London - A cross-eyed rescue cat called Belarus has become an internet sensation and earned thousands for charities by selling T-shirts emblazoned with his face – thanks to his adorable "googly eyes".
A condition called strabismus means the pupils in his bright yellow eyes face in separate directions, leaving a permanently confused expression.
After a post from a San Francisco rescue centre went viral in June 2018, animal lover Rachel Krall decided to take him in.
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She said: "When I first saw him, I just thought he was the most hilariously adorable cat ever. His favourite hobbies include juggling, waiting for his food machine and looking in two directions at once."
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Despite the condition, Belarus has very few apparent issues with his vision and the pedigree Nebalung cat now has his own Instagram with 254 000 followers.
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His fame has led to a range of clothing featuring his goofy grin being sold on website Bonfire, with the profits, runing into thousands of pounds, donated to local charities.