Last year I adopted two 8 year old sisters who sat in a shelter for TWO years because 1) They were older and 2 they are black. What those darlings have added to my life is immeasurable. Ive never met more loving cats :)

@racheloldham6939

3 жыл бұрын

I love black cats, they always been the sweetest!

@DruidessOfMidian

3 жыл бұрын

Was a similar story with my Void kitty Maya, although she also hates kids n babies, so had 3 things against her :-( Fortunately for me, she's a prefect match and recently celebrated her 13th birthday 😊

@ammarisrar2005

3 жыл бұрын

If I would have to adopt a cat, it would be a black cat and I would get 2 one senior cat, cuz they are sooo sweet and calm and a kitten so it’s like a cat and it’s grandson/daughter

@DruidessOfMidian

3 жыл бұрын

@@ammarisrar2005 and the senior cat can teach the kitten how to behave 😉 It's crazy how much kittens miss out on learning, if they're taken away from their mothers and elders too soon. Same goes for all animals really.

@ammarisrar2005

3 жыл бұрын

@@DruidessOfMidian yes so the kittens have an elder that could keep them in order

My Senior cat is 21 yrs old! Hes doing great!

@SuuggestionKalaxy

3 жыл бұрын

21 years old??!! 💗💗💗💗

@denisehardin7005

3 жыл бұрын

My GIRL isl almost 19 years old . And I Feel BLESSED To Be Her Momma !!

@atrigraham

3 жыл бұрын

Wow

@racheloldham6939

3 жыл бұрын

That's amazing!

@wandavanmourik1014

3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

Just rescued a 16 years old little lady. She was living in backyards and bushes and would get fed by some nice people. I actually thought she could maybe be happier living free in the wilds. Then I realized how safe she felt when, half an hour after I brought her home, she was all crawled up and cozy, purring on my lap. I just want her to enjoy her final years here with love and warmth.

My cat is 17 years old and still plays like a kitten! She's never missed a senior exam at the vet and is still healthy as an ox. I adopted her when she was 13. My fiance and I didn't want a super young cat. We've made it out mission to make her retirement years as happy as we can. Our vet thinks we're succeeding.

@Verbsdescribeus

2 жыл бұрын

my cats will turn 13 this year, I adopted them at 7 months :D

@richforever6231

2 жыл бұрын

What food do you feed her????

@SweetyHelen92

Жыл бұрын

Same with my 12yo kittens.

@SweetyHelen92

Жыл бұрын

@@richforever6231 I bet she feeds her lots of good quality wet food with no cereals

@HelloSmileMore

Жыл бұрын

Mine also still plays around with 15 years not as much but he is still good actively and runs around LOL

Best thing about a senior cat when your a senior is you both love nap time.

@NdnUrbanCat

3 жыл бұрын

I let my Gus tell me when it's time for a nap.

I have a senior baby. She’s 20. Got her for Christmas when she was only a couple months old. 🥰 She meows when at the bottom of the stairs, and one of the kids will come and carry her up lol. Been trying to find some affordable pet stairs, because she still wants to sleep with me in bed.

@PaddyPawsRescue

3 жыл бұрын

Check craigslist. I've often seen them there.

@PaddyPawsRescue

3 жыл бұрын

And tjmaxx has them sometimes

@HanBlack314

3 жыл бұрын

Building ramps yourself is also really easy and affordable. Maybe try and ask friends who habe a little experience and tools. I would help my friends in a heartbeat for any cat craft 😂😍

@jenni0278

3 жыл бұрын

I got some doggy stairs at Walgreens Believe it or not for like 15 bucks years ago for mine's sister because she was too fat to jump up and she passed away unfortunately last year from a saddle thrombus but my 14-year-old boy uses those stairs to get in the bed with me every night and get on his heating pad

@Fauthal

3 жыл бұрын

I just put my mattress on the floor.

I just adopted a senior kitty 2 months ago! He was at the shelter for 11 years before I adopted him! So sad that some kitties have to wait so long to find their forever homes

@NdnUrbanCat

3 жыл бұрын

You're awesome! 👍

@rocket1972

2 жыл бұрын

Not all hero’s where capes

@jacquelynpowell7964

2 жыл бұрын

11 years ! Thank God they were a no kill shelter. I hope he lives with you for a long, long time!

@pamwood3956

2 жыл бұрын

11 years? Thank you for giving this little guy a life full of comfort and love. God bless you for adopting a senior. I hope you have many, many years together!

@freewithnature

2 жыл бұрын

Never heard of a shelter keeping an animal for that long 😳

I just adopted a 12 year old cat. I wanted to get a “hard to adopt” cat and seniors are often overlooked. He’s a sweetie.

