'I never thought it would happen to me': After helping rehome cats for years, a thin stray shows up on a rough day and ends up being the one this rescuer adopts

Sometimes all it takes is one moment outside for everything to change.

Some days are just off. Nothing is really wrong, but nothing feels right either. This rescuer didn't plan to sit outside for lunch, but the weather was nice, so it happened anyway. That's when the cat showed up. Just sitting there, watching. He was thin and a little rough looking, but calm.

He walked by, kept his distance, and that seemed like the end of it. But a few hours later, he was back, this time right up on the deck like he had made a decision. One can of food later and he was fully committed, eating like he had been waiting for this exact moment. Sneezing, clearly under the weather, but still gentle and friendly.

He curled up on the blanket and stayed overnight. By morning, with the rain and colder weather, leaving him outside didn't feel right. He moved into the garage, safe and out of the weather, while a vet appointment got set up.

Now he is still thin, still recovering, but already showing his purrsonality. Very affectionate, very happy to be there, like he knows he landed somewhere good. Mr. Bingley showed up at the right time and made himself at home.

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