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Unwanted Cat Becomes This Little Boy’s Guardian, Following Him Everywhere
Unwanted Cat Becomes This Little Boy’s Guardian, Following Him Everywhere
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Unwanted Cat Becomes This Little Boy’s Guardian, Following Him Everywhere

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Meet Larry the ginger cat, given up by his owner for breaking into the food cabinet. He was adopted by a woman named Michelle, and soon became her son, Abel’s, guardian. Larry fell in love with Abel the moment they met.

“When Abel cries Larry runs over to comfort him,” said Michelle. “Abel makes sure Larry is with him when he moves from one room to another. Larry tolerates more than I’d ever imagined a cat could or would tolerate.”

More info: kittyarmy.com (h/t: lovemeow)

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    Larry was given away after his vet owner caught him in the food cupboard one time too many

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    So mom Michelle decided to take Larry in

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    Abel and Larry immediately became best friends

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    Abel’s first word was even “Yarry” (baby for “Larry”)!

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    Now, Larry follows Abel around everywhere

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    Julija Nėjė

    Julija Nėjė

    Author, BoredPanda staff

    I joined Bored Panda as an image editor back in 2014, during its early stages. It's been quite a journey since then! Over time, I transitioned through different roles until I eventually became the Content Lead. In this position, I now oversee the creation of the viral content published here on Bored Panda. While my primary focus lies in raising awareness about important social issues like gender and race equality, as well as mental health topics, I also enjoy sharing lighter content, such as memes, cat images and intriguing world curiosities. Outside of work, you'll likely find me engaged in one of five activities: planning a vacation, browsing thrift stores, experimenting in the kitchen, watching movies, or spending quality time with my two cats.

    What do you think ?
    suzemagoo
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No wonder "Yarry" was raiding the food cupboard. Apparently he was starved... for love. What a precious solution!

    NancyParker
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sweet story.Yarry needs to shed a few pounds, thoug, so he can be around for Abel's school years.

    JennyDavis
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm with nancy, def shed a few kilos to keep him longer! Lovely story.

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    Slyy
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a heartwarming story! Animals are capable of affection and love just as humans are

    CherylFontaine
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Orange cats are generally smarter, invariably more affectionate, & definitely the most curious of all cats. Yep, they are.

    LadyAna
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww, such a wonderful kitty! And I spy thumbs! He's polydactyl. How could someone give up such a lovely baby? Glad he's happy now.

    Ananansku
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dog people doesn't want to see anything like this, they don't want to believe that cats are as affectionate as dogs, maybe even more

    Baked_Potato
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm personally a dog person, I found this quite heartwarming. I don't speak for all dog people, but I find cats can be equally affectionate.

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    EileenJoy
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shame on that vet (of all people!) for giving away the cat for a very stupid reason.

    EileenJoy
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry - thought I read somewhere it was a vet who gave her away. Anyhow, whoever gave her up was heartless.

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    GingerMorgan
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Polydactyl Kitty's are the BEST for temperament! Every one I have had or met was outgoing, never shy, usually vocal(!), and infinitely patient. Baby is so lucky for his friend forever!

    maggiemoonbeam
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree. My first cat was a six-toed red tabby. Wish that polys were as common in the South as they are in New England!

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    Gea Vox
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The gods made animals to teach us love and cats to teach us humility! :D

    CarolynMatheson
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am MELTING from all the sweetness!!! What a wonderful story! Thank you for this heartwarming story and thank you to Abel's Mommy for letting this love story happen!

    AdamHills
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Heart warming! and yes a few pounds lighter and your cat will be around for a VERY long time

    AnnaSalerno
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What an adorable love story. Yarry is such a fluffy (fat) that he reeks of kindness and love. I love this story and all of the pictures.

    LinStoltz
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a special cat for a special boy. There is love on both sides of this relationship. It was really a blessing for Yarry to find his bud

    GlennWebb
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great story. Cute pics. Enormous cat.

