New Yorker rescues a 19-year-old feral cat from an incoming snowstorm, retiring sweet Elle from a life on the streets just in time: 'Feral cats are often forgotten'

Senior feral cats are a rare sight and must be treated like a cherished ancient treasure.

Like the great white whale or the Loch Ness monster, senior feral sightings are few and far between. Largely because, sadly, most outdoor cats don't make it to their senior years; it's a tough, harsh world out there for these little feline survivors! Cat lovers all know the rules. When you see a feral feline, a stray, or any cat on the street, it must be met with the honorary pspsps of recognition and love. If a cat lover ever crosses the path of a senior feral feline, they must do what must be done.

Respect your elders… Especially in the cat colony.

Matriarchs and patriarchs of survival, elder cats in the wild have earned their tabby stripes over the years, dodging predators, passing cars, and the nagging capture of devoted human fans. Although they enjoy the company of their human counterparts, oftentimes, feral cats have spent so long outdoors and on their own that they've forgotten how to trust the bipedal giants of the world.

And yet, even if these skittish beauties make it to their ancient, wise years, all it takes is one nasty snowstorm to threaten their entire world. Although cats are natural-born survivors, we are all susceptible to the biting cold, the artic winds, and the polar blasts from the winter climate's mood swings. Except cats don't have the luxury of reading the weather forecast every morning, so it's up to us humans to look out for our nifty, feline neighbors.

A New Yorker had grown familiar with their neighborhood feral feline, admiring her astonishing old age and her powdered sugar face, so when a snowstorm was brewing on the horizon, they feared for her safety. Instead of leaving the 19-year-old feline to the elements, they wooed the old sage from the protection of her well-frequented stoop and brought her into the warmth of the indoors. For the first time in her tiny kitty life, Elle the ancient street stray felt the warm coziness of her own bed, the soft prickle of radiator heat, and the boundless love of a human cat lover by her side.
With every bite of canned tuna and every big stretch from her comfy bed, Elle can rest and enjoy her Golden Years from the luxury of the indoors, watching the passing blizzard from her spot in the windowsill.
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