Feral Senior Cat Becomes A Total Mama's Boy - MR. BELVEDERE | The Dodo

[@michaelhoffmann2891]

The previous owners of our place left a cat behind. "He's feral" they said, "just leave some food out", they said. It took us weeks, but he became an indoor cat who worships the ground my wife walks on. He's her boy, sleeps with her, watches TV with her. I'm just the litter box cleaner and feed flunky. :D

[@bluecollarlit]

Your comment makes me happy. Have a great day.

[@pradeeshavishnu5388]

😂😂

[@insideafantasy]

Michael Hoffmann 😭💖💖💖

[@hisbeloved10]

You have forgotten the most important title: wonderful, compassionate husband

[@rainymornings]

Aww you sound really sweet, bless your little family

[@virginiafry9854]

His singing is actually called trilling - Mom cats do it to call their kittens, and cats talk to each other this way. It is a sign of being content.

[@idmhead0160]

I had a cat that kind of did that. It was kind of a grrrrr sound. I don't think she really ever meowed. Just made the grrrrr sound. It was basically her way of saying hello. I loved that cat. She was tuxedo cat. A lot of times when I would get home from work she would be on the front steps. I would drive down the driveway to the garage and look in my rear view window and she would be trotting down the driveway following me to welcome me home. I will never forget her. She died at about 17 years old.

[@Ama-Elaini]

I had a cat that trilled all the time too. He rarely meowed, he sort of barked instead.

[@HeadsUp51]

I love hearing their songs. I started lately calling it their Shumann songs, named after the Schumann Resonance.

[@RedneckSith]

I had a cat who did that all the time. Funny thing was, if you imitated the sound at a different pitch or tone, he'd change his own trills / meows to match. It was kind of like playing Simon. RIP Eddie.

[@Alexagrigorieff]

@@HeadsUp51 Thing I Learned Today: Schumann Resonance. Has nothing to do with Schumann the composer.

[@rogerbrown1750]

It took me three weeks to befriend a feral stray cat,then she got hit by a car and had to have hip surgery,$2100 later she is doing well and is a very loving little friend,well worth the money.

[@nigelft]

Vet bill: $2,100 Having a loving cat on your lap; who wakes you up with hungry meows; and everything else that goes with being a guardian of a cat: Priceless ...

[@TallicaMan1986]

nigelft they like to chill out as well and hang out with you. Especially if you go for a walk with them. Its really fun. Walking around with a cat

[@nigelft]

@@TallicaMan1986 I have done that before ... you don't walk the cat; the cat walks you ...

[@TallicaMan1986]

nigelft not if you have treats and food on you. they dont run far.

[@nhihihi5]

I would do the same but I hardly had 2100 dollars to pay my clinical bills haha. And the vet at my place wouldn't offer those services. Haiz.

[@VictorPoulin]

Sooooo strange how the wooden spoon brought so much love. When I was younger the wooden spoon only brought tears and a sore butt.

[@Sharkykzn]

It's never what it is, it's how it is utilized.

[@VictorPoulin]

@@Sharkykzn LOL

[@mbc264]

Your grandmother too, huh? Only, she never swatted me....she knew I was WAY too sensitive for that....which is hilarious because she always told my dad I was spoiled! But I was always respectful and she knew being stern was just as effective for me, so I luckily never got hit with that spoon. Could also be that I was exactly like her too....

[@kiwifroot8917]

🤣

[@ziggykatz12]

Same but joke’s on my gandma, I was into it!

[@misspoliticallyincorrect2081]

My heart breaks for senior cats who don't have a home. Especially the ones who knew what having a home felt like and then they were abandoned to a shelter. You have to be absolutely heartless to do that.

[@51Saffron]

All our pets are seniors who were either abandoned (cats) or senior dogs discarded like trash because they were too sick or inconvenient.

[@sherrydepew8815]

51Saffron, Thank you for taking care and loving senior animals. Most people want young cat’s or dog’s, they don’t want to begin loving the senior animal and then they pass away. They want to avoid the pain of loss when a senior animal dies. My husband and I have always adopted homeless kitties. Samson my youngest cat, was adopted from the SPCA, he was just 12 weeks old. Chloe is my older cat. If my husband and I didn’t take her into our family, the shelter her owner was going to put her in, would’ve kept her just 5 day’s, if she wasn’t adopted during that time, they would’ve put her down. When I heard what would happen to her, I told my sister-in-law to bring her to her new home. I wasn’t going to let her be put down. My sister-in-law said “Chloe was around 13 years old.” First thing I did was take Chloe to the vets and get her checked out. The previous owner didn’t take care of her. No vet checks or shots. We got her fixed, so we wouldn’t have kittens running around the apartment. She got all of her shots and her nails clipped. It took some time, but she learned how to live in doors! She’s a very loving cat and I can’t imagine life without her! Both of my kitties are adorable and I wouldn’t give them up for the world. My kitties are my babies/children. Oh it turned out that Chloe wasn’t 13, she was 9 years old when she came to her forever home, that was 5, almost 6 years ago. Chloe and Samson took about 6-9 months before I’d leave them in the same room while I wasn’t home. They get along great now!

[@juliet.1588]

I hope one day soon they're could be fines or laws regarding this but then people would probably get rid of them in a nastier way. Who knows, just so so sad.

[@xominic55]

As sad as it is sometimes people situations change and they can't look after their pets anymore. A shelter is far better than them being dumped somewhere in the wild

[@auriatedauri8806]

@ Monique Marilyn Yeah! I hate reading re-homing ads in CL where people say they are Relocating, but oh! they forgot about their pet of 9 yrs. Or whatever age & they can't work out arrangements to KEEP THEIR CAT!!! Because of their selfish Lives just don't have room or some lame excuse pet fee too high ...etc WHILE they live it up on the high side of LIFE. Angers me to no end! Phooey! Liars ...nothing but selfish liars! 😤😧😧😧

[@joejoseph3078]

He is such a handsome boy. He looks like a lion a little bit.

[@ianmangham4570]

Yup

[@AD-gu4ju]

Danny Luciano ?

[@buhzdryvuh]

@@dannyluciano1 your so far into the anti-feminist hole that whenever you see the word "boy" you have to point it out, just like a extreme feminist would lmao. This is just a cute vid about cats lol

[@sigal5542]

@@buhzdryvuh ok feminist.

[@buhzdryvuh]

@@sigal5542 ok but don't you think two extremes become one in the same at some point? i didn't say anything about being or supporting feminists. politics are kinda dumb tbh

[@Steveachester]

Mr Belvedere is so lovely. Older animals need love and care just the same as younger ones.

[@Steveachester]

@Theresa F Thank you. 👍

[@emmapachi2884]

I see u everywhere

[@Steveachester]

@@emmapachi2884 mainly on the Dodo channel.

[@slutforratatouille]

My cat is 21 years old, older cats are the perfect companions. Hes over 100 years old in cat years, which is pretty amazing.

[@Steveachester]

@@slutforratatouille wow thats a great age.my friends cat is 18 years old.

[@hawkfeather6802]

He looks like an old lion. Nice fluffy boy! I'm glad he got a new forever home!

[@shannonreynolds8182]

I thought he had a lion face too!! Absolutely beautiful cat and humans.

[@foxtoons1999]

To me, he looks a little like a Pallas’ Cat!

[@nerysghemor5781]

@@foxtoons1999YES!!! He really does look like a Pallas cat!

[@dystoniaify]

I adopted a senior cat, and she gives me so much love and comfort through my chronic illness. She actually comes running whenever she hears me cry.

[@MsKathleenb]

Our Stranger used to herd me into the bedroom when I was sick or I was being too stubborn about getting around on my bad hip. I miss our grumpy old man.

[@TVC15ohoh]

Awww, that brings tears to my eyes. I'm so sorry your illness causes you to cry. If you ever want someone to unload on, you can contact me on Discord. My name is Frank but I go by the username DavidStardust (big Bowie fan). Send a request to DavidStardust#3398. If you don't have an account, it's easy and free to set one up and unlike Facebook, they don't sell your info to anyone or anything. No pressure; just wanted to offer.

[@Highnz57]

@@TVC15ohoh 👀👍👍👍

[@lillianlilo7447]

My spoilt pedigree cats run from me when I cry 😂

[@dimasakbar7668]

Maybe she thought you were her kitten, and being sick. People say cats as heartless, more like they show their affection differently very than constant giddyness of a kid like dogs did.

[@chipskylark5086]

He has unique sounds because that was likely their street colony's slang

[@pileotrash2675]

He was probably saying something like: HEY BIIISH HOW U DOIN'

[@rainymornings]

Basically cats' equivalent of throwing gang signs.

[@supershane1960]

Can you imagine the things he's saying... One day we'll wok it out and it will be like, "Mr B, wash your mouth out..."

