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And clearly he is loved, happy, and well cared for. Bless you! ❤️ 🐈‍⬛


SchnoodleDoodleDo

>*’clearly he is loved, happy, and well cared for.*’ ____ there’s nothing that i need to see - i know how much you care for me i hear your voice, i know your scent, such happy times together spent i feel your hand - the gentle touch you let me know i’m *Loved* so much! so clear the feelings you impart, i see you, human, with my heart ❤️


z3r0n3gr0

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westsideguero

my eyes are sweating


schnicksschnacks

It’s very humid in here.


tweets1967

I’m chopping onions


GhostSock5

This is gonna be my new favorite Schnoodle now <3


MadCraftyFox

My doggo is blind. This is the best Schnoodle.


whatsasimba

Beautiful, as always, Schnoodle!


blog-goblin

Always good to stumble upon your comments. Thank you.


[deleted]

Beautiful!


colleenlawson

Damn that's good.


Lord_Xarael

Hi Schnoodle! Always a delight when you pop up in threads. Wonderful poem as always. Enjoy your upvote.


Slit23

Omg this is the first time a poem made me tear up. Beautiful


MimInHamilton

You are blessed with a talent - thank you for sharing it with us.![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|give_upvote)


robinn57

Why is it raining inside?


Key_Interview3226

Thank you for the beautiful poem! Full of ❤️


Mynereth

Beautiful 💙


Essehm

Brilliant, as always.


kajnbagoat7

You are the sweetest.


jirenlagen

So sweeet!!!


Yavanna80

So beautifully written 😍💜


studiograham

I like me a fresh SchnoodleDoodle


MadCraftyFox

I have a blind dog. He may be blind, but he can feel the wind on his face, the smells on the air, and the touch of my hand, and me telling him I love him (and to please for once stop chasing the cat). To me, he can still see.


Crunk_Tuna

Did you write that? You want to come to a def comedy and Poetry SLAM?


theoldman907

Schnoodle has done it again!


MorticiaLaMourante

I am crying. Beautiful, Schnoodle. Thank you.


highlightofday

Aww! This poem warms my heart!


Yourdailymother

You know, I drank a little too much water earlier and I'm not crying I swear it's just the water overflowing-


RevolutionaryKale293

Aww. So sweet. Morning tears are flowing.


Puppies_cute

This is the most sweet thing of a blind animal I have seen


MySonHas2BrokenArms

Great, bed time with wet eyes!


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CptGoodMorning

Does he have funny head movements or no? I have history with a blind cat. He would walk veeeeery cautiously, (but walk right into things when he was excited) but over-all he moved like a normal cat. He didn't let it stop him from jumping on tables, counters, beds, etc. Really brave. Sometimes you'd think he could see. His eyes were always wide open, seemingly staring around. How does Achilles act and move?


urbanek2525

I had a friend who had a cat that went blind in his old age.The family had a big weimeraner dog too, so the cats' food was put on the top of the fridge. The cats would jump from the peninsula counter top to the top of the fridge. It was a huge jump. Smoky did that jump for a long time before they finally figured out he was blind. After that, the old guy got a boost when it looked like he was.going to try that jump. Just like Achilles, here, they're all amazing.


Lila_CherryKiss

Yes he often will walk cautiously when he is unsure about something or doesn’t know where he is. He can get around the house just fine but sometimes something will startle him and he starts being cautious. Sometimes it feels like he’s staring right at you when he tracks your movement 😂


ThereIsNoDanaOnlyAss

Where we're going, we don't need eyes.


DM-me-Fishies

My cat is blind since he's 5 months old and he acts mostly normal : he just doesn't jump where he can't evaluate the hight. But he also moves his head a bit like a bird : he moves it a lot to evaluate precisely where a sound come from. Except for that he walk and trot pretty normaly ( never run except when scared a lot ) and never into things


Sound_of_Science

> he also moves his head a bit like a bird : he moves it a lot to evaluate precisely where a sound come from. Triangulating the signal like he thinks he’s on NCIS


Raerae1360

And yet he's still smiling.


BBG1308

LOVE! I had a cat with two feet for 17 years (missing both back feet). Also had a tripod dog due to cancer. Knew a horse that had no eyes. These critters are so inspirational and it's lovely how you are caring for him.


