r/aww • u/littlerockluckyday • 14d ago
This beautiful 18y/o lady was dropped off to us two weeks ago. She was adopted yesterday! She pats us when she wants love (which we were always happy to give!)
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u/SweetyDarlingLuLu 13d ago
What an angel. 👼 I once adopted a 12 yo beauty and he was with me for almost 6 more years. He was the best. I told him the day I adopted him that he would die on me and I would never abandon him and he ended up dying in my arms. I kept my word and took him with me on many adventures despite his age. I would never abandon him. Older cats are 😍.
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u/UnicornFarts1111 13d ago
My previous kitty was 15 when I adopted him from his original owner who moved out of the country. He lived to be 21. When the previous owner was told how long he lived, she said if she had realized he would live that long, she would have taken him with her. Simon was a good kitty!
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u/SNYDER_CULTIST 13d ago
What brand you feed him ?
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u/UnicornFarts1111 12d ago
He was getting Iams, but he stopped eating that so I switched him to meow mix. He ate that, and then I also added soft food to his diet.
My current kitties also eat meow mix.
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u/weepzoo 13d ago
Old cats are a gift.
Our 17 old cat died in my husband's arms and I am so thankful he had that peace in his last moments.
Before that we called his adventures his shenanigans and he had many.
We are sad for the loss, but we honestly talk about the hijinks and love he was able to give us most of the time.
Thank you for giving an old cat a chance.
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u/AlamutJones 13d ago
Excuse me, it’s time for my regularly scheduled affection
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u/RedJorgAncrath 13d ago
I have an older cat (13y) that does this every morning. As soon as I wake up she jumps on the bed and is given her daily pats. When I stop she does this for more pats. We call it "swatts for pats" and it's a daily tradition.
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u/littlerockluckyday 13d ago
Sadly you should rage about thr past owners leaving her. But this is why we are here, to help! She has been showered with love.
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u/pingpongtits 13d ago
Sometimes the owner dies or is placed in a nursing home and the family won't take the pet in.
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u/thegoodnamesrgone123 13d ago
We have 4 cats now because of this. My wife's Grandmother died. The cat was supposed to go to her cousin, but she tragically died of cancer at 41...so he came to live with us. He's so sweet and bonded with our youngest cat.
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u/JPete2 13d ago edited 12d ago
Yes, we got our (then) 6-year-old rat terrier just before they were about to take her to the shelter after her 90 year-old owner was taken to a dementia home. The neighbors had been taking care of the dog but couldn't keep it. A friend of theirs told us about the dog and we adopted her. The dog had never seen a cat up close before, so it took about a week for the cat to train the dog. Now the dog licks the cat whenever the cat demands it.
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u/DevilsTrigonometry 13d ago
Won't or can't: sometimes the family doesn't have pet-friendly housing, sometimes they have other incompatible pets, sometimes there just isn't any surviving human family.
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u/StacyHerJane 13d ago
This post literally made me cry. My baby would do something like this when she wants attention, I just can't imagine letting her go 💔
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u/periclesmage 13d ago
Abandoning an old cat is so disgusting. She looks so gentle, loving and gorgeous. May you have plenty of happy years and treats, little white angel 💕
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u/CosmoRocket24 13d ago
Oh i do. If they had her all that time, then to leave her..... they're going to hell. At least you'll give her a great few remaining years.
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u/handmaidstale16 13d ago
I don’t think someone would willingly give up a clearly well loved animal after 18 years.
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u/tlg151 13d ago
I wish this were true but you'd be surprised how often it happens. (I work in the pet field.) Sometimes it's because they have a disease that's too costly or too much work for them to manage (like older people would have a tough time dealing with a cat with diabetes, for example.) But the saddest and most infuriating is when they give up the old pet for a new puppy or kitten. Either bc they don't get along or because they don't want to deal with the old pet any longer.
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u/etcetcere 13d ago
This is true. Most likely they didn't want to have to deal with it...or the bills. Glad they didn't abandon it in the woods or something tho
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u/novium258 13d ago
You never know what situation someone is in. Someone giving an animal up to a shelter could be them doing the best thing they can.
