Person adopts senior tuxedo cat with perpetually grumpy facial expression and the internet simply can not get enough of him: 'Today I adopted my first tux: meet Pepsi'

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kalila courban
Mar 11, 2025 6:00 PM EDT

Hey, cool cats! Good meowrning! How do you start your day in a cat-centric household? Over here, everything revolves around the cats. But first things first—we have to get out of bed. Most mornings, we wake up to a feline hovering above our heads, meowing (not so softly) to let us know it's time to get up and feed them. So, we roll out of bed, crack open some wet food, and refresh their water. Only after their royal highnesses are satisfied do we even begin thinking about our own needs.

Senior felines are often overlooked in the adoption world, with many potential adopters gravitating toward kittens and younger cats. But let us be the first to tell you—senior cats have an immense amount of love to give. They deserve to live out their golden years in a home filled with warmth, happiness, and affection.

For the sweet senior tuxedo boy we're featuring today, that dream became a reality. With a perpetually grumpy face that quickly captured the internet's heart, the charming tuxedo cat affectionately named Pepsi finally found his place. After his beloved owner passed away, Pepsi waited at the shelter, repeatedly passed over by potential adopters. But then, his perfect human came along, scooped him up, and gave him the loving home he deserved. Now, his new family—and cat lovers across the internet—simply can't get enough of him.

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    "Today I adopted my first tux: meet Pepsi. A 14 year old male with a harelip!"

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    Hello there, Sir Pepsi! Aren't you a handsome tuxedo lad. 

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    sept161810 • He reminds me of Grumpy Cat Ө о 777 ♡ ○ Reply JimmyMus OP. Hahaha! And he's the sweetest boy that follows us around the house and chatters like a little bird!
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    wrendendent • 1/11 This has me missing my departed grump. Grumpy cats are the best.
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    stitchedriot Senior cats are the best. There's a special place in heaven for those who give the elderly a soft place to land. Give your baby a cuddle for me.
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    Patient-Shoulder-418 He looks perpetually annoyed. I love it.
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    This-is-dumb-55 What's his story? Owner passed away?
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    JimmyMus OP. Yes, his owner brought him to the shelter and went to the hospice straight after. The shelter put him up for adoption after the owner died two months later. Many people came to see if they wanted to adopt him. No one felt a click. He's really social and chirping like a little bird and has been telling his whole life story all afternoon. No idea why nobody wanted him, maybe his age. I'm happy he's here with us right now!
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  • OP is awesome, and Pepsi is lucky to have them. And what a way to honor his former owner, who is probably petting and playing with their former pets while OP takes care of theirs.

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    nooneyouknow89 Oh he's so sweet! I hope you guys have lots of cuddles and grand adventures!
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    El_refrito_bandito Such a handsome frowny gent.
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    rototheros What a CUTIE! And very nice of you to give a cat a loving home in his golden years. I know kittens are tempting, I am happy for both of you.
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    rigaking What a handsome senior. Thank you for giving him a chance, I read the comments and sounds like he's happy with you ♥
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    PreparationLate1291 Oh my goodness so handsome! Congratulations to you and Pepsi♥♥
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    United_Floor_6646 Who knew mean mugging could be so cute! What a handsome fellow!! Our 11 month old tuxie is a chirping chatterbox, makes life so much more fun Congratulations to you and Pepsi
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    ptran90. His face and demeanor crack me up. Happy for you both
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