I think Sable’s hearing may be somewhat impaired. I have noticed that she often doesn’t hear me approach her, even though I will be making an ordinary amount of noise. She will respond to her name, or if I speak something else, but otherwise she will not infrequently allow me to come quite close to her. I try not to do so too much, as I don’t want to startle her. Considering that both her ears are damaged in some way - one, frostbitten, the other ragged, with a notch - it would not be surprising if she can’t hear as well as other cats. And she is now advancing upon old age. On top of that, Sable’s peripheral vision is not acute.
But she can always tell where her friend is.
Aww, knowing where your friends are, and where the food is, is all that really matters! 🙃
ReplyDeleteThis post reminds me of our Celestial Sweetie, who was deaf, mostly toothless, and old. I adored her!
ReplyDeleteSable may not be able to hear or see as well as she used to but she has her friend to look out for her.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a sweet photo.
ReplyDeleteFriends are very important!
ReplyDeleteThat really is a sweet photo; and I am so glad Sable has come to be out on the bed and in other laces where everyone else is.
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ReplyDeleteShe looks very relaxed on the bed. With advancing age and deteriorating vision and hearing, it is very fortunate for her that you were able to bring her indoors and give her all the home comforts.
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