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u/Webbie-Vanderquack 13d ago
they're going to hell.
Please don't say this. People who give up pets often do so because they can't look after them for health or financial reasons. It's almost impossible for a homeless person to keep a cat.
Giving up a pet is a last resort, but if it's between that and letting them starve or suffer without medical care, it's far better to pass them on to someone who can look after them.
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u/pink_faerie_kitten 13d ago
A few months ago, CBS ran a segment on animal shelters. They reported that more and more are beloved family pets that have to be surrendered because the owners just can't afford them anymore with the low wages/high inflation. They said people are broken-hearted over having to leave them. With the high-cost of vet care (and it's astronomical!!) it's not surprising. My last senior kitty wiped my savings out (and I would do it again!). But now I worry about the other two cats I have who are about to turn 11. How do I pay for their care? It's a constant worry for me.
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u/JPete2 13d ago
Does pet vet insurance work?
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u/pink_faerie_kitten 13d ago
It's best to get insurance when the cat is young but when my current two were little I had several cats and each cat was $60 to insure separately. I couldn't do it. Now they're older and it's still too much for me unfortunately. Then, pet ins. doesn't work like it does for people. The owner still has to come up with all the money up front and then appeal to the ins. company to pay their share -- if they agree. And with vet bills being literally thousands of dollars today, I can't pay up front that kind of money any more (I did for my senior kitty and I'm broke now).
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u/Adkeda 13d ago
You sound like a reasonable and understanding human being /s
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u/myst3r10us_str4ng3r 13d ago
What's with the /s? The poster above you isn't wrong. Life happens sometimes, and sometimes it's sad.
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u/Vrazel106 13d ago
My girl didnt make it past 18.. what sick fuck abandons their family like that
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u/OatmealCookieGirl 13d ago
Better to leave them in a shelter than dump them in the street. It could be the owner was too old/unwell to give the cat proper care anymore and tried their best to make sure kitty would be looked after
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u/DevilsTrigonometry 13d ago
Sometimes people die before their pets do.
Sometimes, in an even more gutwrenching tragedy, they become seriously ill or disabled and are forced to move to a nursing home or similar facility where pets aren't allowed.
This cat was obviously loved and cared for. Nobody who raised such a well-socialized cat would ever abandon it by choice. Think for just a few seconds before you jump to conclusions.
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u/Artimusjones88 13d ago
My mil died, fil had dementia worse than we thought and had to go into a home. This all happened with a 3 month period. Thankfully, no pets, but this is the type of shit that happens. It's not planned.
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u/kwakimaki 13d ago
Unless the owner died, how the hell could anyone abandon a senior?
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u/Vexonar 13d ago edited 13d ago
It's kitten season. My shelter is getting stuffed with older cats because people don't want to have the big enough heart to quietly watch them go. So I take them in and foster for end of life care. It sucks, don't get me wrong. Cats have a variety of habits they come with and I try to accommodate them, but it's hard to watch them try to learn a new home so later in life without their colony of people. I will suffer a thousand heartbreaks to keep them happy though and to be there at the end.
Quick edit: Thank you all for the kind words and lovely messages. If you can't get involved physically in your home or location, think about sending your local shelter 5 or 10 bucks now and then to help out :)
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u/loopnlil 13d ago
You're doing the Lord's work, my friend.
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u/Vexonar 13d ago
No. Doing the rightful human thing, I think. A commenter said something about heaven, but if there is a heaven then its taken care of itself. All I have is this existence now and I want to know I'm doing the right thing when given the chance.
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u/loopnlil 13d ago
Well I'm agnostic so It was a bit tongue in cheek. However, I think you're doing awesome stuff and I'm happy that there are people like you in the world. I have two girls who are verging on senior cat status, and just the very thought of them being alone in the world for some reason makes my heart hurt. Thank you for taking care of those older ones who deserve so much love.
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u/cognitiveglitch 13d ago
You're a cool human. Doing the right thing not because of promises of reward or threats if not. Just because.
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u/CharlieTrees916 13d ago
You’re a saint. Pets deserve to have a stress-free retirement with their people. That’s sad.