Great tips, Jackson! As soon as my cat Colby crossed into "senior" territory, I noticed my own anxiety about his impending death has spiked a LOT. Rationally, I know that my cat is very healthy and (probably) has several years left in him, but thoughts of "How will he die?", "What do I do when he dies?", and "How will I cope?" really stress me out. I would love to see you do a video--perhaps as part of this series on Seniors?--on how us Guardians can prepare mentally, emotionally, and practically, for The End.

@44mamst

3 жыл бұрын

💯 I totally understand. These thoughts tortured me for years. Thinking of my senior kitty dying was a nightmare.

@sunsetbeach79

3 жыл бұрын

I feel exactly the same way, my cat is 14 and I think about it a lot too. Would be good to have some advice on this

@HanBlack314

3 жыл бұрын

Same! My cat ist 19 and I can have my best friends watching after her over night and I still imagine all kinds of accidents when I'm away

@Momma_AL

3 жыл бұрын

Mine are still kittens and I stress out over losing them 🥺

@JacksonGalaxy

3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely get where you're coming from. I've been there more times than I can count. Like I said in the video, proactivity is one of the keys, knowing you are doing all you can to help them be their best. But, I'll let you in on a secret...we will be announcing the date for the next Cat Camp any day now, and that topic will be covered! Sign up fr alerts at www.catcamp.com shhhhhh ;-)

I just adopted a 10 year old on Tuesday and she’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me!!

@zombienursern4909

3 жыл бұрын

@Karli: thank you. I hope that you two have many happy, healthy years!

@DruidessOfMidian

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the world of being a senior's guardian, it's definitely one of the most rewarding n enriching experiences we can have!

@NdnUrbanCat

3 жыл бұрын

You're awesome! 👍

@user-rp1uk2zl5z

3 жыл бұрын

🐱👍👍

@xandermin

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!

I’m a senior and adopted a senior cat in March 2020. She will be 20 on Nov. 19, 2020. I will only adopt a senior cat because I won’t be around to raise a young cat.😻

@jacquelynpowell7964

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@PossibleBat

2 жыл бұрын

Bless u so cute

@mj9949

2 жыл бұрын

I agree

I adopted a senior overweight and neglected lady cat and I can’t thank this channel enough. With all the advice, she’s lost weight and I have learned how to be the best cat mommy I can be. She’s happy as punch and the love of my life. Thank you!

@gardensofthegods

3 жыл бұрын

Hey I see some of us here would really appreciate it if you could take the time somehow to tell us how you got your cat to lose weight .

@jacquelynpowell7964

3 жыл бұрын

Bless your heart!❤❤❤❤

@dilamotta

2 жыл бұрын

de de de de d g

@FoodLover139

2 жыл бұрын

I just adopted a senior, overweight, and somewhat neglected cat a couple days ago :) watching this video for tips

I only adopt adult/senior cats and I’ve never regretted it once. My cat Thea was a lively 11 year old cat full of attitude and love when I adopted her. She gave me 7 wonderful years before she passed. I adopted my Persian Neelix when he was around 3 years old (no one is sure, they found him outside, matted and starving completely declawed front and back). He is still with me 11 years later. Adopting adult and senior cats is so worthwhile and rewarding... I highly recommend 😁

@swirlingabyss

3 жыл бұрын

A rare Neelix fan.

@NdnUrbanCat

3 жыл бұрын

You're awesome! 👍

@KG9551

3 жыл бұрын

@@swirlingabyss 😁 I wish I could share pics on YT, you’d see why I named him Neelix... whiskers and bright gold eyes, was the first name I thought of when I saw him. It’s always fun when people know where the name comes from

@KG9551

3 жыл бұрын

@@NdnUrbanCat ❤️❤️

@Liavfaer

3 жыл бұрын

This! I would love to do the same thing! I'm currently in a living situation where I can't have pets, but when I have my own place I want to adopt adult/ senior cats too. Both of my last cats we got when they were young and they both lived to their early 20s. Such sweet beans! Can't wait to adopt another kitty cat!

My kitty Mamas was found in a box in a WalMart parking lot when she was just a kitten. She was a spicy kitty, smart & loved to cuddle & sleep on top of me all night. She was a long hair Maine Coon that had mattes so she went to the groomer to be shaved 5 years. She survived several bouts of pancreatitis, one round of ear mites, and was eventually diagnosed with KD. In her later years I would feed her every 2 hours 24/7 to keep her fed & hydrated. I would give her sub fluids & anti nausea meds when needed. Her vet once told me should would probably die in the next 7 months bc of her kidneys but she ended up living 2 more years! She died in my arms at 19yrs old. Helping her live a long, happy life is one of my greatest achievements in life. I Love You Mamas! ❤️

@NdnUrbanCat

3 жыл бұрын

You're awesome!

@xandermin

3 жыл бұрын

That's incredible! What an inspiring story 💛

"AGE IS NOT A DISEASE!" YESSS My senior loves the pine type litter. I custom cut his litter box down out of cardboard boxes so he doesn't have to struggle. I also put my mattress on the floor so he can climb on, as he has been sleeping next to my head for many years. He is one of the best additions to my adult life, ever.

