# Faceless Therapy Cats Chase Helps Disfigured Humans Heal By Cowbag | Published 2008-10-18 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-with-no-face-feline-blog-helps-disfigured-humans References: [uniquedaily](http://www.uniquedaily.com/the-cat-with-no-face/) & [chasenoface.blogspot](http://chasenoface.blogspot.com/) This story is inspiring, but it freaks me out. A cat who became disfigured after losing her face in a road accident has started to help humans come to terms with their own disabilities. The cat’s name is Chase; she was left without a nose, eyelids, and skin on her cheeks after being hit by a car as a kitten. Chase now works as a [therapy cat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-your-cat-to-the-vet) touring schools and hospitals to help boost the confidence of people with disfigurements. Chase has also achieved notoriety on the Internet. Owner Melissa Smith writes a [blog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-purrcast) on the [three-legged cat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/therapeutic-cat-bed)’s behalf showing how she is happily living with her disability. Here are a few of the things Chase has to share: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Therapy Animals:** Using animals for therapy to boost the confidence of people with disabilities. - **Internet Fame:** Gaining popularity and notoriety through online platforms. - **Overcoming Disabilities:** Inspiring stories of individuals and animals overcoming physical challenges. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** Incorporating therapy animals into healthcare settings to enhance patient well-being and recovery. - **Entertainment Media:** Creating online content featuring inspiring stories of individuals and animals overcoming disabilities for entertainment purposes. - **Animal Welfare:** Supporting and promoting the well-being of animals involved in therapy programs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personalized Pet Stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4am-stories.md) - [Pop Star-Themed Animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taylor-swiftthemed-cats.md) - [Glam Pet Adoption Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-showcats.md) - [Easter Cat Mascots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadbury-bunny-tryouts-2023.md) - [Empowering Scar-Focused Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scar-stories1.md) - [Uplifting Personal Video Messages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puptalk.md) - [Non-Profit Pet Rehoming Organizations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-grandfathers-cat.md) - [AI-Powered Cat Analyzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pharaohs-lost-cat.md) - [Gamified Animal Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catswe.md)