Wholesome Cat Dad Walks Into Animal Shelter to Adopt a Kitten, Becomes Smitten With Senior Cat, Takes Him Home So He Won't Have to Spend Christmas Alone

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Blake Seidel • Managing Editor & Brand Manager
Dec 18, 2024 10:00 AM EST

It's a Christmas meowricle, feline fam. The cat distribution system strikes again with another wholesome adoption story, although this one is a bit different than our normal heartwarming tails. The CDS doesn't just work on cross-country trips, at work, or meowing outside your window - it works everywhere and is always planning. It purrfectly planned for this wholesome cat dad to go to an animal shelter to adopt a playmate for his young cat, knowing full well that he would walk out with something he didn't expect.

He went in looking for a kitten, but upon receiving several head bonks from an awwdorable senior cat, he decided to take them home instead. See? The cat distribution system works in mysterious ways. Turns out that the senior cat's owners passed over the rainbow bridge a month ago, and this new cat dad couldn't stand the thought of leaving him in there over Christmas. So, he adopted him and now they have a full fluffy family ready to celebrate the meowlidays. Scroll down to read the full story below!

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    I went to the shelter to adopt a kitten and ended up bringing home an old man
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    full_of_frustration OP 11h ago • . I have a two year-old cat at home who is very playful, and I wanted to adopt a younger cat in hopes they would play with each other. But when I went to spend some time with the other cats, this guy came right up to me and gave me head butts. He's 10 years old and his owner passed away last month. I got sad thinking of him in the shelter at Christmas. I hope he and Bean get along.
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    We're absolutely sure they will get along swimmingly. The headbutts are always a surefire way to make someone fall in love with you. We did it with our fiance four years ago, and we're getting married next year! Moral of the story is: headbutt someone when you want to show your affection (gently and lovingly, of course).

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    Gabriela HOTxo • 11h ago • His retirement plan: long naps, full bowls, and endless love What a handsome gentleman
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    We love this. Yes, kittens absolutely deserve to get adopted, but so do sweet seniors! Imagine living your last days in a shelter….we can't even stomach the thought. Congratulations on your new cat, and we hope you have a very meowy Christmas!

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    MusiclsLife1122 11h ago . • You did good. Giving that boy a few good years instead of living in a shelter.
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    Chrisaudi27t · 11h ago • Top 1% Commenter I'm sure they get along well, my similar cat says he's not old at all. Mr Socks is 12 and still looks like a young man. Well done for taking him into your family.
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    Wisp_Glowpetal • 11h ago • It doesn't matter the age, all cats deserve love and attention.
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    maowoo 11h ago • Thank you for adopting an older cat. They might not be as cute as a kitten but they are calmer and will give just as much love. Many are left in shelters because so many people want a cute kitten.
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    SkyScamall 11h ago • Thank you. My old man is sprawled out across my lap at the moment. He took a few months to warm up to us. He was friendly but not a lap cat until recently. Sorry if you've already done this but introducing two adult cats is different to introducing a kitten to an adult cat. Please make sure to read up on it. You might have to go a bit slower.
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    svulieutenant • 10h ago •
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    I went to the shelter a few years ago and got this old one eyed man and he was the best cat I've ever had. He was very sweet and just wanted lovings. He passed away 2 years ago and not a day goes by that I don't miss him.
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    His original family took him to shelter cause he didn't get along great with their new kitten. He was 9 at the time and the longest resident at the shelter. I went there just to get information about vaccines for my dog and other cat and when I saw him, I knew he had to come home with me. He got along just fine with the other cat and dog. Toby, I miss you old man and can't wait to see you again someday.
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    churro-international 11h ago • • Your old man looks like my young lady, whom I adopted about a month ago! Best wishes to both of you from Krispy and I
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    kara-s-o 10h ago. • Love older cats! We adopted a bonded pair in 2021. So sweet and personality comes out more and more the longer we I have had ours.
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    Willow_billow23 10h ago. Aw he looks mine! She's 7.
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    Ambitious-Morning795 · 10h ago • Senior pets are the BEST!! Not destructive, and all they want is cuddles and naps.
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    posturecoach • 9h ago. Old Man Jinx says
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    ceciledian 10h ago · . That's how I got my first cat. On the way to the shelter I said "I want any color except black and white”. There was a very vocal tuxedo yelling at me that jumped into my arms when the door opened. Had her for 15 good years. She remained VERY vocal!
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    marcusplatt • 7h ago . • And another cousin here!
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    KathMcGill 1d ago • Older cats from shelters are the best cats ever. They will love you forever. You are their hero. You saved them from a scary place that they have no idea why they were taken there, but you saved them. It may take a while for them to decompress. They may panic and forget where the litter box is. Give them time. Let them know you love them and they will return the love unconditionally.
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