confidence, his foster family paired him with an outgoing kitten.
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Pouf immediately gravitated toward Chip, shadowing him everywhere. When they cuddled up by the window, Pouf groomed Chip as if to reassure him that everything was going to be okay.
"Though they aren't from the same litter, they play and tussle like brothers. They get into mischief together and are very affectionate with each other."
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"Chip calls out for Pouf if they aren't in the same room, even though Pouf can't hear him." He follows Pouf's lead, imitating his every move.
When Chip saw Pouf curled up on his foster mom's lap, he mustered the courage to snuggle with his human for the first time. "He copied everything Pouf did and decided to give it a try. Now, he's a little ball of love and purrs like a tractor."
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"Pouf's outgoing and sociable personality has helped Chip come out of his shell and become comfortable with humans. They complement each other perfectly."
Both had a rough start, but now they have each other, tearing through the house and filling it with their happy, rumbling purrs.
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