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“The saddest cat in the world” then and now: A happy ending after only 1 year

Wednesday, 29/03/2023, 09:50 (GMT+7)

This is a cat named Mister Bruce Willis - a true "warrior". Mister Willis was once called "the saddest cat in the world" when he had to wander the streets for years to find someone who truly loves him.

Mister Willis is 6 years old. Despite his shabby appearance and unfortunate fate, Mister Willis is always sweet and affectionate with everyone around him. However, luck did not smile sooner when it was very difficult to find a family willing to take care of him.

“The saddest cat in the world” then and now: A happy ending after only 1 year 1
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“The saddest cat in the world” then and now: A happy ending after only 1 year 2
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The miracle happened when Sandra saw Mister Willis in a post by the Animal Humane Society of Minnesota, on International Cat Day.

“The saddest cat in the world” then and now: A happy ending after only 1 year 3
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The miracle happened when Sandra saw Mister Willis in a post by the Animal Humane Society of Minnesota, on International Cat Day.

“The saddest cat in the world” then and now: A happy ending after only 1 year 4
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“Mister Willis's eyes were sad, as if he wanted to say something through those eyes. In real life, Mister Willis looks even sadder. I left immediately because it was too painful to see him. As if on an impulse, for some reason I kept coming back to visit Mister Willis. This cat is really sick. I was hoping someone would adopt the cat, but Mister Willis was still there, week after week,” Sandra said.

“The saddest cat in the world” then and now: A happy ending after only 1 year 5
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Sandra initially did not intend to have cats because her lease did not allow animals. After a month of persuading the landlord, Mister Willis has gone to Sandra - the perfect destination of his life.

“The saddest cat in the world” then and now: A happy ending after only 1 year 6
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"I convinced the landlord that the 'no pets' rule should have an exception and was really surprised when the landlord agreed," said Sandra. “Now Mister Willis has become the happiest cat. He cried all night and wouldn't leave me half a step."

“The saddest cat in the world” then and now: A happy ending after only 1 year 7
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In the past, Mister Willis had been wandering the streets for 6 years before being rescued. He has many scars from fighting, eye injuries, chipped teeth, positive for FIV, leading to colds and respiratory infections. For 6 years, before meeting Sandra, Mister Willis's eyes were always sad.

“The saddest cat in the world” then and now: A happy ending after only 1 year 8
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After only a year with Sandra, the orange cat gained a home of his own and changed his appearance to the point of being unrecognizable. The "saddest" Mister Willis has become the "happiest" cat with more than 145 thousand people who love and accompany him on Instagram. 

“We have been together for a year now and have been through ups and downs together. Mister Willis was seriously ill for a while and we had to go to the vet often. Fortunately, the cat has overcome all infections. Today, Mister Willis is a happy and healthy cat," said Sandra.