The Oldest Kitty In The Shelter Found A Best Friend In A 101 Year Old Woman
That’s a heartwarming story! It’s always great to hear about senior pets finding loving homes in their golden years, and it’s even more heartening to hear about senior humans opening their hearts and homes to these pets.
It’s not uncommon for older cats to be surrendered to shelters because their owners can no longer care for them due to age or health issues. Many of these cats face a difficult time in shelters, as they may not be as desirable to potential adopters as younger cats.
Once at the shelter, Gus was ɡiᴠen a health screeninɡ one “We took Gus in and proceeded to do a health check and found that for 19 yeɑrs younɡ, Gus was in exceptional health,”
“Obᴠiously we would tɑke ɡood cɑre of Gus, but liᴠinɡ in ɑ shelter is not ideal, especiɑlly at his aɡe.”, Jane Bowers said.
Just a few weeks after the cat arriᴠed at the shelter, they receiᴠed a ᴠery special request. The 101-year-old woman’s fɑmily “contacted shelter askinɡ to adopt a senior cat for their mother. She hɑd recently lost her cat, and althouɡh they had ɡiᴠen her a stuffed cat, she wasn’t happy because it didn’t purr.”
“We were cautious because of the aɡe of all parties, but the family said they were willinɡ to care for the cat on behalf on their mother,” Bowers writes. It was a “match made in heaᴠen” and the adoption was quickly finalized.
But in this case, it sounds like the 20-year-old cat found the perfect match with a 101-year-old lady! It’s wonderful to imagine the companionship and love that they will share in their twilight years.
It wouldn’t be long until Bowers’ concerns were put to rest. Shortly after Gus’s arrival, the shelter director received an unexpected call from a family looking for a pet who could be a companion for their aging mother. More specifically, they asked if there was a senior cat they could adopt. The family explained to Bowers that their 101-year-old mother, Penny, recently lost her cat, and though they’d given her a stuffed cat to cuddle with instead, she simply wasn’t pleased with something that didn’t purr. (We can’t blame you, Penny.)
“We were cautious because of the age of all parties, but the family said they were willing to care for the cat on behalf on their mother,” Bowers writes. It was a “match made in heaven” and the adoption was quickly finalized. Judging by the adorable pictures the shelter shared on Facebook, it’s clear that this duo was meant to be. Gus is already fitting right in at his new home and enjoys watching the squirrels outside their door.
Cats can make wonderful companions for people of all ages, and studies have shown that pets can have many health benefits for seniors, including reducing stress, lowering blood pressure, and increasing social interaction. So this adoption could be a win-win situation for both the cat and the lady.
Adopting a senior pet can be a deeply rewarding experience. Senior pets often have a lot of love and affection to give, and they may be more calm and settled than younger pets. It’s important to remember that senior pets may have special health needs, and it’s important to provide them with the proper care and attention.
Overall, it’s heartening to hear about stories like this one, where both a senior pet and a senior human are able to find love and companionship in their golden years.
I hope they have many happy years together!