[@hxyzazolchak]

He was probably a catlord

[@scarlettlasweet]

@@hxyzazolchak He was a level 35 boss.

[@spacecat3198]

An old man that's seen a lot of things. But super loving inside and he's adorable. Dude has a mane.

[@tulelazule7231]

Ain't he a wonderful creature! He 'pecial.

[@robhat5042]

we rescued 4 cats of the street my prize one name was peaches was a gift from god we only got 10 years from her, she was really sick and it really hurt to put her down. we would have payed to fix her but she was too sick. anyways guys rescued cats have alot of love to give so if you have a chance go ahead and do it

[@judylloyd7901]

Yeah, if tomcats are not neutered before maturity they usually have a ruff of fur around their necks, just as their cousin, the lion. It's to protect the neck and throat when fighting.

[@tinbanger66]

I think he was a house cat once upon a time. He seemed way social way too easy.

[@moonraker7381]

My cat, I think, was abandoned by her previous owners. I knew he wasn’t feral as he walked right up to my door and was meowing. I was never a cat person, I actually had two pugs at the time but she was so hungry and she was very tiny I could tell. I went right out to the store and bought a bunch of food and treats. I started by feeding her on the porch since I wasn’t sure how my dogs would react. As the days and nights grew colder I couldn’t bear to see this poor cat out in the cold so I brought her inside. That was 5 years ago and she’s my best friend now.

[@lightbrightdove]

And I love you for your kind heart. Thank you for taking her in, it warms my heart knowing there are people like you in the world

[@moonraker7381]

@@lightbrightdove as I wasn’t a cat person, I named the cat Walter, only to find out 10 months later he was a she 🤣 I still call her Walter.

[@lightbrightdove]

@@moonraker7381 I know what you mean! I started calling my rescue rabbit Bunny before I actually had her & by then it stuck & she was Bunny forever lol

[@theiconsoftheworld2275]

@@moonraker7381 just have to say as a cat lover and person on my part I have to say that is respect from me to you because i always prayed that people would see how cats are loving and thankful for the help when cats are struggling with life and they call for help for any reasons and they are appreciated animals to a human it makes me happy that people that are not cat people to help and see cats are not bad at all

[@moonraker7381]

@@theiconsoftheworld2275 that was 4 years ago and she is still with me. The funny part is I always thought she was a he so I named her Walter only to find out awhile afterwards that he was really a girl. Her name is still Walter and I’d never change it lol

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

Love his thick, soft fur. And the way he 'chirps", which my cats always did just to 'tell me what was up'..

[@felixhates5031]

Aww

[@hugosmith6776]

lucy, what they do is mimic the sound they hear (in which we can't) they are trying to draw them closer,crazy eh?! I was in a unique position to be a veterinary pharmacist for ~5 years

[@emilyjones4753]

My cat does the same.👌👌

[@hugosmith6776]

@@emilyjones4753 - they all do it to some extent, think of it as a "catcall"

[@emilyjones4753]

@@hugosmith6776 I know they do. I should rephrase. My cat makes almost the exact same sound. You get me?

[@byebyegoogle9246]

Everytime I went to my fathers neighborhood I would see the same stray cat. My father said his neighbors complained that the owners left the young cat behind months ago when they moved. The kitty was desperate for attention and a new home. Temperatures are freezing and below right now. I decided if I saw the kitty the next time I visited my father that I was going to keep him. As soon as I left my fathers house at my next visit I saw the kitty sitting next to my truck. It was fate lol I looked at him and asked if he wanted to go home with me, are we going to do this?. I opened my door and he jumped right in. I didnt have a carrier or box with me and I was nervous about starting the vehicle and how he would react. I started my truck and the kitty looked around hopped onto the backseat, propped his paws under himself and hunkered down for the trip home. I was amazed! Not even a meow. I made a few laps around my Dads neighborhood before heading out onto the road just to be sure he wouldnt get too scared. He sat the entire ride home and is now a cherished part of our family. We had recently lost our beloved kitty of 15yrs and finding this furry ball of love was just what our family needed. We named him Myles. He takes turns sleeping under our chin at night. We decided as a family that from now on this is how we will find our new furry family members. There are so many of them living outdoors who need a warm loving home. I feel really lucky to have come across Myles. Hes a very special kitty with an extraordinary personality ❤

[@lolab1447]

I had a similar situation with my youngest cat. He hung around my girlfriends old apartment, a neighbor took him in for a few days but then tossed him back out during subzero freezing days...even after we said we would take him, they said they would give him a home but then kicked him out again. My girlfriend brought him in out of concern that he would freeze, I took him to the vet a day later and he came home with me after that. He is the sweetest most loving cat, I don't know how any one could be so cruel to toss any animals out side in such horrific weather conditions.

[@byebyegoogle9246]

@@lolab1447 I dont know how ppl can do that either. My neighborhood had a HOA meeting and during that meeting residents were complaining about the feral cats. Some wanted everyone to agree to stop feeding/watering/housing them. The area where a few of us feed them isn't inside the community property so it isnt a HOA decision to be voted on. I absolutely will not stop feeding, watering and putting cat houses up for them. Today was 19 degrees with the windchill. To cut those cats/kittens off from food and shelter would be cruel. I made the comment that if there was a litter of puppies in that same area everyone in my neighborhood would be feeding them or bringing them home. Most ppl in my neighborhood are dog lovers. I'm an animal lover. Enjoy your new fur baby ❤

[@eliz_scubavn]

Bye Bye Google a friend of mine got a cat like this. He kept seeing this scruffy looking thin cat in his street which disappeared and then reappeared periodically. One day he had the garage door open and was tidying out his car. In walked the cat, parked herself in the driver’s seat and that was it. He had a cat. Turns out she was fairly old and deaf, but really just needed food and some love. She’s now fat and spoiled. He didn’t even want a cat.

[@byebyegoogle9246]

@@eliz_scubavn Lol! I laughed when I read "He didnt even want a cat". I think that happens mostly to men. They dont THINK they want a cat. The cat decided he wanted one Haha What a sweet story ❤

[@brentshirley477]

Thank you for loving Myles!

[@cm30902]

We just found a Senior Cat for my Senior Mother(88) ! They both fell in love & spend their days walking around the house talking & loving each other! It’s a beautiful thing!

[@ashleys4652]

I love this! ❤🐱 So sweet, I hope your Mom and kitty have some good years together.

[@ravenartistofficial]

That’s so beautiful, I genuinely enjoy this shared info. I hope they have many years together ❤️

[@iwantacat4986]

thats such a wholesome thing aww

[@lindahaggard6416]

You literally gave your Mother the gift of love in a furry wrapping!! With a huge bow of sweet companionship!🐾🐾. How blessed is your Mother to have such loving children!! ❤ It is truly a beautiful thing! Thanks for sharing your story! It warmed my heart! 🤗🤗 😺😺 💛💛

[@bluyellow]

I want this for my grandma 😢❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ love to hear this

[@jessical3441]

Fostering an 18-year-old cat till we could find it a new, final home was one of the most rewarding things my husband and I have done. We'll be fostering more senior cats.

[@deborahlemm3020]

Thank you 🙏

[@shesoverit2302]

Thank you. ❤️

[@kramnancy1411]

Don't you keep that 18 year old senior cat at your house and he can be a companion for your new fosters

[@kramnancy1411]

Sorry I meant to say why don't you keep the senior cat at your house and and he will be a companion for your new cat that you Foster

[@okkeira]

i found my cat behind my shed and now he’s a fat piece of trash but i still love him

[@nixfarrik6214]

I love this description of him 😂😂

[@s.l.s.l.1405]

😮

[@pamelagruno9722]

Why would you call him trash

[@boredshrimp9425]

😂😂😂 I want to be your cat when I grow up, a big piece of trash cherished by family

[@ShadovvV]

LMAO.. oh man, that was hilarious ! Thanks for the laugh.

[@jonlouis2582]

I adopted a senior dog that was about to be euthanized, and had five wonderful years with Daisy, no regrets. She was such a special dog. I'm a big guy and I cried really hard watching Mr. B's story, good job.

[@ryanbradleyrankin]

I found a beautiful red haired Australian Shepard border collie mix dog laying in the last cage at a local shelter. She had several missing teeth and several health conditions from injuries she got from her abusive home. She was 8 years old. That dog was the most gentle and angelic creature i had ever met. All she wanted to do was hide in a corner out of the way of everyone else but after months of gentle coxing she opened up and came to life. We had her for 5 years and it was worth every cent we put into that old dog 8 times over.

[@annwalsh8079]

Thank you for being her "Earth Angel"! NanaAnn

[@rummagingchaos]

that’s the manliest thing ive ever heard. bless your heart

[@Mar-velousMarlenak8]

The fact that mr. B's Story made you emotional just tells me you have a wonderful big heart. Big hugs out to you, you big cry baby. 😊

[@martineshamzin7535]

If he managed to survive that long outdoors, he is probably really smart, and really tough. I bet he is a great cat.

