25 Soft and Sweet Super Senior Cats to Remind You That Older Felines Are Fabulous Too

The thing about senior cats is that no one really talks about them. They get overlooked in shelters, they don't get as much spotlight online as itty bitty kitties and other cats. And sure, who can say no to a kitten? But senior cats are stunning and worthy of attention too. And since they don't get nearly enough of it, we have decided that it's time to correct this, and the first thing that we can do is write up this listicle to prove that super senior kitties are fabulous felines too.

You would think that these splendid senior cats suddenly become boring pets with age, maybe because being older means that they are more tired or less prone to causing chaos, but you would be wrong. They still do all of that. They are just more sophisticated about it. Their crimes are elegant, not boring. They have years of experience to guide them when it comes to annoying humans. It's a beautiful thing, and it should be appreciated.

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"I know it’s been a while, but Ray, my 26 yr old cat, is still vibin"

via u/kayemil

"I think the 'secret' [to such a long cat life] is all on him. He just really likes drinking water all the time, constantly. The vet is always surprised that his kidney values are within a normal range lol. From what I understand, kidney failure is a big thing with older cats, so he kinda avoided that by slurpin."
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"Norkie is 20 today"

via u/Sugarberg
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"Apollo’s original “family” dropped him off at a kill shelter at 17. He’s living out his golden days with us since! 19 in December"

via u/honeebeez
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"pumpkin (15)"

via u/HistoricalBee2525
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"This is our old man Sam (17)"

via u/insom11

"He's always been small but has gone smaller recently. He has a tumour in his liver. He is still eating and purring. But he gets more confused now and is very wobbly. Still like to march out of the front door when he gets a chance! (We usually just let him in the back where he's safe.)"
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"I adopted Molly May Darlene two years ago. She’s almost 18"

via u/InternationalDuck879
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"I am adopting a 17 year old kitty this month and I’m so excited!"

via u/getchocolatewasted
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08
"Prudence turned 18 today!"

via u/Kidomari
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"Please send Dante (17) some love. The vet found a tumor in his throat today and is referring us to a specialist surgeon."

via u/Cloistered_Lobster
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"Someone called '13' Pancake 'old and ugly' today."

via u/flipflapdragon
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11
"Meet Mittens, 12. I’ve had her since before the 5th grade. Now, we’re in graduate school."

via u/cat_lover1031
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"15 years old!"

via u/HistoricalBee2525
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"Delilah 17. I recently noticed she lost a tooth. I call her toothless now"

via u/coco_072020
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14
"Sugar, 16, is very politely waiting for me to get up. She is the most patient and gentle cat I have ever known."

via u/anyaplaysfates
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"My baby girl is going to the vet today (18)"

via u/PrestigiousGazelle29
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"Molly, the dumpster kitten that my husband got in 5th grade (2007)(17 years old)"

via u/CasseroleHole
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17
"Adopted a 12 year old Siamese, not sure how much to feed"

via u/inkacy
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"My baby Scarlet turns 15 next month! She doesn't look a day over kitten."

via u/iscariots
19
"My cat Maddie turned 15 today, so we threw her a quinceañera!"

via u/sevifaun
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20
"Neko is 21~ and he is recovering from a stroke."

via u/nycraylin
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"my 16 y/o cat Fartle that I love so much"

via u/fartmeal
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"sulking bc she (23/24ish) wants to be in the garbage can soooo bad"

via u/suspendeddewdrop
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23
"Today it hit me that he's old old '16'"

via u/roomango
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"Anyone else's cat sit like this, or is it just my 13 year old gal?"

via u/Ladylottington72
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"My boy (15) got professional photos with me! He wasn't impressed but was rewarded with treats"

via u/momvspaycheck