Having surgery to remove both ears because of fibroids, Potato cat is still optimistic and becomes a source of motivation for many people.
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In recent days, the image of Potato – an earless cat from China – has been shared on many major forums. Potato’s cute, mischievous expression won the hearts of many people. Netizens were even more moved and admired the pet cat’s energy when they learned the story about its missing ears. |
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Potato was originally a feral cat, abandoned on the street. Two years ago, an animal shelter found it in a sick, diseased state. Potato then had a serious fibroid in his ear. Doctors treated to remove the tumor in the ear, but unfortunately the condition recurred not long after. To prevent the disease from recurring, medical staff were forced to amputate the ears. |
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Although he lost his ear, Potato was lucky not to lose his hearing. His health recovered, he became more active and energetic. |
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The earless cat has been adopted by a man who has his own home. Potato quickly befriends Horlick – this family cat has been raised before. “Because Potato used to live on the street, no one knows how old it is. But we guess it is about 6 years old,” said Potato’s new owner. On April 25 of last year, Potato celebrated her first birthday at her new home. |
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The image of Potato sleeping together, playing together, cuddling with close friends makes netizens “melt”. Many people expressed their happiness when they saw that the street cat had found a peaceful place. |
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The Instagram page created by the owner specifically for Potato since February has attracted nearly 10,000 followers. A series of cute and funny moments of the cat are enthusiastically “dropped” by netizens. |
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Potato’s story and images are also an inspiration for many artists. During the Covid-19 outbreak, rumors that dogs and cats could transmit the virus caused many pets in China to be abandoned or even killed. To protest against this, some netizens drew pictures comparing Potato to a boxer, flying away the corona virus. The image is shared as a meaningful message, in order to raise awareness about the disease and hope that people will protect and love animals more. |
