MODESTO, CA: Meet Doris, a little cat who sees with her heart ❤️ Doris should have been one of the easy ones. The kind of kitten people line up for. The kind who gets scooped up instantly, never knowing what it’s like to wait. But Doris was overlooked.
While other kittens were chosen… Doris quietly slipped through that window of “most adoptable.” Not because she isn’t incredible—but because life dealt her something unfair. A severe herpes infection took both of her eyes. And yet… it never took her spirit.
Doris doesn’t live in darkness—she lives in trust, in warmth, in connection. She maps the world with her whiskers, her memory, and her courage. Give her a little time, and she learns her space beautifully. She’ll find her cozy spots, her favorite paths, and most importantly—you.
Because what Doris loves most… is people. She leans into your touch. She melts into cuddles. She seeks out affection with a quiet, hopeful sweetness that feels extra special, because you know how much she’s been through.
She doesn’t feel sorry for herself. She doesn’t know she’s “different.” She just knows she wants to be loved.
Doris is gentle, adaptable, and incredibly resilient. She doesn’t need sight to live a full, happy life—she just needs someone with a big heart who can see her. The kind of person who understands that the most special cats aren’t always the ones who get picked first…
they’re the ones who make you feel something the moment you meet them.
Doris has been waiting. Not because she’s hard to love…
but because she’s waiting for the right kind of love.
If you’ve ever felt pulled toward the underdog…
If you believe the ones who are overlooked deserve a chance…
If you want a cat who will bond deeply and love you in her own quiet, extraordinary way...Doris is ready to find her person ❤️
Doris was born in approximately May 2025. She has been spayed and is up to date on her shots. She would do best with an experienced adopter.
This is a Courtesy Post, and Doris is with the Cat Network of Stanislaus in Modesto, California. For more information, please contact Monica at adopt@catnetworkofstanislaus.org or 209-735-0604. Visit their website at https://catnetworkofstanislaus.org/.
Please Note: This cat has not yet been tested for FIV/FeLV, to our knowledge. Potential adopters should confirm the cat’s status with their rescuer and should consult with their veterinarian for recommendations regarding testing.
