An injured stray cat began sleeping outside a home, clearly in need of help. With a noticeable limp and visible discomfort, he quietly waited each day, accepting the food and water the homeowners offered.
Though shy, he warmed up to their kindness and stayed close, trusting they might be his way off the streets.
Seeing that he needed more than just meals, the homeowners contacted Chatons Orphelins Montreal, a local rescue group.
The team responded quickly and took the cat, now named Hemingway, into their care.
Veterinarians found that Hemingway had been through a lot. He had scars and an abscess likely caused by another animal.
Thankfully, with treatment and rest in a foster home, he began to heal.
As his health improved, so did his spirit. Hemingway became affectionate, gentle, and clearly grateful.
From limping alone outside to lounging indoors surrounded by care, his transformation was complete.
Now fully recovered, Hemingway is ready to leave behind his tough past and join a forever family—one that will give him the warmth and safety he waited so patiently for.
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