Meet "Yoda"--The Four Earred Kitty
By pyewacket
@pyewacket (43903)
United States
August 20, 2008 5:53pm CST
Heard this story last night on the news about the two year old cat named "Yoda" and was adopted by Valerie and Ted Rock when they saw him prowling around near a bar where they lived.
What's special or unusual prey tell about Yoda? Oh, nothing much except he has FOUR ears...that's right, four which is some kind of genetic mutation that only occurs once in a blue moon.
According to one article:(Quote)He is perfectly normal, hears well, energetic, cute little cat," Rock said. "Very friendly, very social."The only thing these retirees worry about is a possible catnapping of their curious pet."We always let the cats go outdoors, but this one was so unusual we decided we didn’t want to do that," Rock said. "So we had him chipped, and we keep him inside."
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,406581,00.html
Here are some more articles about this most unusual kitty
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/how
aboutthat/2584105/Cat-with-four-ears-a-target-for-catnappers.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1046684/Meet-Yoda-cat-FOUR-ears.html
Other than the strange fact that Yoda has four ears, his healthy and according to all the articles I've read a most loving and adorable kitty. The owners named him Yoda as they are Star Wars fans, and believe it or not, George Lucas had originally named that famous Jedi master Yoda after HIS cat.
I don't know about you...I think he's cute.....Have you ever seen a kitty with four ears....would you ever consider adopting a cat that had a strange "addition"?
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35 responses
@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
20 Aug 08
Oh I am so glad someone took him in, yes I would take an animald in with any strange additions, in fact I think if I went to choose an animals which i have never had to do, they seem to come to me, I would probably go for one that I would think might find it hard getting a home...he sounds lovely..
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
21 Aug 08
I think Yoda is so adorable. It would never bother me to adopt an animal that had something like that. Another condition some cats get is cerebellar hypoplasia in which a cat's motor skills aren't too keen...they fall a lot their balance is always out of kilter, yet they live normal lives and are without pain..sadly many cats are put down since their owners don't understand the condition ...youtube has a video called This Is Charley..I have it on my profile page...just love that cat!
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@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
21 Aug 08
Oh I couldn't find charly on your profile page but some of the other clips were gorgeous...
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
21 Aug 08
You have to scroll down quite a bit...have a lot of stuff on my page and sometimes takes awhile to load up..if not here's the link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJQG6V1MOVY
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
21 Aug 08
LOL....yup he might have double lives than the ordinary cat
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
21 Aug 08
Yoda is absolutely adorable! How awesome that those people decided to take him into their home. I hope they keep him inside from now on. Too many people would try to take him for various reasons I think. I actually discovered the other day that one of the feral kittens that adopted us has five toes on each foot! It looks like he's got real thumbs because the extra toes stick straight out from the feet. So now I'm trying to get him tamed down so I can keep him.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
21 Aug 08
LOL--I used to have a cat with extra front toes too...he had the sweetest disposition going..originally I gave him the name Koshka but he wound up being called appropriately enough ....Footie..
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@BarBaraPrz (47274)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
21 Aug 08
I think I remember reading about a four-earred cat earlier this year. Not sure if this is the same one, but I think he's quite handsome, for an alien. =^^..^^=
If you've read any of the The Cat Who... books, Koko's super intelligence might be a result of having extra whiskers...
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
21 Aug 08
I've read a few of those "The Cat Who.." books. I'm actually reading a book now though that was written around 1967 called Pyewacket..now you know I couldn't resist reading a book with that name
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@BarBaraPrz (47274)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
21 Aug 08
I would say, that that was required reading in your household.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
21 Aug 08
Yes any fictitious books about cats are mandatory reading here.
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@snowy22315 (180452)
• United States
21 Aug 08
It wouldnt bother me. I'd think it was cute. I used to have a cat with six toes. He was a as cute a s a button. I love cats big, small,cute, tall, short, sweet, sassy and nasty. I just love cats. They are really nice and lots of fun. I also like dogs not to be just a big cat fan. I've never seen a cat I didnt like though.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
21 Aug 08
I too had a cat with six toes! His original name I gave him was Koshka, but wound up being named Footie..LOL...My mother got him at Bide A Wee....he was considered unadoptable due to his "deformity" of six toes..she felt sorry for him and adopted him....he was the sweetest cat around and had him for many years before he went to the Land Of Bast
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@jerzgirl (9291)
• United States
21 Aug 08
Isn't he great???? I just saw the story last night!! He looks like a little alien! And, each pair of ears is a different type (rounded and pointed). The pointy pair look like little devil horns, I think!
I'm so glad they gave him a home instead of his being a pub novelty. God only knows what might have become of him in that setting with his minor abnormality - just takes one superstitious person to cause a problem, you know? ::grrr::
I did have a kitten born with two noses and mouths once - I tried to keep it alive, but it was as though each nose was connected separately and each one smelled what it wanted, so it could never decide which mouth to keep on the teat. But, maybe the mouths weren't fully functional either - he didn't live past two days, so I never knew. 
