Every so often, we'll hear a story about an animal who overcame a terrible situation in life and not only found their own happiness, but made the lives of others brighter.
And while many people tend to picture dogs in their heads with a setup like that, it's easy to underestimate how loving and strong some cats can be as well.
That was certainly true in the case of one seriously determined feline whose happy ending came after a beginning we wouldn't wish on anyone.