“The new baby is named after figs, which are a unique, delicious, and biologically interesting fruits,” Fig’s mom, Sabrina, shared.
Along with telling the stories of her adopted cats, Sabrina Aeluro’s efforts with Kitizen Science are helping determine the impact of spay and neuter programs around the country.
Video by Honey Bee: Blind Cat from Fiji:
Although blind, Fig was also much like any other kitten in behavior.
“Blind kittens are just like sighted kittens. Fig will spend 15 minutes wildly running around pouncing on toys, then fall asleep for 15 minutes,” shared Sabrina.
Fig Says Goodbye and Meets a New Friend
Sadly, Honey Bee crossed the Rainbow Bridge in 2020, but she had a wonderful life “dedicated to exploring and making sweetness, like a honeybee.” Her life inspired many, was featured in a children’s magazine, and had over a million YouTube views.
A children’s magazine features Honey Bee the blind adventure cat via Facebook.
Fig Meets Lychee
The family mourned the loss, but knew the best way to honor Honey Bee was continuing to save cats. After some time, they rescued Lychee, a blind and deaf rescued kitten from Florida. Like Fig, she’s named for a tropical fruit.
“This is my first cat who is both blind and deaf, and I’m excited to give her the best life and learn how to play with her and make her happy,” Sabrina shared.
At the two-year anniversary of her adoption day, she recalled:
“It’s Lychee’s two-year adoption anniversary! Lychee was adopted from Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League in Florida, and this was my first photo of her, taken in the airport as we awaited our flight to her new home in Seattle. For too many kitties, being born deaf and blind would be a death sentence, but she thankfully made her way to a shelter that gave her excellent care and a chance to find the right home.”
Fig and Lychee Begin a New Life Together
After a week with a pet fence between them, Lychee and Fig met for the first time. After lots of sniffs and some adjusting, they started having lots of fun together.
They soon started to play fight and became fast friends.
One of their favorite things remains snuggling with their mama. Or helping her with her work!
“Here’s Fig and Lychee relaxing on their human’s desk.”
Lychee became the ‘Queen of Smells,’ taking in the scents on the breeze from the open window. It’s likely her sense of smell is extremely powerful given the loss of her sight and hearing.
“Get all those smells, pretty Lychee.”
And Fig loves sitting in grocery bags, backpacks, boxes, and suitcases.
“Fig loves sitting in grocery bags, backpacks, and suitcases. I assume it’s because they smell interesting after going to new and strange places.”