But, I have to wonder if Yoda's ears are all functional - it never really says, other than to acknowledge that they really are separate ears, not a single pair that grew with a deformity. Quite the advantage to a creature who already has superior hearing, I think. 
I'm so glad they gave him a home instead of his being a pub novelty. God only knows what might have become of him in that setting with his minor abnormality - just takes one superstitious person to cause a problem, you know? ::grrr::
I did have a kitten born with two noses and mouths once - I tried to keep it alive, but it was as though each nose was connected separately and each one smelled what it wanted, so it could never decide which mouth to keep on the teat. But, maybe the mouths weren't fully functional either - he didn't live past two days, so I never knew.
But, I have to wonder if Yoda's ears are all functional - it never really says, other than to acknowledge that they really are separate ears, not a single pair that grew with a deformity. Quite the advantage to a creature who already has superior hearing, I think. 4 people like this
@BarBaraPrz (47274)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
21 Aug 08
The extra set is so he can pick up transmissions from the mothership!
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
21 Aug 08
Glad you saw that story too...did you watch it on World News Now? That's on rather late but I'm still usually up...---yup those extra ears do look like horns...LOL. What great folks to adopt him, no?
Aww shame about your two nosed.mouthed kitty... I even saw a Youtube video of a cat born with two extra legs! Haven't heard any updates but the owners were going to get the cat operated on to remove them
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@jwfarrimond (4473)
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22 Aug 08
You could try a Savannah cat 
This is a cross between a domestic cat and a cerval and the first generation (F1) cats are between 10 - 25 Lb. The later generation (F2 and F3) cats are not so heavy but still big. They are big, beautiful and friendly cats.
This is a cross between a domestic cat and a cerval and the first generation (F1) cats are between 10 - 25 Lb. The later generation (F2 and F3) cats are not so heavy but still big. They are big, beautiful and friendly cats.1 person likes this
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
25 Aug 08
I guess it would be different if your dogs and if you had a cat grew up together as puppies and kittens, then they might be used to each other.
@Riptide (2756)
• United States
21 Aug 08
He is so adorable! I love cats and always tend to take in the special kitties that nobody wants. My cat Samson I adopted when he was 3 months old. Nobody wanted him, because someone cut half of his tail off.
He is a big 15 pound healthy cat now and is 5 years old. He is smart and beautiful.
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@whimsystoryteller (1743)
• United States
21 Aug 08
I'm so glad Samson has a good home after his ordeal. I just don't understand how someone can hurt an animal. It makes no sense. I love my kitty cats so much and enjoy each and every one of them. I'm glad there are so many cat and dog lovers here on myLot.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
21 Aug 08
Aww--do you have a pic of him?? That's terrible that someone cut his tail off though.
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@whimsystoryteller (1743)
• United States
21 Aug 08
What a neat story! I've never heard of a cat with four ears. I'm glad he has a good home, though. It just makes me treasure my babies all the more. They are special, too, but they all have two ears, four legs and a tail. And, one likes to walk on the shower rod. Hee Hee Hee
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@whimsystoryteller (1743)
• United States
21 Aug 08
Definitely a good thing they took him in. The only time I've seen an unusual cat is when I first saw a Scottish fold Calico. Evidently, they are popular and very expensive and the one I saw was in the kennel where my babies were for over a year. Some of those cats had just been dropped off by owners who never came back. I don't know how someone can do that. I was torn apart emotionally the whole time my babies were in that place. Fortunately, the owner was very good to me and my babies and kept them even when I couldn't pay her. One of these days, I want to repay her kindness in some way because she saved my babies' lives. And, I am so grateful! They are so precious to me and I enjoy them so much! Okay, I'll shut up!
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
22 Aug 08
That was great that that person kept your babies and didn't charge you...as for the owners of that Scottish Calico just leaving it there...well, better there then just dumping it on the street somewhere...that I really can't tolerate hearing about
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
21 Aug 08
I had one cat that had the extra toes on his front paws...otherwise my kitties have been "normal" Nice of that couple to take "Yoda" and adopt him
@sumofalltears (3988)
• United States
21 Aug 08
I think he is cute, and I love grey cats.....I have wanted a grey cat for a long time. I would take any animal that had a problem as long as it had a good disposition. I have always had very happy animals and I want to keep it that way. I think happy animals develop a personality all their own.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
21 Aug 08
I used to have a grey cat cat named Mickey..a real sweetie. Ever see that youtube video of "Charley"? It's on my profile page....about a kitty with cerebellar hydroplasia...love that cat too
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@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
21 Aug 08
He's adorable but looking at him kind of makes me feel like I've had too many mixed drinks!! LMBO I'm glad he's got a loving home and won't be harmed. If any one else got him and their way of thinking, which is so stupid, he might have been harmed. Great story Pye!
