Monterey, CA - Domestic Longhair. Meet River a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Domestic Longhair

Color

Black (All)

Age

10 years 8 months old, Senior

Sex

Male

Pet ID

–

Hair Length

long

My details

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Has special needs

My personality

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

When we heard about a blind, abandoned senior cat that had been found under a bridge, we
hoped we'd be able to help.
River is a very sweet and gentle cat, trusting of people, even after all that he’s been through.
Our best guess is that he is maybe ten years old, although he may be a little younger or older.
After coming into our care and visiting the veterinary ophthalmologist, it was determined that his
left eye was causing him pain. He also was discovered to have two fractured and painful teeth. Otherwise in great health and with no special needs, River has had surgery recently to remove his painful teeth and eye. He is purring and loving attention from his foster. He has great litter box skills and is eating his food well. Could you imagine having severe dental pain, in addition to a migraine, but still being gentle and loving? That’s how nice a cat River is! Blind cats adjust to their environment
well and don’t need any special accommodations necessarily.
His right eye MAY be able to see light/dark and is stable for now, he has some drops to keep it
comfortable for him. A small price to pay for such a wonderful and deserving cat.
We are looking for an adopter that is able to keep River’s fur tangle free, (he loves to be
brushed) and can administer eye drops every other day. He is a wonderful lap warmer!