Russell nurses other animals back to health

After being rescued in a house fire, Russell had to spend years recovering at a vet clinic in North Carolina. Being a permanent resident in the clinic, Russell started to care for other patients

“He has taken a long time, but he has made a miraculous recovery.” said the vet.

The best part that nobody could imagine was regardless of not being completely healed yet, Russell was a volunteer who intentionally wanted to visit and care for other animals that had a similar situations as his.

Those caring and lovely people in the hospital were amazed by the orange kitty’s hard work because he kept going around the rooms and he wanted to stay for a bit to comfort his new friends.

“He’s incredibly engaging. He wants to meet all our patients. He just wants to be with them” the vet says.

Amazingly, Russell can sense that other animals are having a difficult time and need some love, so he wants to be by their side.

Although cats are believed to be independent and aloof, Russell proves they are not! He likes to be with other animals. And it’s not all about him. He really enjoys giving companionship to others.

Russell the healer proved to the hospital that everyone needs love and care, especially when they are in their darkerest hours.

His vet said: “He’s famous now! I don’t know if he’d like being a normal house cat again, so we’d be happy to keep him as our clinic mascot.”

Although Russell was found in terrible conditions and he might never fully recover, he now lives a good and meaningful life!