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I Capture The Beauty Of Blind Cats To Help Them Get Adopted

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I am a cat photographer based in Los Angeles and I use my pictures to help animals get adopted. I photograph for numerous animal shelters and rescue groups, including Milo’s Sanctuary, which is a special needs cat rescue. A few months ago, I noticed an increase in the number of blind cats and kittens at the shelter and rescues where I volunteer. It felt like a sign so I decided I would do a series on blind cats. I had heard about Milo’s Sanctuary earlier this year because they had taken in a blind cat named Regis who I met at West LA shelter back in April. I contacted the founder and, fortunately, she (and Regis!) was willing to work with me on this project.

Milo’s Sanctuary & Special Needs Cat Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) founded on the belief that all cats deserve a second chance at life, especially those that have physical disabilities, are seniors, have a terminal illness, or have been abused and need someone to love and understand them. All Milo’s cats receive medical care and anything else that they require to have the best quality of life possible. Milo’s Sanctuary relies solely on donations to continue their mission to help special needs cats and kittens that would otherwise die abandoned in the shelter or on the street. Even $1.00 makes a difference and EVERY cent donated goes directly to the care of these beautiful souls. It is strictly an all-volunteer organization and no one receives a salary of any kind. All donations are tax deductible.

More info: Instagram | milossanctuary.org

Cooper was found as a tiny kitten wandering blind, scared and starving

I Capture The Beauty Of Blind Cats To Help Them Get Adopted

Pixie Pawspouncer was thrown onto the streets blind and pregnant. Milo’s came to her and her kittens’ rescue

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I Capture The Beauty Of Blind Cats To Help Them Get Adopted

Sir Thomas Trueheart had acid deliberately poured on his face. He’s healing well!

I Capture The Beauty Of Blind Cats To Help Them Get Adopted

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Daisy came from a hoarder with 200 cats and 100 dogs. She’s come a long way!

I Capture The Beauty Of Blind Cats To Help Them Get Adopted

Phoenix Flamepaws was rescued from the streets of Los Angeles blind and sick

I Capture The Beauty Of Blind Cats To Help Them Get Adopted

Regis was rescued from a Los Angeles kill shelter after his owner died. He had glaucoma and his eyes had to be removed

I Capture The Beauty Of Blind Cats To Help Them Get Adopted

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Oliver was rescued during the holidays before he was about to be killed. He came from a hoarder

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Charlie was rescued as a kitten from a high kill shelter in Los Angeles

I Capture The Beauty Of Blind Cats To Help Them Get Adopted

Beatrice Bumblekit came from Cairo, Egypt

I Capture The Beauty Of Blind Cats To Help Them Get Adopted

Thistle Morningsong was rescued at the last moment from a kill shelter in Los Angeles

I Capture The Beauty Of Blind Cats To Help Them Get Adopted

Ember Darkmoon was taken in by Milo’s after a fellow rescue needed help as they couldn’t find her a home

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Ivy was rescued from a local shelter when they reached out to Milo’s to ask us to take this darling blind Munchkin!

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Casey

I like cats and photography.

I like cats and photography.

What do you think ?

Trisch Armading 8 years ago

So glad there are shelters like this! The cats pictured are beautiful and their names awesome :)

26points

Meeow 8 years ago

I love blind cats, there is no different then any other "perfect" cats. They love you and want to sit on your laps.

26points

Haleema 8 years ago

They are just perfect and I hope and pray they find their perfect forever homes

21points

Kahlo Smith 8 years ago

Thistle Morningsong in my officially favorite cat name! These are such pretty kitties <3 hopefully they all stay healthy~

9points

Kim Kyle 8 years ago

My 'Stevie the Wonderful Blind Kitty' is such an amazing little man. There are SO many awesome blind cats on the Facebook cat pages. Stevie is no different than my other sighted cats, except he cant catch the red dot! We love him SOOO much! 12274190_1...c85be0.jpg

7points

Sandy Barker 8 years ago

Sweet kitties. The acid story...just heartbreaking...

6points

Mi Sobków 8 years ago

The most beautiful cats I've ever seen. I want one. No, I want them all...

6points

Mary Winter 8 years ago

the best people in the world are give a voice to those who cannot speak for themselves...i always think!

5points

Janice Foster 8 years ago

Beautiful cats with names that reflect the strength of their spirits!

