A cat who had lived a rough and tumble life, purred up a storm when someone came back for him at the shelter.

Man Went for a Work Break and Came Back with a Kitten

A man stumbled upon a homeless kitten meowing outside all alone. Little did he know that his life was about to change.

A 6-year-old orange tabby was brought into Animal Humane Society in Minnesota after living most of his life on the streets. He was rough around the edges, covered in battle scars — chipped teeth, a healed injury to his eye, and tested positive for FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus).

Despite it all, he would melt and purr instantly when he was cuddled. They named him Bruce Willis and began a search for a loving home that he so deserved. Whenever someone stopped to visit him at the shelter, he would switch on his purr motor and hope that would be the day.

"Bruce is the sweetest and most affectionate boy around. All cheeks and love, he will brighten every day you spend with him," the shelter wrote.