    GlennWebb
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great story. Enormous cat.

    KamlaStrathaway
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Get some Royal Canin 'Satiety' food - works wonders if you measure it right. :) Lovely story!

    LeslieSokolow
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the extra toes on his front paws.

    KenriBasar
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awwwww..... cho cute! I adopted two male feral cats and they are now sleeping on my good jackets with the tongue out while my Lhasa Apso is guarding her treat somewhere... Yarry needs some healthy food... Cats are the best!

    JessikaHodson
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ha ha you can see hes been raiding the food cupboard, that is one tubby kitty. How sweet x

    YenLuu
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hope the cat can live long with him since he is a little bit too fat

    NateAnglesea
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That cat needs to lose some weight if the kid wants his "guardian" to be around much longer :/

    suzemagoo
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No wonder "Yarry" was raiding the food cupboard. Apparently he was starved... for love. What a precious solution!

    NancyParker
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sweet story.Yarry needs to shed a few pounds, thoug, so he can be around for Abel's school years.

    JennyDavis
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm with nancy, def shed a few kilos to keep him longer! Lovely story.

    Load More Replies...
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    Slyy
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a heartwarming story! Animals are capable of affection and love just as humans are

    CherylFontaine
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Orange cats are generally smarter, invariably more affectionate, & definitely the most curious of all cats. Yep, they are.

    LadyAna
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww, such a wonderful kitty! And I spy thumbs! He's polydactyl. How could someone give up such a lovely baby? Glad he's happy now.

    Ananansku
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dog people doesn't want to see anything like this, they don't want to believe that cats are as affectionate as dogs, maybe even more

    Baked_Potato
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm personally a dog person, I found this quite heartwarming. I don't speak for all dog people, but I find cats can be equally affectionate.

    Load More Replies...
    EileenJoy
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shame on that vet (of all people!) for giving away the cat for a very stupid reason.

    EileenJoy
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry - thought I read somewhere it was a vet who gave her away. Anyhow, whoever gave her up was heartless.

    Load More Replies...
    GingerMorgan
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Polydactyl Kitty's are the BEST for temperament! Every one I have had or met was outgoing, never shy, usually vocal(!), and infinitely patient. Baby is so lucky for his friend forever!

    maggiemoonbeam
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree. My first cat was a six-toed red tabby. Wish that polys were as common in the South as they are in New England!

    Load More Replies...
    Gea Vox
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The gods made animals to teach us love and cats to teach us humility! :D

    CarolynMatheson
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am MELTING from all the sweetness!!! What a wonderful story! Thank you for this heartwarming story and thank you to Abel's Mommy for letting this love story happen!

    AdamHills
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Heart warming! and yes a few pounds lighter and your cat will be around for a VERY long time

    AnnaSalerno
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What an adorable love story. Yarry is such a fluffy (fat) that he reeks of kindness and love. I love this story and all of the pictures.

    LinStoltz
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a special cat for a special boy. There is love on both sides of this relationship. It was really a blessing for Yarry to find his bud

    GlennWebb
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great story. Cute pics. Enormous cat.

    GlennWebb
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great story. Enormous cat.

    KamlaStrathaway
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Get some Royal Canin 'Satiety' food - works wonders if you measure it right. :) Lovely story!

    LeslieSokolow
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the extra toes on his front paws.

    KenriBasar
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awwwww..... cho cute! I adopted two male feral cats and they are now sleeping on my good jackets with the tongue out while my Lhasa Apso is guarding her treat somewhere... Yarry needs some healthy food... Cats are the best!

    JessikaHodson
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ha ha you can see hes been raiding the food cupboard, that is one tubby kitty. How sweet x

    YenLuu
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hope the cat can live long with him since he is a little bit too fat

    NateAnglesea
    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That cat needs to lose some weight if the kid wants his "guardian" to be around much longer :/

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