[@mantirig4139]

An old Gladiator he is.

[@vivekjayaraj1484]

Man, is Mr.B a legend. Even in a state of desperation, he has a look of defiance in his eyes....

[@windridr66]

Neutered, veteran toms make the best cats, in my experience.

[@mantirig4139]

@@windridr66 We have one that we didn't fix for the longest time and he looked at about the end of his life and we did it about 3 years ago and he looks so well now and clean that he seems like a different animal.

[@mysteriousbella6878]

Yep!

[@bbutler5090]

On behalf of Mr. B, my deepest gratitude for not throwing in the towel on this sweet animal. If everyone possessed a heart like yours, the world would be a better place. These few minutes brought tears to my eyes. Please don’t ever change.

[@Flufferz626]

"He is 10 years old and a senior cat." NOO. My 11 year old kitty is not an old man, he is my baby =(

[@Psyfi85]

Lost my 20 year old girl last year. She was ornery around everyone but me..miss her

[@Psyfi85]

Parma zyxwvu For sure, she was my grandparents cat before they passed and we took her in. She had a nice long life indeed.

[@cleverty1959]

But, for sure a lifetime outside & FIV & everything they have to contend with ages them much more quickly than our indoor friends, just generally speaking. Good news, the stray I took in 20 years ago only recently passed away in December!! She'd certainly bathed in the fountain of youth & good fortune ;=))

[@Project199x]

@@Psyfi85 same. Sad as hell. My cat was only 12 tho.

[@Psyfi85]

IrocChucKTayLors215 Gets easier..kept my mind occupied with other things, like other cats.

[@discarmon7422]

I found my MeMow cowering next to a trash can at the front parking lot of the city park. When I first drove by I thought, Man that is so strange for a feral cat to be sitting exposed like that. So I circled back and drove past again, and he was still there. So I decided to slowly pull into the parking lot and stop to see how he would react. Instead of getting scared he just stayed and watched, and to my surprise he got even more curious when I stepped out of the door. I took my time and slowly walked over to where he was, there was a bench a few feet from the trash can he was hiding next to and I just sat there and acted like I didn't even notice him. Not even a minute later this cat was ALL over me. Rubbing on my legs, jumping on my lap and just being thee most affectionate thing you could imagine. I was like "yo this cat is way to social to be a stray" so I started playing with him a bit and I noticed he had been declawed and my heart sank. Someone had this cat for about two years, declawed him, and when they were done with him they must of just dumped him at the park because he was waiting there for his owners to come back for him. Left him there all alone and didn't even leave him with claws to hunt or fend for himself. ( I'm roughly guessing he was about two years old because he had reached his full adult size but had a little bit of kitten left in him) We waited there for about an hour to see if someone would come looking for him just in case he got out by mistake because I was hoping I was wrong. That cat never left my side that whole time and when it came time to leave he followed me and jumped into my car. I have no idea who would do something so cruel to such a loving animal but I'm glad he's mine. He has been thee perfect kitty since day one, he never bites too hard when we play, he never gets into anything he's not supposed to, and he has been the sweetest foster dad to our newest rescue MeMew. My only regret with this cat are the conditions I found him in. Not only should you NEVER de-claw your cat but to abandon him after taking his claws away? That's just the most heartless thing I could think of.

[@harryballs6652]

Never even knew that was a thing, vets will do anything for money I guess. My cat came back one night with a broken leg and they were trying to pressure me into amputating his leg or putting him down because that was all they could do. It was broken completely all the way and was through his elbow joint so I admit it was a tricky break. Anyways I got him to another vet that technically wasn't officially a specialist but saw the x-ray and said he could do it. Charged me $2500 whereas if I'd gone to a specialist it woulda been closer to $5000. Cat kept his leg and seems fine, jumps up on table and cupboards fine he just doesn't like jumping down anymore he likes a chair pulled out.

[@tamariplushie]

My mom found a cat behind where she worked. A cute little black kitten. She took her to the vet and we found out her spine was out of place. She was only 4 weeks old! Then we found out she may not be able to jump, ever. We took her home and put her in my sisters bathroom. About 2 years later she is the sweetest angel ever. Her name is Casper. We have another cat (a demon child) named Skeeter. He was a valentines present for my sister, her friends cat had a litter of kittens and her boyfriend picked Skeeter and took him home. Now we have a demon child.

[@aid-ngaming625]

I not gonna read a bit of that... sorry for wasting your time bud...

[@lisalisa1435]

Yrs. ago a co-worker came to work one day explaining how neighbors moved out and left 1 cat & 1 dog abandoned in empty apt. Kitty had no claws either. First thing I thought is whoTH de-claws a cat! Seems terribly unnatural, how does one scratch and groom, nevermind protect themselves!!! Long story, short, I took kitty, co-worker took doggo. I named her Mia, cuz her owners just went M.I.A. on her. She lived a great life for many yrs. till she was just too old and ill... : ((( RIP my lovely girl.♡♡♡

[@discarmon7422]

@@aid-ngaming625 Yet you had plenty of time to waste typing out your pointless response. I guess common sense is a rarity these days.

[@aliya2494]

People need to realize that Senior animals need homes too, not just puppies or kittens. 😉 They matter just as much as any other animal!

[@gsxrJOE92]

Aliya 101. Sooooooo true!!!

[@gsxrJOE92]

Lorin Stoll. That's awesome!! 🤗 U wouldn't happen to b related to Phill Stoll???

[@court6865]

Their all animals in the end and we have to do what is right and help them

[@jamesgumption5188]

2 of my last 3 adoptions have been senior cats and the 3rd was an older cat. She is now at 23. There is a lot of love to give and never a need to pass on that.

[@callen.6371]

They took our jobssss..??

[@JaneDoe-vi5yc]

Mr. B was so lucky to have met two such WONDERFUL human friends! Senior pets are the way to go. We adopted a senior kitty, Chester, at 13 and he is turning 18 this month and don't tell our other cats this, but he is our favorite. Sweet as pie. Sweeter.

[@mosskinn6318]

He looks like a lil' lion he's so cutee 💛🦁💫

[@fantasticninja3305]

My thought too!

[@kathleenmilbee4070]

He looks like a Maine coon and they are very affectionate cats. I had a stray cat once I named Mr Belvedere because he showed up one day and took over our home.

[@sageturner7828]

I’m literally crying right now my 18 year old cat died recently and this cat reminds me of him don’t give up on an animal they have so much to offer

[@c.ltinsley5648]

I'm so sorry for your loss. You gave a long and wonderful life to your dear Kitty and the Love between you both is eternal. ⭐

[@susanmercurio1060]

I am so sorry. I'm sure that he has gone to heaven.

[@americafirst1282]

My heart ♥️ to you dear

[@lightbrightdove]

My heart goes out to you as I know exactly how you feel because I lost my favourite cat in February last year ago & lost another 2nd favourite cat 3 days before Christmas! I am also heartbroken. I have 3 other cats & I love them with all of my heart but Rafe was my soul mate & Mia was just the quirkiest, funniest most adorable cat I've ever had. It's like she never grew up. It was mutual adoration with Rafe & his favourite place with me was on my right shoulder & he would nuzzle his nose into my hair or my ear. He never went after birds or mice, he had no desire to kill anything, he was too old a soul for that. | I always suspected this was the case & when I started working with Higher Dimensional Guides & Angels they confirmed this for me. They told me that my Rafe had to leave me for a while to give me heart healing which was achieved through my tears of grief. I think I've cried every day for at least 2 months. They told me early on that he would be back again soon. I'd been told I would find Rafe in the area I am presently living in. I had no intention of moving back here, but, that's how things turned out. But, within a week of being back here, I found him practically on my doorstep! He turned up as a little lost kitten on the road literally right outside my house! And, I knew straight away he was mine. So if you give it time & somehow your beloved pet will find you again & again. So keep your eyes open, for that one cat or kitten that really needs a home & when you find it, it will feel like destiny has had a hand in this. May God bless & keep you safe with the promise that your beloved pet will be home with you again soon

[@secretagentkay5670]

My cat died unexpectedly a few years ago. I still cry for her sometimes

[@brendafaithful8267]

My Tabby boy will be 20 in June 2019! He still chases our younger cat and mouses! He's so sweet!!

[@stellar7370]

Awe so happy for you! Say hi to him for me(':

[@thembitch]

20. Wow..

[@MsSarab79]

You must be an awesome mommy 🙂

[@mrjames7251]

What kind of cat food does he eat? Our cat is 13 & I'm wondering if he needs a change.

