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Woman Adopts Earless And Deaf Senior Cat Everybody Ignored, And Later He Saves Her
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Woman Adopts Earless And Deaf Senior Cat Everybody Ignored, And Later He Saves Her

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When grad student Molly Lichtenwalner who suffers from anxiety disorder saw Otitis, the earless white cat, she immediately understood they were meant for each other. Otitis, whose former owners surrendered him after the cysts in his ears and the removal of his hearing organs made him deaf, couln’t have asked for a better owner – Molly used to have a deaf pup, and has her own ways when dealing with pets with special needs. She showered the poor thing with love – and the feline gave all that goodness back in return – and more…

“I was having severe anxiety as a result of a car accident… I decided it was time for me to adopt an animal to help with my anxiety, because nothing helped me more than snuggling some furry friends,” Molly told Love Meow. Otitis turned out to be the best emotional support cat Molly could have hoped for. The feline feels so grateful for being rescued, he wants to give Molly snuggles all the time!

Otitis knows how to help her when she’s really stressed or having a panic attack. “He is some times the only thing that can calm me down… He’s the best thing I ever did and he definitely rescued me, I didn’t rescue him.”

“Living with him is an absolute dream! He is the most loving, snuggly cat and he makes me feel so loved,” Molly told Bored Panda.

More info: Instagram (h/t: lovemeow)

Meet Otitis, the earless cat who was surrendered after his ears got removed because of cysts

The 9-and-a-half-year-old kittie is deaf and was spending his lonely days at a shelter

Molly Lichtenwalner, who suffers from anxiety, fell in love with the neglected cat

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She adopted him and now they are inseparable! Otitis helps her deal with stress and panic attacks

“I told myself that when I was ready for a cat, I would only adopt an adult cat with special needs”

Otitis is so grateful to be rescued, the kittie is giving snuggles to his owner all the time…

“He is some times the only thing that can calm me down”

The feline is very curious and likes to know what his owner is up to all the time

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Molly says Otitis is her “emotional support animal” who is always by her side

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“He’s the best thing I ever did and he definitely rescued me, I didn’t rescue him”

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shanake_ avatar
Shana
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always wonder why people just surrender their pet when it becomes a special-needs pet. I mean... Do you give up your partner/child/parents/.. when they have an accident/disease and they have special needs? Good thing there are wonderful people like Molly here. Thanks for adopting this beautiful cat.

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Michael Sjollema
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The positive impact humans and animals can have on each other never ceases to amaze me

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Eulalie Grace
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Goes to show what's on the inside means more than anything. Otitis is really beautiful, and needs love just like the rest of us. And he gives so much back <3 Thanks for his rescue, Molly <3

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Sick Boy
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7 years ago

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You mean liver, lungs, pancreas and colon? Guess you might be right.

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Agnes Auxiliatrix
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg I legit thought it was a baby seal at first, Otitis is so cute <3

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Jasminka Tanner
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes when someone owns a pet for a long time and then gives it up it can die from depression... people should be more considerate

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Linda Engman
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Heartwarming story ! Having a pet does help with anxiety. Yay for both of you !

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Cajsa Lajka
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks like a fusion between a seal and a cat (and i love seals and cats!)

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Alusair Alustriel
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The last gif shows it all. Awesome cat, awesome owner! Good luck to them both! :)

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Violaine LB
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not the prettiest cat I've seen... but he seems friendly and kind! And how can I judge - I have a white cat too, deaf too (still got the ears though!) whose got skin problems and has hideous red patches all around the eyes... He also has got no teeth left due to an infection. He looks awful but he's the nicest cat ever, he trusts people and he's so caring with the younger cats we have, I wouldn't dream of a life without his funny little face by my side.

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Jessica Nussbaumer
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

9 is still quite young for a cat - I hope you have many more happy years together. :)

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Hiền Anh Lê
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the cat is so sweet, either his new owner, wish you guys the best ^^

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Noëlle Burke
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this story so much!! I'm so happy to see it featured on the main page!

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Dessira Buchholz
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah he's so cute! I have a companion cat for my anxiety and my Crohn's Disease.

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AnnieLaurie Burke
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Otitis is very cute. His face looks like an owl's. Glad to see that he and Molly are taking good care of each other!

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Marlon
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

pets are truly the best anti-depressant, we all need. In my experience it beats any pill that's been thrown at me. I understand there are various levels of depression, I'm only describing my experience. YAAAY for pets. kudos to Molly and Otitis for finding each other

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Amanda Harker
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

An adopted support animal(s) is the very BEST thing you can do for your health. I have a fondness for adopting special needs animals because no one else will.

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Caty Foster
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is so great about this story is that Molly saw Otitis as something no one else did: A living thing, with a soul and emotions. What is so depressing about the world is that people want cats for how they look, not how they act. May those who saves animals like these be blessed.

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Tara Norris
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's so sweet! I do think it's weird that the story never mentions that his name (Otitis, not Otis) means "inflammation of the ears" lol His former owners named him that? Or she did? Either way, seems like it's part of the story.

