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16 November 2016

By Alex Khalil

Oh God, let me have this cat.

Please.

BenBen, a rescue cat, was scheduled to be put down, due to numerous medical concerns, and being classed as ‘unadoptable’. That is, until a couple managed to get in a day early, fill out the paper work, and adopt what they call ‘the saddest cat in the world’.

Look.

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At.  

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Him.

I blew up reddit! Is it safe to come out? #thisisbenben #benbencatcat #catsofinstagram #caturday #cute

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His recovery has been remarkable. He’s purring, playing and even jumping around. And he loves pizza.

 

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And other foods.

While 2016 will continue to rage for the next month and a bit, it’s nice to know that it literally isn’t all doom and gloom.

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