I have a senior cat, she's 14 years old and still plays like a kitten, she jumps and runs and have lots of fun. I hope she can live for way many years 💖

My cat is 13 years old. He ignored every fancy toy we ever bought him, but give him a shoelace, hair-tie, sock or a small rug and he goes nuts on them!

After our 19 year old boy passed away, we wanted another cat. I wanted a pre-owned, broken in cat. We adopted an sweet 8 1/2 year old cat from a local shelter. He is such a love, and wants to be held up on my shoulder all the time. I'm so happy with him.

We suddenly lost our 17 year precious girl Gracie in September, followed a week later by my beloved Dad. They've both left a huge hole in my heart.

@CherryBerryFashion

3 жыл бұрын

I have good news, they are not gone. They still live on in spirit. If You are open to the idea of the afterlife I recommend watching Adela Levine talking about grief, deceased loved ones and pets. She devoted her whole life to working with the other side and helping people talk to them. It all happened by accident to her. I was skeptic but once Ive heared her story I was convinced. It helped me get peace in many ways.

@melr215

3 жыл бұрын

@@CherryBerryFashion I know they are still with me, and yes I am very open to the afterlife. I am a counsellor, so am well versed with grief and loss. Its just not as easy to apply to yourself as it is when working with clients. Thanks for the recommendation, I will look at her work. I am always happy to see what others have to say. I have tried to speak to my dad but so far haven't felt his presence. But he was very very sick when he passed so its possible he has simply moved on, which I can't say I blame him. Thanks for your message x

My 18 year old, Stella Blue, was just given a clean bill of health from the vet.

@eminemilly

3 жыл бұрын

Does she have teeth? What have you been feeding her? =D

@NeoDarkling

3 жыл бұрын

My Stella is 17 and showing no signs of slowing down. 🙂❤

@gardensofthegods

3 жыл бұрын

Grateful Dead fan ? Great name for a cat .

@zimmerz701

3 жыл бұрын

Aww I used to have a Samson & Delilah (cat & dog) Sadly, they passed within 3 months apart...they needed each other more I suppose. (~);}

@jeanhartely

Жыл бұрын

This Deadhead loves your cat's name!

My boy had a good 16 years with me and he was, hands down, the best cat I've ever had. He was healthy and full of energy right up until his last month, he was still able to jump around and chase feathers. I wish he could have lived forever.

@kevinensio_mom

3 жыл бұрын

I feel you. I have sane thoughts. My 16 yo cat died a day before yesterday.

@gardensofthegods

3 жыл бұрын

@@kevinensio_mom yes it's very painful when your pet dies because it's like losing a young innocent child with fur and whiskers .

@jacquelynpowell7964

3 жыл бұрын

@@kevinensio_mom My Sympathies to you.💕

This is so helpful! My sweet kitty is 27 years old and these tips are super informative. 🙏🏾✨

@jordana6720

10 ай бұрын

What did you do! I want all the tips.

@CassandraDouglas

9 ай бұрын

@@jordana6720 Bone broth w/o salt is great for aging joints, B-12 vitamins, quality food; I use Made by Nacho (yes, my cat is spoiled), and probiotics. I found my rhythm with my cat through trial and error but eventually I found that if she eats well her body will have everything it needs to be happy and healthy. I also upgraded to a stainless steal water fountain and that was a game changer. My cat didn’t like the taste of the plastic I guess. With cats you can’t always tell what’s going on in that sweet little mind. Chelsea just turned 28 the other day and while she’s clearly an old lady who needs more help than she used to, she’s still strong, agile, for her age, and still sassy. Lol Good luck with your kitty! 🙏🏾💛

@jordana6720

9 ай бұрын

@@CassandraDouglas Thank you so much! I am sending you love and blessings from me and my fuzzy baby.

My pretty girl is 17! We've been trying to figure out how to keep her entertained but so far we've found that she LOVES paper from shipping boxes, will play with it and rip it apart for hours. Drives us nuts with the noise but she deserves the best life.

@NdnUrbanCat

3 жыл бұрын

You're awesome! 👍

Now that I’m 40 I can appreciate my Senior Cat. She’s happy chilling on my lap with a fuzzy warm blanket. We play for a bit, then back to the blanket, lol

I just adopted a 9 year old calico cat i named desdemona 2 weeks ago and she was abandoned and found at a go cart derby so luckily she wasn't hit and they said that she was violent but even the people at the adoption center said that she was a sweet heart and she gets along with my kitten sand she treats them as there own and plays with them all the time

@Crizzy2swaqq

3 жыл бұрын

Cool no periods but very cool & nice story

@szendrich

3 жыл бұрын

You are so kind to do that. xx

@nikkifennel

3 жыл бұрын

My kitty girl's name is Muse, she's a calico too. Arrived to my life with 8 years and now she's 19. She was given to me by a pregnant coworker afraid of toxoplasma... lucky me! I've never known a sweetest cat than her! She's very protective and still loves to play and being by my side all the time. I hope you will enjoy your Desdemona for many many years! Greetings from Spain!

