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
Pixie Pawspouncer was thrown onto the streets blind and pregnant. Milo’s came to her and her kittens’ rescue
Sir Thomas Trueheart had acid deliberately poured on his face. He’s healing well!
Daisy came from a hoarder with 200 cats and 100 dogs. She’s come a long way!
Phoenix Flamepaws was rescued from the streets of Los Angeles blind and sick
Regis was rescued from a Los Angeles kill shelter after his owner died. He had glaucoma and his eyes had to be removed
Oliver was rescued during the holidays before he was about to be killed. He came from a hoarder
Charlie was rescued as a kitten from a high kill shelter in Los Angeles
Beatrice Bumblekit came from Cairo, Egypt
Thistle Morningsong was rescued at the last moment from a kill shelter in Los Angeles
Ember Darkmoon was taken in by Milo’s after a fellow rescue needed help as they couldn’t find her a home
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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Share on FacebookSo glad there are shelters like this! The cats pictured are beautiful and their names awesome :)
Thistle Morningsong in my officially favorite cat name! These are such pretty kitties <3 hopefully they all stay healthy~
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
the best people in the world are give a voice to those who cannot speak for themselves...i always think!
Beautiful cats with names that reflect the strength of their spirits!
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
My daughter loves her mostly blind cat Christopher. He loves to go outside to roll in the grass. Capture-58...fe-png.jpg
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.
Load More Replies...In my country we need people like you cos the government helps killing and poisoning the poor souls.
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!
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!).
Load More Replies...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.
Load More Replies...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.
I've had a blind cat as a child. I loved her like no other and she loved me back unconditionally. Nice post!
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 !!
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!!
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!
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
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 :)
if you want to donate to Milo's, you may do so here: https://www.gofundme.com/save-sir-thomas-trueheart-2ug6ehsc
If you'd like to donate to Thomas' care, you may do so here: https://www.gofundme.com/save-sir-thomas-trueheart-2ug6ehsc
@Casey I love your soul. I wish to meet only people loving animals like you on my lifeway. Take care, hugs from Poland.
I wish I could help. My 9 year old cat starts spraying when we bring in another cat.
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.
Thank you for sharing, and for volunteering! I say this as a photographer and a cat lover. #michaelddavis & #thedailychalkboard
I adopted to blind cats (brothers), and they are adorable! 15941415_1...642345.jpg
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.
Thank god for caring people it breaks my heart to see the cruelty humans purposely inflict of beautiful defenseless animals
So glad there are shelters like this! The cats pictured are beautiful and their names awesome :)
Thistle Morningsong in my officially favorite cat name! These are such pretty kitties <3 hopefully they all stay healthy~
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
the best people in the world are give a voice to those who cannot speak for themselves...i always think!
Beautiful cats with names that reflect the strength of their spirits!
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
My daughter loves her mostly blind cat Christopher. He loves to go outside to roll in the grass. Capture-58...fe-png.jpg
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.
Load More Replies...In my country we need people like you cos the government helps killing and poisoning the poor souls.
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!
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!).
Load More Replies...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.
Load More Replies...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.
I've had a blind cat as a child. I loved her like no other and she loved me back unconditionally. Nice post!
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 !!
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!!
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!
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
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 :)
if you want to donate to Milo's, you may do so here: https://www.gofundme.com/save-sir-thomas-trueheart-2ug6ehsc
If you'd like to donate to Thomas' care, you may do so here: https://www.gofundme.com/save-sir-thomas-trueheart-2ug6ehsc
@Casey I love your soul. I wish to meet only people loving animals like you on my lifeway. Take care, hugs from Poland.
I wish I could help. My 9 year old cat starts spraying when we bring in another cat.
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.
Thank you for sharing, and for volunteering! I say this as a photographer and a cat lover. #michaelddavis & #thedailychalkboard
I adopted to blind cats (brothers), and they are adorable! 15941415_1...642345.jpg
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.
Thank god for caring people it breaks my heart to see the cruelty humans purposely inflict of beautiful defenseless animals
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