5points

KB 8 years ago

What kind of monster throws acid at a cat? Sir Thomas Trueheart, bless you. <3

4points

Michael D. Davis 8 years ago

Thank you for sharing this story and for volunteering your services to this touching cause. I say this as a fellow photographer and lover of cats. #michaelddavis & #thedailychalkboard

4points

Anomaly Teo 8 years ago

I feel so bad for them

3points

Chuck Clemens 8 years ago

My daughter loves her mostly blind cat Christopher. He loves to go outside to roll in the grass. Capture-58...fe-png.jpg

3points

Chuck Clemens 8 years ago

He is blind in the left eye and has sinus issues, probably from abuse. But he remains the most loving cat we have ever had.

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Nandy Saade 8 years ago

In my country we need people like you cos the government helps killing and poisoning the poor souls.

2points

Color Me-Free 8 years ago

I just rescued a blind cat off of the streets who almost died. She is healing well and is quite the character. She just wants to be held and be as close as she can, hugging your legs as you walk and spending time with you quietly. sometimes she gets courageous and flies around the house at full speed because she knows where everything is now...needless to say we don't move furniture around! I highly recommend adopting a blind cat!

2points

Sara Fina 7 years ago

I've had two blind cats and they both were amongst the most extraordinary, special cats I have ever known (and I've known a lot!).

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Mala Hicks 8 years ago

Amazing what a few photos can do to save innocent lives x

2points

Meltem Wallace 8 years ago

'Kill shelter'? Civilisation has gone wrong. :@

2points

Sara Fina 7 years ago

Yes. What are they "sheltered" from, exactly? That's not a shelter, it's a way for authorities to pretend they do something for abandoned animals while quietly getting rid of them, which is precisely what they want.

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Emma Castle 8 years ago

I want all these gorgeous babies. 😻😻😻😻😻

2points

Eulalie Grace 8 years ago

We have a partially blind cat. He gets along just fine. His sister is his helper. You should see them cuddle ♥ Whenever possible, it's good to have them get a buddy to help them around ♥ Beautiful pictures. Animals are more knowing then we give them credit for.

2points

Cenk Karaferya 8 years ago

I've had a blind cat as a child. I loved her like no other and she loved me back unconditionally. Nice post!

2points

Valerie Giles 8 years ago

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2points

Sherry Straus 8 years ago

I am a dog person but I find these cats adorable !! I am not sure if it is the sweetness or because they need love and kindness but they are freakin adorable !! I hope they all find the loving homes they deserve !!

1point

nancy ferguson 8 years ago

Thank God for these shelters. If I didn't have 3 pet's, and, currently no job because of a car accident I'd be at the shelter now!!

1point

Debbie Nelson 8 years ago

These pictures are amazing!! Thank you for beautifully highlighting these amazing creatures and for working with Milo's Sanctuary -- they are such a great rescue!

1point

Nandy Saade 8 years ago

God bless you you are an angel. I wish I live in the US in would adopted more than u can imagine but too bad I'm so far from you .I'll pray for you cos you're a goddess

1point

Piotr Dąbrowski 8 years ago

Blind cats are 100% cats! My Pele is blind on one eye and I think he sees much more than Sorbet with healthy both eyes :)

1point

Casey (Post author) 8 years ago

if you want to donate to Milo's, you may do so here: https://www.gofundme.com/save-sir-thomas-trueheart-2ug6ehsc

1point

Casey (Post author) 8 years ago

If you'd like to donate to Thomas' care, you may do so here: https://www.gofundme.com/save-sir-thomas-trueheart-2ug6ehsc

1point

Emilia Maria 8 years ago

@Casey I love your soul. I wish to meet only people loving animals like you on my lifeway. Take care, hugs from Poland.

1point

Jolyn Zimmer 8 years ago

I wish I could help. My 9 year old cat starts spraying when we bring in another cat.

1point

Sandia Taylor 8 years ago

I love these pictures of the blind cats and if I lived in Los Angeles I would definitely adopt one and give it all the love and care it needs.

1point

Michael D. Davis 8 years ago

Thank you for sharing, and for volunteering! I say this as a photographer and a cat lover. #michaelddavis & #thedailychalkboard

1point

Timon 8 years ago

I want all of them.....!!

1point

Lex Lemon 8 years ago

So sweet! Bless them, and love their names 😂

1point

barbara s 3 years ago

i cant find out how do able to adopt one to have a forever home and be loved like i want to do i am disable and i feel more being with one who is as well so tell me how can i adopt

0points

Mickey Diamant 7 years ago

I adopted to blind cats (brothers), and they are adorable! 15941415_1...642345.jpg

0points

nashcat noodle kitty 7 years ago

I love these cats...

