After years of living outside, a gentle tom cat stumbled upon a kind person who let him in and showed him the good life.
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A thick-coated street cat appeared alone in a neighborhood last winter. A neighbor recognized him from the summer when he’d been seen scrounging for food.
The tom cat, Ewok, was a bit nervous, but he didn’t have a mean bone in his body. He let his finder take him in and looked relieved to have a warm bed and a full bowl of food. His fur was tangled and matted with a crusty patch on his back pulling at his skin.
When Chatons Orphelins Montreal (an animal rescue) was contacted, they immediately welcomed him with open arms.
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“Once we took Ewok, the little teddy bear, into our care, he was off to the veterinary clinic,” the rescue shared.
They carefully trimmed away all the tangles and knots, soothing him with gentle pets and encouraging words. Even though he was scared, he remained calm and cooperative, letting the veterinary staff tend to his needs.
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He was estimated to be three years old. His paw pads were hardened from trekking through snow. “The vet also discovered he had an old rib injury that hadn’t healed properly, likely from an accident during his time on the streets—though it didn’t cause him any pain.”
A loving foster family welcomed Ewok into their home, and his gentle, sweet nature quickly shone through.
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“When he first arrived, he was lost, anxious, and withdrawn. But as soon as he started socializing, his cuddly, gentle side emerged. Feeling so much better, all he wanted was to be loved.”
His eyes were constantly watery due to a condition called entropion, where the eyelids curl inward, causing irritation and increasing the risk of infection.
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Ewok underwent eyelid surgery to correct the issue. Even with a cone on for two weeks, he remained his sweet self, delighting in being spoon-fed and soaking up all the extra attention and pampering.
“After enduring such a hard life on the streets, he was more than deserving of the best care.”
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Ewok is a gentle and calm soul who thrives on routine. He may seem reserved at first, but a few scritches are the key to his heart. He adores having his chin and lower back stroked, stretching his paws and purring with delight each time.
He enjoys lounging in his hammock by the window, basking in the sun. But the moment he sees his foster mom, he gets to his feet to greet her, leaning in for a cuddle.
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“He’s starting to show his playful side in the evenings when it’s quiet in the house. You can hear him digging out his toys and chasing them around.”
He’s still skittish around sudden movements, but once he feels safe, he becomes a total cuddle bug, nuzzling up to his people and begging for more affection. Ewok is quiet and rarely meows, but he more than makes up for it with his powerful purrs.
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Ewok has embraced other cats in the house like a true gentleman, respecting their space and enjoying their company. “He gets along well with them, but he very much prefers spending time with his humans.”
His fluffy paws make biscuits whenever he’s petted, and his rumbling purrs fill the room.
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After braving the streets nearly all his life, Ewok is now safe indoors with a doting foster family, living a pain-free life, and he has never looked back.
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