[@lovensadullah8613]

He must be really healthy to live that long

[@susanr5546]

So sweet. I rescued a senior cat, or he rescued me about two years ago. He is a joy, lots of personality. He loves to be pet and fed and groomed. How we care for the weak and the old and those who have been abandoned indicates what kind of person we are. Bless you to those who helped Mr. B!

[@zodarian6705]

I spent 5 years befriending a feral cat. It was a long time to keep trying and failing, but I did succeed at last I made the last two years of his life very happy ones. Nothing I have ever done in my life was more satisfying.

[@pinky6390]

Wow, what a kind gesture. You havve a good heart.

[@deepalall647]

Thank you for not giving up on him.Cats act tough and aggressive on the outside but they are all mush inside just waiting to be loved,accepted and pampered.

[@fairydustlight3489]

Blessings to you for doing that. What a kind person you are.

[@melindac3368]

I had a similar experience with a huge yellow tom who was part of 3 feral cats one black female and a tabby kitten. After many weeks of feeding them, I finally got him to come to me with food. The other two followed him but never opened up to me as he did. Tigger came in the house after a trip to the vet, and the other two came in also. He was with me all the time, but the other two kept to themselves. They wanted to be near him, not me, and I couldn't change their minds. I swear he communicated with those two cats with sounds I'd not heard before from a cat. I know how crazy it sounds, but it happened. He had the big tom cat cheeks, too, and knew that I loved him. I'll never forget him and his two buddies who may have been his mate and kitten I suppose. I love a happy ending. That was many years ago, and nothing like that has happened since. I'll never forget him.

[@adriennestrrr]

ZODARIAN ! Aw, your so kind. Thanks for not giving up on that cat.

[@Koorime18]

Awww, old man got to be a kid for the first time in his life. So sweet!

[@timothyharrison5338]

I always adopt senior cats from the local shelters!! I have 4 now!! Ages between 10 and 16 !!

[@francescomanzo3939]

You're a wonderful person.

[@robertb8673]

You are a man of honor sir. My biggest Respect. 👏

[@vivalachoba]

You sir earned a 1st class ticket to heaven! 😢

[@dorothyjelen1046]

People like you make the world a better place.

[@sapnesuhaneladakpankeallep8828]

God bless u

[@squidward6187]

I wish people wouldn't give up on animals who are labeled "feral." I've had friends tell me I'm a lot like a feral cat because I grew up with a family constantly abusing me so I didn't trust humans. But I was socialized by therapists, new friends, and others like me. Everyone can be rehabilitated. Now I am waaaaaay more loving than most humans. Don't give up on "damaged goods" as I was called by my family. Sometimes we make the best lovers!

[@bureaffari3694]

I'm pretty sure this cat isn't feral. Feral cats aren't friendly towards humans at all and try to keep their distance.

[@jaegrant6441]

I'm so glad you found your way out of that terrible beginning to life. I'm sure that the world is a better place because you are in it. OXOXO

[@kramnancy1411]

ferrel cats make wonderful companions. It dropped it too it took a little while to make them friendly but now they're in love with me and in love with each other one was a part of hoarding situation 3 years. And the other was an alley cat 12years. Older cats make good laptops However kittens are too busy playing and climbing on the drapes to be lapcats . And kittens are very active I want a cat that was very relaxed I got older cats

[@martineshamzin7535]

Cats aren't exactly like that. Feral cats are not defective. They are just not domestic cats. It doesnt mean they are somehow less. But I have seen old feral cats decide they would like to try being pets and retire to someones home.

[@jasondashney]

I'm so glad you weren't given up on.

[@donaldteuber8588]

The best measure of a persons humanity is how they treat a helpless animal.

[@toninof]

Exactly...and once we fully realize what we are doing to farm animals, awakening from that nightmare will be a tough one. Not as tough as horror and pain we're causing to those helpless sentient beings, though.

[@myown2101]

I said it to my dad ones and he replied: Oh really? Hitler LOVED his dogs. 😂

[@hunterurban5465]

M did you know Hitler tested the poison his wife killed herself with on their dog?

[@myown2101]

@@hunterurban5465 I didn't know that there was a test. I learned that Hitler had a plan in place from the beginning to poison his family and his dogs (everyone he loved) in case of defeat. Cyanide is a pretty sure thing. But I wouldn't be surprised.

[@chippledon1]

Donald Teuber: Or a long suffering Cleveland Browns fan !!

[@Evequeue]

I had an abused cat named Parker, he died last year. This cat reminds me about Parker, and I’m happy Parker’s last days were happy. Thanks for taking care of abused animals, as Parker is watching over us, and blessing the ones who showed kindness to other abused animals. No animal deserves an abusive life, so they’re last days should be the best life they could ever have. Goodbye, Parker. We’ll remember you for as long as I live.

[@magpiez8902]

@zesrane hajzle Daaaaaaamn, they're gonna need an emergency ice pack for that one.

[@emmastevens8586]

arturo smith That is sooooooooooooooooo rude and mean. A cat a creature no different than us and they deserve a good life. He is talking about a cat he has a special bond with and they died. That is as bad as losing a best friend .

[@seerendipitea]

@zesrane hajzle Every life is important. They're just butthurt that people care more for the cats than them. Their attitude is just 😑😒

[@carabiner7999]

So sorry for your loss, my sweet. Absolutely happy that you got to share time with Parker here, and I hope and trust you will have another furry friend with you soon. Best wishes, from someone who lost her dog and cat, recently. xxx

[@voxhul2289]

zesrane hajzle I agree with you. However, humans’ lives are important. Everyone’s life (besides bad hearted people) is important. Almost everybody has a family that loves them and cares for them. Saying that their life isn’t important is like saying that Animal lives don’t matter.

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

It is so important for people to be willing to adopt senior cats! My mom, at age 78, adopted a 15-year-old cat, and they are both so happy!

[@itsjustdina12]

God bless the beautiful soul that is your mom. Hope she and her cat live happily and healthily.

[@ReallyBrandi]

I adopted 4 .....needless to say i do not go into the shelter anymore. Lol

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

Dina Thank you for your sweet comment! I read it to my mom, and she was very touched!

[@itsjustdina12]

PhoebeFay RuthLouise -screams internally-. THIS IS THE NICEST THING I'VE EVER EXPERIENCED IN A WHILE. I never expected you to read my comment to your mom, but I'm so glad you did! You don't know how much you and your mom just made my day! God bless and hope you both have outstandingly amazing lives!

[@MMMCLXXX]

That's cute.

[@lilyburger5960]

Watching senior rescues get adopted always makes me emotional!

[@OleensEmbroidery]

How could anyone not "like" this video. I had a "homeless Bob". He lived over 18 years. Best cat ever.

[@SIXTHREEONEFOURTHREENIONEOOSEV]

;---)

[@f.d.6667]

Well, empathy is linked to intelligence and intelligence in the population is following a "normal" distribution ... which means >70% of the population are *cough* ... "intellectually challenged"...

[@farihkonak6011]

Dog people, duhh. Or cat haters.

[@mothbuddy3923]

Tom Cats are the best after you earn their trust. My “used to be Feral” kitty went from “I WILL MURDER YOU HUMAN!” To “HUMAN!!!!! Purease love meh”

[@anestispneuma268]

F. D. I'm pretty sure apathy is also linked to intelligence. I would raise the bar of intellectually challenged people to 99%. But then again what kind of intelligence are we talking about. Theres more than one;

[@debhinde6809]

ONG, Mr B is soooooo gorgeous! He has a such a handsome face, like a lion. These people who rescue animals are just amazing.

[@scottsanborn8228]

I took a cat off the streets once, she was my best friend spent a long time hiding but I always woke up with her cuddled up next to me. Shes gone now and I miss her everyday 😭

[@waltrz]

Funny seeing you here Scott, this is Walter by the way.

[@MsMadmax1]

I'm so glad that however much time he has left, Mr. B. will spend it in a loving home with everything he needs. God bless you for rescuing him and taking on the challenge of an elderly cat. I have my own senior feral cat that I look after. He has spent a lot of his life getting into it with other tom cats. When he first showed up at my door, both ears had chunks bitten out of them and he had a huge scar that ran across his nose. I named him Scar and he's been my faithful friend for over a year now.

[@firesondiego7666]

Them: 10 year-old senior cat. My 23 year-old cat: Nah, he’s still a teen.

[@SteveOnlin]

Over 10 years they said sunshine

[@PikaPerfect]

you're giving me hope that my 10 year old girl still has a long life ahead of her :')

[@jaxcaulfield7071]

@@PikaPerfect of course she does!

[@jaxcaulfield7071]

@@PikaPerfect just give her 1 blood test once a year, she will be fine and wonderful.

[@hieluhkuh4940]

PikaPerfect My cats 18 years old!