@bospaliden9991

3 жыл бұрын

@@nikkifennel I hope muse and you stay together for many more years and I wish the best for both of you

@user-rp1uk2zl5z

3 жыл бұрын

😁😁

My cat Molly is now 21 and going strong.

@ammarisrar2005

3 жыл бұрын

May god bless her and you with a stronger bond and may god bless Molly with a longer and peaceful life

@vickieclark5931

3 жыл бұрын

Yay, she is living a very long and happy life. I love it.

@dabnisbrickey6527

2 жыл бұрын

My cat is 7. I hope and pray he makes it to 21

Emma lived the first ten years in my cat colony behind the hospital where I worked... in her 10th year, she got a chest cold.... went to the vet, and she came home with me.... Emma just turned 20..... She is now a princess.... Emma now has IBS.. it's rough but she is safe and loved and cared for.... I will love her to the last day.... she is so pure of heart.. Every morning she wakes me for breakfast and GUIDES me to the kitchen lest I forget......She's so good to me...

Vet checks for seniors are ESSENTIAL, picked up high blood pressure in my kitty when she was 17, she had no symptoms and catching it early meant she lived to two months shy of 20! She lived with no complications and only passed last week. She LOVED realistic birds on string!! Would jump, chase, watch, swipe and pounce. Was still playing daily till the end. I adopted her when she was 15, she was waiting nearly a year for her furever home. She landed on her feet and settled immediately, she was so happy and snuggly. Rest on easy, chase those birds in the sky; Tootie, March 2001 to Jan 2021

My little "baby" is turning 15 in May. I love him so much, I have had him since I was 10~ I hope I have him for many years to come

I currently live with 3 seniors and I adopted them all as seniors. I think seniors are all the best parts of having a cat with less of the kitten nonsense (although it still happens sometimes)

We adopted a senior cat just before lockdown and she has turned me from a hardcore dog person to a total cat person. She was such a scaredy grump at first but we bonded with her love of treats! Man, she is the sweetest, smartest and fiercest thing ever. She plays like she's special ops, lol!

I make my cats “cat soup” everyday. It’s wet food with a good amount of water so it looks like a soup. And all of them love it! They eat/drink all of it!

@Asdfgqedfglo

2 жыл бұрын

@Diana Moore absolutely not. What could have caused your kitties runny stool is the switching of foods. So anytime you’re switching your cats food you want to do it slowly by mixing the new food in with the old food and then each day adding more of the new food and less of the old food, does that make sense? Some cats have very sensitive stomachs so you have to do it slowly so they have time to adjust to the new food.

@Asdfgqedfglo

2 жыл бұрын

@Diana Moore of course! 😺

I HAVE HAD My GIRL "BABY" ALMOST 19 YEARS . SHEIS STILL VERY PLAYFUL AND FETCHES & USUALLY RETURNS HER TOY RST TO MY HSND . I AM BLESSED... SHE IS MARVVELOUS !!

Glucosamine (formulated for cats) also helps with arthritic joints. Comes in sprinkle capsules, easy to add to wet food. My senior cat plays again like a kitten

@GhoOoda

2 жыл бұрын

Where can i get that?

@crusadertwo239

2 жыл бұрын

@@GhoOoda petstores sell it alot my vet said human ones work but I would use the cat one I didn't get a definite answer

I've found that the older my cats get the more affectionate they become. Like we understand each other more and most of the time they just want cuddles.

I adopted a 13 year old black cat from a shelter a few months ago, he has early kidney disease and was struggling to find a home. I’m so glad I’ve found my little soulmate, he took to me so incredibly fast and gives so much love. He is doing very very well, his kidneys are actually very good with his renal diet supporting them. Hopefully I have him for many years still as he does not act like a senior 😂 such a playful boy who I can also nap with.

I have 20 year old kitty that seems to be ‘scared of the dark’. Going to try some low nighttime lighting for him. Thanks for the tip.

@jenni0278

3 жыл бұрын

Yep I have nightlights for my cat in most areas lol

@biancaaguilar5929

3 жыл бұрын

I have 2 cats one is young adult (does not like the dark) I have had a night light since he was a kitten, he has ALWAYS loved and if I forget to turn night light on he get pretty vocal til it’s on 🙂 and the other is an adult he ok light or no light so I have a sensor light for him he likes it turns on when he gets close 🙂. Blessings for you, your furbabies and loved ones 😊🙏😊

@user-rp1uk2zl5z

3 жыл бұрын

🐱🐱🐱

@user-rp1uk2zl5z

3 жыл бұрын

🐱🐱🐱

@We_Are_All_Vultures

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe he can't see...