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@whimsystoryteller (1743)
• United States
22 Aug 08
It's nice to know that there are so many cat loving people here. Of course, I love all animals and look forward to the day that I can have my ranch and have horses, dogs, cats, birds and anything else I can raise.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
22 Aug 08
Yes I'm glad Yoda found a good home....you hear about so many things that happen to animals by real sicko people nowadays .
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
21 Aug 08
Pye's Mommy..he's so adorable and alert!
i had a kitty named Yoda so i know about those ears but never had 4 of them on one head..lol..
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
21 Aug 08
Funny, with all the cats I've had I've never had a Yoda...did have an E.T. once, actually two but at different times.
@TessWhite (3146)
• United States
21 Aug 08
Boy thats one strange looking cat. But yea, I wouldn't let anything like that stop me from adopting them. I have a cat now that has unusual markings. He has pale blue eyes and is white, with apricot colored stripes on his tail and the apricot color is in swirls all around his body. He was named Spook as a kitten because he was all white then. But now he looks more like a dreamsicle. LOL
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
25 Aug 08
Awww--you're Spook sounds adorable..wonder how come he didn't get his apricot markings until later?
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
25 Aug 08
Aww--it's a shame you have to think of giving him up...I'd adopt Spook in a flash but my landlord will only allow me two cats nor more
@TessWhite (3146)
• United States
25 Aug 08
I don't know why his color has changed as he grew up. I admit I was a bit disappointed. I've always wanted an all white cat with blue eyes. But, still love him even though his coloring is so different now.
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@tamarafireheart (15384)
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21 Aug 08
Hi pye,
Wow! what a wonderful story, a stray four ears cat found and is now well looked after. You don't often get nice stories like that. I would consider adopting a cat that had strange "addition" all cat needs that chance of love in a good home.
Bright Blessings
Tamara
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
21 Aug 08
I thought it was about time I did a "cute" story to make up for some of the others I've done that are so serious. I would love a kitty like this...LOL
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@emskoneko (805)
• United States
21 Aug 08
I find the little guy to be very cute and I'm sure he would make as fine a pet as any other cat. With such interesting attributes, I wouldn't mind adopting him just because he's different.
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@jwfarrimond (4473)
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21 Aug 08
He's certainly unusual. I wonder though, are two of his ears non functional or does he have four functioning ears. It's not entirely clear from the article if two of the ears are just flaps of skin attached to the skull or if he has four functioning ears. That would be really remarkable!
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@jwfarrimond (4473)
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21 Aug 08
For much more on this subject and more try this interesting website http://www.messybeast.com/freak-ears.htm
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
22 Aug 08
I don't know if both sets of ears are functional either. Aww...I never saw so many kitties with extra ears before...doesn't seem to bother them. I found a youtube video of a kitten born with an extra set of back legs...the owners were going to get them surgically removed ...didn't seem to bother the kitten though
@Aussies2007 (5336)
• Australia
23 Aug 08
This is a case for the X-Files.
I'm calling Mulder and Scully.
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@ElicBxn (63594)
• United States
21 Aug 08
I think he's adorable! Would I adopt him - in a heartbeat! I've never seen anything like it - and I have to admit that the first glance at the pix was like seeing a double image. I can also kind of see why some wackos might see a devil cat - those extra ears are placed in such a way. But I'd love to meet him.
As a matter of fact - I don't have a grey kitty.....
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@ElicBxn (63594)
• United States
21 Aug 08
Well, the microchip is probably in his sholder area, but I am glad his owners are taking such good care of him.
No, I wouldn't steal him, for one thing, how could I take him from the people that saved him in the first place, and secondly, my car couldn't go that far right now.
But... if I should see one...
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
21 Aug 08
I think he's adorable too. I'm glad to hear the owners are taking precautions with him and keeping him indoors and had a micro chip in his ear...unfortunately there are a lot of sickos in the world..Now, now Elic..not thinking of kitty napping him are you? Hehee
@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
25 Aug 08
i want kitty!!!
oh yea,i love the oddball cats,i'd definetly adopt him.
i've never had one that different,just polydactyls,but i did know a cat in arizona with 2 tails.both moved,but in kind of a drunken double dutch jumprope fashion.
the cat's name was "helicopter"
@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
26 Aug 08
he was adoreable.you call his name,and those tails just got going
sweet cat.
sweet cat.1 person likes this
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
26 Aug 08
Nah..you can't have him..I want him
I think Yoda is adorable..Oh, I would have loved to have seen "Helicopter"!
I think Yoda is adorable..Oh, I would have loved to have seen "Helicopter"!1 person likes this
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
21 Aug 08
oh how cute. well that sure beats my mitten kitten with his 6 digit paws.
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
21 Aug 08
I used to have a cat with the extra toes too...appropriately and none too imaginatively called him Footie
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
22 Aug 08
oh you would sure loved this cat. everyone did. he was part siamese and part persian. i named him warlock. when we moved tho, he was missing as he often sneaked out if the kids didnt watch and we went back for him but the people there loved him so much, they wouldnt give him back
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