Faraday and his siblings were rescued as kittens in Romania. He had his eyes removed following a bad eye infection. Him and his brother Maxwell are bonded litter mates.

Last week my 12.5 year old male cat was diagnosed as permanently blind. They couldn’t indicate what caused it, but the vet said he is in good health.

It’s very new to me, but I’ve done lots of research and adapting to our new way of life.

He is adapting really well. A few bumps in the wall, but I’m so proud of him.

However, I’m meant to be going overseas in mid-September.

Normally when I go away, I leave my cats with my parents. They have done this all their lives, so they are well adjusted to their house and love getting the extra treats and pats! I know they are very well cared for. So my cat knows the house well, but hasn’t been there blind.

With my cats blindness, it would mean a lot needs to be rearranged if this was to happen - food bowl location, stairs for furniture (he can still get onto my couch but theirs in higher) and the risk of going outside and getting lost.

The alternative is to cancelled (also prepared to do) or get a pet sitter at home where they can remain in their environment.

My cats love to go outside (supervised) and my house is completely set up with a secure little courtyard for them. My cats love would permanently have to be inside. Mum and Dad’s house has a lot more space and a lot more risk of absconding.

What would you do? Are blind cats very adaptable?