One day, an orange tabby cat appeared among the stray cats, looking for food. Sia is a local stray animal rescue volunteer, so he started feeding the new stray cat while paying attention to its health.
One day, Sia discovered that she was visibly unwell when she came back, with some eye infections, and her health quickly deteriorated to the point where she could no longer open her eyes. It was obvious that the cat was in desperate need of medical attention, so Sia decided to rescue it.
She attempted to use a humane trap to bring the cat (whom she named Leon) to safety, but luckily local animal rescuer Melanie also learned of his plight and offered to help.
Leon was then taken to the veterinarian for a physical examination. The process was calm from beginning to end, as if he understood that the doctor was helping him.
He tested positive for FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) and was immediately treated for eye ulcers and stomach problems. Doctors also discovered that he suffered from entropion, an abnormal eye condition in which the eyelids turn inwards.
In addition to the cat's own discomfort, this condition can cause irritation to the cornea, which can lead to serious infection. With support from the community hospital, Leon underwent surgery on both eyes.
The rescue organization Chatons Orphelins Montreal took Leon to their rescue center and provided ongoing medical care and connection with a foster home, where he could slowly heal and enjoy the socialization a pet deserves.
"We saw a very bad condition in him when he first arrived. Even though he was FIV positive, he is recovering well and has gained a lovely new look after treatment," the rescuer shared.
After risking living on the streets and living most of his life in discomfort, Leon can finally relax.
As a result, its otherworldly personality gradually emerged.
Leon's new owners, Morgan and Alvin, noticed that he was eager to learn new things. "He is very smart and curious about everything. He loves being the king and following his humans everywhere.
Leon uses food as motivation and starts learning new tricks with snacks. He has learned to hold toys and can roll over, paw, spin and lie down as needed," Alvin said.
For a cat who has spent almost his entire life wandering outside, Leon never ceases to amaze his new owners with the things he can do.
When his new owner brought him a dinner bell, he tried taking it outside to play. But soon Leon figured out that by ringing the bell, his human owners would bring him delicious food. So it quickly became a professional "bell-ringing cat".
"He likes when we throw little ball toys to play with him, and then he brings the ball back to us. He jumps and runs like a little sheep. He is really a cute and lively kitten at heart."
From living on the streets to recovering from surgery to regaining his healthy and lively spirit, Leon was finally ready to find his dream home, and he did.
"He came to his new home with a lively personality and playful spirit. He is affectionate and clingy and brings us a lot of joy," his forever family shared.
To this day, Leon still has a greedy appetite. At the same time, he is also in good health and has a forever young personality.
Its FIV does not affect its life in any way. As soon as he heard his master opening the kitchen cupboard, he came running, his heavy footsteps echoing throughout the apartment.