Often referred to as the saddest cat on the internet, meet BenBen. BenBen, poor guy, was going to have a very bad future in a shelter, almost certainly ending in death.

His story is all the more tragic because he had a disfigured ear, multiple severe cuts, and a fractured back.

BenBen appears to have had an encounter with a much bigger animal.

BenBen appeared to sense his fate, according to the shelter officials. He didn’t seem to be trying to continue; he wasn’t moving, eating, or drinking.

After learning about BenBen, a compassionate vet clinic staff member made the decision to offer him a fresh start.