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Lithos

(26,535 posts)

13. Older cats are awesome

Reply to Warpy (Reply #8)

Sat Oct 14, 2023, 09:34 PM

Oct 2023

it takes a bit of experience to learn that kittens are essentially random number generators and it takes a few years for them to develop a sense of self and place. As cats age, they tend to get not only sweeter but more wise. They develop into the caretakers who do know when you feel down and will support you.

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My Grandfather's Cat ❤️ [View all] demmiblue Oct 2023 OP

Where's my tissues?! This is a wonderful idea Deuxcents Oct 2023 #1

Damn, it is dusty in here. niyad Oct 2023 #2

What a Rebl2 Oct 2023 #3

My wife and I are in our mid-60s and have four cats. PatrickforB Oct 2023 #4

My greatest anxiety about dying is worrying about who will care for my dog JoseBalow Oct 2023 #5

Oh my heart... Sky Jewels Oct 2023 #6

What a lovely organization. Seems like almost every week, family members will bring their japple Oct 2023 #7

Adopting adult kitties is a completely different experience Warpy Oct 2023 #8

Older cats are awesome Lithos Oct 2023 #13

I adopted my mom's cat when she died. Rizen Oct 2023 #9

With our aging population, this is an idea that needs to spread Attilatheblond Oct 2023 #10

Awesome! It makes me think about one of our kitties... CaptainTruth Oct 2023 #11

Fabulous!!! Karadeniz Oct 2023 #12