[@wavi_DXM]

what a grateful lion 😍

[@thedarkmajesty1773]

sheeloona cat

[@pamelaamos8433]

sheeloona it’s a cat

[@chainsaw72081]

He's a damn lion and don't you ever tell Mr B different!!!

[@aryakulkarni9904]

That cat is gay af

[@ShitTalkerExtraordinaire]

True

[@jacksonmcphail546]

When I was a kid, my parents rescued a kitten less than a year old who was seriously ill and injured from fighting with other cats. She was predicted to only live until 2 but 21 years on she's still kicking about and at this point may just keep on going forever

[@bridgettebianchi9315]

I’m so happy for her. I’m jealous. Mine died at ten and I feel robbed and I’m sure he did too.

[@InsertTitleHere-]

@@bridgettebianchi9315 Yeah, mine died at 9 from cancer. He was a maine coon mix and a very healthy hearty boy, great mouser. The cancer was like a spiderweb, if we operated on the big mass, the smaller ones in his body would all get bigger at once like weed runners. Should have lived another 8 or 9.

[@aniawo5119]

21, wow!!

[@evonpicolo3131]

He so cute and looks like a real live teddy bear 🐨

[@princesslupi4136]

Such a heart warming story. I am so glad he was willing to be domesticated, so he could receive the treatment & love he deserves. I hope this handsome senior has many more happy years. Thks to all who saved him & God bless.

[@ksc743]

I agree. Such a lovely story. I just love rescue cats. They've usually had tough lives, but somehow pull through🐾💕

[@AbrarKhan-nv5pk]

he sure is handsome

[@silial.6928]

Liz, you have done well. There are so many animals looking for a good home.

[@JohnMartinez-sm1sk]

You save him, he’s just rewarding you with love, what a special cat

[@aucourant9998]

Even with FIV, he has a good chance of living another five years, which is good for a cat anyway. So wonderful that he will enjoy those years with someone who loves him.

[@marciaspiegel5280]

Can be more time with love.

[@AstridrAnffinson]

Exactly..both my semi feral cats I rescued are fiv..too many vets will immediately give up on fiv cats..I wish done vets would educated themselves better that an fiv cat cat live on a long life..both my semi ferals are rescue street cats but will always prefer outside life, my oldest is 16 years and just found out he has cancer of the stomach which we are giving him a fighting chance on chemo and he picking up day by day, many vets will quickly say put to sleep but I feel if they are happy and eating and have a love for life we should continue to fight for them, my silver I know will tell me when enough is enough and when that time comes I will be heartbroken but for now he loves to fight for life so we give him that last chance on chemo

[@rianaserfontein531]

My cat had FIV, she was very sick - so much so it would have been cruel not to euthanise her. She was 14 years old.

[@aucourant9998]

@@rianaserfontein531 You did what was best for her. Fourteen is not a bad age for a cat anyway.

[@rianaserfontein531]

@@aucourant9998 Thank you

[@heylol7733]

His eyes tells how he feels ( at the begin) so sad ty for taking care for hi 😢😭😭😭😖😫

[@Chaosgoat]

God bless all these people helping and loving all creatures. There's still hope for this world.

[@lindahaggard6416]

@Livingdead Iggy I pray that God richly blesses those who help animals with a compassionate heart! ❤ That loving heart most certainly extends to people as well! ❤❤ALL CREATURES, GREAT AND SMALL, THE GOOD LORD MADE, AND LOVES US ALL❤❤ ~ James Herriot My 4 dogs have made Pandemic Lockdown easier ~ constant love, interaction, and cuddles! ❤❤LOVED your comment that brightened my day! Thank you!❤❤

[@lindahaggard6416]

@Joan Brown Your comment is just as heartwarming as Iggy's to which I responded! ❤❤"Perfect love casteth out fear"❤❤ And is there any more unconditional love than an animal for it's people parent?! Especially if that animal has been rescued ~ they seem to sense their person gave them new life, unconditional love, and a forever home! I have 4 dogs that actually made lockdown a sweet time ~ Life slowed with all the love, cuddles, hilarity to keep each day happy as we missed our people friends and families! If you want to see the most love and daily positivity that one amazing man can create in his tremendous rescue of animals look up The Asher House here on u-tube and the internet after that! His videos will put a smile on your face and in your heart! ❤❤Thank you Joan for your beautiful and heartwarming comment! It made my day!❤❤

[@seanorothlain4457]

You can judge someone by the way they treat animals

[@zoolkhan]

oh well, god has little to do with. If you want to "Bless" someone, do it by donating to your regional shelter.

[@lindahaggard6416]

@@zoolkhan In my life God has had everything "to do with it"!! Mostly God uses people to bless others (and animals). Why does one have to cancel out the other? I donate what I can to my local shelter and to well researched shelters around the world. I volunteer at my local rescue shelter. I also love people and work with the homeless. In my case, I feel my faith has blessed me and encouraged me to be compassionate. I have received much more in return than anything I did. I am not here to argue with you so I mean no offense. Just sharing my experience.

[@tedted4182]

Cat before help: " I am old and tired" After help: " I am a kitten and lot of energic to play"

[@adriancitoarroyave7840]

"He'd given up on life"... BRUH.... Now that's my spirit animal for sure

[@SarahBertaglia]

@@adriancitoarroyave7840 Please don't give up, Adriancito. 💗🤗💗

[@HRH-vc6jj]

"Behind those eyes is a living feeling soul. No different than your soul except that the body is different. Animals have souls."

[@anniefannycharles9951]

1001 Helen Of Troy I also believe that.

[@petercsigo9935]

Sounds like some new age eastern religion mumbo-jumbo.

[@dabedavida7614]

@@petercsigo9935 XD

[@Takokujin07]

Yeah I don't trust people who believe that animals have no soul

[@lorilaunius7263]

1001 Helen Of Troy I believe that 100 %. How can you not when you look into their eyes. P.S. I'm a Christian too.

[@tedijensen6642]

I’m tearing up! That old adorable guy needed love and you, bless your heart, gave him the best years yet.

[@pamelaatkinsonscats2873]

I had an FIV+ cat from a rescue centre. He was white and black and I called him Boris. At first if I touched his side, he'd scratch me, but eventually he became the sweetest, most purry boy ever. He loved to sit on my knee and put his paws on my chest, he really enjoyed being hugged. He was so grateful for the security and love. I had him for seven years and I miss him to this day.

[@gsxrJOE92]

Pamela Atkinson remember that purrrrrrrr.....

[@1929modelagirl]

I adopted a feral boy, took me better than 2 years to get him to trust me. Got him to vet for exam, shots and neuter, FIV pos. They said he would be ill, couldn't be around my others. . . 10 years plus now, his name is Happy, because he is. No-one else has FIV. When a feral decides to love, it is all in. I love Dodo because they do so much for all the little ones.

[@franziskaways4956]

F stands for "feline". Its besically HIV but for cats.

[@luciapillon3797]

FIV is transmitted through blood or through sex (as in mating, I am not sure it's the correct term, English is not my first language) so they cannot be around other cats only if the cat hasn't been spayed/neutered, or if they are feral and aggressive. *Once they get spayed/neutered and they are socialized, they can be around, eat, sleep and use the same litter box with other non-fiv-cats without risk*. They only have a weaker immune system than others, but I have seen many FIV positive cats live a happy and long life, even going outdoors. I am writing this because so many times people are afraid to adopt a FIV cat, or they get abandoned/eutanised because of fear mixed with ignorance...

[@1929modelagirl]

Lucia, you are absolutely right. Like HIV, FIV is not easily contagious. I would never hesitate to adopt another. And spay/neuter is the best way, indoors or out to prevent.

[@Hodaris_Darlin]

Lucia Pillon They usually get FIV from fights, especially if bitten or they're born with it.

[@Hodaris_Darlin]

Ray Carter It's similar to HIV, but it's in cats & the F stands for Feline.

[@mastercarpenter9798]

I have rescued 28 street cats, and 17 apbt, it really wasn't costly, compared too the joy of knowing they had a better life. Mr. B, is simply a great feline.

[@ukmedicfrcs]

Wow youre an angel! We need more like you! Thank you for what you do.

[@AhmadMughal1]

Weird flex but ok.

[@ee-xd7nt]

i 100000% agree, i rescued 30+ cats between ages 8-15 and it’s totally worth the effort and money for the experience and all the knowledge i gained at a young age that helped me out so much in my later life :’)

[@eyebeadswhat8440]

Yep definitely! you’re going to heaven

[@23kppadilla]

I am not a really big fan of cats but i never want to see no animal hurt or neglected. They all deserve love and their best life. Ty for caring for him specially being a senior animal.

