Senior Cat Turned Into A Literal Infant When She Got Adopted | The Dodo

[@ThrashieKR]

This is why I give alot of credit to people who adopt senior cats, you got a heart of gold lady. They are the most loving and loyal companions you can have.

[@AndrewBlacker-t1d]

"alot" is NOT word!

[@claravanvelzen1458]

@@AndrewBlacker-t1da lot is two words 😂

[@ThrashieKR]

How sad is your life if pointing out spelling mistakes on a video about cats is on top of your list.

[@AndrewBlacker-t1d]

@@ThrashieKR Not as sad as ignorant illiteracy. Make more intelligent choices.

[@ThrashieKR]

Right..

[@nerwinter158]

My cat just turned 17. He’s actually gotten sweeter in his old age. He used to be super skittish as he was from a feral colony and I had him since a kitty. When he hit 12ish he started letting others besides me pet him. Seniors pets can give so much love if given a chance. I’m going to cry so much when I lose him but we’ve lived a good life together and hopefully will continue for many more years in health.

[@sofisa5]

Se lo que es eso... sólo que mi Marengue falleció el año pasado.. 😢😢😢 todavía no he podido adecuarme a su vacío 😢😢😢

[@Doyle69]

A friend of mines cat passed away at 24years old, I wish your cat the same :)

[@SeattleRaindrop206]

What’s this lil chap’s name?! I have to know 🩵🐾

[@JohnDrivesAnything]

I adopted 3 strays together in 2008. I just wanted 1 the other 2 were pity adoptions. My Job was in a canyon with Coyotes and didn't want to leave the other 2 behind. Now in 2023 1 of the Pity cats is the last one still alive. I also had dogs before her. For the first 10 years we barely interacted when the other pets slowly started passing away her personality came out more and more. Now she is so affectionate and I dread the day she passes. This is the longest any of me pets have lived and I think she opened up more each time someone passed because we both need each other.

[@mattdonna9677]

​@@JohnDrivesAnythingShe loves you and shows it, you're a good man to have given a home to the 3 of them.

[@carlmullerlane]

What sort of sick nitwit would shoot a cat. Poor sweetheart. Thank you for adopted her & making her your family. You 2 are absolutely made for one another. She has to be one of the sweetest cuddly cats I have ever seen. 🙏🐈🥰

[@jeffjohannes7089]

That is why I've always been very hard on people who say they allow their cats outside. They have to contend with other animals diseases insects but the one thing that I would fear the most are other humans because humans can be disgustingly evil

[@carine4318]

I n love ❤❤❤

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

There are some real sickos out there, I've heard some jerks shoot at them simply because they don't like them >.< then others try to purposely run them over with their cars. EVIL.

[@DinosaursRuledin1982]

Okay, first- I agree. Second- I love the word nitwit! It should be used more often!

[@wendyd.3935]

Unfortunately the same kind of nitwit that shoots at dogs, etc for fun. If only they could speak. Then again…I’m not sure we could handle hearing all the abuse & pain some of them have endured. 😢💔

[@bunniesandbeauty700]

Give senior animals a chance!! They’re literally THE sweetest babies 🥹❤

[@Bonxur]

Young or old, this is the sort of behavior a rescue/shelter cat will give you when you bring them from a damaged, unsafe environment to a patient, warm and loving home

[@thedarkcriminal1658]

Cats are so unique and extraordinary animals. Once they see that you are their family they will literally live in your skin forever.

[@magietagie]

💖💖💖

[@kittycatchan2686]

I remember a senior cat I fell in love with. Her name was Big Mama. She was the oldest cat at the local shelter I volunteered at. I couldn't adopt her for multiple reasons, so I always made some time when I was there. She was super sweet, and constantly wanted to sit in my lap. It got to the point where she knew when I would come and wait by the front door for me, and demanded snuggles as soon as I walked in. A proud queen, she died at the age of 23, laying in my supervisors lap.

[@jessam4875]

Wow, 23 is well past the average life expectancy for cats (not unheard of but unusual).

