A cat was found outside, unable to move, but after just a few weeks indoors, he transformed into the happiest cat he was always meant to be. AspenChatonsOrphelinsMontrealA few months ago, a cat was spotted outside with thick mats covering his entire body and an injury along his back. He sat quietly in a yard, as if waiting and hoping for someone to notice him."He had difficulty moving. His knots pulled at his skin. For his fur to be in this state, he must have been without help for a long time and had likely been attacked by another animal," shared Chatons Orphelins Montreal, an all-volunteer rescue group.When a Good Samaritan named Ariane saw a plea for help on social media, she rushed out to find the cat. ChatonsOrphelinsMontrealCompletely exhausted, the cat, named Aspen, didn't resist when Ariane gently picked him up, as if he understood she was there to help him. She brought him home and prepared a quiet space where he could decompress.Aspen could barely move; every shift of his body tugged at the mats on his back. Despite his condition, he never once complained. The moment he was petted, he leaned in, soaking up the affection he'd been missing for so long. ChatonsOrphelinsMontrealChatons Orphelins Montreal stepped in to provide the urgent care he needed. Their first task: remove the thick, crust-like mats that caused him constant pain. "Off to the vet clinic we went," the rescue said.Shaving away his dense mats was a long, delicate process. Aspen also received treatment for the wound on his back and medication for stomach issues that had likely plagued him for quite some time. "He's such a little angel who lets the vet do everything without a peep." ChatonsOrphelinsMontrealAfter his spa day and medical treatments, Aspen left the clinic looking and feeling like a new cat. With a fresh haircut, a clean face, and relief from pain, a spark returned to his eyes along with a renewed zest for life.He arrived at his foster home to continue his recovery. With nourishing meals and attentive care, he healed beautifully, and his soft coat began to grow back in. ChatonsOrphelinsMontreal"Aspen tends to eat too quickly without chewing, so he was given a slow-feeder at mealtime. Shortly after arriving in foster care, he began asking for attention and cuddles. He's a teddy bear at heart, gentle and loving."Now that he's pain-free, Aspen explores the house with confidence, claiming every corner and sunny spot as his own. ChatonsOrphelinsMontrealBut the moment he hears his people, he trots over to them with bright eyes. Along with his love for humans, Aspen also adores the other cats in the house. He lets them wrestle with him and even play with his tail, always acting as the gentle giant in the group."He likes other friendly cats. He wants to be friends with everyone." ChatonsOrphelinsMontrealGone are the days of struggling alone outdoors. Today, Aspen is thriving, surrounded by soft blankets, cozy napping spots, and more toys than he knows what to do with."He loves curling up with his humans at night and will roll onto his back the moment you talk to him. He enjoys sunbathing on the windowsill, watching the world outside. He's also become quite the climber and loves perching on top of the cat tree." ChatonsOrphelinsMontrealAspen is happiest when surrounded by people and cats who make him feel safe. He follows them to bed and rubs his face against their pillow in pure bliss. With his mats gone, he loves being brushed, especially on the cheeks, and fills the room with his contented purrs."He likes listening to his humans and getting petted by them. He's very much a kitten at heart." ChatonsOrphelinsMontrealThanks to those who never gave up on him, Aspen now has a second chance at life. His coat grows fluffier and more gleaming by the day, and his charming personality shines brighter than ever. ChatonsOrphelinsMontrealShare this story with your friends. More on Aspen and Chatons Orphelins Montreal on Instagram and Facebook.Related story: Family and Their Cat Change Everything for Little 4-week-old Kitten in a World He Cannot See