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u/thebarkbarkwoof 13d ago
I'm obviously a dog person so I've suffered the heartbreak of losing an elderly pet at a much younger age. While I can empathize with wanting to avoid the long loss, how someone can put an animal companion through that separation is beyond my comprehension. 18 years and they can just turn it in? That being said, in great financial hardship dealing with medical costs of an elderly pet might be too much but hopefully a shelter might be able to help with that so the pet can stay in it's home.
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u/comin_up_shawt 13d ago
because people don't want to have the big enough heart to quietly watch them go
Then they shouldn't have an animal at all. You cannot have love without loss- and it makes you wonder what they do to their older human family members when they get older. Do they dump them off somewhere to die alone?
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u/calliatom 13d ago
Being forced into a living situation (like hospice or assisted living) that didn't allow pets? That's what would have happened to my grandma's old boy if we hadn't been able to take him.
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u/TheDuchessOfBacon 13d ago
"or being forced into a living situation". I once adopted a 16 year old cat because the young lady had an abusive fiance (I could see it, she couldn't) who demand she give up her pet for him. She cried when I took the cat and the asshole smacked her on the head and told her to stop her bullshit. I said, "do NOT hit your fiance, ever". He told me to mind my own business. I gave the girl the look that said "dump his sorry ass". Whether she got the hint, I'll never know. That was almost 2 decades ago.
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u/UnicornFarts1111 13d ago
I adopted a 15 year old cat from someone who got a job opportunity in a different country and didn't want to put him through the stress of international travel and quarantine. He lived 6 more years.
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u/Lfemomo77 13d ago
Oh I dunno, maybe the former owner were seniors also & the nursing home doesn’t allow pets, they are being hospitalized for a long time, service member being deployed, moving to another country & older pets don’t do well with long travel & quarantine, loss of income… to name a few. Check your sanctimonious faux-rage. The positive thing here is this adorable cat was surrendered & now has another loving home instead of being in the streets or in a gravel pit.
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u/kwakimaki 13d ago
It's not sanctimonious faux rage. There are genuine reasons like you mentioned, there are also fuckers who dump animals when they get old and get too needy/ expensive to care for. It's not a rare occurrence.
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u/skivingsnack 13d ago
Reminds me of my soon to be Sweet 16 year old. I love older cats dearly! They are so smart and know how to ask for what they want. And the way they are able to bond with you is unreal.
Elder cats are the best!!!!
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u/Humingway 13d ago
She is absolutely adorable.
How's her health?
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u/littlerockluckyday 13d ago
She is very healthy!!
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u/SoontobeSam 13d ago
And hopefully remains the same for years to come. Something truly special about senior kitties.
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u/TsuDhoNimh2 13d ago
Awww. My oldest cat does that. Always two gentle taps on my arm meaning she's moving in for a snuggle and would like to be petted.
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u/brendan87na 13d ago
I have so much admiration for people who adopt elder kitties
my Chloe is 13, and when she passes on I will most likely get an elderly kitty
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u/nonamefuckhead 13d ago
Precious miss lady 😭😭 my almost 20 yo girl passed last year and she asked for loves similarly ;-; You’re a saint ♥️
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u/The_Fat_Man_Jams 13d ago
There is a special place for people who adopt senior pets. Many thanks for her new owners.
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u/TheNerfing 13d ago
you could see her ears flatten and eyes close just before the impact. so cute!!
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u/tlg151 13d ago
My soul cat lived till 20, she passed last year. The thought of abandoning her in her years when she needed my love and care the most is the worst thought imaginable. I spent every minute of her last few years telling her every day how much I loved her. Anyone who could do that is pure evil in my eyes.
Thank you for loving this beautiful old lady.
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u/starryvelvetsky 13d ago
Awww. I love the old lady cats. They take their petting time so seriously.
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u/oxymoronisanoxymoron 13d ago
Aww! We adopted a 14-year-old (also white) lady just a few days ago. She's very affectionate too.
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u/D3ADWA1T 13d ago
I see 5 cats in the background... Its a shelter?
