7-year-old boy bullied for different coloured eyes and cleft lip adopts cat with same condition
<p><span>A 7-year-old boy, who has experienced years of bullying for his different coloured eyes and cleft lip, has found a pet with the same rare condition he has.</span></p>
<p><span>Madden Humphreys has been targeted by bullies at school for his appearance, caused by a rare eye condition called heterochromia iridum.</span></p>
<p><span>The condition has caused Madden to have one blue eye and one green eye.</span></p>
<p><span>Madden shares this rare condition with celebrities such as David Bowie, Mila Kunis and Keifer Sutherland.</span></p>
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<p><span>Heterochromia iridum affects less than one per cent of the population, and even a smaller amount have a cleft lip.</span></p>
<p><span>But Madden has found sweet comfort away from his tough school environment in a new pet cat named Moon.</span></p>
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<p><span>Madden and his cat share the same rare condition, and they both even have the same eye colours – a blue left eye and a green right eye.</span></p>
<p><span>His family say they were “destined to be best friends”.</span></p>
<p><span>In an interview with Love What Matters, Madden’s mum Christina said her family immediately adopted the cat after seeing the creature in need of a family.</span></p>
<p><span>“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,” she said.</span></p>
<p><span>“We knew immediately that this kitty was meant to be part of our family.</span></p>
<p><span>“Not only does he have a cleft lip like our seven-year-old son Madden, he also has complete heterochromia iridum, like Madden.</span></p>
<p><span>“They were destined to be best friends. Funny how a pet can make you feel less alone.”</span></p>
<p><span>Christina said that Madden has found comfort in his new pet as he learns how to deal with the school bullies.</span></p>
<p><span>“In a world full of bullies and hateful words, we will choose to chase love,” she said.</span></p>
<p><span>“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.”</span></p>