[@Махашвили]

Volunteering at a cat shelter I find it so sad sometimes, when people come looking for kittens only..as though senior cats can't give that much love. And this sweet tabby is a living proof of how wrong people can be. Great these girls found each other ❤

[@mattdonna9677]

Your analysis is correct. I'm a senior and went to a cat shelter 5 years ago. 1 Senior f.i.v. Orange cat was uncaged,on a perch. When I bent over he walked onto my back and laid down. His name is Woody. No fee for him as no one wants to adopt f.i.v. cats. Except me.😊

[@Махашвили]

@@mattdonna9677 that's great) wish more people be more open to adopt cats with some issues. Couple years ago there was that one cat with leukaemia no one wanted, until another volunteer. And judging by their photos now the cat is thriving, almost doubled its furr))

[@christinaapplegate5281]

That’s why I foster kittens and adopt older cats. We get all the fun of a kitten and all the love of an older cat. A lot of time and attention goes into it but it makes for a happy life❤

[@emimelonis50]

Yes, but it s cause you want a long time with our cat

[@xxxx-qo9dh]

@@mattdonna9677what is fiv?

[@faverogibou6773]

This cat deserves the best , I am so happy she found love with this gentle lady !!

[@bjstudio4865]

I adopted my beloved old boy, a Norwegian Forest Cat, when he was 14, arthritic, half blind, and in pain. He and I had a blissful love, and he lived happily with me for another 10 years before his time came. He made my life amazing. Senior cats are precious and amazing.

[@georgettagancarz1798]

I adopted a beautiful black cat when he was four. He had been in a small cage for months. His past family gave him up because they were allergic to him. The shelter representative said, he suffered from depression and sat with his head down, in the back of his shelter cage. They told me it was his last day to live. I took him right away. They never told me he was on heart meds! I left without them, not knowing. When I brought him for his checkup about a month later, they said he had NO heart issues. They couldn't find anything wrong. He was my best friend. I loved him so much and treated him like gold. He lived for 21 years. Adopting a senior cat is beautiful. Both of you are gifts to each other. Beautiful video. Wishing you the best! You are an excellent cat mom. 😊❤

[@amyarnold2097]

❤😻👍👍😻❤

[@kathybailey436]

Older and even adult cats are the best.

[@Xiroi87]

Agreed!

[@yousee66]

My eyes welled up with tears when I heard that she was shot at 😢 Thank soooo much for rescuing her & giving her the much loved life that MK deserves ❤️

[@lisadc4681]

And that she was in a shelter for two long years, bored and alone most likely, when she wanted a person to snuggle with so badly!!😭😭

[@theweatherisaokay4964]

Glad she found her forever home and received so much love. The rest, is happy ending.

[@sri_creations9757]

😭 happy she got a loving home atlast😊

[@joemckim1183]

@@lisadc4681Cats need a house or apartment so they can have the freedom of multiple rooms to roam around in.

[@hepburn118]

It's very rewarding taking on a senior that's had a hard life. My, well mine and my wife's, cat Minxy was nearly unapproachable for around 6 months. We think she had been abused and she had been adopted out and bought back a few times, which did not help matters. Eventually though, she turned into the sweetest little purr machine ever. She got diabetes though, the poor baby. She trusts me to give her injections though, so all good. Seniors are a great way of giving a chance to a cat that didn't have one.

[@ingridseim1379]

I don't care if people laugh. I believe in an afterlife for all life and I smile to think of this senior kitty greeting her cat mom when they're both over that bridge.

[@Donna-cc1kt]

Meh, no worries. People laugh if ya say you believe in God. It’s a wonder that those folks can see the hand in front of their face.

[@jacksonvoet8312]

@@Donna-cc1kt I mean, I don’t believe in anything without evidence, but I would never laugh at someone who believes that good people get rewarded in the end. That’s just rude.

[@amberstamp1965]

She said it right when she said she found her "Soul Cat" MK is living the life she deserves and with the Mom she's waited for her whole life ❤

[@ronnie-lynn]

I had my soul cat for many years. He passed in 2019 I miss him everyday. He was my one and only! ❤🐾

[@mattdonna9677]

I believe you have more love to give, there is a cat out there for you in need of a home . It's painful to lose them. I lost "critter" 14years ago, I honored him by adopting an f.i.v. cat named Woody.

