Boy Adopts Cat With The Same Exact Rare Eye Condition And Cleft Lip

March 28, 2018

Christina Humphreys drove from Oklahoma to Minnesota this past weekend to pick up a cat she knew was meant for her son.

Christina's son, Madden, has Heterochromia Iridum - the iris of one eye is a different color than the iris of the other eye - and a cleft lip.

When Christina saw a photo on Facebook of a cat with the same exact conditions as her 7-year-old son, she knew he was meant for her family.

"Last week, a friend posted an image of the cat in our cleft moms group. This kitty was taken in by a rescue group in Minnesota. We knew immediately that this kitty was meant to be part of our family. Not only does he have a cleft lip like our 7-year-old son Madden, he also has complete heterochromia iridum, like Madden. They were destined to be best friends," Christina told Love What Matters.

cat and boy with rare eyes cleft lip
Photo credit: Christina Humphreys

"We're usually not spontaneous people, but we knew that we were meant to love this kitty. Moon, the kitty, and Madden are the perfect companions for each other. In a word full of bullies and hateful words, we will choose to chase love. I think it's safe to say that this kitty is love, and was certainly meant to be part of our journey and Madden's journey."

cat and boy with rare eyes cleft lip
Photo credit: Christina Humphreys