Visually impaired cat spends nights at shelter ‘in fear.’ She needs a calm home
A cat in Indiana is in desperate need of some normalcy after being rescued due to her partial blindness, a shelter says.
“Margaret’s world is dark and confusing. At just 7 years old, this sweet girl was found alone at Hinkle Creek Elementary and brought to the shelter for safety. But for Margaret, the shelter is anything but comforting,” the Humane Society for Hamilton County in Fishers said in an Aug. 27 Facebook post.
“She is visually impaired and can’t make sense of all the new noises, smells, and constant activity around her. She’s so scared that she just curls up in her kennel and doesn’t move. She waits, too frightened to show her true, loving self.”
Her pet profile says the shelter is still learning about her personality and past, so not much is known yet. What they do know is that she’s frightened and doesn’t deserve to be.
“Margaret doesn’t deserve to spend one more night in fear. What she needs is a calm, quiet home where she can finally feel safe. A foster or adopter willing to give her patience, compassion, and love could make all the difference for this gentle soul,” the shelter said.
For more information, visit the shelter’s website.
Fishers is about a 20-mile drive northeast from Indianapolis.
This story was originally published August 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM with the headline "Visually impaired cat spends nights at shelter ‘in fear.’ She needs a calm home."