Jackson, your editor is hilarious and deserves a raise.

@FilmaticProductions

3 жыл бұрын

His editor is a cat.

I adopted a senior cat at the beginning of August to keep me company during this tough time and she is totally worth it!

Keeping your cat inside will help them live longer too. There’s a lot outside that can hurt them!

One of my 12 year old boys went pee right outside the litter box once. He never peed where he wasn't supposed to before. For some reason, something told me to take the lid off the litter box. Never had any peeing outside since I did that, so I just keep it off. It's kind of interesting how intuition can sometimes play a role in taking care of cats.

When I went looking for a kitten, I saw a photo of a 10-year-old and just knew I had to have him. Now he's about 15 and he's the best cat ever. I want this old guy to have the best years of his life with my husband and I. We've had to change a lot of things to make sure he's happy, and it's all worth it.

We've got a senior cat. He's 14. We rescued him when he was around 8 months-ish. He's doing good. He adopted a kitten last year. We warned him it wasn't a good idea, but he literally INSISTED we let her in and keep her. Wouldn't stop howling until we did. lol So she stayed. He loved on her like he was her mama. Not sure he doesn't regret it now, when she tries to take him down, but they manage.

I have a 19 year old cat, and I never even thought about how much more work and attention they needed. From vet visits, to medicine, to special care, to changing things up around the house, etc. I love my old lady, but there have definitely been a lot of changes over the years.

Brilliant ! I was so lonely in lockdown , and lost my last feral darling last Christmas, that I took on my two 5/6yrs olds from the local cat sanctuary. Im their first home and its scary for them but 3 months down the line , we are making v slow but noticeable progress!! Cheeca sleeps in bed with me and purrs.Checkers will eat from my hand thus being touched by me ... what an honour! They may not be seniors in years ,{I am !}, but they are quite creaky ... me too.Watching them and adapting things to suit them is interesting and so rewarding. Thank you for a great program. My life has been enriched by animals especially cats ! keep broadcasting Jackson. you have given me lots of ideas , and if I get stuck i think "if i cant find a way, Ill ask Jackson "

@NdnUrbanCat

3 жыл бұрын

You're awesome! 👍

@nancythewaterchick8181

3 жыл бұрын

I can't recommend enough an older cat. Mine was 13 and he has made this last year a joy. He puts me to bed, sleeps beside me, walks with me every step I take. It took a while to warm up but worth every tear he shed hugging me on night 3.

Just fell in love with a senior cat at the shelter today! Fingers crossed there's no issues with the application process and his health check goes well :)

@claranora2617

2 жыл бұрын

How did it go Elizabeth, did you adopt the cat ? :) x

@hayley8715

2 жыл бұрын

Any update?

I have such a soft spot for senior kitties. We just lost our baby girl in May. She was 18 and when we saw she was starting to struggle, we did everything we could for her. Our boy is 10 and is technically now a senior. We just took him to the vet for his annual and he got a squeaky clean bill of health. I would love to adopt a similarly aged cat to be a companion for him, because the loss of our other cat has clearly affected him. But I was laid off and we're waiting to adopt until we're stable again. It's excruciating to go through losing them, but the love and joy they bring you can't be measured.

my 23 year old cat is still going strong, i feed him a mixture of raw beef, supplements and a raw freeze dried kibble and wet it down with hot water. He still has all his teeth and is fairly active. He is a very good sleeping partner, keep each other warm at night.

When I was working as an animal assistant at a vet clinic, one of the cats in my care was a 30 year old gentleman cat who was boarding at the clinic. He was very tender to the touch because of his arthritis, but he was a very purry, affectionate guy.

@jacquelynpowell7964

3 жыл бұрын

I've never been lucky enough to meet a 30 year. Old cat.!❤

My cat is 11 now and you would never be able to tell. She recently recovered from a nerve injury and is back to running around the house, and when I play with her she jumps quite a bit so I'm very relieved. She's the sweetest cat in the world and I would do anything for her and I hope I have many more years with her

We were looking for a kitten, but our hearts went out to the seniors who'd been abandoned at the shelter. We ended up adopting a 10+ year old tuxedo girl just before Christmas. She'd been in the shelter almost a year. The first week or so she stayed under the bed in "base camp" but slowly started to venture out. Now she's out, and about in the house. She's loving, active, and a delightful companion. She has quite a life story--her mother was carried off by an eagle when she and her siblings were still nursing. The owners bottle fed her, and due to predators here in the boondocks, kept her indoors all her life. COVID changed the financial situation of the owners; they had to move away and give up their cat. I'm sorry for their hardships, but so grateful to now have their sweet cat. She's such a gentle, easy going, and totally fun girl.