[@abprairiegurl]

I live with my once in a lifetime fur baby. I love her so much.

[@FunnyVideosdecoded]

May god bless the baby with happiness forever eternity. ❤

[@christinaapplegate5281]

Well I thought I would not bond with another cat having my first 18 years then another 22 years but the heart has an amazing capacity for love. Like when you have children you don’t love one any less than another your heart just grows bigger. I have had Kizzie my current cat for 8 years and she is like a fine wine better with age and lots of attention. You should always do what is right for you. But maybe be open to the possibility ❤

[@bellejour559]

She is beautiful! Senior animals are so special. To make their last years happy and comfortable is the best feeling in the world. 💕

[@novembermiss]

You gave a senior kitty a whole new lease on life that she never would have experienced in a shelter. I recognize the soulmate kitty bond! If you are lucky, you experience that at least once with a cat or dog. I miss my soulmate kitty every day.

[@richardcranium0]

MK just wanted someone to love her, and she returns 100% of that love.

[@wolfoftheages]

I'm a firm believer that cat lovers will have more than one soul cat throughout their lives. I have/have had 2 so far. I found my tortie, my 2nd soul cat, as a month-old kitten in the wall of a place that I used to work at. Lured her out with lunchmeat and water in the Texas summer heat. 10 years later, she'll still hang out wrapped around my shoulders like a scarf if I let her. She just always wants to be on me like MK here. We have 3 total, all seniors officially at this point, but you couldn't tell based on behavior. Senior pets have so much love to give, so thank you for adopting MK, Brittany! I think everyone can see that she appreciates it.

[@normacaicco9170]

This video melted my heart. Much respect to you for adopting a senior cat too many times they get looked over . The bond you 2 have it’s magical .

[@drathenaarthur2983]

Aww such a fluffy baby 😊

[@EphemeralProductions]

She really is. ❤❤❤

[@monicarose2135]

Seniors are the best! From the moment you meet them, what you see is the sweet personality you get.

[@aweaver6895]

OMG the cat doing "yoga"❤

[@catherinetester8365]

God bless you for loving this beautiful senior lady...

[@virginiaf.5764]

My last two cats were seniors. I was fostering Buddy, (12 years old) but after two years of no one wanting him, I officially adopted him. He was with me for seven years. My Mia was 14 when I adopted her in 2021. She passed away a few weeks ago, and I miss her dearly. People, kittens are adorable, but they turn into adult cats pretty quickly. Adopt adult/senior cats. They are every bit as wonderful and lovable as kittens, and deserve to be in a loving home to finish out whatever number of their nine lives they have left.

[@RevLeigh55]

I adopted my black and white cat from a rescue group. She was 7 years old and had been at the rescue for 5 years! Once I heard how long she had been there, I had to take her home. Three years later and Shadow is a wonderful companion who purrs at the drop of a hat. It took her awhile to learn she could just stand at her food bowl and eat. She didn’t have to run to a corner with a bite and wolf it down before coming to get more. The food bowl was ALL hers. 🤗❤️

[@lisabelle7553]

She is the sweetest! At shelters, they even call 5 year old cats "seniors" which is absurd. Cats can live into their 20s! Senior kitties tend to be teddy bear/couch potatoes. When senior people come into the shelter and want a "kitten" it blows my mind. Adult and senior cat's are easier to manage.

[@BomageMinimart]

“People may surprise you with unexpected kindness. Dogs have a depth of loyalty that often we seem unworthy of. But the love of a cat is a blessing, a privilege in this world.” - Kinky Friedman

[@verothomas1524]

Senior cats are the best!

[@Canuckmom128]

She is definitely your soul Cat. What a great team - thank you for choosing this mature girl to be part of your life. I hope she is one of those Senior Cats who lives to be 22. What a sweet ball of floofy love.

[@starriderkittykat9064]

She is not missing one more day without love…😻

[@paulvarn4712]

I have a three year old shelter cat who went through hard times. They know when life has improved and show appreciation. We are in a race now to see who lives the longest. I'm striving to keep my health so he's never abandoned again.

