Sequin is a beautiful white cat with blue eyes. She is also deaf and very shy, but those are the qualities that endeared one woman to her.
By David Dickson
When Lori Barr found Sequin under the special-adoptions section of the Best Friends website, her heart went out to the beautiful cat. Sequin, a four-year-old deaf cat with a pretty healthy shy streak, seemed a perfect fit for Lori’s home. Lori describes her house as a low-traffic area, a place where a shy cat can find peace and relaxation.
Adopting a deaf and shy cat
Lori arranged to pick up Sequin while she was in Las Vegas. The flight home was uneventful, but it also marked the last time Lori or her family saw Sequin for several days. No, she didn’t run off. She basically hid under anything in the house that would conceal a very timid kitty. Poor thing!
Cat slowly overcoming her fear
As the days passed, though, Sequin gradually came out of hiding. She let the people pet her … a little. Around this time, another member of the family – Thomas the cat – decided to intervene. Thomas is a social butterfly, and Sequin latched onto him right away. Thomas began showing Sequin that people, especially her new family, are perfectly nice. Sequin eventually struck a compromise. The scary humans could pet her, provided she was simultaneously hiding under the pool table.
Progress continues. She may not be a snuggle monster yet, but she’s getting there. Thomas, you’ve earned double catnip portions for your efforts in helping this bashful beauty find her place in the world. And Sequin, enjoy your new family! We’re sure you’ll feel right at home in no time.
Read more heart-felt stories of special-needs animals.
Photos courtesy of Sequin's new family
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Available CatsRehan Tengku2022-08-31T09:44:44-05:00
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Lori Breiwa2022-11-14T22:23:55-06:00
Remy
Blue Point Ragdoll | 8 years | Male | Has Claws | Special Needs | $300 | Otsego, MN
Jenine O'Hara2022-11-14T21:22:30-06:00
Pancake
Snowshoe Siamese Mix | 3 months | Male | Has Claws | $250 | Union Grove, WI
Jenine O'Hara2022-11-14T21:13:22-06:00
Carla
Lynx Point Siamese | 6 months | Female | Has Claws | $250 | Union Grove, WI
Jenine O'Hara2022-11-14T21:13:11-06:00
Mr. Biscuit
White and Brown Tabby Domestic Shorthair | 3 months | Male | Has Claws | $175 | Union Grove, WI
Jenine O'Hara2022-11-14T21:13:01-06:00
Waffle
Snowshoe Siamese Mix | 3 months | Male | Has Claws | $250 | Union Grove, WI
Jenine O'Hara2022-11-14T21:12:51-06:00
Donut
Lynx Point Siamese | 3 months | Female | Has Claws | $300 | Union Grove, WI
Lori Breiwa2022-11-14T13:23:04-06:00
Crooner
Grey Domestic Medium Hair | 6-7 months | Male | Has Claws | $150 | Gurnee, IL
Lori Breiwa2022-11-13T12:00:18-06:00
Sable
Chocolate Torti Domestic Shorthair | 2 years | Female | Has Claws | $125 | Gurnee, IL
Lori Breiwa2022-11-05T14:02:29-05:00
Fly Guy
Flamepoint Snowshoe Siamese | 2-3 years | Male | Has Claws | $225 | Kenosha, WI
pureBredAdmin2022-11-04T09:16:17-05:00
Serena
Seal Point Snowshoe Siamese | 2-3 years | Female | Has Claws | $250 | Otsego, MN
Lori Breiwa2022-10-21T20:57:09-05:00
Pepper
Black and White Domestic Longhair | 10 months | Female | Has Claws | Special Needs | $75 | Mt. Pleasant, WI
Lori Breiwa2022-09-16T19:02:28-05:00
Jitterbug
Gray and White Domestic Medium Hair | 6 months | Male | Has Claws | Special Needs | $50 | Gurnee, IL
pureBredAdmin2022-09-15T12:52:58-05:00
Mildred
Flame Point Siamese | 3 years | Female | Has Claws | Special Needs | $175 | Gurnee, IL
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Lori Breiwa2022-11-14T21:23:34-06:00
Daisy Mae
Tuxedo Domestic Medium Hair | 3 months | Female | Has Claws | $175 | Greenfield, WI
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Harlow
Muted Calico Persian | 4 years | Female | Front Declawed | $400 | Kenosha, WI
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Tanoshi
Sealpoint Snowshoe Siamese | 3 years | Male | Has Claws | $225 | Milwaukee, WI
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Dallas
Blue Point Siamese | 6 months | Male | Has Claws | $250 | Union Grove, WI
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Merlin and Senara
Lynxpoint and Snowshoe Siamese | 3.5 months | Male & Female | Have Claws | $600 (pair) | Campbellsport, WI
Lori Breiwa2022-10-30T13:53:17-05:00
Vickie
Calico Siamese Mix | 1 year | Female | Has Claws | $200 | Stevens Point, WI
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Mira
Seal Point Mitted Ragdoll | 3 years | Female | Front Declawed | $400 | Roscoe, IL
Jenine O'Hara2022-10-09T10:55:57-05:00
Cleo
Seal Point Himalayan | 8 years | Female | Has Claws | $300 | Union Grove, WI
Lori Breiwa2022-11-11T08:13:50-06:00
Tripsy and Dipsy
Lynx Point Siamese | 1 year | Male & Female | Have Claws | Special Needs | $400 (pair) | Gurnee, IL
Jennifer Grieve2022-10-11T20:43:41-05:00
Hawkeye
Havana Brown 2-3 years | Male | Has Claws | Special Needs | $350 | Perry, MI
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Lori Breiwa2022-11-14T13:44:27-06:00
Smokey
Tabby Persian | 11 months | Male | Has Claws | $450 | Otsego, MN
pureBredAdmin2022-11-13T11:49:19-06:00
Lacey
Lavender and White Bicolor | Selkirk Rex/Tonkinese Mix | Female | Has Claws | Special Needs | $150 | Peoria, IL
Lori Breiwa2022-11-12T15:54:33-06:00
Tess
Seal Point Balinese Mix | 3 years | Female | Has Claws | $175 | Greenfield, WI
Lori Breiwa2022-11-12T15:52:05-06:00
Elsbet
Gray Scottish Fold | 4 years | Female | $400 | Campbellsport, WI
Lori Breiwa2022-11-12T15:49:52-06:00
Chocolate
Sealpoint Ragdoll | 5 months | Male | Has Claws | $500 | Kenosha, WI
Frauke Nasdal-Sebbo2022-11-12T15:38:17-06:00
Oliver
Lynx Point and Brown Tabby Siamese Mix | 4 years | Male | Has Claws | $175 | Mequon, WI
Jennifer Grieve2022-11-12T15:32:38-06:00
Roo and Luci
Black Domestic Medium Hair, Lynx Point Siamese | 5 months | Females | Have Claws | $75, $300 | Perry, MI
Lori Breiwa2022-11-12T15:30:46-06:00
Brennan
White Van Domestic Shorthair | 5 months | Male | Has Claws | $175 | Gurnee, IL
Lori Breiwa2022-11-12T09:41:44-06:00
George
Brown Tabby and White Persian | 10 years | Male | Has Claws | Special Needs | $150 | Marshfield, WI