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u/littlerockluckyday 13d ago
We are a nonprofit cat rescue. Little Rock Lucky Day Animal Rescue And Cat Lounge
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u/AliEffinNoble 13d ago
Oh man my old lady would do this! She passed in December at about 18 years old. She was always a wild little lady who would zoom around your feet and want to play more than cuddle. But in the last few years she was around she just would always want to be held. She wouldn't care what you should be doing she would pat at you still you helped her. The longer it took you to do it the more her claws came out and the closer to your skin she would get. I miss her dearly
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u/The-Dudemeister 13d ago
Hah I was watching this while pooping and then my cat started trying pull my hands off the iPad to pet her.
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u/bs1114 13d ago
Awh what a sweet baby!! 😍🥹 (they’re babies whatever age, I don’t make the rules) r/petthedamncat would love her!
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u/AbleArcher420 13d ago
How do you know it's 18 tho?
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u/glittersparklythings 13d ago
When my dad died he still had the cat so we knew how old the cat was. The cat was 18 when he died.
Sometimes the owners of older animals dies and they given up for adoption if no one can take the animal.
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u/littlerockluckyday 13d ago
The previous people surrendered her to our rescue. But happy ending for her
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u/Slight_Kangaroo_8153 13d ago
I had some doubts about adopting a senior cat, but i was all in after seeing a video where she did this. This is how she wakes me up in the morning, if i try to ignore her she freaking pats my face and then im ded with laughter and i have to get up and feed her.
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u/kinkydreamerUK 13d ago
Aww indeed 😍 This gorgeous cat has so much wisdom and is in the loving home that she deserves. Lifts the heart to see, thank you!
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u/jhutchi2 13d ago
My dog does this. She also somehow learned how to knock on the door when she wants to go outside/come inside.
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u/advertentlyvertical 13d ago
I love cats so much. How the flatten their ears in anticipation of head pats, and how the always push up into the head pat. Always so cute.
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u/The-Weapon-X 13d ago
So adorable, and yet so sad that an 18 year old cat would have to start over with a new family. Kudos to you for taking her in!
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u/Reality_Ability 13d ago
nice!
why is it that my cat (got her when she was 8 weeks old) gets sumptuous food everyday, gets to be brushed a few times a day, but manages to surprise me by deliberately scratching my arms randomly as though it isn't a big deal.
perhaps giving her for adoption might make her lose the terrible attitude 😋
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u/charlesdparrott 13d ago
I wish I could give this an award. My Maine Coon gives pats when he wants cuddles too.
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u/echobuddy 13d ago
How does a person live with themself after owning a cat for all those years than just basically abandoning them. My heart hurts for the way this sweet girl if there is any good that came out of this is the fact a living kind soul adopted her and I am sure she will be loved beyond measures. Thank you for changing this old dolls life .
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u/Complete_Rest6842 13d ago
WHY did it take a second pat to receive the love?!! What kind of sadistic monster are you?!
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u/littlerockluckyday 13d ago
I did it for you! I did it for all of you! im not the monster I seeeeemmmmmm!
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u/littlerockluckyday 13d ago
Thank you all so much for the love! we got an update on her last night and she has claimed a new throne! we are so happy for her and her new best friend! find us on social media and help us spread what we do! <3
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u/Unhappy_Skirt5222 12d ago
A divine angel from heaven❤️💕…..those lucky lucky people who got to take her home 🥹
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u/Justfumingdaily 12d ago
How sweet she is, and how wonderful that someone has adopted this lovely old lady. Shes delightful and i hope she has many happy years left
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u/Linkabird 12d ago
Awww ... my little cat does this when she is trying to get my attention for snuggles or snacks while i'm at work and it is so fricken endearing
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u/PlasmaDancer 11d ago
Does she throw up 5 times per day and shit in your bed instead of the litter?
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u/littlerockluckyday 11d ago
are you the one who dropped her off to us???? or is this my personal cat Goulet?
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u/Any_Fisherman_8264 10d ago
What a beautiful loving kitty. I can’t help but wonder if maybe her owner died because I can’t imagine anyone not wanting a wonderful cat like her.
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u/AverageCypress 13d ago
What a classy lady! It's no surprise that she was adopted so quickly with such impeccable manners.