User submission 10.7K CatsNov 23, 2021 “Match Made in Heaven”: This Family Adopted The Oldest Cat In A Shelter For A 101-Year-Old Woman Looking For An Elderly Companion Hidrėlėy Pro member Open list comments 13 Vote arrow up Vote arrow down 116 Open list comments 13 Checkmark Link copied! Share icon Share Checkmark Link copied! Share icon Share Modal close ADVERTISEMENT While many people are looking for an adorable small companion, they may not realize the time and patience involved in raising one properly. Not only do pets take a lot of time and energy, but they can also be a little too demanding for busy or first-time owners. Therefore, older pets are usually recommended for many people to consider adopting because they are easier to look after and usually were trained to behave. Unfortunately, despite all of that, people still choose younger animals over older ones contributing to the sad reality of older pets spending their days at the shelters and waiting to find their new forever home. However, one special case of an older pet being adopted happened just recently. A cat named Gus, from North Carolina, in the United States, was left by his former owner in a shelter when the owner faced a situation that meant they couldn’t take care of him any longer. Luckily enough the cat got adopted just a month later by a 101-year-old lady named Penny.More info: Instagram | Facebook | catawbahumane.orgMeet the 19-year-old Gus who was the oldest cat at the animal shelter until he was recently adopted by a 101-year-old lady named PennyShare icon Image credits: CatawbaHumaneAccording to the Humane Society of Catawba County, Gus stole the hearts of shelter workers immediately upon his arrivalShare icon Image credits: CatawbaHumaneGus was presented for adoption (on the right) in September after his former owner couldn’t take care of him anymoreShare iconADVERTISEMENT Image credits: CatawbaHumane Just a few weeks after the cat arrived at the shelter, they received a very special requestShare icon Image credits: CatawbaHumaneThe request was from a 101-year-old lady named Penny who was looking for a new pet, as her previous cat had unfortunately passed awayShare icon Image credits: CatawbaHumanePenny wanted a new furry companion and Gus was the perfect choiceShare icon Image credits: CatawbaHumaneOlder pets generally have a harder time finding a new home, but for this elderly kitty, this is exactly what helped him to find his new familyShare iconADVERTISEMENT Image credits: CatawbaHumaneADVERTISEMENTGus and Penny clicked almost instantly and the adorable cat didn’t take long to get used to the new home. 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Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report I have always said, shelter animals are far better to adopt. Even the “hard case, hard to place” furfriends. Some just need more patience than others. They don’t all snuggle immediately. But senior furtizens require only patience and love. And personally, are worth it. No matter how long they have left. Shower them with love, let them enjoy their journey too. Vote comment up 25 25points Vote comment down reply tw 72 tw 72 Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report Bless them both. 💕 Vote comment up 19 19points Vote comment down reply Kookamunga Kookamunga Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report I'm glad more people are reaching out to help our more senior pets that need love and care. I'd rather have a old, tired and calm dog or cat then some youngster that's going to tear up all my s h i t and make me crazy. Vote comment up 17 17points Vote comment down reply Load More Comments POST Lucky2BAlive. Lucky2BAlive. Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report I have always said, shelter animals are far better to adopt. Even the “hard case, hard to place” furfriends. Some just need more patience than others. They don’t all snuggle immediately. But senior furtizens require only patience and love. And personally, are worth it. No matter how long they have left. Shower them with love, let them enjoy their journey too. Vote comment up 25 25points Vote comment down reply tw 72 tw 72 Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report Bless them both. 💕 Vote comment up 19 19points Vote comment down reply Kookamunga Kookamunga Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report I'm glad more people are reaching out to help our more senior pets that need love and care. I'd rather have a old, tired and calm dog or cat then some youngster that's going to tear up all my s h i t and make me crazy. 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