When 18-year-old cat Tuxedo was brought to a Washington shelter, the staff didn’t have much hope of finding him a new home. The tuxedo was very old, and there were usually few people willing to take an elderly animal. However, the shelter staff did not give up and placed an ad looking for a home for Tuxedo. Thankfully, they were contacted by Tim Adams, who expressed a desire to give Smocking a new home.
Tim already had a cat, and it was also far from young. So when he saw the story of Tuxedo on social media, he realized that this pet would be perfect for him. Now, Tuxedo has a loving home where he can live out his days with Tim and his other feline friend.
The shelter staff told Tim about the special diet and the intricacies of caring for an elderly cat, but he was not intimidated. The man believed that Tuxedo deserved to grow old in his home, surrounded by love and care.
Tuxedo soon learned that the best way to show Tim how grateful he was for his new home was through cuddles and purrs. Tim, in turn, was happy to have found such a special cat with whom he could spend the rest of his days.
Tim hopes that his pet will live a very long time and makes every effort to make sure that the cat’s old age is comfortable. Last year, Tuxedo turned 20 years old in his new home – quite the celebration!
Do you have room in your heart and home for a senior pet?