I raised my senior cat from a kitten. He has stage 4 kidney failure & arthritis, but he has meds for it. He eats very well & walks well & uses the restroom. Most importantly, he's very happy. He smiles & purrs & is very well cared for & loved. He'll be 19 in July & is doing so well after seeing the vet & getting his bad teeth removed a couple of years ago

You are such a wonderful person. I have found that people who love cats are very special. Thank you for the information.

@snbg1

3 жыл бұрын

Kindred spirits

My 15 and 18 year old cats love this video! My oldest was a pet food recall survivor kitty who lived to 21! 😻 I have ramps up to the bed and to the fave couch. Fountains and bowls. I give SubQ fluids weekly plus B12 shots. My skinny 18 year old kitty adores her kitty heat pad. ❤️ My cat was restless at night and meowing, and after several tests to rule out thyroid or other issues, we found she had high blood pressure.

I had a senior cat. He sadly died because of health issues 3 months ago... I miss him so much. He was almost 13 years old and I adopted him at 10 years old. I gave him the best old days he could have asked for. He was a special needs cat who needed medicines every day. I made sure he could get up the new bed that was higher with an extra step next to the bed. Removed the litterbox door so it wouldn't touch his spine etc. I did everything for him. I love you forever and miss you buddy...

We recently adopted two 9 year old sisters. Our lives have been enriched by leaps and bounds. They are the most affectionate sweeties we’ve ever had.

My senior cat it's appreciating this video, as much as me

I adopted a 19 year old cat and she is amazing you wouldn’t know she was that old haha

I have 2 senior boys. We go to the vet twice a year. When they have trouble from arthritis I'll get them steps to climb to higher places. So far they both drink plenty water but when they don't I'll supplement. They 'will get whatever they need. Adoption is for a nice long, loving lkife!❤❤❤❤❤

We do lots of foster work with our shelter and we once had a senior cat come to us for an evaluation. We had her for a couple months and she really came around, going from a shut down cat that slept all day to a very loving cuddler. We expected her to get adopted right away but she stayed at the rescue shelter for 6 months! I talked my husband into adopting her so she could spend the last few years in a home rather than die at the shelter. She was the best kitty and we miss her so much. (She was an ex street cat with mangled ears either from fights of previous ear mites. She LOVED fast food and you could tell she had lived off handouts because just the sound of a wrapper would send her old booty running full speed.) I hope more people will think about taking in an older cat. She lived with us longer than several other cats we had (FIP, and HCM). You never know how long you're going to have with your cat.

Me and my boyfriend adopted two not so young cats anymore. 8 and 10. We love them to pieces and we couldn't be happier.

Ours is 21 now and got a growth on his lower bowels. He’s doing well and is spoilt rotten. He’s had kidney problems for at least 15 years and has special food for it. He also has an overlarge liver but the same steroid injections do for the growth and his liver along with the vitamin B2. The cat we have now was my wife's before we got together, my cat I brought into the relationship passed in 2014 a couple of months before her 21st. She was a little tortoise shell and was on painkillers for arthritis in her hips for at least 18 months before we lost her. Here in the U.K. cats tend to be more outdoor cats than in America, but in their later years they like their litter boxes. A few bits of furniture have been moved and bought to make things more accessible. Tiggs has unfortunately got cataracts, though he still likes looking out of the window. Tiggs still likes to play a little in the morning, usually after we have both petted him and given him his cat milk.

Cat play comes in so many forms. I have a rescue who apparently never learned to hunt or play with toys. To him, playing means running up to you, tail up, and then turning tail and speeding away, tail up. Then he looks at you like, "Well, aren't I clever? I fooled you!". He seems to think it's funny. I can see the laughter in his whiskers :D

My daughter volunteered at a shelter and one day she came home with a morbidly obese senior cat who had been at the shelter over a year. We named her Sassy and she's one of the best pets we've ever had! Sassy was only with us for just under a year but I treasure those moments.

I used to have a senior cat, she sadly passed away recently. I wish I knew how to take better care of her sooner. :(

@heytharbeb

3 жыл бұрын

I just lost my 15 year old a few days ago... She had a lot of health issues the past 6 months. It's been hard.

@jenni0278

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry for both of your losses I'm still grieving the loss of my female last year unexpectedly and my boy is 14 but I guarantee you guys took the best care of them while they were with you

@ratte5102

3 жыл бұрын

@@jenni0278 Thank you so much! I really appreciate it.

@WhoTheWho

3 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️💚💚

@stefs3460

3 жыл бұрын

The fact that your cat was senior meant you took good care of her to get to that point. I lost 1 of my senior cats a few weeks ago , I miss her so much. I know she had a full and happy life but these suggestions are great for that added comfort for her brother and sister. I like the suggestion about the lights and ramps.

I’ve had a little perch beside my recliner for Cleo for a couple years ago, and she absolutely LOVES air! Much easier for her to jump up on the perch and then a little hop to my lap.

