Tatteredsight was originally a kittypet named Shade, who was cared for by a hunter in a a small wooden hut near Twolegplace. Tatteredsight was allowed to go into the forest at any time until he was eventually chased off by clans or rogues. On time when he was around 10 moons old, he was chased by a bear, after disturbing it late at night. He survived the attack thanks to a bear trap that had been laid by his owner, but was left with scars and had severe injuries. He returned to his owner, and he seemed happy to see him home safe at first, but the next day, put Tatteredsight outside, and had locked all the windows and the door so he couldn't get back in. Tatteredsight realised he had been abandoned, and naturally set off to find a new home.