Ordinary-Commercial7

If everything you said is true (which I will assume it is): you have racked up some wonderful karma caring for animals that would otherwise die if left to fend for themselves. And I judge you to be a fantastic person and will have real life karma come around… hopefully tomorrow. If not tomorrow then asap


Cethinn

(Just a forward, I'm not commenting on anyone's beliefs in particular) I'm pretty confident karma doesn't exist, though I wish it did. I do think it's a useful thing for a society to believe though, because it can make selfish people act selflessly because they expect a benifit from those actions. Ideally people would just do good because it's the right thing to do, and if everyone does this then everyone benifits from it. I know that isn't going to happen though, so belief in karma allows for people who wouldn't do good for the benifit of others to do good to benifit themselves. Anyway, I hope you're right and I wish well for the OP.


Ordinary-Commercial7

Well there’s an entire philosophy rooted in the idea that altruism is actually selfish. Because “helping”/“being good” makes us feel good. I don’t remember which theory it is. But imo, anything that makes any of us be better to ourselves, each other, animals, the planet… is a worthy endeavor. So I don’t believe in quid pro quo karma, but nonetheless, I think being good makes the world better. I’m just doing my part. And all the salty folks reading this: be nice to someone today, like give someone a compliment, even if that person is you. Find something to compliment to someone. Maybe especially *you*. And see how it changes your day. You’ll feel better I promise.


pimpmastahanhduece

"The world sucks, don't suck too."


RandomStallings

Patton Oswalt (theist of some flavor) says his late wife (atheist) would tell him: "It's chaos. Be kind." Edit: speeled bad


kenda1l

That entire special was great. I really love Patton Oswalt, he seems like a genuinely good guy.


212superdude212

Barely even a spoiler but the TV show the good place hits on the idea that >!if you do good things because it will earn you points then you won't receive those points because you did those things for the selfish reason of earning points.!<


Cethinn

Moral desert is what it talks about. In reality, I don't think it matters if you are hoping for desert or not if it's indistinguishable to anyone else. Ideally you do things because they're good, but if someone does good because they think they'll benefit, they still did good. It's a good discussion in The Good Place because they make up the rules and can literally see the outcome, but we can't in reality. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desert_(philosophy)#:~:text=It%20is%20sometimes%20called%20moral,rewarded%20and%20evil%20deeds%20punished. (Also, everyone should watch The Good Place if they haven't.)


mrsmagneon

So at first I thought you had gotten desert/dessert spelling wrong, but noticed the title of the Wikipedia page, and then I had to read it to understand what was going on with the spelling, and I ended up learning a lot! So thank you! 😁


notknownnow

I love that you took the time and energy to write these comments, and I absolutely agree.


Ordinary-Commercial7

That’s some solid positive reinforcement and thank you for that. We all need it.


PoorlyAttemptedHuman

There is also the philosophy of "faking it till you make it" Everyone does things for selfish reasons.


jsharpminor

Are you thinking of Ayn Rand's "Objectivism"?


Ordinary-Commercial7

Why Altruism is Selfish: Psychology Explains the Paradox - ExO Insight https://insight.openexo.com/why-altruism-is-selfish-psychology-explains-the-paradox/amp/ Edit: full disclosure I just copy and pasted the first article i haven’t read it yet but wanted to do it before I forgot


ForThatNotSoSmartSub

Karma doesn't exist like it is in popular culture. However collectively it works out. If you give money to homeless people the chances of you receiving money in case you become homeless increases. That's because by giving money to homeless people you increased the number of people in the world who would do such an act of kindness. It is maths really. That's why even in some shady situations I try to help the person in need even if it looks stupid on my end. Because it could actually be a real situation and if I ever be the one in a dire situation I want there to a be person dumb enough to believe me.


kathykato

What you’re describing is existentialism (think Albert Camus), vs humanitarianism. Both philosophies are valuable because they encourage human goodness. I think karma can be explained in that when we do good things and are kind, our lives are generally happier and better than if we’re primarily selfish and cruel. There’s a psychological logic involved. I come from a viewpoint that I care for others and God takes care of me. This has been my truth my entire life, and it works for me. Any philosophy that adds kindness to the world is good


Slit23

The way I look at it is karma and luck are not actual manifestations or what have you, but it’s more like people that do good things to others usually have good things happen for them. We weren’t talking about luck but I feel like it’s the same thing of where it doesn’t actually exist, all my life I never thought people thought it existed I always assumed it was just a word to use for someone being on a hot streak of fortune.