The kitty cot window seat just happens to be over the radiator! Jackpot! 😺❤️

I adopted a senior cat, (10 years old), I instantly fell in love with him at the shelter. He was so amazing, I connected with my friend Max like no other cat. He went though so many medical problems, I did everything I could to keep him healthy. His heart was failing and after two weeks of the emergency vet several times. I had the vet come to my home and we said goodby. I know this sounds horrible. He was the most loving, gentle and playful spirt I have ever experienced. I love senior cats!

I adopted a senior girl 5 years ago after someone dumped her at my apartment building. It was a major trial by fire because I had never had an old cat before, but I tried to do my absolute best that I knew how for her. Watching this video made me feel really good, because I was hitting all the points covered. Which is a relief, because sometimes I wonder if I did the right things. She passed last year at (what the vet estimated to be) about 19 years old. I fully intend to adopt a senior again, but for now I have two young 'uns, 5 and 2, so they have a while before they're seniors. lol

My new cat isn't quite a senior (9 yrs old,) But this was super helpful. Definitely going to make sure that my lil Figgy Pudding has the best remaining years of her life ❤

my oldest cat and love of my life, I adopted when she was 10, with only one working kidney and a chronic chough. she passed at 16 of a super aggressive cancer but never looked nor behaved a day past 8 :) adopting Sofi was one of the best things I ever did. still miss her every day.

My cat is 11 1/2 years old now. I'm grateful for every additional year she spends with us on earth

Watched this video with my 16 1/2 year old senior lady in my lap. She is the light of my life.

We went in to look at a kitten and were chosen by a 10 year old kitty instead. He's almost 18 now and the most wonderful fur baby I have ever known. 🤗❤

my little old lady kitty came to me after her owner died, she went to a shelter and was adopted by a woman with a toddler 😨 they posted her on fb and i drove 5 hours to get her she had became so stressed due to the child she had stopped eating and her liver was shutting down. after many health issues she is now my beautiful healthy floofy baby ❤ She's such a blessing and I'm so happy to have been given the chance to have her 💘 😻 💜

I've posted this to another video, but appropriate here. I'm almost 66 and am hesitant to adopt another young cat. I've decided to foster a senior cat (or 2!) in a few months ( I'm moving in 4 months and don't want to disrupt ANY cat with a move). I'm sure this is the right strategy for me at this time in my life. I'm semi retired, live alone and have tons of time and love to give. Thank you Jackson for all the good advice that led me to this decision!

I bought some pet steps for my senior kitty when I noticed she was having some trouble getting up and down from my bed. I highly recommend them for any senior cat owner!

@NdnUrbanCat

3 жыл бұрын

You're awesome! 👍

So far my senior is doing really well and I'm hoping he'll be one of those guys that lives into his 20s. I am going to switch him to the all meat diet, this week. He deserves the best! Thanks for the tips!!! ♥️♥️♥️

@melhar4813

3 жыл бұрын

I've been using Darwin's raw. It seems like good quality.

@TheStar798

3 жыл бұрын

@@melhar4813 Thanks, I was wondering what I could try with my 15 year old boy! 👍🏽

I miss my cat. In March 8, she passed away at home from old age. I never felt so devastated. She was the greatest cat in the history of cats.

Man I cant explain how thankful I am for you and your videos. I just recently adopted a 12 year old girl from a shelter after her owner passed away and the ones who adopted her before me treated her badly to the point where she was stressed out and uncomfortable and avoided using her box. I want to do everything I can for her to feel loved and tended to so thank you very much

I love the fact that you did a senior video because I have a senior cat and it's hard to know what she wants and I so thank you for that information

My 14 year old cat still loves to play! I get out the wand for the younger one and she'll appear out of no where too! Gotta keep them all entertained!

In the beginning of the pandemic in May 2020 I've adopted a lovely turtle shell lady, Beauty. Her estimated age was 15 years, and this year she will turn 17 (last year was her Sweet 16 birthday). I was intentionally looking for a senior cat and I cannot tell you how grateful I am for having her in my life. And I second you on senior cats playing: they do play a lot! She even runs around my apartment with full speed which is an adorably funny sight :D

I technically just adopted a senior (14) cat! Saved her from a family member, and she's currently cuddled up to me purring away

Thank you so much for providing this info. I have a 19-year-old Persian cat who got kidney disease and depression when her father passed away 3 years ago. Everything went haywire after that event, but I nurtured her carefully, force-fed her all this time at regular intervals and she's actually improved greatly (she wouldn't eat anything otherwise). Her last blood test showed she'd recovered her full kidney function. She's deaf, but her sight is good. Thing is, she has little interest in anything, let alone play. But at least, she still kept some of her affectionate habits in bed at night. That is all the bond I've managed to keep. For the rest of it, she sleeps all day. It worries me that her character has changed so much since her father's death and since her illness, but I'm hopeful she will live as long as your beautiful 26-year-old. I pray so because she's everything to me. Thank you so much for everything you do, Jackson.

