World's Saddest Cat Was Set To Be Euthanized Until Something Changed
Benben looked like the kind of cat people pass by without a second glance, but his story took a sharp turn when a shelter decided he was out of options. He arrived in terrible shape, with a crushed spine, deep cuts, and a face that made him seem permanently sad, and the odds of adoption looked almost nonexistent.
After a temporary home fell through, Benben was labeled unadoptable and scheduled for euthanasia. Then an ER vet stepped in at the last minute, and what happened next changed everything for the little cat everyone had already counted out.
Now Benben is proving that a rough beginning does not always mean a sad ending.
On top of all that, Benben has extra skin on his face that makes him look sad all the time, and nobody knows why it's there! Everyone thought this sad face was fitting for the poor stray, who had endured as best as he could. He was even temporarily adopted by a nice family, but unfortunately, they soon had to return him due to his constant medical needs. It was then that he was labeled 'unadoptable' and was scheduled for euthanasia.
But an ER vet heard his story and came to the rescue! She just knew she had to save Benben and organized to adopt him just one day before what would have been his last.
Benben had given up trying to live; the shelter even told his adopter that he had stopped trying to eat and drink, but that did not stop her. She scooped him up and took him home to meet her other cats and give him the best life she could. And that's when everything changed! After just an hour at her house, Benben was not only purring and cuddling with her, but he was also up and walking around! He became a curious little cat who loves to explore and can now not only walk but also run and jump small distances.
Benben knew this was his forever home and was determined to prove all the vets wrong about him! Even though he will always have his super sad face, it's totally adorable to look at, and his purrs and cuddles will always remind you how happy he really is now.
Benben’s turnaround echoes the cat who walked 12 miles to find the family that left him behind.
Rescuing animals is one of the best things you can do in life. You're taking a sad, helpless animal and giving it a home filled with love. It's not usual for cats to be very large; most only weigh a couple of pounds at best. But these cats are absolute beasts. Don't mess with them!
Benben's comeback is hard to beat.
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