Given Up After Owner’s Passing, 17-Year-Old Cat Gets Another Chance At Love In Texas
It’s always heartbreaking when cats are abandoned by the people who once loved them. For one reason or another, these sweet furballs end up on the streets, or, if they’re lucky, in a shelter.
Either way, it’s a shock, especially for a cat that was once used to a warm, cozy home. And it’s even harder to imagine when this sudden upheaval happens late in life, in a cat’s “autumn years.”
A few years back, that’s exactly what happened to the brave little cat at the center of today’s story.
Kiki was a 17-year-old feline when she was dropped off at the shelter. Her previous owner had passed away, leaving her at the mercy of the rest of the family.
Perhaps due to Kiki’s old age or their general indifference toward cats, the relatives decided they couldn’t take care of her. Therefore, they gave her away, hoping that someone else might offer her a loving home.
Well, despite everything, I think they did a good thing. Surrendering her to the shelter is always a better option than abandoning her on the street.
Although she was very much welcome at the shelter, Kitty Adventure Rescue League And Sanctuary from Texas felt like Kiki deserved more. They said:
“We couldn’t just let her stay there. We run a sanctuary for special needs and geriatric cats. You’d be surprised how many people would rather dump the old cat at a shelter or on the streets…”
So they decided to adopt her! In a matter of days, Kiki had traded shelter life for a loving home full of fellow feline friends and two amazing humans.
She got a perfect place where she could finally enjoy her retirement – just as she deserved!
Kiki enjoyed hanging out with other kitties, lounging around half of the day, and cuddling with her new pawrents. She never missed a chance to express her gratitude to her beloved rescuers.
Her owners from the shelter happily shared:
“We rescued her, and now she tells us every day how happy she is. She really likes her new family here at KARL.”
People often choose young cats and kittens when adopting, but this story is a great reminder that senior kitties are equally worthy of adoption. There’s truly no reason to walk past them in a shelter.
Sure, adopting a kitten is great, and raising one can be an exciting experience. However, offering a loving home to an older feline is so much more rewarding.
So, if you wish to become a new cat parent or extend your feline family, I wholeheartedly encourage you to consider adopting an elderly one. Trust me, you’ll find it incredibly fulfilling.
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