[@samlabo1688]

I'm in manila Philippines So many street cats, I saved one. I wish I could save them all God bless you

[@phyllisruthmick5391]

I'm happy and grateful that you saved your cat from a hard, terrible life as a street/stray cat!❤ You said that there are so many street/stray cats in Manila, Philippines, that is just heart wrenching to hear!💔 The only real solution to this terrible problem, a realistic and lasting solution is to spay and neuter as many animals as possible. Sometimes all a person can do is help one at a time, catch them, spay or neuter them, rehabilitate and rehome them or release them back to the area where they came from and provide clean water, food and shelter which could easily be done by volunteers. I hope you will continue to care about these poor suffering kitty cats and do what you can to bring attention to this awful problem and will be willing and able to do all that you can to help these wonderful, most special creatures!💘💘💘💘💘🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱💘💘💘💘💘

[@cloud-lw6np]

Me and my mom saved 2 cats, 1 butterfly, and 3 bees, I'm so happy you saved one, even if it's just one it still helps 😁👍

[@sufferingtm6824]

@@cloud-lw6np luckyyy I wanted to save or adopt a cat but my parents are supper against having a pet

[@NoName-pf4zg]

@@sufferingtm6824 same 😩

[@makkopafruit9931]

If only our country's government would just put a bit of attention for animal welfare just like japan and other countries have. The mother of my three cats now looks old, skinny and sickly. She was missing for a few weeks prior to this and she was healthy back then, I can only guess what happened during those times. I know she can still be saved with some medication but that's just not possible with little to no animal center in the island I live. If I want to get her medication, I would need to get to another island by ship to get her checked up and be given medication in the city's vet. But there's just no way thats happening as my parents just don't care and would never go to the next island's city just for an old cat. Now she just sits there, looking at the world, slowly withering away, waiting for her time while I do what little I can to prolong her last moments and dreading at myself that there is nothing I can do. It just breaks my heart to see her slowly suffer.

[@shelbysilverstein]

Mr.B went from rags to riches (sort of speak) lol, he was living his best life once these awesome ladies came into his life, and seeing him playing with his toys was just the icing on the cake 🍰🐈🧡

[@carolecook1116]

Shelby Silverstein~Agree! ❤Heart-warming story already. Playing w/toys was sweeter still😁.

[@GummyBearGaming.]

Shelby Silverstein yes, he’s so cute

[@MissMardy666]

My senior cat just passed away :( He was 15 years old and had FIV and the ears just like Mr. B. I miss him so much, but we gave him love for 6 years. He didn't let me pet him and he lived on the streets for at leats 9 years. Then he just started trusting in us and let us carry him in ours arms and was the sweetest cat in the world with the most beautiful purr

[@sarahb1862]

I'm so sorry for your loss. It sounds like you gave a good old man an incredibly happy life. Y'all are lucky to have each other.

[@janetatum8966]

What a lovely story of trust. Is there med for FIV now? Our old reformed street kitty Leroy passed away about a month ago. Guessing he was 12-16. Not sure. Been really ours for a few yrs. Sweet guy. We have his descendants. Him & Priscilla were pretty monogamous in his older yrs. Now she's getting spayed...but that's been a challenge bc she has litters w/ abnormal frequency.

[@M5TABBYCAT]

What FIV....okay, I could probably look that up on Google or something, but I do t want to come out of my youtube app!!

[@dannyboy3558]

You will see him again :)

[@sunshinemallorieparkinson2560]

You are a beautiful soul. Condolences.

[@HEDGE1011]

Thanks for saving this boy. We’ve made a habit of adopting older cats and animals with disabilities, and they are so grateful and happy to be loved; the effort has always been more than repaid!

[@tbs3518]

My cat looks exactly like that. Not sure how old he is. He looked old when we found him in a dumpster 7 years ago. He didn't have anything other than fleas when we got him tested and such. His name is Tigger and he's a sweetheart.

[@auriatedauri8806]

@BombDiggity Daddy awwww, how kind are you & your family to have taken Tigger in. Whoever put Tigger in the trash is wayyy Cruel for doing that! God must be sooo Sad & mad. I just hope People repent to God & know there is such a place in heaven. and that hopefully time will be on their side and not too late! I'm being for real too...😢😢😢

[@grammadee9443]

What a sweer story coincidence 1 of my daughs. 12 cats was rescued from a dumpster also next to our REGISTRY littli meows were heard yes he is tigger too & 19 now a beautiful Bengal but slowing down now but what a love. THANKs for sharing

[@MsZephyra]

@@auriatedauri8806 Maybe he just fell in...

[@cofkavos]

Tigger is a great name for a cat. My grandma had a cat named Tigger too... And Homer, who is a 17 year old tabby and still alive.

[@oliviacadena2036]

My kitty's name was Tigger 2!!! Loved him allot 😻😻😻😻 !!!!!! Best wishes to you always!

[@JennRighter]

Adopt older animals! They're at such great risk, and they are in the saddest situation. Every cat and dog I have adopted have been seniors, with the exception of one, my dog Neptune who was 2 when we met. The softest, most tender, most loving part of my heart is reserved for senior animals in need. I have empathy for all living things, of course, but nothing could ever shatter my heart more than a senior dog dying in a dog pound because they were abandoned.

[@francescomanzo3939]

Thank you so much for this.

[@scottsacco444]

You are truly one of God's angels.

[@SIXTHREEONEFOURTHREENIONEOOSEV]

;------------------------)

[@-simplicity7551]

And 10 years old is only middle age for cats! They can live another decade, ours did!

[@plainjane5656]

I wish senior animals were free to adopt. They deserve it.

[@thebigmeatball4630]

Unpopular opinion: old cats are super cute, dare I say even cuter than kittens? Ohmygod I didn't expect to get this many likes you guys. Thank u UwU

[@corinabanu7556]

In their own beautiful way yes! He just looked like a mini lion, such an adorable cat.

[@79agp]

the big meatball My Siamese baby is 12. Of course she was cuter as a kitten. Now she's an old fart with less energy but a very awesome companion. Lots of people get kittens thinking they will be little forever. They grow older and slow down but they are like gold at that stage. True tested and tried precious friendship.

[@akiyamato3299]

they are just like hooomans energetic or not, definitely went through a lot.

[@spaghetti7180]

Same with humans Idk why but every time I see an old woman/man hobbling around it’s so adorable and innocent Xd

[@79agp]

Jungkook’s Fabulously Snatched WEAVE I've always been fond of old folks since I was a kid. Their eyes have seen things we'll never see. Sad they're dying out. Look at what we're left with.

[@westcoastgirl]

Bless you lovely lady with a big heart . Universe will reward you for your kindness .

[@meoww4724]

Aww..Mr.Belvedere may be a senior but he is sooo cool & handsome..He is a joy & loved by his awesome mom!🐱💖!Thanks Dodo!💕

[@hullinstruments]

The best cat I ever had was an elderly FIV cat Who spent several happy years inside with us before passing away. He spent every day next to me rolling around in wood shavings on my woodworking bench… It was the hardest thing to lose him ....but was glad to give him several good years.

[@nicolareay8460]

That's heart-warming to watch, he's a beautiful cat 🙀

[@Rita-yw2tn]

My sister passed away a few years ago and I took her cat and she’s going on 22 years old . I honestly think that she’s going to out live me she’s a little cranky but other than that she’s still on the go . Thank you for helping him he’s so cute .

[@bluecollarlit]

Rita, I had a gray cat-man who lived to be approximately 22 years and three months. His name was Chess Pacific. I always felt like he had set some kind of record, for life span. He was amazing.

[@Rita-yw2tn]

@@bluecollarlit I googled it before she died and it said that the oldest living cat at that time was 24 maybe but it could be a little older but not much though . I love your cats name that’s a cool name . I love all animals but I’m a little partial to cats though they’re easier to potty train than dogs and they’re smarter than you would think . I’ve got one now and she loves to play fetch just like a dog and it’s so cute and funny .

[@bluecollarlit]

@@Rita-yw2tn Thank you for the comment. We are fortunate to be able to keep and enjoy cats.

[@MiyukiSenpai]

He reminds me of my cat who recently passed away. His name was Ferdek. He was as well at least 10 years old when me and my family adopted him. He was so loving, affectionate, demanding attention, playful. I used to take him on walks on a leash - it was his favourite routine, he was so big that he scared all the cats in nearby area! Unfortunately he got sick, he started to lose weight. In February we headed to the vet and he was diagnosed with advanced liver cancer. He survived 4 months since that. We had to put him down because he stopped eating, was vomiting every day... It was heartbreaking. But I'm really thankful that me and my family could spent 3,5 years with him, fill his life with love, food, walks and care. He was the best cat!

[@lindapelle8738]

Bogusek bless your heart, thank you for helping such a sweet soul

[@a.florschutzcamplin9011]

My ❤goes out to you. We, too, lost our Easy to stupid cancer. She was not even 10. Our Circus cat, loved to be on our shoulders, or wrapped around our head. We will never, ever have another cat like her. 14 monrhs it's been, and still 💔 every day.

