| Bocelli won the hearts of the AFRP staff, volunteers,
and everyone who met him. Even though he was completely blind,
he calmly and methodically mapped out the adoption center so
that he could safely negotiate his surroundings - even climbing
up and jumping down from cat trees without mishap! Bocelli also
enjoyed playing with jingly balls and catnip scented mice, and
was happiest of all when snuggled in the nearest lap.
When Beverly and Thierry saw a photo ad for Bocelli in the local
Carmel Pine Cone, they knew he was the cat they were waiting
for. Heartbroken after the loss of their beloved felines a few
years before, they felt the time was finally right to open their
hearts to a new cat. They fell in love with Bocelli the moment
they met him and took him home to begin a new chapter in his
life.
Bocelli adapted quickly to his new home, and was soon running
and playing as gracefully as any sighted cat. Once Bocelli was
comfortable in his new home Beverly and Thierry felt the time
was right to adopt a buddy for Bocelli, and adopted from AFRP
the handsome Siamese kitten shown in the photo above.
Beverly recently wrote, "Bocelli actually runs up and down the
three steps to the kitchen, and runs around the house. He walks
on the edge of the couch and has a great play area that affords
him the opportunity to run, jump and be incredibly athletic.
It's amazing how he navigates! Bocelli really likes having a
new little friend. Both of them sleep with us, and Bocelli likes
to sleep in my arms with the covers pulled over him - he is such
a sweetie! Thanks again for Bocelli, he is an amazing guy, a
true inspiration and a gift!" |