[@naemack1441]

MK just adores her Momma, and her Momma adores her! So sweet! ❤❤

[@ChemGirlLiberal]

It is beautiful to see an older cat like MK find her human and home and be so happy.

[@marthagee7162]

Such a sweet mama and cat. I love it.

[@HC2-4life]

The way she present her head for huggies....adorable ❤

[@jemmawhitehouse1043]

Literally ugly crying with happiness for this lovely pair xxx

[@mandoaddict7154]

I don't usually comment on cat videos, but this one really moved me. What a treasure she is! What luck that you found each other. Kudos to you for choosing an older cat. This definitely will factor in my decision when I'm ready to get a new kitty. ( My Fiona passed in Apr'23) Thank you for sharing.

[@DianeLee-je7jm]

She definitely IS your Soul Cat 🔆 I smiled through this entire video…there is nothing like being chosen by a cat. Dogs pretty much like everyone, but when a cat makes you ‘theirs’ it really means something. May you have many years together 😻

[@ItsJustLisa]

She’s so sweet! MK is definitely living the best golden years a kitty could have.

[@lynheimler4357]

So sad she was in the shelter for two years😢 Happy she found her forever home

[@AngelaBarth088]

I adopted a senior black cat 5 years ago. Best decision ever!

[@ds7900]

Two beautiful souls who deserve each other.

[@greenman6141]

Incredible. MK seemed immediately happy with the baby sling as it meant she could rub her head on her human. They DO look alike. It is wonderful. Adopting older cats is great. They often really have discovered the Art of being warm furry snuggly balls of love.

[@lisadc4681]

This is so sweet but also so heartbreaking that a loving, attached at the hip cat, sat in an animal shelter alone and bored for 2 years!! Of course I'm thrilled that this wonderful girl adopted her and is giving her a great life but sad at her former life and that she was obviously dying to have someone to love! 😢😢😢😢

[@missingmimic]

Oh her tiger stripes and eyes are beautiful 😍

[@DoDayDem]

I love people who love cats and other animals

[@Fedora5957]

What a sweet little gift from God!

[@tamiejensen8162]

So amazing that you found each other. ❤

[@Americangirlsp75]

The head tilt into her is adorable ❤

[@jstbtwnume9110]

Aww, MK is just so sweet. She’s saying, “You’re mine, you’re mine, you’re mine!”❤️

[@Catlover53-lu9wy]

I have had several senior cats. They are so grateful and loving. Bless her for taking such good care of this beautiful soul.

[@barbaraprice2550]

You can see how grateful she is and having all the positive things in her daily life by participating in many activities will extend her life - youth with senior status. To a long and healthy, fun life together ❤️

[@sleepy_kat]

Beautiful story! So glad to see the connection between these two, and that the cat found a well deserved loving home.

[@pc3244]

i have rescued cats since 1979, they are affectionate, loyal & amazing. they are companions, family & a lifetime commitment.

[@cmvdoo]

One very grateful kitty..😘 Beware:😉 Cats can get very old..! When our little grey lady passed, she was over 19 years old. We have had her since birth, and she lived the good life on a farm. She was much loved from the beginning, until the very end. 😢❤️

[@jessstone7486]

What a lover!!! One will never know how sublime the love of a cat is, until you rescue one :)

[@janmcguire5268]

So, so, so precious!!! Please don’t overlook the adult cats in the shelter, folks! They are awesome!

[@biasbilt]

This is adorable, you’ve given each other so much happiness x

[@Seriouslioness]

sweet soul meets sweet soul thank you

[@vee105105]

Too Sweet! The Luckiest Cat To Have You💞🌷🎉😇

[@AmandaJYoungs]

This is so adorable. MK must have thought she had landed in heaven when she met Brittany and Brittany understood about giving her space to make the move towards her. Of course she is her soul cat! I love and have loved all of my cats over the years, but we often have one (or sometimes more) who is just perfect for us. It's a lovely bond, and I think older cats are special. I had an old lady of almost 19 for 9 months before she passed and we just loved each other all that time. It was magical and I am so glad that when she was old and frail, she had a loving presence caring for her.

