Parents have long told their children that carrots will help you see in the dark.

But paw puss Karrot couldn’t even see his way to his food bowl until his brother and sister stepped in - guiding him to his dinner, litter tray and even toys.

The misty-eyed moggy, who suffered from cataracts in both eyes, his brother Karlo sister Kiki were born in a woodpile in a Sussex back garden about seven months ago.

All three were taken in by Sandra Collins, a foster carer for the Worthing Cat Welfare Trust.

But when Karrot was about nine-weeks-old she realised something was wrong with his eyes after they failed to change colour.

Mrs Collins, who lives in Findon Valley, said: “When kittens first open their eyes they are very blue but Karrot's eyes did not change colour.

“When he was tiny his brother and sister would help guide him to the food tray, litter and toys. It was amazing.

“The way those two guided him everywhere, it was fantastic to watch.”

The cats have created a very special and close bond and Worthing Cat Welfare Trust is looking to place all three in one safe and loving home.

Mrs Collins said: “They are still so close which is why I cannot split them up.

“Very often when you get kittens, you find one will be a loner or they will pair off but these three are joined at the hip which is why I want to keep them together.

Karrot was taken to Robert Lowe at Optivet referrals in Emsworth, and was successfully operated on. He is now feline fine and has 95% vision.

Mr Lowe said: “We see dogs with cataracts three or four times a week but cats only three or four times a year.”

Mrs Collins said: “When he came home after the operation he could not believe what he was seeing.

“He watches the birds and I put the lights up at Christmas and he loved it.

“I would keep them myself but I live near a very busy road. I am going to miss them all, they are adorable and they have got lovely natures. If someone is willing to take them all on that would be amazing.”

For more information about the cats or to make a donation call Worthing Cat Welfare Trust on 01903 202251 or 01903 873353, or go to www.worthingcatwelfare.co.uk.