Grateful Senior Cat In Vermont Can’t Stop Showering His New Family with Love
I came across Franc, a truly unique cat, while browsing through YouTube, and his story immediately captured my heart. His fur-ever mom, Lexie, shared his journey in an interview, and that’s when I fell for him too.
This striking black and white cat faced a tough beginning, missing one of his legs, with little known about his past.
Lexie explained:
“I don’t know exactly what happened to him but he was rescued from the streets by a lady who had set up a sanctuary. Sadly, she passed away so the people who ran the sanctuary that she set up, tried to get someone to adopt him.”
That’s when Lexie’s incredible compassion made all the difference.
At around 15 years old, Franc is considered a senior cat, and typically, cats with disabilities don’t have many people eager to adopt them. However, Lexie, with her kind heart, was an exception. She shared:
“I saw his story online and I said to my husband, what do you think? You know, no one’s come forward, can we help?”
Luckily for Franc, Lexie’s husband responded with, “Let’s go for it!”
The couple reached out to the rescue sanctuary, and soon, Franc was on his way to a new chapter with his forever family.
A New Life For Franc
Franc is truly a remarkable cat. Despite his large size, he has the heart of a big baby. From the moment he met Lexie, he showed his affectionate side, quickly proving he was a cuddle enthusiast.
Lexie fondly recalls their first meeting:
“As soon as he came out of the carrier he was literally a massive Cuddle Bunny. He leaped into our arms, and he hasn’t got out of our arms since, really.”
Lexie feels that Franc was always meant to be a part of their family, noting that she’s never met a cat as cuddly as him.
Even though Franc has FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus), it doesn’t stop him from being full of love and joy in his new, caring home.
Grateful for his adoption, Franc constantly expresses his love and attachment to his new family, and his personality really shined through once he came to his fur-ever home:
“He runs up the stairs when he wants to run. He has little steps up and down the window sill. But he copes really, really well with three legs.”
He may have only three legs, but that doesn’t slow him down. He adapts remarkably well, running up the stairs and around the house.
Franc is not just cuddly; he’s also quite clingy. He keeps a close eye on his hoomans, always ready for attention.
Whenever he senses they might pause their activities, he positions himself next to them, silently saying, “Pick me up now.” Lexie even carries him around in a baby sling, a heartwarming sight that demonstrates their unique bond.
Despite the demands of daily life, Lexie finds the baby sling to be a perfect solution.
“Sometimes it’s just not feasible to stand and cuddle him for a long period of time, I have other things to do. So, if that’s the case then I’ll put the baby sling on and pop him in the sling, and then I’ll get on with whatever I have to do.”
It seems like a win-win! Lexie can get on with her day, and Franc’s loving it! He calmly stays in the sling, even dozes off, and purrs like crazy. Lexie has always been fond of senior animals, and as she describes Franc:
“Franc has quite a human-looking face for a cat, and he has a real piercing look when he wants your attention.”
Today, Lexie and her husband can’t imagine their lives without Franc. He’s an exceptional kitty, and they’re overjoyed to have made his golden years truly golden.
Senior cats are often overlooked at rescue centers and shelters, which is why sharing successful adoption stories like Franc’s is important. It’s a beautiful reminder that senior cats can be just as wonderful companions as their younger counterparts.
