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Couple Adopts ‘Saddest Cat’ In The World Nobody Wanted, Here’s How Kitty Transformed In One Hour
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Couple Adopts ‘Saddest Cat’ In The World Nobody Wanted, Here’s How Kitty Transformed In One Hour

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Meet BenBen, the saddest cat on the Internet. The kittie was spending his miserable days at an animal shelter scheduled to be euthanized. He had a crushed spine, several deep lacerations, and a cauliflower ear. Some big animals must have attacked BenBen. He has excess skin on his face, which makes him always look like a terribly sad cat. The shelter workers said it was as if BenBen knew he was going to be dead soon, and he wouldn’t eat, drink, or even move.

But then a big-hearted woman who works for an ER vet clinic decided to adopt the abandoned animal. “We managed to get everything sorted out the day before his scheduled euthanization and brought him to be a family pet in his forever home, ” the kind lady told LoveMeow.

As soon as the cute cat arrived at their home, he made an incredible transformation just within an hour! “He was instantly full of purrs, smiles, and ‘thank you’ cuddles, ” says the owner. “I like to think he knew he was safe and had his forever home at that moment.”

Although the vets said that the adorable cat would never walk again, not only can the kittie walk – he can even run and jump small distances! ‘The saddest cat’ turned out to be a really happy kittie!

More info: Facebook | Instagram (h/t: lovemeow)

BenBen, the saddest cat in the world, was spending his miserable days at a shelter scheduled to be euthanized

He had a crushed spine, several deep lacerations, and a cauliflower ear

BenBen must have been attacked by some big animal

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On top of that, he has excess skin on his face, which makes him always look sad

It was as if BenBen knew he was going to be dead soon, and he wouldn’t eat, drink, or even move

But then a big-hearted woman who works for an ER vet clinic heard about BenBen

She immediately knew she had to adopt him and act fast to save the kittie’s life

“We managed to get everything sorted out… and brought him to his forever home”

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As soon as BenBen arrived at their home, he made an incredible transformation just within an hour!

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“We sat down with him for about an hour and he was instantly full of purrs, smiles, and ‘thank you’ cuddles”

“I like to think he knew he was safe and had his forever home at that moment”

Altough the vets said BenBen would never walk again, not only can the kittie walk – he can even run!

BenBen is still on his pain medicine, however, ‘the saddest cat’ turned out to be a really happy kittie!

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Meeow
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks for saving him and give him a second chance.

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Natasha L
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This just made me so sad and really happy at the same time.

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Dorottya Hévizi
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These stories always make me cry, so happy, but sad at the same time

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Kirsten Preston
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're all top people and BenBen got the cream - What a happy story :-)

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Cassie
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish every doggie and kitty could find happy homes and loves. So glad BenBen did.

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Chris Bennett
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

https://www.boredpanda.com/cancer-treatment-with-cannabis-oil-resulting-in-a-talking-cat/

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Dan Collins
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What's the point in writing the article the copy-pasting the text into photo captions. Honestly. Jesus Christ.

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Amanda Harker
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

BenBen's eys are the best indication of how much better he feels. His eyes are so much brighter in the last few pictures. Well done to all involved in his rescue.

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Lyone Fein
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this happens in many cases. "Experts" are too quick to condemn animals (and even humans) to an immanent death decree. And it becomes a self-fulfilling prediction. When we give someone just a little love and attention, it can heal them.

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Lillian Fleming
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He is so cute I'm so glad that he had a second chance on life .Wonderful rescue.

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Jon Watts
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i do not understand why people see some cats as cute and others not cute, they are all cute in my eyes

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Meredith
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whoever is looking after this adorable cat, thank you sooo much for making this little guy happy!

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Arabella Atlee
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you for saving him! I have five rescues myself...well my late step mom got them but I want to share the stories. The first two are brothers. Their names are Tito and BJ. Nobody wanted BJ because he was a black cat (they were at a flea market). Nobody wanted Tito because he was sick and an ugly kitten. He grew up to be a gorgeous kitty (I will attach a picture). He is doing well and has a loving purrsonality. He wouldn't hurt a fly or even hiss. Next is Karma. Karma was a stray who was hiding in my late step mom's boss' car tire. Not knowing, he started the car and then heard a screech. Her paw got run over, but it made a full recovery with a tiny scar. Next, is one we got when my late stepmother was living with us. He is crazy! He was thrown out of an apartment with half a hotdog to eat. He is crazy. Our late stepmom was visiting her brother who wanted to take him in but couldn't. His name is Magilla Gorilla. Finally, we have Francine, who I nicknamed Frankie. I will reply becau 140ab9782a...3b54e3.jpg 140ab9782a35691f0968a83f17928c8bc2c5889794a55ba6eeaf139afaa7e16d-582c5a53b54e3.jpg

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Arabella Atlee
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I ran out of room. Francine was an ally cat, who is now a full on house cat who loves belly rubs. She was so skinny and nurses were kicking her around outside of a hospital because she was "gross". We weren't going to keep her, but we got attached. Now she is too fat.

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Naima Ivansdóttir
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this makes me cry. thank you for being a wonderful human being and giving a chance to this beautiful soul

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Haleema
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bless that wonderful wonderful lady . I hope that BenBen has the most lovely life with his lovely human forever

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Alusair Alustriel
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those people should be an example to all those selfish bastards that throw away their animals cause they go for vacations. I hope BenBen will live much longer than they predicted! Meow!

