• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Dog Dispatch
  • Home
  • Funny
  • General
  • Heartwarming
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Heartwarming
  • Funny
  • General
  • Contact
  • About Us
search icon
Homepage link
  • Heartwarming
  • Funny
  • General
  • Contact
  • About Us
×

Home » Heartwarming

The Oldest Kitty In The Shelter Found A Best Friend In A 101-Year-Old Woman

Published: Dec 21, 2021 · Modified: Dec 21, 2021 by Melinda Ramirez · This post may contain affiliate links

Sharing is caring!

43.7K shares
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

A lot of people love adopting kittens because they're easier to manage than senior cats. Definitely, adopting a senior cat isn't for everyone. There are a lot of considerations to make because you have to be careful about the health and other support needs of the kitty. But they're definitely worth the time and effort because it's so rewarding to provide a loving home for senior cats who would probably die in a shelter. This is a story about a senior cat who did find a home and a new best friend.

Gus is a 19-year-old adorable senior cat from North Carolina, America. He was surrendered to the Humane Society of Catawba County when Gus' owner was no longer able to provide adequate care for Gus. Luckily for Gus, he was adopted a month later by Penny, a 101-year-old woman searching for a companion.

Meet Gus, a 19-year-old handsome gentleman

white cat sitting on a green and red flannel cushion

Via Humane Society of Catawba County

He was the oldest resident at his shelter

black and white cat standing on a green and white flannel cushion on the floor

Via Humane Society of Catawba County

He was surrendered by his previous owner as they were in a situation where they could not care for Gus

2 photos of a black and white cat walking

Via Humane Society of Catawba County

Gus was a very special kitty and everybody at the shelter loved him

2 photos of a black and white cat on a red and green flannel cushion and getting petted by someone

Via Humane Society of Catawba County

Despite his old age, he was quite active and loved hanging out with his carers

2 photos of a black and white cat walking on the flor and standing next to a man squatting on the floor

Via Humane Society of Catawba County

He was put up for adoption after he was surrendered to the shelter and was adopted a month later

black and white cat and grey tabby being held on someone's lap

Via Humane Society of Catawba County

His new owner was Penny, a 101-year-old woman. Penny's previous cat had sadly passed away and she was looking for a new companion

black and white cat getting stroked by an old lady on a bed under a brown blanket

Via Humane Society of Catawba County

Penny and Gus connected instantly and have been inseparable ever since.

Penny's family says they were actually looking for a senior cat for Penny and that Gus was the perfect choice for a companion for the elderly lady.

Gus is adjusting very well to his new home and is thriving under their care. One of his hobbies includes watching the neighbourhood squirrels munching on their food!

black and white cat standing on a brown rug watching a squirrel eating

Via Humane Society of Catawba County

We're so glad that Penny and Gus found each other after both of them lost their beloved companions due to unavoidable circumstances. Here's to Penny and Gus, wishing for many more years of happiness to come for this amazing duo!

Via Instagram | Facebook | Catawba Humane

« Oreo Cloud the Chow Chow Looks Like An Oreo McFlurry
45 Animal Life Hacks Humans Just Don't Understand »

Sharing is caring!

43.7K shares
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. June P McWilliam says

    December 22, 2021 at 7:43 am

    This made my day!

    Reply
  2. Dave says

    December 25, 2021 at 2:29 am

    Great story.
    I heard it once said that we all, human and animal alike, need someone to grow old with.
    This truly seems like a match made in heaven.
    May they share many more loving years together.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Categories

  • Funny
  • General
  • Health
  • Heartwarming
  • Names

Must Read

Rescued As Cubs, A Lion, Tiger, And Bear Remained Best Buds For Over 15 Years

Owner Got A Cat In 1988, Did Not Expect To Throw Him A Birthday Party 30 Years Later, Making Him The Oldest Cat In The World

7 Year Old Named ‘Kid Of The Year’ After Rescuing More Than 1,300 Dogs

Man Floats With 19 Year Old Elderly Dog Every Day To Ease His Pain

Woman Creates Dog Hospice, Makes Sure Their Final Days Are The Best Days

Pages

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2022 · Dog Dispatch LLC