The heartbreaking story of a Sphynx cat, named Jazzypurrs, hairless and eyeless, is going viral on social media, touching many hearts.
The hairless, eyeless cat, named Jasper, has garnered considerable attention and affection from people on the internet, with an Instagram account @jazzy.purrs. Currently, this internet-famous cat has tens of thousands of followers on social media.
On social media, the inspiring story of Jasper, a hairless, eyeless cat who has won the internet, has left many admiring Jasper’s resilience.
Jasper, a hairless cat, has captivated the hearts of many on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, despite facing significant health challenges.
Jasper is the most pitiful cat in the world
Jasper’s owner, Kelli, adopted him at the age of two when he seemed healthy.
However, Jasper’s journey took a dramatic turn when he was diagnosed with FHV (feline herpes virus), which led to the development of a severe corneal ulcer in his right eye.
Kelli faced a difficult decision to remove Jasper’s eye to save his life
After adapting to life with one eye, Jasper faced another dreadful challenge with his remaining eye.
On September 2018 when he developed a corneal ulcer in his remaining eye. Kelli was forced to remove it, leaving Jasper completely blind.
With extraordinary resilience, Jasper adapted remarkably well to his new condition.
In April 2019, Jasper suffered a mild stroke, adding to his health struggles.
On Facebook, the owner shared about Jasper’s profoundly pitiful loss of vision.
The post read: “It was a terrifying experience trying to figure out what was going on, why he woke me up spinning in circles, but the diagnosis was a relief,”
Jasper triumphed over adversity, earning admiration among internet users.
Fortunately, Jasper has since made a significant recovery, regaining almost 100% of his health.
Despite the hardships he has endured, the owner believes Jasper is still “a very happy kitty,” and veterinarians say he could live another 10 years if he continues to maintain his current health.
Jasper quickly became an internet sensation on social media
Jasper’s unique appearance has garnered him a massive following, with over 63,000 Instagram followers and 50,000 TikTok fans.
He has become a cult figure, with fans creating art and even getting tattoos of him. His owner, Kelli, is thrilled by the outpouring of love and support.
One person said: Aww what a beautiful little kitty.
A second wrote: He’ll be handy come Halloween.
While a third commented: It has a good quality of life despite his health issues. And a caring owner.
Someone else said: This is heartbreaking he seems like such a sweet little skeledude
Another added: He’s beautiful. Some of the best books I’ve ever read have had tatty covers I’m glad he had a loving home.
Through it, Kelli uses Jasper’s story to advocate for adopting pets with disabilities. She urges potential pet owners to consider the elderly and disabled animals often overlooked in shelters.
Through Jasper’s story, Kelly advocates for adopting pets with disabilities. She urges potential pet owners to consider older and disabled animals who are often overlooked in shelters.
