A cat showed up in a garden and stuck around until a kind person noticed him, changing his life forever. KenzoChatonsOrphelinsMontrealA white cat wandered into the garden of a family who regularly cared for neighborhood strays, drawn by the scent of food left outside.Starved and exhausted, he settled into a quiet corner and decided to stay. Soon, the family noticed the newcomer and approached to see if he was friendly. To their surprise, he showed no fear and walked right up to them for attention.It was immediately clear that he needed help and was ready for a fresh start. He wandered into a family's garden one day and decided to stayChatonsOrphelinsMontrealThe family quickly realized the cat was injured and walking with a limp. Despite everything he'd been through, he remained affectionate and trusting. As freezing temperatures set in, concern for his safety grew.After what was likely a long and lonely life on the streets, the cat spent his final night outdoors before a local rescuer arrived to bring him to safety. He walked right up to his finder for attentionChatonsOrphelinsMontrealChatons Orphelins Montreal, a volunteer-run rescue, welcomed the cat into their care and named him Kenzo. For the first time in a long while, he was safe and warm. "He has heterochromia, two different-colored eyes," the rescue shared.Kenzo was treated for an eye infection and placed in a foster home, where he could finally begin to heal. Kenzo was finally safeChatonsOrphelinsMontreal"For the first few days, he was scared and unsure of all the changes. He stayed hidden, spending most of his time resting and rebuilding strength. Once he realized he was safe, he quickly came out of his shell."His striking blue-and-amber eyes cleared up, and his injured leg healed beautifully. As his health returned, he started to feel like himself again. He quickly turned into a love bugChatonsOrphelinsMontreal"When he trusts someone, he purrs instantly. He's a big cat with the heart of a teddy bear. He adores attention, loves cuddles, and never says no to food."He flopped onto his side and stretched his toes contentedly, loving his new life filled with endless cuddles. ChatonsOrphelinsMontrealFor most of his life, Kenzo wandered the streets, surviving one day at a time. Now, those struggles are behind him. He seems grateful to have a roof over his head and kind humans who make sure he's fed and loved every day."He always wants to be close to his people, ready for affection at any moment." He has heterochromia - two different-colored eyesChatonsOrphelinsMontrealWhen Christmas rolled around, Kenzo fully embraced the holiday spirit, lounging beside his humans near the Christmas tree. He never missed an opportunity for cuddles, and the room hummed with his soothing purrs.Though he can be shy around strangers, once he feels safe, he transforms into a nonstop purring machine. ChatonsOrphelinsMontrealWhenever he's in the mood for affection, he closes his eyes, rolls onto his back, or stretches his legs in pure bliss, floating on cloud nine as his people shower him with love.The days of hunger, cold, and loneliness are long gone. Now, he rests peacefully with a full belly, knowing he will never be without love again. ChatonsOrphelinsMontreal"This big cat with different-colored eyes was incredibly lucky to be rescued from a life of hardship. He's thriving and ready to find his forever family, who will cherish him for the rest of his life." ChatonsOrphelinsMontrealShare this story with your friends. More on Kenzo and Chatons Orphelins Montreal on Instagram and Facebook.Related story: Cat Makes Guy His Forever Human By Standing on Him After Waiting Nearly Half a Year for a Home