MONTREAL — A once-homeless feline named Ewok has traded snow-covered pavements for sunlit windowsills after a remarkable transformation from wary stray to beloved companion.
A Chance Encounter Changes Everything
Last winter, a neighbor in a Montreal community spotted a familiar face – a thick-coated tomcat they remembered seeing scavenging for food months earlier. Despite his matted fur and visible discomfort from a crusty skin lesion, the cat, later named Ewok, displayed remarkable trust.
“He was nervous but never aggressive,” the rescuer recalled. “The moment I offered food and shelter, his whole body seemed to exhale with relief.”
Road to Recovery
Chatons Orphelins Montréal, the rescue organization that took Ewok in, discovered the extent of his hardships:
- Severely matted fur requiring careful grooming
- Hardened paw pads from years of outdoor survival
- An old rib fracture that had healed improperly
- Chronic eye irritation from entropion (inward-growing eyelids)
“Despite his pain, Ewok remained incredibly cooperative during treatments,” said a veterinary technician. His entropion surgery and two-week cone recovery period revealed his sweet temperament – he happily
accepted spoon-feeding and gentle pets throughout the process.
Blossoming in Foster Care
In his foster home, Ewok’s true personality emerged:
Morning ritual: Basking in his window hammock
Greeting style: Rushing to nuzzle his foster mom
Love language: “Making biscuits” with his fluffy paws
Secret hobby: Late-night toy-chasing sessions
While comfortable with other cats, Ewok clearly prefers human companionship. “His purrs could power a small village,” his foster family jokes, noting how the formerly silent cat now fills rooms with his rumbling contentment.
A Bright Future Ahead
Now approximately three years old, Ewok embodies resilience. From surviving harsh Canadian winters to learning the joy of chin scratches, his journey illustrates the transformative power of compassion.
“Every animal deserves this kind of second chance,” says the rescue team, who continue to care for other strays awaiting their own happy endings.
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