0points

Epupepu 7 years ago

The fifth one is cute :)

0points

Cat Lover 8 years ago

Blind cats are the best type of cat I'm so glad that there's someone else out there that has a love for them.😀

0points

Nick Smith 8 years ago

Ihow would i find how to do this in uk???

0points

Paulene 8 years ago

They are beautiful!

0points

H.I. 8 years ago

If i had enough money, i would buy a huge island and build a comfy yet secure home for all animals and would save them from kill shelters :'(

0points

Gemma Corby 8 years ago

How can I adopt one plz

0points

Sandia Taylor 8 years ago

They are all very loveable cats and if I lived in Los Angeles I would certainly adopt one. They are just as good as a healthy cat and I wish them all well and hope they find forever good homes and owners. Love these pictures.

0points

Rhon 8 years ago

Beautiful fluffy babies.

0points

Julie Richards 8 years ago

Thank god for caring people it breaks my heart to see the cruelty humans purposely inflict of beautiful defenseless animals

0points

Kopitiam English 8 years ago

Cats are cats, blind or not blind...cute and playful....

0points

Lulu te 8 years ago

Oh god i wish i could adopt all of them:( they're beautiful! But how can someone throw acid on that poor cat?? :( hope hi finds a loving caring family! Good luck and many love to all of them

0points

aliyev 8 years ago

Thank you!!

0points

Trisch Armading 8 years ago

So glad there are shelters like this! The cats pictured are beautiful and their names awesome :)

26points

Meeow 8 years ago

I love blind cats, there is no different then any other "perfect" cats. They love you and want to sit on your laps.

26points

Haleema 8 years ago

They are just perfect and I hope and pray they find their perfect forever homes

21points

Kahlo Smith 8 years ago

Thistle Morningsong in my officially favorite cat name! These are such pretty kitties <3 hopefully they all stay healthy~

9points

Kim Kyle 8 years ago

My 'Stevie the Wonderful Blind Kitty' is such an amazing little man. There are SO many awesome blind cats on the Facebook cat pages. Stevie is no different than my other sighted cats, except he cant catch the red dot! We love him SOOO much! 12274190_1...c85be0.jpg

7points

Sandy Barker 8 years ago

Sweet kitties. The acid story...just heartbreaking...

6points

Mi Sobków 8 years ago

The most beautiful cats I've ever seen. I want one. No, I want them all...

6points

Mary Winter 8 years ago

the best people in the world are give a voice to those who cannot speak for themselves...i always think!

5points

Janice Foster 8 years ago

Beautiful cats with names that reflect the strength of their spirits!

5points

KB 8 years ago

What kind of monster throws acid at a cat? Sir Thomas Trueheart, bless you. <3

4points

Michael D. Davis 8 years ago

Thank you for sharing this story and for volunteering your services to this touching cause. I say this as a fellow photographer and lover of cats. #michaelddavis & #thedailychalkboard

4points

Anomaly Teo 8 years ago

I feel so bad for them

3points

Chuck Clemens 8 years ago

My daughter loves her mostly blind cat Christopher. He loves to go outside to roll in the grass. Capture-58...fe-png.jpg

3points

Chuck Clemens 8 years ago

He is blind in the left eye and has sinus issues, probably from abuse. But he remains the most loving cat we have ever had.

3points

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Nandy Saade 8 years ago

In my country we need people like you cos the government helps killing and poisoning the poor souls.

2points

Color Me-Free 8 years ago

I just rescued a blind cat off of the streets who almost died. She is healing well and is quite the character. She just wants to be held and be as close as she can, hugging your legs as you walk and spending time with you quietly. sometimes she gets courageous and flies around the house at full speed because she knows where everything is now...needless to say we don't move furniture around! I highly recommend adopting a blind cat!

2points

Sara Fina 7 years ago

I've had two blind cats and they both were amongst the most extraordinary, special cats I have ever known (and I've known a lot!).

0points

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Mala Hicks 8 years ago

Amazing what a few photos can do to save innocent lives x

2points

Meltem Wallace 8 years ago

'Kill shelter'? Civilisation has gone wrong. :@

2points

Sara Fina 7 years ago

Yes. What are they "sheltered" from, exactly? That's not a shelter, it's a way for authorities to pretend they do something for abandoned animals while quietly getting rid of them, which is precisely what they want.