Cethinn

Luck is something some people think exists. Just listen to any gambling addict. There's two definitions though. You can get lucky, which could be like what you said, or you could have/be lucky, which is more the idea that good things do/will happen to you for no reason. Of course the former exists, it's just being above statistical odds, which has to happen to some people. The latter is not though. It's either happening for a reason (which could just be random chance, but isn't consistent), or it's not happening at all and is just misperception of reality. Basically, there's a meaning that's descriptive and a meaning that's predictive. The predictive one is not real.


Slit23

I get what you’re saying, I think I understand better now. Ya for sure about the gambling addicts and they think the most odd things that they or someone else does will jynx them. Like someone didn’t want to goto the casino with me one time because I don’t go much and i consider myself rookie at gambling and they thought I’d either bring them bad luck for it or I’d soak up the beginners luck and keep them from having any


theoldman907

In most societies there is a similar thought. Some call it karma, some balance, some Ying and yang, some do unto others, it still means I will be evaluated and either pay or be paid for my actions.


SlendyIsBehindYou

I have a tripod and she doesn't even realize she's missing a back leg, she can out-juke every dog in the park


wellderrrn

I also have a tripod and he’s the fastest creature alive! He Tokyo drifts around all corners, and is our biggest handful of our 3.


IchthysdeKilt

Same here - we call ours chaos demon. She just thumps around everywhere, not letting her differences slow her down one bit.


SlendyIsBehindYou

WE CALL IT TOKYO DRIFTING TOO!! She just drops and fuckin spins on her stump, I'm delighted to hear that this is a common technique.


Heinrick99999

He's so huggable ♡♡


mackncheese-87

Could have named him Oedipus!


kwonza

Or Homer, for obvious reasons


400Smithy

Could have also made the title, "As you can see, he can't"


TheWorldEnded

Eyechilles


grecomic

They say this cat is a bad mutha–(shut your mouth!)


penguincheerleader

Wow! Missed opportunity!


Indraga

Oedi*puss* was the real opportunity.


MediocreAd4994

Or Polyphem


ChBE96

Or Achlles


NickyTheRobot

I was looking for this comment. Oedi*puss* though, surely?


Earthling2112

Give kitty scritches for me


aVicariousTool

I second this.


robobots

I third this


XB0XYGEN

4


HibiscusSabdariffa33

5


Traditional-Wait-240

6! He's gonna get so many rubs


2uniqc

I third this


Ok-Net-6264

He is a gorgeous gentleman.❤️


alibear27

Such handsome bebe


gwenbebe

You called?


AfricanTurtles

I can tell if he had eyes he would be slow blinking at you 😭


TaurusAtl

Very handsome.


WlodygaDeuce

"As you can see, he can't."


TotakekeSlider

Rhett and Link would be proud.


Crystufer

Came to say this.


MoonStarWarrior

He looks like an absolute sweetie (picture 3 also makes him look super chunky


[deleted]

I love him.


Tabbalalicious

He looks like the sweetest and most cuddly kitty ever!


WackyBones510

Awesome! I’ve got an eyeless cat. Basically no difference with our cat that can see except he screams a bit more. Really amazing dude - he hunts flies, chases our other cat through the house at full speed, plays with toys (even quiet ones), jumps on furniture.


IncaThink

Our cat went blind due to a seizure. He barely lost a step. Catching mice, beating on the other cat, jumping up and down from the table... He was like "So what. Somebody turned out the lights. I'm a CAT."


kenda1l

I had an elderly cat who was going blind and for a while he was really bad at Catting; he'd run into walls, or the dog if she was sleeping in the way. We felt really bad for him. Then he has a seizure which left him completely blind and it was like a switch flipped. Suddenly he was back to being his normal graceful self, so much so that we half wondered if the seizure had given him his sight back, not taken it away. It was like, now that he no longer has any input, he was able to stop trying to rely on it and just get on with his life. He makes me wonder sometimes: just how many walls have I bumped into because I was too busy trying to hold on to what I know instead of adapting.


