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Cat and boy with heterochromia

Madden and his twin feline Moon.

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Boy bullied for his unique eyes finds the perfect friend who charms everyone

By Zoë Monk Content Writer

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A young boy named Madden faced relentless bullying due to his distinctive appearance. But a look-alike feline has given him the confidence boost he needed.

Madden, who lives in Oklahoma, USA, was born with a hare lip and heterochromia, one eye blue and the other green. 

Despite corrective surgery on his lip, the kids at school mercilessly taunted him because of his unique eyes.

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Madden's mother, Christina, shared her son's pain. However, fate took an unexpected turn when she stumbled upon a Facebook group discussing an extraordinary discovery. It was a kitten that seemed to be Madden's feline doppelgänger. This kitten, too, possessed iris heterochromia and a hare lip. Could it be a sign?

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Regrettably, the Humphreys lacked the financial means to journey to Minnesota to adopt this potentially kindred feline. 

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Best friends

Yet, a miraculous turn of events unfolded as the generosity of friends and strangers united to fund their travel costs. 

Christina expressed her gratitude, saying, 

"Thanks to our incredibly generous friends and many strangers, we were able to finance this meeting and adopt this little furry baby. We are so grateful!"

Consequently, the adorable kitten who Madden named Moon, instantly became a cherished addition to their family. Moon's presence has transformed Madden's life, filling it with unparalleled joy and bolstering his self-esteem. Together, the pair can happily embrace their uniqueness.

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