This demonstrates that happy endings do exist. An adorable tale from the
Humane Society of Catawba County, North Carolina, is sure to warm the hearts
of animal lovers everywhere!
In September 2021, a 19-year-old shelter cat named Gus was brought to the
facility. In an email to Daily Paws, Jane Bowers, executive director of the
Humane Society of Catawba County, states that his original owner was
"heartbroken" when they were forced to relinquish him because of
unanticipated events. Naturally, anyone would find it distressing to
consider having to give up their cherished cat. Fortunately, though, there
is still more to this elderly cat's tale.
After arriving at the shelter, Gus underwent a health exam, which according
to Bowers revealed he was in "exceptional health"—a significant
accomplishment for a cat that would soon turn 20! Bowers expressed her
concerns about the cat having to spend his senior years in a shelter
setting, despite the shelter having resources to offer further medical
treatment and help from the Pat Anderson Center for Animal Adoption and
Humane Education, a sister facility in Hickory, N.C.
An Odd Coincidence
It would not be long before Bowers's worries were answered. The director of
the shelter got an unexpected call shortly after Gus arrived from a family
searching for a pet to help their elderly mother. They especially inquired
as to whether they may adopt an older cat. The family told Bowers that their
mother, Penny, 101, had lost her cat a while ago. Although they had given
her a plush animal to snuggle with in its place, Penny wasn't happy with
anything that didn't purr. (Penny, you are not to blame.)
"We were cautious because of the age of all parties, but the family said
they were willing to care for the cat on behalf on their mother," says
Bowers. The adoption was processed swiftly since it was a "match made in
heaven". These two were destined to be together, based on the gorgeous
photos that the shelter posted to Facebook. Gus loves to watch the squirrels
outside his new home and is quickly feeling quite at home.
In a statement on September 30, the shelter expressed their gratitude for
this wonderful connection, saying "With this lovely adoption, our hearts are
overflowing. Our Great-GrandPAW, who is 19 years old (133 in human years),
has found love in the arms of his 101-year-old new mama. Gus-Gus,
congratulations! I'm wishing you the finest days ever, filled with cuddles
and love-filled moments spent with squirrels."
Gus seems to be settling into his new living arrangement rather nicely, as
well. Regarding Gus and Penny's quality of life, Bowers replies that Gus
"had settled in fine and was eating like a horse."
The touching tale of Gus and Penny highlights the significance of the
relationship that exists between people and their pets. A joyful ending that
makes you wag your tail is always possible!
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