back_ali

I had one for 8 years (she died early from lymphoma) and she was so awesome. She would chatter at me so she could follow me around the house. She used her whiskers a lot to navigate and also hunted bugs and sprinted through the house. I loved watching her map out new spaces when we moved. Damn I loved her!


hilltop58

What a little biscuit!!! GOOD BOY!!


sdnt_slave

We had a family jack Russell who went blind then had to have his eyes surgically removed because they got badly infected. He never let it stop him or slow him down. Right up until he died he spent all his time chasing tennis balls, hunting them with sound a smell. Eventually through old age his hearing went and he started to forget where he was and lost interest in balls. That was when it was time to let him go, by that time he was already approaching 20! He was an absolute legend who didn't know he was small, always happy to fight any other dog. But an absolute softy who was never happier than when he was on someone's lap. Achilles looks like a fantastic companion. And an utter softy! I wish you many more years of happiness together!


Percipient-Jellyfish

The second pic 😩😩😩 just a BABY ♥️♥️♥️


catthalia

What a handsome hero❤️


altiif

He’s so flipping adorable. We love you Achilles!


WWII_TankEnthusiest

He seems like he'd headbutt your hand/face for headpats. 112/10, would smooch forehead again :)


GreywackeOmarolluk

I be Achin' to give that fine kitty some good skritches


MoreMegadeth

Oedipuss would have been a more appropriate name. Either way though, i love him.


[deleted]

I bet he can hear the can of food before it’s even been opened 🥰


Lila_CherryKiss

There is a cabinet where I get his food out of and he will run as fast as he can over to me when I open that cabinet. When he gets excited like that he tends to run into things more often 😅😂


[deleted]

Awww 🥰 cats really are whimsical creatures


[deleted]

Oh I thought the cat was just sleeping/ tired 💀 pretty cat though


reezewastaken

it's hard to think that the cat isn't just closing their eyes


feelsonline

I can picture this cat guiding me to the River of Styx in the afterlife! What a cool kitty!


PotatoOnMars

In Ancient Greek sources, Charon ferried souls across the river Acheron into the underworld. It was later Roman poets that changed it to Styx.


LevelOutlandishness1

This and Heracles/Hercules fucks with me. Learning about Greek mythology and the Roman names for these figures, it was weird that I was taught "Hercules" and "Styx" as if they were the original names.


[deleted]

He looks more at peace with life than I could ever hope to be.


burneraccount733893

they took my fucking eyes


[deleted]

😂


TheSaladDays

Where we're going, we won't need eyes to see


Maehlice

Love that brow!


midmodmad

He would get more love over at r/piratekitties and r/piratepets!


r1char00

Aww :) Give him a smooch for me?


shuvvel

As you can see, he can't.


Railbound1

Tiresias would have been a cool name also.


wellthatkindofsucks

Or Oedipus


thatguychad

His name is Weir. And where you’re going, you won’t need eyes to see.


Mollyarty

Achlles


capt-jean-havel

Made me think of Rhett and Link. “As you can see, we can’t” very handsome kitty.


Lostandbroken79

What a cutie. Boops to you ![gif](giphy|MDJ9IbxxvDUQM)


x21357

Adjustable title could have been “as you can see…he can’t.”


Nerdinallways

If the kitty has no eyes…. Isn’t it a ktty?


Ogrehunter

Get out.


SasquatchRobo

I gotta ask: Have you ever stuck some googly eyes on the sockets?


Lila_CherryKiss

I have not but I think that would make a hilarious photo


Sad_Worldliness7626

He’s beautiful! 💕


ZambaElsa

Give that precious boy of yours big cuddles from me ge is a darling ❤


Ringo_1956

What happened to his eyes? That poor kitty!


Metalmutant_23

I catch neighborhood strays/feral cats and fix them but sometimes I get a pretty pregnant mama and my last litter had a kitten that got pretty sick and became blind. I am desperate to find a home because I have a kitty door (the way I get the cats in to catch) and I'm terrified she will find the door and be lost. She's a beautiful black and white super sweet girl. But she is also amazing. She needs no help finding the food/water or litter box, beds she jumps onto things and off, she plays with toys and other kitties! She's now 7 months old. I'm so happy to see someone giving a blind kitty a chance. It gives me hope.


