My Wife Adopted A Blind Cat That Was Rescued From The Streets Of Wrexham And This Is How Her Life Looks Now
Three years ago, we lost our cat Edmund after he got hit by a car even though we live in a very quiet rural area. Shortly after, my wife Lisa met a cat at ‘Wrexham Cats Protection’ who was blind after being abused, and we decided to adopt her.
She had been abandoned on the streets of Wrexham until she was rescued, and her eyes were so badly damaged that they both had to be removed before she came to live with us. We named her Gertrude after a character in the TV show Blackadder, and for a long time she was very nervous after her former life.
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Meet Gertrude, a cat rescued by Wrexham Cats Protection and later adopted by my wife Lisa
Gertrude’s eyes were so badly damaged that they both had to be removed before she came to live with us
For the first year, we would spend as much time as possible with her in the bedroom, which she refused to leave
We tried to keep things as quiet as possible for her so she wouldn’t be frightened by sudden noises and avoided moving things around
She now moves around the house, but still occasionally bumps into things, especially when she is feeling stressed
She likes to lie on us and rub her face against us as this seems to help her relax
We try giving her toys to help prevent her from becoming bored, but she generally prefers different kind of activities
Gertrude loves to go outdoors and we take her out on a harness so she can explore
Sometimes during her walks she meets other cats, like her friend Melchett
Surprisingly, she seems to enjoy it most when there is lots of noise such as next door’s dog barking and people using power tools nearby
Gertrude loves listening to all the sounds in the garden and hunting some bugs
We try to let her know she is safe now by giving her fuss when she wants it, but it is a long, slow process to help her feel relaxed
The only advice I can offer anyone with a cat with similar problems is to have plenty of patience
Gertrude can be very demanding but is very affectionate in return, which is surprising, considering how she has been treated by humans in the past
She is now living the best life we can give her, and hopefully she is happy with us
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Thank you for sharing these sweet pictures. Happy to see Gertrude living her best life!
Gertrude is gorgeous. Sometimes I really hate humans. Why some people find pleasure in harming animals is beyond me. The perpetrators should be abused in the same manner if they're caught.
I’ll hold them down for you, but only if you give me 5 minutes with them first. Oh, and a Louisville Slugger. I’m not a violent person by nature, btw. But when pieces of s**t that dare call themselves human do rotten things to the smaller and weaker, whether they’re an animal or a human, it just makes me see red.
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There is no doubt in my mind Gertrude is happy. Even without her eyes she exudes happiness. Thank you for taking such good care of her!
I also like how she uses her collar and lead. Every time I've tried this, my cats turn into bricks.
Edmund was the same :D 27788477_1...a61a31.jpg 
I really want to hurt those that caused this cat's abuse, but I am also very happy that you are taking care of her ❤️
I'm so happy for her if i see someone hurting one of my cats....boo DON'T MESS WITH ME AFTER THAT
She looks incredibly happy and you two are incredibly awesome for making her so!❤️
You are angels, thank you for adopting Gertrude and show her what real love is! To those that abused her, I hope your eyes fall out while you sleep and a colony of wasps move in into the empty sockets.
It takes very special people to adopt and care for animals with disabilities and/or trauma from past abuse. It's wonderful you were able to step up to the challenge. While I don't doubt the face rubbing with you guys helps to relax her, I just wanted to let you know cats also do that to let others know they are accepted as a person of trust, and to express their love (I don't believe anyone who says animals don't feel live like humans do). Same thing when cats put their behinds (their most vulnerable spot) in our faces! 🐱❤️
What a treasure! I will never understand what needs to break inside someone to abuse an animal. May they burn in hell!
I'm a professional truck driver, tractor/bulk tanker combination, and this is about one of the best ways I can think of to start my work day.
Thank you for giving sweet Gertrude such a happy and loving life.
Awww absolutely wonderful. You sound incredibly loving and patient 😊 I also have Blackadder cats, Miggins with me still and passed on Edmund and Baldrick 🤣
We have had Turnip, Baldrick, Percy, Crazy Meg, Mrs Miggins, Bubbles, Bob, Mildred, Melchett, Edmund and Gertrude :)
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Thank you for sharing Gertrude's story. What an absolutely gorgeous kitty. Thank you for taking her in and giving her a better life. Hugs to you and your wife.
