Often referred to as the saddest cat on the internet, meet BenBen. BenBen, poor guy, was going to have a very bad future in a shelter, almost certainly ending in death.
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His story is all the more tragic because he had a disfigured ear, multiple severe cuts, and a fractured back.
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BenBen appears to have had an encounter with a much bigger animal.
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BenBen appeared to sense his fate, according to the shelter officials. He didn’t seem to be trying to continue; he wasn’t moving, eating, or drinking.
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After learning about BenBen, a compassionate vet clinic staff member made the decision to offer him a fresh start.
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It was truly an amazing metamorphosis. Within an hour of moving into his new house, BenBen’s entire personality transformed!
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“As if to say thank you, he began purring, grinning, and climbing up for cuddles. I firmly think he understood he had at last found safety and his ultimate home.
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Ben bucked the odds and started walking again, despite the doctors’ doubts. Before long, he was sprinting and jumping instead of just walking!
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BenBen is no longer the saddest cat in the house, even though he still needs painkillers. He’s really become a content cat!
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We are grateful to the amazing individuals that saved BenBen!
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