The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles reached out to the public on Tuesday in hopes of finding a home for two six-month-old Tabby cats -- both of whom have only one eye.
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The animal-welfare organization stressed that the orange-and-white male kittens, Carrot and Tangelo, are "emotionally connected" brothers and must be adopted together.
According to spcaLA, the kittens -- who were either lost or strays -- were received at the end of August, and both had untreated eye infections: Carrot in the right eye and Tangelo in the left. Veterinarians determined that the infections had progressed so far that the eyes had to be removed.
Both underwent successful surgery, and now Carrot and Tangelo have just two eyes between them.
"Both cats are recovering well and should have their stitches removed soon, Madeline Bernstein, president of spcaLA, said in a statement. "We cannot tell how long the brothers went without medical care, but the infection was significant enough that removing the eyes was the best course of action to stop their suffering."
According to the organization, the kittens are both thriving with no negative impacts from the surgery.
"They are a sweet pair who enjoy playing and cuddling together," according to spcaLA. "They crave human interaction and affection, leaning in for pets and rolling over for belly rubs. The boys also love toys and love to chase toy mice or jingle balls."
The cost to adopt the pair of cats is $220, which includes vaccines, neutering, a microchip and a certificate for a free health exam at a veterinary hospital.
Anyone interested in adopting the pair can see them at the organization's Pitchford Companion Animal Village & Education Center, 7700 E. Spring St., Long Beach. Information is also available at spcala.com.
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