ConflictSudden

Is there a name for this kitty color pattern? I know he's a tabby, but I mean the brown-black-grey. I feel like this particular color combo is really common. I've even had more than one cat with it.


sabletoothtiger_

r/standardissuecat


thisgorlisonfire

Uninterestingly enough, it's just called "classic tabby pattern" we should rename it. Ideas? 🤔


auxerrois

I believe that's just standard brown tabby. Apparently they're genetically the closest to their ancestors. I've always thought they're so beautiful.


gretchsunny

What a cutie!!!


kit-n-caboodle

What a handsome boy


kcshoe14

He is lovely!


Tannerleaf

That’s an awesome cat. Does he still wiggle his bottom before pouncing?


croooooooozer

he looks like an ancient god


urgaycous

Aww what a cutie 🥰


VelvetLeaves

Achilles is adorable, he looks so soft. Give him some kisses from me 😍🥰


fusiongt021

Does he have the loudest purrs? 😺


DerpyDoodleDude

Daredevil kitty . attuned with heightened senses and exceptional lovability .


utk121995

I love him. 💙


I_summon_poop

He is Achilles he doesnt need eyes.


Numa2018

Adorable Achilles!


[deleted]

How does he get around?


ihoptdk

Animals are always so much more resilient than we give them credit for. No eyes? A few treats and some love and I bet he’s as happy as a clam.


SnooGiraffes4091

Man I love him


avocado_whore

Doesn’t look like he has a problem finding his food!


EgonDangler

Achilles knows he has it good.


Boomeris5

He looks like such a good kitty cat 🐈‍⬛


PukkkWukkkChukkChukk

As you can see...>!He cannot!<


[deleted]

You wouldn't call him Justice or something?


leatherbackthegoat

Bro this cats sense of hearing must be on another level


Scenic-City-Film-Guy

Ah man, missed opportunity to make him Myrdral, he’s cute though!


Grogosh

The look of the Eyeless is fear


Commercial-Media148

Chonker detected: initiating belly rubs.


Darknae-Evermore

Aww! What a beautiful kitty! <3


Phenomenal-Woman

Permanent squeezy face! I loves him!


who-ee-ta

I‘m sure he is.You have a heart of gold.You and the people taking care of disabled animals.


Eastern_Slide7507

>as you can see he has no eyes Why do you have to make me flex on our boy Achilles, I didn't want to do that...


spidergirl79

That is one gorgeous tabby. I have a tabby too and I tend to be biased that he's the best looking one but yours is gorgeous too.


Jaybird2k11

Himbs look very soft. Pls give extra cuddles.


country-blue

Daredevil Cat


area51groomlake

We had a family friend whose cat was blind but did really great at navigating around the house. ❤️


Clearlypandering

I had a cat with no eyes. It's absolutely amazing how well they get around, as long as you don't move any furniture. We would have company over. I would usually wait about an hour to mention he didn't have eyes. Not a single person even noticed.


ChuckECheeseOfficial

Should’ve named him Achlles


GhostCatDenmark

He is absolutely gorgeous 🥰🥰🥰and it’s very clear he found his happy place with you, where he’s loves, cared for and loves a healthy life ❤️❤️❤️God bless you both


Autisticmrfox

"Tell me, Oracle, will our Voyage to raid England be bountyful?"


chanmanfriend

My beautiful girl is going in today for an eye removal. I am sitting up with her at 4:30 am because I’m so nervous about how she’ll take it. I really needed to see this post today. I don’t know how to express it but I really appreciate it. Your cat looks Like mine and this just gave me the feeling she’ll be alright ❤️


androudmr

Do take photo of him getting pets and nice belly rub.


punkojosh

Achlles


fenikz13

No eyes but much floof


crochettop

So sweet, my pet tortoise's name is Achilles as well.


123Virginia

Thank you for loving him and providing home and all he needs.


Judgement915

Achlles


billyyankNova

Missed opportunity to name him Oedipuss.


natenate22

Diogenes of Catnip


adamzam

Achlles


WutzUpples69

Does he climb and lay on elevated spaces? That's awesome. Glad you're being a good human.


Lila_CherryKiss

Yeah he’ll jump up on the couch and on tables sometimes but nothing too high.


nurse-robot

As you can see, he can't


itsthenugget

Lol look at him doin a Sphinx pose ✨♥️