According to a Facebook post from Humane Pennsylvania, a cat named Reese ended up in the care of the Lancaster Center for Animal Life-Saving after his former caretaker’s health declined and they could no longer afford vet care.
Reese was in poor condition: “Reese had significant scabbing, and missing fur, was overweight, and drooling excessively,” Humane Pennsylvania wrote.
Worse still, veterinarians noticed a mass under his tongue and determined that he was likely suffering from mouth cancer. He was estimated to have just 1-3 months to live.
He was reportedly taken in by an adopter from a hospice center but was quickly returned to the shelter. He didn’t get along with the other cats at the shelter, and Lancaster Center continued to search for a home for Reese.
It turns out, it wasn’t: the results indicated that the mass was completely clear of cancer cells!
Over time, they noticed something unexpected: Reese was surprisingly resilient given his diagnosis, and actually “began to thrive.” After noticing Reese’s progress, the volunteers decided to cover the cost of a biopsy to see if the mass was actually cancerous.
It turned out that this was not the case: the results showed that the mass was completely free of cancer cells!
A cat thought to be near death actually had plenty of life left in him, and after that miraculous new diagnosis, Reese’s life changed: according to Humane Pennsylvania, Reese was adopted by a new family just a few days later.
“He is adjusting well and loves being on the move!” they wrote on Facebook.
They thanked volunteers, doctors, staff members, and supporters for helping give this cat a new life: “Reese was given a second chance at being a happy, healthy house cat.”
What a miracle — we’re so glad Reese is free of cancer and has now found a great new home!