But he healed.
Slowly, stubbornly, without making a fuss.
Once he was healthy enough, we tried to find him a home. I took decent pictures. I wrote the kind of sweet post people usually share. I said he was gentle. I said he used the litter box perfectly. I said he loved quiet corners and soft blankets. I said he deserved a second chance.
People asked how old he was.
People asked if he was good with kids.