Cats can feel abandoned, and it can cause psychological damage. They might be more cautious and nervous or aggressive toward humans if they feel betrayed by their owners. Still, everyone deserves a second chance, and those hurt felines are worthy of a new furever happy home.

JJ Swatt (JJ Swattington) was a stray cat in NYC park in 2015. The ginger cat struggled to find food and water on the streets in Bronx Park. When rescued, he weighed only 7 lbs (about 3.2 kg) and was literally skin and bone.

Life didn’t go easier for the cat at the shelter. Nobody paid attention to him, and he was thought to live the rest of his life in the kennel at the back of the shelter until Hannah and Danny, his saviors, visited right before the cat’s scheduled euthanization. So, instead of an older cat they had picked, the couple chose to welcome JJ home.

At first, the furball was too frail to roam around and get used to his new family, but his new parents were patient. JJ slept, ate, napped, and then, ate again. During the daytime and nighttime, he didn’t leave his bed.

A month of rehabilitation went like a breeze as JJ gained more weight (13 lbs, equals 5.9 kg), and his fur got silkier. He was much more energetic and started to explore the apartment. Six months after leaving the shelter, the 10-year-old cat looked as younger as a kitty again.

JJ Swatt reveals his true self as a meowing dominator. His appetite is always good, and he loves to play. Instead of lazying around, he prefers causing chaos and being an Instagram model. The miserable appearance turns into an arrogant, bossy face. JJ is definitely living his best life with his other feline fellows.

What a transformation for a ginger cat! Please like and share JJ’s story if you love him and wish more sheltered pets would be saved too! Then, we are glad to bring you other touching furry tales that are only one click away!