Hummer’s Amazing Transformation!

It’s easy to see that Hummer, our 8-year-old Maine Coon mix, has a pair of stunning blue eyes. But few would have known quite how beautiful they were until a couple of weeks ago when he was able to open them for the first time, bringing to light an exciting world and a whole new beginning. Hummer arrived at Homeward Pet in rough shape after being trapped as a stray in Eastern Washington. He came to us with matted fur, an ear infection and a fractured tooth. Both of Hummer’s eyes were painfully sealed shut with his lower eyelids turned in causing painful ulcers on both eyes.

Hummer before surgery

Thanks to our amazing Homeward Pet supporters and skilled veterinary team, his aching tooth was pulled, his teeth were cleaned, his coat brushed and his ear infection cured. As for his eyes, they needed extra medical care. After a consultation with Northwest Animal Eye Specialists, the Homeward Pet team completed two corrective entropion surgeries and after two months of rest and recovery, Hummer’s crystal blue eyes opened. For the first time in a long time, this playful and loving lap cat could see the world around him.

It didn’t take long for those blue eyes to work their magic on one lucky adopter. Hummer found his forever home with the daughter of a Homeward Pet volunteer.

Today, he is healthy, healed, happy and loving life! Just look at those eyes!

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