[@fuktrumpanzeeskum]

I've had a lot of cats in my life but not a single one would allow me to put a leash on them. I'm kinda jealous. I had a friend who had a rabbit that loved to go for walks on a leash.

[@MiyukiSenpai]

@@fuktrumpanzeeskum Ferdek loved to go outside so we had to find a way to keep him safe and provide exploring outside world. He was very patient, calm and enjoyed those walks! He didn't try to free himself so there was no problem.

[@mommawatson2625]

My condolences.

[@alohamd4022]

I loved his voice. 🎶 my cat is very vocal also, very precious. 💟

[@OverdramaticAngel]

I love that cats talk to us, and each cat has its own individual language! Cats don't communicate with each other vocally, they rely on body language, (and smell? I think) they talk for _us!_ That's just so amazing to me.

[@ChakkyCharizard]

Every single FIV cat I've ever met has been extremely unique in personality, largely healthy, and happy. There is no reason to euthanize them and anyone advocating for it is sick.

[@kimdawcatgirl]

Exactly what my comment would say! Totally agree!

[@draghag]

What is fiv?

[@justso4509]

@@draghag - FIV is short for feline immunodeficiency virus, it's kind of like the kitty cat equivalent of HIV in humans. You're supposed to keep FIV positive cats away from uninfected ones so as to not spread the disease. It's transmitted mostly via bite wounds. My mom once took in a starving stray who tested positive for FIV. That cat was absolutely skin and bones. The vet estimated she was probably 10 years old & we expected she wouldn't live a lot longer, especially since she had to stay outdoors because Mom already had indoor cats. We gave her a heated cat house and kept it in the garage. Imagine our surprise when she regained full health and then lived another 10 vivacious years until kidney disease took her out. She was so sweet & a great hunter, keeping the garden mostly free of pests and often leaving fresh-killed "gifts" at Mom's back door. I know that sounds gross, but from the cat's perspective she was trying to do a good thing!

[@kimdawcatgirl]

@@justso4509 You don't need to keep FIV cats away from other cats unless they are not fixed and prone to fighting as most cats, even large groups, rarely bite each other. I would know as I have a cat sanctuary and take care of a large number of barn cats at the neighbors dairy farm. FIV positive cats do very well in communities of cats, if fixed and are very low risk of infecting others. It takes a very deep bite wound to spread it and usually fighting toms are the high risk group.

[@justso4509]

Thanks Kim, good to hear! Mom actually did let the kitty inside during the last years of her life since she'd clearly made friends with the other cats (through the screen door, haha). Thought she was "breaking a rule" so didn't want to say anything, but all the other cats were fine in the end. The FIV kitty did get fixed a few months after she showed up at Mom's house, once she was healthy enough for it.

[@jccurran9327]

So glad to see Mr. B enjoying himself. Love and thanks to all who gave him the life he deserved.

[@jimmyfleebot]

He's such a boss. "Gonna live this feral life, take it to the edge, and then I seen this rich woman who looks soft, I'll get her to take me in when I'm done". You hit the lotto mate. Well done. A true survivor.

[@idrinkwarmwater3648]

hes gonna stink up the house

[@bellablow4287]

I doubt she is rich

[@tiihtu2507]

@@bellablow4287 By stray cat standards she is.

[@twilit]

TerrorBan she doesn’t seem to mind

[@illegalsmirf]

@@idrinkwarmwater3648 You stink up the house

[@kuhndj67]

Last January we stopped for a stray tom sitting in the middle of the road... he had been mauled by a dog or coyote and had no skin around about 80% of his neck (just a little patch of fur under his chin survived the attack). He was almost certainly on his last day and finally asked for help. Even though he was suffering and in pain he was a sweetheart right from the beginning. We took him to the vet, he was badly malnourished and dehydrated, weighing less than 7lbs. I was initially thinking it would be just to end his suffering but he ate at the vets and we decided to give him a couple days of care to see how it went. He spent 4 days in the hospital getting his neck treated, neutered, wormed (bad worms), and re-hydrated/fed... then we brought him home. The plan was to find a home for him once his neck healed but within a month it was clear he wasn't going anywhere (which is good, because his neck is finally almost healed... after 7 months). We weren't really thinking about getting another cat... but he's so affectionate and happy that he's impossible to resist. He's now a decidedly plump 16lbs... I was thinking we should put him on a diet but the vet said "after what he went through... he deserves to be a bit fat". So Sir Francis Neck Bacon (don't ask, my wife and I have a twisted sense of humor) will be with us for the long haul.

[@silial.6928]

Great that you gave him a chance! He has been through a lot, but with your help he has made it. I wish you many happy years together!

[@IHeartQuilting2]

FYI- you need to keep the cat at normal weight for his size. Starvation typically damages the liver and the extra weight could radically shorten his life. That is not what he deserves.

[@silial.6928]

Dear Stephanie, Obesity is not good for animals, you are absolutely right, it shortens the lifetime - as with humans. When buying food, everyone should pay attention to the ingredients (I do not know, however, whether the ingredients are listed on the packaging in America.) In some of the offered cat food here in Germany is sugar - you should not believe it. I basically buy a food without sugar and give my two dear old tomcats no leftovers from the table (begging was never an issue).

[@kuhndj67]

He's not obese... he's just not thin. Our vet (who has seen him at least once a month as he has recovered) assured us he was very healthy and to not worry about his weight as long as he maintained it at this level.

[@kawythowy867]

David Kuhn great story!

[@myadorablefosters]

This Old Cat I'm getting on in years, My coat is turning gray. My eyes have lost their luster, My hearing's just okay. I spend my day dreaming Of conquests in my past, Lying near a sunny window Waiting for its warm repast. I remember our first visit, I was coming to you free, Hoping you would take me in And keep me company. I wasn't young or handsome, Two years I'd roamed the street. There were scars upon my face, I hobbled on my feet. I could sense your disappointment As I left my prison cage. Oh, I hoped you would accept me And look beyond my age. You took me out of pity, I accepted without shame. Then you grew to love me, And I admit the same. I have shared with you your laughter, You have wet my fur with tears. We've come to know each other Throughout these many years. Just one more hug this morning Before you drive away, And know I'll think about you Throughout your busy day. The time we've left together Is a treasured time at that. My heart is yours forever. I Promise - This old cat. KC Sievert Bingamon

[@dianemoonstone4715]

Beautiful!

[@heylez9263]

I cried, fck.

[@alexroyster182]

Wow! That was great! Beautiful

[@marisatheuglybitch8584]

Damn im crying! This is beautiful ❤

[@ebkiller45]

🥺🥺🙏👌

[@dianehobbs]

Mister B is gorgeous and adorable! I am glad he got the chance to see what indoor living is like and to get the happy life that he has deserved all of his life. ❤😢❤

[@Neo2906]

I´m sitting here with tears in my eyes. This story is so so beautiful. You guys are so so sweet and for me you are angels on earth. Thanks in the name of all poor homeless cats. Love Lars

[@jaya.0069]

Same here, must be a roof leaking and running down my cheek! Thanks to these angels for saving the old guy!

[@francisrobinson9236]

I'm sitting here in a pool myself beautiful story beautiful animal

[@steelcurtain2576]

The same here

[@mrsgamer9218]

A woman in our street abused her cat. We were moving, so we abducted her cat and let her live with us on the other side of the country. Even though she was hurt and waaayyy too thin she immediatly bonded with me. She lived 10 happy years with us until she died of old age. She was the best old lady ever :)

[@brendachandler5821]

You should've slapped the teeth out of her mouth

[@brendachandler5821]

The cat abuser i mean

[@mrsgamer9218]

@@brendachandler5821 i cant take care of a cat when i'm in jail XD But i reported her, since she had a dozen more pets in her house ( probably in poor health too ) so it was up to the state to punish her. Not mine.

[@marietheresa7866]

I did the very same around 30 yrs ago. A neighbour in an adjoining colony would feed the cat, but would push him out, once fed. I did ask them to give him to me, they refused. Then one cold Sunday morning the cat was so roughly flung out, and l happened to be there coz the landlady was a friend l often spent time with. She witnessed this scene. I told her I wanted take him with me and she said it would gladden her heart, as the lovely fella was so mistreated. I picked him up and cuddled him in my coat. That day a former pupil dropped in and l said to him, "Guess what, I stole this cat to give him a better life" His reply : It's very important to be Honest, but it's way more important to be Right. And you were Right. Puchis spent many loving years with me and he crossed the Rainbow🌈 Bridge at a ripe old age.

[@lisabromiley6539]

So glad you kittynapped that girl

[@cherylmuriekes2523]

Took months for me to befriend a free roamer. Mister is also FIV positive. They can live long happy lives. He has an issue with his ears and is mostly deaf. I remember the first time he purred it made me cry.He is so affectionate. sleeps with me every night. runs to meet me when I get home. Love him dearly.

