Healthy cats always look impeccable, but Lucian is extremely ragged. He looked like he'd just gone through a wringer and was just skin and bones. This wasn't fully revealed until they scraped off all the carpets. Lucian's eyes were bloody, dry, and almost closed. At first, she thought he might not have eyes. He lost patches of fur while large shaggy masses dropped from his body. Although he is clearly in poor health, he is very loving and friendly. When Josie cleaned it up, it purred and was very hungry.

After taking Lucian to an animal rescue center, they realized he needed extensive treatment, testing and fluids. So he stays with the rescuers, and Josie has to leave him. She visits Lucian weekly, hoping he will recover. During visits, the cat will give her affection, rubbing her face. Josie's husband, Ed, also met and immediately fell in love with the lovely Lucian.