We had a nearly-blind rescue cat for many years. Bartholomew, born with cat flu and the third eyelid fused 1/2 way over the eye, plus the rest of it quite cloudy. Not totally blind like this lovely lady, but enough to bump into things and fall into the swimming pool (only once, thankfully). Anyway, I was always a fan of CPL (as was then) when I lived in the UK, so more power to them! https://www.cats.org.uk/
Those who Abuse Anyone, Any Animal or Anything Are NOT PEOPLE or HUMANS I’m NOT Sure What they Are??? They truly Need Help…. We Need stricter Laws and Punishments… They are Sad, Lonely, Abused, Insecured (we need to give them a name). NO NAME)..Like game of Thrones.. Perfect… The name You gave ‘Gertrude’ is PURFECT.. … Pray to St. Gertrude…Saint for Animals.. Thank ‘GOD’ there are ‘True Humans’ out there Who want to Live in A BEAUTIFUL, LOVING PLACE….SO THANK YOU!!!!!!!!😇
Load More Replies... Thank you for sharing these sweet pictures. Happy to see Gertrude living her best life!
Gertrude is gorgeous. Sometimes I really hate humans. Why some people find pleasure in harming animals is beyond me. The perpetrators should be abused in the same manner if they're caught.
I’ll hold them down for you, but only if you give me 5 minutes with them first. Oh, and a Louisville Slugger. I’m not a violent person by nature, btw. But when pieces of s**t that dare call themselves human do rotten things to the smaller and weaker, whether they’re an animal or a human, it just makes me see red.
Load More Replies... There is no doubt in my mind Gertrude is happy. Even without her eyes she exudes happiness. Thank you for taking such good care of her!
I also like how she uses her collar and lead. Every time I've tried this, my cats turn into bricks.
Edmund was the same :D 27788477_1...a61a31.jpg
I really want to hurt those that caused this cat's abuse, but I am also very happy that you are taking care of her ❤️
I'm so happy for her if i see someone hurting one of my cats....boo DON'T MESS WITH ME AFTER THAT
She looks incredibly happy and you two are incredibly awesome for making her so!❤️
You are angels, thank you for adopting Gertrude and show her what real love is! To those that abused her, I hope your eyes fall out while you sleep and a colony of wasps move in into the empty sockets.
It takes very special people to adopt and care for animals with disabilities and/or trauma from past abuse. It's wonderful you were able to step up to the challenge. While I don't doubt the face rubbing with you guys helps to relax her, I just wanted to let you know cats also do that to let others know they are accepted as a person of trust, and to express their love (I don't believe anyone who says animals don't feel live like humans do). Same thing when cats put their behinds (their most vulnerable spot) in our faces! 🐱❤️
What a treasure! I will never understand what needs to break inside someone to abuse an animal. May they burn in hell!
I'm a professional truck driver, tractor/bulk tanker combination, and this is about one of the best ways I can think of to start my work day.
Thank you for giving sweet Gertrude such a happy and loving life.
Awww absolutely wonderful. You sound incredibly loving and patient 😊 I also have Blackadder cats, Miggins with me still and passed on Edmund and Baldrick 🤣
We have had Turnip, Baldrick, Percy, Crazy Meg, Mrs Miggins, Bubbles, Bob, Mildred, Melchett, Edmund and Gertrude :)
Load More Replies... Thank you for sharing Gertrude's story. What an absolutely gorgeous kitty. Thank you for taking her in and giving her a better life. Hugs to you and your wife.
We had a nearly-blind rescue cat for many years. Bartholomew, born with cat flu and the third eyelid fused 1/2 way over the eye, plus the rest of it quite cloudy. Not totally blind like this lovely lady, but enough to bump into things and fall into the swimming pool (only once, thankfully). Anyway, I was always a fan of CPL (as was then) when I lived in the UK, so more power to them! https://www.cats.org.uk/
Those who Abuse Anyone, Any Animal or Anything Are NOT PEOPLE or HUMANS I’m NOT Sure What they Are??? They truly Need Help…. We Need stricter Laws and Punishments… They are Sad, Lonely, Abused, Insecured (we need to give them a name). NO NAME)..Like game of Thrones.. Perfect… The name You gave ‘Gertrude’ is PURFECT.. … Pray to St. Gertrude…Saint for Animals.. Thank ‘GOD’ there are ‘True Humans’ out there Who want to Live in A BEAUTIFUL, LOVING PLACE….SO THANK YOU!!!!!!!!😇
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