1point

Load More Replies...

Emma Castle 8 years ago

I want all these gorgeous babies. 😻😻😻😻😻

2points

Eulalie Grace 8 years ago

We have a partially blind cat. He gets along just fine. His sister is his helper. You should see them cuddle ♥ Whenever possible, it's good to have them get a buddy to help them around ♥ Beautiful pictures. Animals are more knowing then we give them credit for.

2points

Cenk Karaferya 8 years ago

I've had a blind cat as a child. I loved her like no other and she loved me back unconditionally. Nice post!

2points

Valerie Giles 8 years ago

karterblin...dd97bb.jpg

2points

Sherry Straus 8 years ago

I am a dog person but I find these cats adorable !! I am not sure if it is the sweetness or because they need love and kindness but they are freakin adorable !! I hope they all find the loving homes they deserve !!

1point

nancy ferguson 8 years ago

Thank God for these shelters. If I didn't have 3 pet's, and, currently no job because of a car accident I'd be at the shelter now!!

1point

Debbie Nelson 8 years ago

These pictures are amazing!! Thank you for beautifully highlighting these amazing creatures and for working with Milo's Sanctuary -- they are such a great rescue!

1point

Nandy Saade 8 years ago

God bless you you are an angel. I wish I live in the US in would adopted more than u can imagine but too bad I'm so far from you .I'll pray for you cos you're a goddess

1point

Piotr Dąbrowski 8 years ago

Blind cats are 100% cats! My Pele is blind on one eye and I think he sees much more than Sorbet with healthy both eyes :)

1point

Casey (Post author) 8 years ago

if you want to donate to Milo's, you may do so here: https://www.gofundme.com/save-sir-thomas-trueheart-2ug6ehsc

1point

Casey (Post author) 8 years ago

If you'd like to donate to Thomas' care, you may do so here: https://www.gofundme.com/save-sir-thomas-trueheart-2ug6ehsc

1point

Emilia Maria 8 years ago

@Casey I love your soul. I wish to meet only people loving animals like you on my lifeway. Take care, hugs from Poland.

1point

Jolyn Zimmer 8 years ago

I wish I could help. My 9 year old cat starts spraying when we bring in another cat.

1point

Sandia Taylor 8 years ago

I love these pictures of the blind cats and if I lived in Los Angeles I would definitely adopt one and give it all the love and care it needs.

1point

Michael D. Davis 8 years ago

Thank you for sharing, and for volunteering! I say this as a photographer and a cat lover. #michaelddavis & #thedailychalkboard

1point

Timon 8 years ago

I want all of them.....!!

1point

Lex Lemon 8 years ago

So sweet! Bless them, and love their names 😂

1point

barbara s 3 years ago

i cant find out how do able to adopt one to have a forever home and be loved like i want to do i am disable and i feel more being with one who is as well so tell me how can i adopt

0points

Mickey Diamant 7 years ago

I adopted to blind cats (brothers), and they are adorable! 15941415_1...642345.jpg

0points

nashcat noodle kitty 7 years ago

I love these cats...

0points

Epupepu 7 years ago

The fifth one is cute :)

0points

Cat Lover 8 years ago

Blind cats are the best type of cat I'm so glad that there's someone else out there that has a love for them.😀

0points

Nick Smith 8 years ago

Ihow would i find how to do this in uk???

0points

Paulene 8 years ago

They are beautiful!

0points

H.I. 8 years ago

If i had enough money, i would buy a huge island and build a comfy yet secure home for all animals and would save them from kill shelters :'(

0points

Gemma Corby 8 years ago

How can I adopt one plz

0points

Sandia Taylor 8 years ago

They are all very loveable cats and if I lived in Los Angeles I would certainly adopt one. They are just as good as a healthy cat and I wish them all well and hope they find forever good homes and owners. Love these pictures.

0points

Rhon 8 years ago

Beautiful fluffy babies.

0points

Julie Richards 8 years ago

Thank god for caring people it breaks my heart to see the cruelty humans purposely inflict of beautiful defenseless animals

0points

Kopitiam English 8 years ago

Cats are cats, blind or not blind...cute and playful....

0points

Lulu te 8 years ago

Oh god i wish i could adopt all of them:( they're beautiful! But how can someone throw acid on that poor cat?? :( hope hi finds a loving caring family! Good luck and many love to all of them

0points

aliyev 8 years ago

Thank you!!

0points

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