Blind Cat Steals Hearts by ‘Hugging’ Phone While Listening to Favorite Pianist

By: Clarisse Jelle
Clarisse is an effective freelance SEO writer for a dog magazine, combining her deep passion for animals with her professional skills. Her hands-on experience with rescued cats and stray dogs enriches her writing, enabling her to create engaging and informative content that resonates with pet parents and animal lovers.Read more
| September 24, 2024

Music is an incredible part of our daily lives. It has the power to lift us up, make us dance, and transform even the worst days into something brighter. The joy of hearing your favorite song is simply unmatched. There’s something magical about the combination of sweet melodies and meaningful lyrics that touches our hearts. Music can calm us, cheer us up, and carry us through tough times we thought we couldn’t endure.

There are countless heartwarming stories of animals enjoying music, but there’s one story about a cat that truly stands out. It involves a talented pianist, Sarper Duman, and his rescued feline friends. Duman, known for his beautiful piano compositions, rescued nine stray cats from the streets and shared touching videos of them on his Instagram. In these clips, the cats appear utterly at peace, mesmerized by the soothing sounds of his piano.

Recently, however, Duman discovered that his music has reached beyond just his cats. He found that his melodies have been bringing comfort to a blind cat living halfway across the world. A fan sent him a video showing an adorable blind ginger cat snuggling with a cellphone as Duman’s music played.

The video begins with the phone propped against a pillow, displaying one of Duman’s piano performances. As the soft music flows from the speakers, the cat reaches out, gently pulling the phone closer to its face. It then cuddles up against the device, as though it’s seeking comfort from the calming music. Watching the cat nestle into the phone, enjoying the music, is deeply moving.

This touching video was shared by Duman on his Instagram, where it quickly garnered over 325,000 views. Along with the video, Duman expressed his emotions, writing, “This has been the most touching message I’ve ever received. This beautiful blind cat’s name is Namik. They say he acts that way whenever he is shown my videos.”

Trying to describe the emotions in this video to someone who hasn’t seen it is nearly impossible. There is something incredibly touching about how Namik, the blind cat, clings to the phone, almost as if he’s embracing the musician through the screen. It’s one of those moments that stays with you long after you’ve seen it.

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Sadly, this seems to have been a disturbing pattern that must be addressed. To protect future animals and provide him with the support he needs, he must be banned from ever owning animals again and undergo mandatory counseling.

Many people felt the same way. One viewer commented, “That just made my day. Wish I could give that little tabby a hug.” It’s heartwarming to see the impact that music has on this cat. Moments like these remind us of how truly amazing music can be. If you’d like to experience more of Sarper Duman’s soothing piano tunes, you can visit his Instagram page and enjoy the magic he shares.

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