Ammon News - An Alabama foster kitten preparing to go up for adoption is gaining viral fame due to a unique genetic quirk: an extra set of ears.

Dobby, a 7-month-old black kitten, was born with an extra set of ear flaps that resemble a second, smaller pair of ears.

Stephanie Brown, who is fostering Dobby for Kitty Kat Haven and Rescue, said the extra ears do not adversely affect the kitten, and his hearing is normal. She said his tail is also short and curly.

Dobby became an online celebrity after Brown shared photos and videos of the unusual kitten on Instagram and Reddit.

Brown said Dobby will need surgery to correct an overbite, but he will soon be available for adoption through Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue.