Woman shares how she became a mom to three blind feline friends, and how they prove missing sight never prevents them from being the cattest of cats

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Ayala Sorotsky • Writer and Editor
Jun 26, 2026 4:45 PM EDT

Cats will always be cats, no matter what.

When we hear a cat is missing something - a tail, a leg, or a patch of fur - the initial thought that springs to mind is "Oh, poor baby, they must feel so different from other cats around them." And while it might be true to some degree (maybe, we're not veterinary experts that can actually comment on this complicated situation of a cat's psyche), what we usually see is that these cats act as you avarage cat in any other circumstances.

We see a tailless cat jumping and balancing themselves in the middle of a play pounce as if their phantom tail is guiding them. We see cats who are missing legs running as fast as any four-legged feline, and even faster when they're on the power of zoomies. We see cats who are missing some fur patches walk with the confidence that every balding man lacks. Cats are cats are cats, and will always be cats, no matter the cards life has dealt them. And honestly? It's so inspirational.

And one cat mom, who goes by the name of @dear.figg on TikTok, knows - even blindness can't stop cats from being the cattest of cats. She has not one, not two, but three cats with no eyes. It's already a crazy cat situation, but she has very good explanations as to how she got to this stage in her life. We're not sure how many more people, planet-wide, can confess to having the same situation at home. Because raising three blind cats is not a picnic in the park. It requires a lot of time, dedication, patience, and love. But as you'll see down below, this love is returned from the cats tenfold. We're sure it's worth it.

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    How I ended up with 3 cats without eyes BEEK B
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  • Honestly, if we didn't know any better, we'd think these are three cats doing a simultaneous slow blink towards the person who takes their picture. If a slow blink shows a sign of trust and relaxation, then we guess that three blind cats standing on a high countertop is an even bigger sign of trust - in their environment, in their other senses, in the person who calls them in their direction to “look” at the camera, and in each other. They seem to be a wholesome bunch, and that blindness doesn't stop them, not for one bit. So precious.

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    In 2023 I found Seymour's listing online. He had been at a rescue for 3 years without any adoption applications.
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    petfinder FIND A PET < Pet search Jackson In 2023 I found Seymour's listing online. He had been at a rescue for 3 years without any adoption applications. = Next Pet > [3 Feedback
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    I decided to go to the rescue to meet him. There I learned he had an identical brother.
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    I adopted both of them and named them Beifong and Seymour.
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    I was told they were rescued as kittens and have been blind most of their life.
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    They were born with eyes, but no eyelids to protect them. (Eyelid Agenesis) Because of this, their eyes were badly infected and had to be removed. 7
    via @dear.figg
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    They were born with eyes, but no eyelids to protect them. (Eyelid Agenesis) Because of this, their eyes were badly infected and had to be removed.
    via @dear.figg
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    Then 2 years later I came across a blind kitten on a rescues social media page.
    via @dear.figg
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    Even though she lived 2,500 miles away from me, I brought her home just a few weeks later. Alles hilpes
    via @dear.figg
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    Even though she lived 2,500 miles away from me, I brought her home just a few weeks later.
    via @dear.figg
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    Mugi was born with feline viral rhinotracheitis. It was likely she lost her sight a few days after she was born.
    via @dear.figg
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    Mugi was born with feline viral rhinotracheitis. It was likely she lost her sight a few days after she was born. 80& 8 8
    via @dear.figg
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    Dont worry though, they're still just regular cats.
    via @dear.figg
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    They jump, run, play, chase things, and truly live life to the fullest.
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    They jump, run, play, chase things, and truly live life to the fullest.
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    They jump, run, play, chase things, and truly live life to the fullest.
    via @dear.figg
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    Special needs cats often wait up to 4 times longer to get adopted
    via @dear.figg
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    Next time you adopt a cat, consider one that might be a little different
    via @dear.figg
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    Next time you adopt a cat, consider one that might be a little different
    via @dear.figg
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    Next time you adopt a cat, consider one that might be a little different
    via @dear.figg
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    They often love the hardest
    via @dear.figg

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