Luhu May Appear To Be The Saddest Cat In The World But Looks Can Be Deceiving
September 09, 2020

Luhu went viral as the saddest cat in the world. But his somber expression is really the result of a birth defect and his story is actually quite happy!
One look at Luhu, a 5-year-old cat who lives in Beijing, China, can melt and break your heart at the same time. His downcast eyes make him look like the saddest cat in the world.
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But Luhu is a precious reminder of why you should never judge a book by its cover!
“He’s quite outgoing," his owner says. "He is not shy at all [and] loves to take photos."
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Happy Life For Saddest Cat In The World
Despite his sorrowful appearance, this sweet kitty actually lives a pretty blessed life. For starters, he's adored by his human, Maggie Liu, who took him in when he was just a tiny kitten fighting for his life.
“When he was two weeks he went to [the] hospital because his eyes, respiratory system, and reproductive system [were] born with developmental defects," Maggie explains. "My friend didn’t have much time to take care of him, so I have [had] him since 3 weeks [after] the hospital."
The saddest cat in the world also has 2 adoring siblings in the home. All of the cats share the same feline mother but each has a different father.
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“I think his brothers know [it] was not easy for him to survive," Maggie says. "They spoil him."
In addition to a family who loves him, Luhu's heartbreakingly adorable countenance turned him into an Internet sensation.
As Maggie shared photos of the saddest cat in the world on her Instagram account, Luhu quickly snagged the hearts of strangers from all over and went viral. Now, he has thousands of followers who look forward to seeing photos of the saddest cat in the world living his best life.
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So, while the first glance at his downcast expression may have you tearing up, rest assured Luhu is incredibly cared for and loved. And the saddest cat in the world reminds us that looks can be deceiving!
h/t: Bored Panda
Featured Image: Instagram/Maggie Liu
Mel is the senior writer for GodUpdates, finding, writing and sharing Christian, uplifting, and health-related stories from around the world. Mel has a passion for writing and graduated with a degree in English from Randolph-Macon College in Virginia. When she’s not researching and writing stories, Mel is very active in her church. You can usually find Mel playing board games with her husband and two young girls, giving someone a hug, or hunting down a good cup of coffee!
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