Meet Hunk — the cat the system failed… but who still believes in love. Hunk is 9 years old. He was adopted from a high-volume city shelter last August. Just two months later… he was found outside, begging at one of our foster’s back door. We thought this would be a happy reunion—he was microchipped, after all. But when we contacted the registered owners, they denied ever having him. So Hunk was left behind. Again. We took him in, determined to give him the second chance he deserved. Right away we figured out Hunk was amazing but he was struggling with diarrhea. After months of back and forth to the vet—including bloodwork, fecal testing, and ultrasound, then diet trials, deworming, and other medications—we’ve learned he likely has inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or small cell lymphoma. We did try steroid treatment, but unfortunately it made his symptoms worse, so he has since been weaned off. Right now, our focus is keeping him comfortable and happy. There is another treatment option—an oral, at-home chemotherapy medication—but we feel that decision should be made by his adopter, as it requires ongoing commitment and consideration. And here’s the thing… despite everything he’s been through— Hunk is truly incredible. He is extremely sweet, affectionate, and people-oriented; a professional hugger who loves to be close to his humans; great with other cats; happy, social, and eating well; and consistently uses the litter box (even with soft stool). He is not broken. He is not “too much.” He is a cat who has been let down by people… and is still choosing to love anyway. We are looking for a hospice-style home where Hunk can spend whatever time he has left feeling safe, comfortable, and deeply loved. Hunk may not have gotten the life he deserved up until now—but we can still change his ending. If you can open your heart and home to Hunk, please submit an adoption application. Let’s make sure he never has to wonder if he’s wanted again.