[@christydavis2715]

Brittany you both are blessed with each other! ❤❤

[@Hexcaliblur83]

That pose is called 'Downward Cat' 😂😂 ❤ I love how MK reacted to the swaddle.. uneasy at first but a few head boops later.. ❤❤

[@annmowatt7547]

My cat was my soulmate, like MK is with you. Cats are the most beautiful and adorable pets. I wish you both lots of love and happiness.

[@vienicestyles]

Rescue pets make the best pets. 🫶🏽🫶🏽😻😻🥹🥹 👩🏽

[@sunilayya8948]

Thank you for adopting a senior cat. You have a beautiful heart! Stay blessed sweet lady!😊😊😊

[@mibeatleman6767]

You are so blessed to have a furbaby that loves you like that. ❤

[@robertp.wainman4094]

What a wonderful story of this little beauty finding - and giving - unconditional love!

[@sidilicious11]

What a crack up, them doing yoga together and the cat has her own mat. So sweet💕

[@KimT-z8i]

Bless you for adopting that cat all kitties should have a bless. Home and thank you so very much 😊

[@HaleG9]

Enjoy that little sweetheart - that is what you call a win-win :).

[@jori7398]

These two beings are absolute soul mates.

[@adamhandlin7418]

So glad that sweet cat can live her golden years in happiness

[@joshthemediocre7824]

This is the perfect cat..and there are so many more in shelters everywhere.

[@AR-yv3dj]

Happy Tabby Thursday to everyone 😁😸

[@abrarmullan1]

My million thanks to Brittany for providing happy home to MK along with "the dodo" for sharing.

[@kimberlysevastyanenko3798]

Her expression when she was first put into the wrap was great. Lol

[@artfasil]

If you are loved by a cat you are truly blessed.

[@colleenbacks81]

What a wonderful story. I am always amazed how forgiving and loving animals can be. Even after being shot she was willing to love you. Too bad people can not be like animals.

[@daphneloose5880]

MK looks so adorable with that hat on!! I love cats and I really miss my cat. he was about 20 when he passed over the rainbow bridge. he passed in 2019. R.I.P. Gobi and to all the pets that we have lost.

[@bermudashortz3965]

This video has made my day! I wish all senior fur babies could have a loving, warm, spoiled home in their twilight years. They deserve it.

[@stephanietribuna8591]

I would love a kitty like that again. We are lucky if we get ONE kitty like that in our lifetimes. Sweet as honey!

[@stmull8678]

OMG hearing you laugh and seeing you two in the wrap! Priceless! You made my day!!!!

[@jillgargel5352]

Kitty is beautiful, her mommy is beautiful, awesome awesome story.

[@katewilson222]

"GOD BLESS YOU FOR RESCUING M.K. YOU HAVE ENRICHED BOTH YOUR LIVES"!!!👍💖🥰

[@fortune_roses]

The cat is so loving despite the trauma that she's been through. So heartwarming

[@lb1460]

Thank you for saving her and loving her.

[@squishybear5728]

What a love bug. I lost all my senior cats in a row the past year and a half. 😢. I have 2 kittens now. One from the shelter and one from the Wal-mart parking lot. Both baby girls. I adore them and look forward to them growing old with me ❤❤

[@Stray_Cats_Around]

They are so comfortable with each other. A charming tandem of a woman and a cat. 😀😀

[@karenmarshall7383]

My cat was a feral in my backyard I thought was a boy but found out she was a girl when she had two kittens at my feet she was the same way very far or very skittish outside cat and all of a sudden she just turned into the biggest love bug that follows me everywhere and gets in bed with me all the time they're so loving God bless you for taking her and she's so happy now

[@ratgirl669]

I’ve been following MK on instagram for a while now, so happy she got featured here!!!!! MK is the sweetest ❤❤❤❤

[@karengreen462]

She loves you so much!!

[@angiefoley7643]

Aww beautiful you toke on a older cat and given her a lovely life ❤

[@bahba9247]

MK is the queen of head butts. What a loving and loveable kitty. ♥️

[@cyrollan]

she is amazing! senior cats are the best.

[@winniewinkles]

What an absolute darling cat!

[@kennycat215]

How lovely is this cat!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for taking care of this lovely fluff ❤️❤️🐈🐈🐈🐈