Meet FieldHaven's Blind Spokescat

Champy is the blind “spokescat” of FieldHaven Feline Center. In September 2014, he was rescued as one of the nearly sixty cats and kittens surrendered to FieldHaven Feline Center from a hoarding situation in Lincoln (September 60). Like many of the kitties, he was afflicted with the feline herpes virus. Unfortunately, the damage done to his eyes was irreparable, requiring the removal of both of his eyes. Champy won over the heart of FieldHaven’s executive director Joy Smith and found himself with a “furrever” home.

At first glance, it’s hard to tell he’s even blind, as he plays like any other cat. He’s something of a celebrity, too, having made several television and radio appearances. He also enjoys basking in the limelight at public events, like the Lincoln Fourth of July parade. Talk about being an attention hog!

Champy also owns Champy’s Catfé at FieldHaven Marketplace and is the mascot of Champy’s Champions, a monthly donation program. Blindness hasn’t held him back from becoming a superstar and an entrepreneur! Champy is now semi-retired and lives at the Smith home with four other cats and Tamra, the hound. He keeps in touch with his fans through his Facebook page and his VIP club, Champy’s Champions.