[@Marta-df2hs]

Jenna and the woman who rescued Mr B. to give him a second chance are amazing and beautiful souls. It brings back faith in humanity at times when we see such sadness in this world. The benevolence, kindness and willingness to give Mr B. a fighting chance is remarkable. Thank you to all of you who helped him. He most certainly deserved it.❤

[@amandamusch3997]

Thank you for giving him a chance. He is beautiful! I wish you a long life together.

[@imPV]

Anyone else crying?

[@SCK912]

Me! I always tell myself that I am not going to look at these videos about abandoned and abused animals but I always do.

[@BoyTheAussieCat]

Yes ...but they're happy tears because I'm so glad Mr B found love and a furever home to live out the rest of his days safe and happy 💕💕🐾

[@fercho772008]

Meee

[@yvonnejacko5644]

Yes.

[@lalocandiera6530]

What do you think?of course!!!

[@doesntmatter9833]

I started feeding a cat and then she decided to move in with me. Now everyone in the street refers to her as my cat.. Purrfect crime?

[@ikkelolnl]

Doesn’t Matter untill the cat moves on to the next owner

[@poachedeggsoup3378]

haha that's how all of my family's cats came to us

[@whatwillmakebethebestforev8556]

boobear :D aww

[@pawwalker3492]

Yep - guilty of B&E into your heart 💖 I doubt this cat will move on. She found her forever person.

[@executivebexley252]

We had a cat choose our house too, but secretly he'd done it to about 4, 5 houses on the street, we wondered where he went, then you'd see him come out someone else's front door. Or he'd turn up with a new collar on or something, but we saw him enough and he slept at our enough days, that he was our family cat, he was just other people's cat too! Mr orange

[@chewonthis...]

What a great looking cat! Thanks to everyone involved with his rescue. You're all heroes in my opinion!👍

[@happywanderer2874]

He’s so cute. He looks like a miniature lion.

[@jennyq4979]

:'( That was beautiful! God bless those women for helping that dear cat

[@brianchristopher5588]

Jesus...9am and I’m sitting here before work watching this video and crying😂

[@bip6830]

Literally me right now! 😂

[@joelfinch2471]

Same....goddammit.

[@johannmckraken9399]

I'm 65 years old, jaded as all hell, must be rain falling from my eyes.....

[@mollyram2997]

It's not optimal. I think the same thing every time I watch one of these videos before work, lol!

[@bbybxnmi]

I’ve got a date to get ready for and I’m laying in bed crying😭😂

[@pamelatitterington2453]

What expressive eyes, show a tremendous amount of suffering, and pain, living in a world with us humans, is very very hard, it must have been wonderful for him to at long last, experience care, love, kindness, thankyou 🐈🙏🌹❤️

[@brandonpetrovia1909]

No way I could be a foster for dogs or cats, I would get too attached and have to keep them all.

[@Stroke6028]

SAMMEE XD I WOULD TRY TO KEEP ALL OF THEM

[@scooppoopfloop6736]

SAME

[@IHeartQuilting2]

You don't have to foster. Just go to the local rescue and give them attention, read to them, pet them. They do much better with ANY human interaction.

[@98dizzard]

We are fostering kittens right now, it depends how long you have them, a week is easy. But as they stay longer you do get more attached, it’s also harder to find an adopter. You find that the longer you have them the more ‘perfect’ you want their forever home to be.

[@lamp_to_my_moth7878]

We take in strays a lot. But a couple months ago we got a 15 year old cat, who never had a good home. He had history with animal abuse and he was abandoned. He was super skinny and his nose was broken so he wasnt able to smell (so he obviously couldn't find food when he was on the streets). He hissed at everyone, he attacked everyone, he didnt want anyone around him. Even if he scratched and bit me I still tried to pet him. I guess he saw we were only trying to help, so he started letting only me pet him. Then he opened up to everyone after a couple weeks. His name in Raymond and my dad likes to call him old man. He lives outside with a huge family of other rescues. Hes become a father to any kittens we bring home, anytime another cat tries to pick on the littles he goes to their defence. Hes still outdoors, but he didnt want to be inside. We give them food every night and we always have scraps from dinner. Hes always hissing at our dogs when they chase the cats around. He loves attention and goes up to everyone for pets now. He still needs direction when we drop food out, I dont think he can see very well and his sense of smell is completely gone. Hes probably the biggest lovebug we have, I know he will also love anyone we bring home, especially when their nervous.

[@asy0ulikeit]

Apocoliptic World your family is so sweet to help Raymond! I hope you guys all have a happy life together! Thanks for sharing your story.

[@wcwong22000]

Lovely to hear your warmth brought to the hard lives of these little devils. Keep on!

[@Hodaris_Darlin]

Apocoliptic World Aww, reminds me of Grandpa Mason, a senior, former feral who is protective of foster kittens that come into his house. Look him up on YT. 😁

[@silial.6928]

Nice to hear that you take care of the cats. Out-of-home cats have a hard time building trust, often having bad experiences with humans, and being extremely suspicious. Many of these animals do not grow old in the tough conditions and when they reach a higher age they have a particularly hard time. It is like old people too: the joints hurt, so they move less, so the muscles go back. Hearing and sense of smell go away ... (I'm mom of two old boys: 12 and 16 years old.) They enjoy life inside and can go out if they want.) Especially old cats (and dogs too) are so grateful for any loving attention. The longer we live with them, the more they become familiar to us. (please excuse my bad english, my mother tongue is German.)

[@morganstone3021]

Oldest cats who are adopted are the sweetest aren't they? Love them so much

[@93reihotd]

when he purring, i was like "awwwwwww~ ❤️❤️❤️❤️ " and started to cry. lol

[@seamusoreilly804]

The most beautiful souls we've ever had here at Wildcat Hill have been old, run-down, near end-of-life toms. They seem to be the most serene, gracious, thankful and wonderful cats we've ever had to grace our lives. When they come to us, we go out of our way to make their last year or years as loving and pleasant as possible... and they give back 1,000%.

[@thebeachhousebasel]

adorable. so glad he is happy. i had my 2 cats for 16 and 19 years. they meant everything to me. an older cat makes such a wonderful companion.

[@Diana-tf5xq]

The Beach House Basel your so right! My wee Gismo is over 19 now and so much a part of our family. I got her for my sons 1st birthday they have been inseparable for 19 years, my sons 20 and at Uni and the cat still sleeps in beside him every night. She’s our wee pal and we adore her. So sad thinking that times clicking on for her but she’s now an indoor cat so maybe a few more years yet? X

[@thebeachhousebasel]

Diana Murray sweet, they r like brothers😉simply cherish each moment and give him all the love and care.

[@soundaholixx]

Wow i never heard of a cat living 19 years thats crazy!! Old boye

[@thebeachhousebasel]

BURN-E i had 2 cats turn 19 and my vet had mausi at his office and she went at 21!! i never feed mine catfood, i boil fresh meet for them instead. they never had issues and were healthy till the very end. they r sorely missed. a new generation of cats (2) moved in and they are capturing my heart in a storm lol am lucky to have always had very sweet characters. they make my day every day.

[@aceydishy9338]

Good on you, Mr. B! Judging by all those battle scars, you're more than ready for a peaceful, relaxed, loving retirement. Rescuers, thanks so much for what you do.

[@robertlock5501]

100% Your avatar is spot on -- very poignant

[@ghost2199]

The title speaks for itself. What a sweet story. I wish him the best life possible. ❤❤ If you read this comment thank you and have a nice day. ❤

[@ghoultooth]

Wolfeyed You too, thankyou. :)

[@GreenProd007]

Wolfeyed 😘😘😘😘😍😍❤️❤️

[@jstarASMR3103]

I teared up, he is absolutely stunning and this story is so cute. That woman is an angel!❤

[@chesha]

I just lost my kitty on Sunday, she was 14 years old :( Mr B meows the same way she did. I hope he's able to live out his sunset years happily and peacefully

[@gsxrJOE92]

Heather. It will get easier eventually, I still have my moments almost a year after losing my best buddy of 18 years. 😢

[@venom7774]

Heather so sorry for your loss I’ve been there many times. Always remember the Rainbow Bridge

[@chesha]

Thanks y'all for the sweet comments :)

[@gsxrJOE92]

Heather stay strong...

[@douglasclosen1372]

Heather hi heather

[@Bfoxfield1]

He`s worked hard and is now enjoying his retirement.

[@toecollector448]

This woman’s a hero. Not all hero’s wear capes. I love the name as well keep up wat you do you are amazing trust is a hard thing to gain you gained it and I respect you for that 👌🏻💕💕

[@msmo2060]

He’s a handsome boy & these rescue people are saints for saving these poor animals & so are their adopters. What a sweet story