I didn’t know November is adopt a senior cat month! I adopted mine 4 years ago in November. He wasn’t quite senior as he was 7 but pretty close to it. He just turned 11 on the 6th of November. And he is so loved!!!

The only thing I could add is get a heating pad or blanket that has an automatic shut off. A warm kitty is a happy kitty. 🥰

Adopted as an adult I've had my cat Mirage for about 20 years. =-= She's hitting some serious age! I just now noticed her tendency to not eat as much or prefer her food wet or raw. I've always adopted older cats and I really encourage people to check them out, they make awesome family additions.

I adopted a senior cat, he’s 8 years old and his owner died this year. He ended up at the shelter and is veeery afraid of any noises and movements. He had accidents on the furniture and my bed the first week but now uses the litter box.🙏 He is just starting to get used to me and it’s been 2 1/2 weeks. He’s beginning to respond to toys and stimulation in a good way and is no longer hiding. I’m so happy that he’s starting to trust me and am hoping to see more affection little by little... thank you for all your videos! They have really helped me to understand the stress of the transition to his new surroundings! 🐈‍⬛😊

@jacquelynpowell7964

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you know that the inappropriate elimination was not his fault! Also some cats don't get used to their people for much longer than 21/2 wks. Easy does it when you bring your new furball home from the shelter. Let them do things at their own rate!❤❤

@AdrianeCarrasco

3 жыл бұрын

@@jacquelynpowell7964 he’s doing so well! I couldn’t have asked for a better companion! He’s my little love and I’m so happy he’s in my life!

I like senior cats. They are so sweet. I am all for adopting a senior cat!. My first cat was a senior. She was deaf. I loved her so much. And she made me in to a cat lover.

20 year old boy. Such a sweet thing. An acrobat that still jumps a little.

I wish they lived forever! They just get more cuddly and sweet as they age.

I don’t have a senior cat, but I do have a cat, so I most definitely will need this. Thanks so much, Jackson!

Thanks for this. Our 18 year old cat have been struggling a little and have just been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. We're going the pill way, and she's being a good sport about it. And it looks like its helping, but we won't know until the end of the month when she'll have another blood test.

My vet uses all those modalities and I absolutely love them. My first long-lived cat died of congestive heart failure at 15. My next one died at 17 of kidney failure. Her buddy lived to be 20 and had kidney disease. By that time I knew a lot more about the disease. I got really creative getting water in him, and that includes administering sub-q fluids when I deemed it necessary. We also gave him an appetite stimulant and gabapentin because he had some inoperable dental disease. He was happy and loved to play and cuddle under the covers. Became deaf the last few years but I had already taught him sign language. I'd just stomp on the hardwood floor to get his attention and he would look at me, waiting for instruction. Awesome cat!

My Pianos is 18 and was at the vet today for a nose bite. She said he is still doing very well for his age. He only gets wet food. 2 in the morning, 2 for lunch, 2 for supper

Thanks for this video. My first cat Hone still loves going out. He takes walks 5 times a day. Loves sniffing round and chasing gecko's. He still wants to defend his territory also. He's 17 and was recently diagnosed with a thyroid condition and lung cancer. He is so good about taking his pills 2 times per day. We are doing what we can to keep him happy and healthy for as long as we can.

Thx for the vid ❤️. My Tiburon is 20. Very frail. This vid makes me so happy cause I have done all of the above. I even take her to the vet every month for cortisone shots (Vit B too). I switched from clay litter to corn about 2 weeks ago. It’s much softer. I ❤️ my 🐱🐱🐱.

@JacksonGalaxy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! And Tiburon is one lucky girl!

@nsavar5864

3 жыл бұрын

Kudos to you and Tiburon. Something that worked for one of my seniors and another with sensitive paws was to switch from litter to lining cat boxes with towels. It is soft, absorbent, and washable. I also maintained boxes with litter (and sometimes they would use those too), but mostly they preferred the towels. And if your baby ever needs more fluids because of chronic kidney disease, giving subcutaneous fluids is straightforward and will make her feel better. Best to you and Tiburon.

My boy is 13 and plays just as much as he did as a kitten! Maybe even more so🤣 I've had him since I was 8yrs old! Now he lives with me in our own apartment♡ Maybe one day hopfully he'll meet my kids!💞💞

My boy Jasper turns 18 in April. Hes had the odd issue over the last couple of years. Was diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism 2yrs ago n went through radiation therapy. Fingers crossed all bloods so are good. In early stages of kidney disease but vet isn't worried at the moment. His weight and appetite is up n down but hes never been a big cat anyway. He is my baby. Ive known him since 3wks old n got him n his brother at 12wks. Sadly lost his brother to cancer 3yrs ago. Love him to bits n hope i have him a good while yet.