Rescue Cat Born Without Paws Finds Forever Home After 2 Years

Mr. Toe Beans, a cat with a unique condition, was adopted at a 50% discount due to his special needs.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

An adorable rescue cat named Mr. Toe Beans has finally found his forever home after waiting two years to be adopted. Mr. Toe Beans was born without any paws and also has vision impairment and other health issues, but his new owner Micah says he has a great attitude and loves to play. The rescue reduced Mr. Toe Beans' adoption fee by 50% because of his missing paws, which has melted hearts online.

Why it matters

Mr. Toe Beans' story highlights the challenges that pets with disabilities or special needs can face in finding permanent homes, as well as the importance of adoption programs that work to place these animals. His viral popularity also shows the public's growing appreciation for animals that don't fit the 'normal' mold.

The details

Mr. Toe Beans was found as a stray in July 2023 and taken in by the Nashville Humane Association. He required extensive care for a long time due to his 'mountain of challenges', including having all four limbs but no paws, uneven limb lengths, and vision impairment. After being in the rescue's foster program for about a year, his health stabilized enough for him to be adopted in fall 2025. When Micah and her husband adopted Mr. Toe Beans, the rescue had reduced the fee by 50% 'because he doesn't have feet'.

  • Mr. Toe Beans was found as a stray in July 2023.
  • He was in the rescue's foster program for about a year before being adopted in fall 2025.

The players

Mr. Toe Beans

A rescue cat born without any paws, who also has vision impairment and other health issues, but a great attitude and loves to play.

Micah

A 30-year-old Tennessee resident who adopted Mr. Toe Beans after fostering him for about a year.

Nashville Humane Association

The rescue organization that took in Mr. Toe Beans when he was found as a stray and placed him in their foster program.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“He has to approach life differently as he cannot walk on hardwoods or other slick surfaces since he can't get traction, but he loves to play, wrestle his dog brother, and take naps. Since he was born this way, he has never known any different.”

— Micah (Newsweek)

The takeaway

Mr. Toe Beans' story is a heartwarming example of how pets with disabilities or special needs can still make wonderful, loving companions when given the chance. His viral popularity also highlights the public's growing appreciation for animals that don't fit the 'normal' mold, and the importance of adoption programs that work to place these special animals in forever homes.