This sweet story came from our shelter's Facebook Page:
This gave us all happy tears! Yesterday, a man came in and adopted this really sweet fourteen year old cat, Gus. When we asked why he chose a senior, he said with a big smile on his face: “Well, a few years ago I was diagnosed with cancer, and the doctor gave me really bum odds. So when my cat passed away, I didn’t want to get another one. I really missed having a cat, though.
But then the treatment worked, and today the doctor told me he couldn’t find any signs of the cancer. He said I was all clear! So when I left his office, I drove straight here to get myself a cat. I liked Gus right away, but I saw that he was pretty old. Then I thought, ‘Well, I might outlive him, or he might outlive me. It doesn’t really matter. We’re going home.”
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Both my cats are seniors Gabriel is now 17 and we adopted him when he was 8 and Ollie is 13, we adopted him when he was 12. I cannot imagine loving any cats more and the time together is even more precious knowing that it is limited.
ReplyDeleteI got tears again from reading this story. I hope Gus and his adopter are both going strong!
ReplyDeleteAny updates on Gus and his owner? I hope they are both doing well!
ReplyDeleteNot to my knowledge, Amy. If I hear anything I'll let you know.
DeleteI loved this one then, and love it still. It's the "We're going home." part that gets me, every time.
ReplyDeleteYou do reach a point where you realize that if your new kitten lives to be 21 (like one of mine did), this might be your last kitty. It is a poignant moment. It is a blessing to adopt an older animal- for both of you.
ReplyDeleteA choice like this yields blessings. Gus is the conduit.
ReplyDeleteThat story always brings tears to my eyes. It would be lovely to get an update on Gus and his human, but I know they're happy, wherever they are.
ReplyDeleteGus and his new Dad were lucky to get together.
ReplyDeleteI hope they are going strong!