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Ashleigh Howes
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I follow BenBen on Instagram and Twitter and boy does he live like a King

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Grace Barclay
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

His sad face turned into a happy face! Thanks to his new mom - awesome human being.

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Khanh Phan
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This light up my whole day! Thanks to those who gave him another chance in life.

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Marax
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"It was as if BenBen knew he was going to be dead soon, and he wouldn’t eat, drink, or even move" I've seen this several times in my life, usually after a family or friend's cat got seriously injured. They literally do crawl off somewhere to die alone. :( So glad this kitty got a second chance.

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Jody Wentworth
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am glad that he found a forever home--animals seem to know when they are going to be happy at a house and when they are going to stay somewhere.

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Christina Wood
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ohhhh, there are times I love some people!!! Well bloody done!!! Poor boy, so glad he's happy

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L and P
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

thanks - its 07:00 am and I already cried - thanks a lot xD!!

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Dipak Sharma
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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Meeow
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks for saving him and give him a second chance.

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Natasha L
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This just made me so sad and really happy at the same time.

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Dorottya Hévizi
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These stories always make me cry, so happy, but sad at the same time

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Kirsten Preston
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're all top people and BenBen got the cream - What a happy story :-)

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Cassie
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish every doggie and kitty could find happy homes and loves. So glad BenBen did.

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Chris Bennett
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

https://www.boredpanda.com/cancer-treatment-with-cannabis-oil-resulting-in-a-talking-cat/

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Dan Collins
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What's the point in writing the article the copy-pasting the text into photo captions. Honestly. Jesus Christ.

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Amanda Harker
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

BenBen's eys are the best indication of how much better he feels. His eyes are so much brighter in the last few pictures. Well done to all involved in his rescue.

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Lyone Fein
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this happens in many cases. "Experts" are too quick to condemn animals (and even humans) to an immanent death decree. And it becomes a self-fulfilling prediction. When we give someone just a little love and attention, it can heal them.

fluffiegirl619 avatar
Lillian Fleming
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He is so cute I'm so glad that he had a second chance on life .Wonderful rescue.

jonwatts avatar
Jon Watts
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i do not understand why people see some cats as cute and others not cute, they are all cute in my eyes

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Meredith
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whoever is looking after this adorable cat, thank you sooo much for making this little guy happy!

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Arabella Atlee
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you for saving him! I have five rescues myself...well my late step mom got them but I want to share the stories. The first two are brothers. Their names are Tito and BJ. Nobody wanted BJ because he was a black cat (they were at a flea market). Nobody wanted Tito because he was sick and an ugly kitten. He grew up to be a gorgeous kitty (I will attach a picture). He is doing well and has a loving purrsonality. He wouldn't hurt a fly or even hiss. Next is Karma. Karma was a stray who was hiding in my late step mom's boss' car tire. Not knowing, he started the car and then heard a screech. Her paw got run over, but it made a full recovery with a tiny scar. Next, is one we got when my late stepmother was living with us. He is crazy! He was thrown out of an apartment with half a hotdog to eat. He is crazy. Our late stepmom was visiting her brother who wanted to take him in but couldn't. His name is Magilla Gorilla. Finally, we have Francine, who I nicknamed Frankie. I will reply becau 140ab9782a...3b54e3.jpg 140ab9782a35691f0968a83f17928c8bc2c5889794a55ba6eeaf139afaa7e16d-582c5a53b54e3.jpg

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Arabella Atlee
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I ran out of room. Francine was an ally cat, who is now a full on house cat who loves belly rubs. She was so skinny and nurses were kicking her around outside of a hospital because she was "gross". We weren't going to keep her, but we got attached. Now she is too fat.

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Naima Ivansdóttir
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this makes me cry. thank you for being a wonderful human being and giving a chance to this beautiful soul

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Haleema
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bless that wonderful wonderful lady . I hope that BenBen has the most lovely life with his lovely human forever

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Alusair Alustriel
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those people should be an example to all those selfish bastards that throw away their animals cause they go for vacations. I hope BenBen will live much longer than they predicted! Meow!

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Ashleigh Howes
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I follow BenBen on Instagram and Twitter and boy does he live like a King

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Grace Barclay
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

His sad face turned into a happy face! Thanks to his new mom - awesome human being.

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Khanh Phan
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This light up my whole day! Thanks to those who gave him another chance in life.

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Marax
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"It was as if BenBen knew he was going to be dead soon, and he wouldn’t eat, drink, or even move" I've seen this several times in my life, usually after a family or friend's cat got seriously injured. They literally do crawl off somewhere to die alone. :( So glad this kitty got a second chance.

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Jody Wentworth
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am glad that he found a forever home--animals seem to know when they are going to be happy at a house and when they are going to stay somewhere.

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Christina Wood
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ohhhh, there are times I love some people!!! Well bloody done!!! Poor boy, so glad he's happy

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L and P
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

thanks - its 07:00 am and I already cried - thanks a lot xD!!

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Dipak Sharma
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

as Emma explained I am stunned that someone able to make $4177 in one month on the computer . try this web-site ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, h­o­m­e­j­o­b­s­7­­­­­.­­­­c­­­­o­­­­m

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