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Cat Lover
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who can and or would surrender that cat he made my day a lot better

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Rhon
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think Otitis is a perfect cat. He's handsome and loving, what more do you want in pet? Keep taking care of each other💜

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Heather
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The power of animals filled w unconditional love. I'm glad they met.

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Kathy Helton Harshberger
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My heart filled with happiness when i viewed this post. Thank you for loving this wonderful feline and being the caring, giving, loving and perfect owner for him. God bless You and Otitis!!!

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Leonie Rogers
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love this a million million times. Infinity times! Such a beautiful story.

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Isabella Shorrock
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This made my heart melt, im so glad that there are incredible people like this in the world

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Usman Amir
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

what Victor explained I am blown away that you able to earn $9554 in four weeks on the computer . visit this page ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, h­o­m­e­j­o­b­s­7­­­­­.­­­­c­­­­o­­­­m

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Shana
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always wonder why people just surrender their pet when it becomes a special-needs pet. I mean... Do you give up your partner/child/parents/.. when they have an accident/disease and they have special needs? Good thing there are wonderful people like Molly here. Thanks for adopting this beautiful cat.

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Michael Sjollema
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The positive impact humans and animals can have on each other never ceases to amaze me

eulaliegrace avatar
Eulalie Grace
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Goes to show what's on the inside means more than anything. Otitis is really beautiful, and needs love just like the rest of us. And he gives so much back <3 Thanks for his rescue, Molly <3

sickboy1974 avatar
Sick Boy
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7 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

You mean liver, lungs, pancreas and colon? Guess you might be right.

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aauxiliatrix avatar
Agnes Auxiliatrix
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg I legit thought it was a baby seal at first, Otitis is so cute <3

jasminkatanner avatar
Jasminka Tanner
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes when someone owns a pet for a long time and then gives it up it can die from depression... people should be more considerate

sweetnovember1950 avatar
Linda Engman
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Heartwarming story ! Having a pet does help with anxiety. Yay for both of you !

cajsalajka avatar
Cajsa Lajka
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks like a fusion between a seal and a cat (and i love seals and cats!)

alusairalustriel avatar
Alusair Alustriel
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The last gif shows it all. Awesome cat, awesome owner! Good luck to them both! :)

violainelb avatar
Violaine LB
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not the prettiest cat I've seen... but he seems friendly and kind! And how can I judge - I have a white cat too, deaf too (still got the ears though!) whose got skin problems and has hideous red patches all around the eyes... He also has got no teeth left due to an infection. He looks awful but he's the nicest cat ever, he trusts people and he's so caring with the younger cats we have, I wouldn't dream of a life without his funny little face by my side.

jlmoore80 avatar
Jessica Nussbaumer
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

9 is still quite young for a cat - I hope you have many more happy years together. :)

kawaii_chococat49 avatar
Hiền Anh Lê
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the cat is so sweet, either his new owner, wish you guys the best ^^

noellenowater avatar
Noëlle Burke
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this story so much!! I'm so happy to see it featured on the main page!

dessirabuchholz avatar
Dessira Buchholz
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah he's so cute! I have a companion cat for my anxiety and my Crohn's Disease.

annielaurie avatar
AnnieLaurie Burke
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Otitis is very cute. His face looks like an owl's. Glad to see that he and Molly are taking good care of each other!

marlonmark avatar
Marlon
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

pets are truly the best anti-depressant, we all need. In my experience it beats any pill that's been thrown at me. I understand there are various levels of depression, I'm only describing my experience. YAAAY for pets. kudos to Molly and Otitis for finding each other

amandaharker avatar
Amanda Harker
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

An adopted support animal(s) is the very BEST thing you can do for your health. I have a fondness for adopting special needs animals because no one else will.

catyfoster avatar
Caty Foster
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is so great about this story is that Molly saw Otitis as something no one else did: A living thing, with a soul and emotions. What is so depressing about the world is that people want cats for how they look, not how they act. May those who saves animals like these be blessed.

taranorris007 avatar
Tara Norris
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's so sweet! I do think it's weird that the story never mentions that his name (Otitis, not Otis) means "inflammation of the ears" lol His former owners named him that? Or she did? Either way, seems like it's part of the story.

hazinessmf avatar
Cat Lover
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who can and or would surrender that cat he made my day a lot better

rhon avatar
Rhon
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think Otitis is a perfect cat. He's handsome and loving, what more do you want in pet? Keep taking care of each other💜

heatherleecollins2012 avatar
Heather
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The power of animals filled w unconditional love. I'm glad they met.

sumsugsass1 avatar
Kathy Helton Harshberger
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My heart filled with happiness when i viewed this post. Thank you for loving this wonderful feline and being the caring, giving, loving and perfect owner for him. God bless You and Otitis!!!

parkerpup1 avatar
Leonie Rogers
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love this a million million times. Infinity times! Such a beautiful story.

ieshorrock avatar
Isabella Shorrock
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This made my heart melt, im so glad that there are incredible people like this in the world

sheikhusmanamir avatar
Usman Amir
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

what Victor explained I am blown away that you able to earn $9554 in four weeks on the computer . visit this page ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, h­o­m­e­j­o­b­s­7­­­­­.­­­­c­­­­o­­­­m

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