‘Scrunch basically adopted him like a son, he grooms him regularly, teaches him how to play’: A lonely adult cat’s life is enriched by a new kitten, who repays his mentor’s affection by subtly guiding him toward proper litter box etiquette

Cats are stubborn. A phrase that resonates with pretty much every single feline pawrent in the world, it cannot be denied that when a cat wants to get their way, there is little that anyone can do to change their feelings. However, we have a story for you today that is going to shatter those preconceived notions and usher in an age of adopting kittens to correct the bad behaviors of senior cattos.

Now, it should be made very clear that this act can have the desired effect, but it can also have the complete opposite effect and instead of your senior cat learning some manners, your cute kitten begins to turn into a tiny terror. But those are the odds you play with when taking such a big bet on a tiny catto changing the status quo in your home. So prepraw to be amazed by the heartwarming feline-filled story we have in store, but be warned that it is not always this way.
 

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