Boy Bullied for Different Colored Eyes & Cleft Lip Adopts Cat With Same Condition
According to Madden's mother, Christina Humphreys, Madden was often bullied in school because of his cleft palate and complete heterochromia iridum — a rare condition that causes his eyes to be two different colors. Only one percent of the world’s population is affected.
Humphreys wrote that for a while, the bullying really affected Madden; it seemed to break his spirit. So when she saw a photo of the cat with a cleft lip and heterochromia on a Facebook community group of mothers of children with cleft lip and palate, Humphreys knew immediately that the cat was meant to be a part of their family.
The only issue? The special kitty was at a shelter in Minnesota and Madden and his family lived in Oklahoma. But thanks to a few friends that helped fund a road trip to bring Moon and Madden together, the family was soon on the road to Minnesota!
"We’re usually not spontaneous people," Humphreys writes. "But we knew that we were meant to love this kitty."
Since bringing Moon home, Madden and his special friend have been inseparable.
“It sounds silly, but fate willed these two together. There’s no other explanation,” Christina said. “Everyone needs a friend, and everyone needs to feel understood. I’m so thankful Madden has Moon."
“Funny how a pet can make you feel less alone,” she told blogging site Love What Matters. “Moon helps Madden realize that being born unique is an incredible thing; that he is magic.”
You can follow Madden and Moon's story on their Instagram!
HI MADDEN, I LOVE THE COLOR OF YOUR EYES!! YOU ARE A CUTE LITTLE BOY + VERY LUCKY TO HAVE YOUR EYES DIFFERENT COLORED! LOTS OF PEOPLE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THAT! I AM A CAT LADY + I HAVE 5 FUR BABIES (KITTY’S) I LOVE YOUR NEW KITTY’S EYES , THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL. THAT MAKES YOU + YOUR KITTY EXTRA SPECIAL! THE PEOPLE THAT TEASE YOU ARE JEALOUS. THEY SECRETLY WISH THAT THEIR EYES WERE DIFFERENT. BE STRONG HONEY + BLESS YOU + KITTY.
HUGS FROM THE CAT LADY IN MICHIGAN.🐈🐱
Yes, a vet could fix the cat’s lip. But if he’s eating and doing fine, leave it…i am a vet tech and had a cat with the same problem. As long as he was able to eat we just left it ..he did well. These 2 are unique for sure and should be proud of who they are. It’s a magical story…
David Bowie had two different colored eyes and look where that got him! Hang in there Madden.
I was wondering if a vet could fix the cat’s cleft lip. Does that affect his eating? Just curious.
Madden is such a cutie. So is Moon. I love their eyes. That’s what makes them special. That’s what makes them unique. I pray Madden one day can embrace his differences.
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