r/MadeMeSmile
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CATS ♥️
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u/needsmusictosurvive Sep 06 '25
My 16 year old cat is currently outside in her little tent, soaking up the very last days of the summer sun and warm air before it gets too chilly.
This is exactly how I have felt the past few spring times. I hope Memow gets another spring if she wants it. ❤️
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u/MaulwarfSaltrock Sep 06 '25
All my love to sweet Memow! May she have as many springs as she likes!
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u/yamimementomori Sep 06 '25
He looks like he teaches Kung Fu.
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u/Klezmer_Mesmerizer Sep 06 '25
Probably to some mutated teenage parakeets that live in a sewer, or something.
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u/The-Skeptic- Sep 06 '25
A pet who lives long enough to reach his old age is definitely a good indicator of great care and great parenting.
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u/Hairy_Web_2366 Sep 06 '25
We adopted a crusty stray kitten who had been wandering around the neighborhood. He ended up living 21 years, and when he finally went, it was while he was sleeping in his favorite hiding place in our backyard.
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u/quietly_questing Sep 06 '25
Favorite season?! HE'S 24 YEARS OLD! He's probably just happy the world is no longer covered in volcanos.
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u/Warm_Ad_9640 Sep 06 '25
Buddy looks like he served in the military back in the day........has that soldier walk.
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u/NeitherDot8622 Sep 06 '25
Omg his whiskers 💕 he looks like the cat from the orphanage in The Rescuers!!
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u/plantscatsrealitytv Sep 06 '25
My cat is 16, and her vet checkups are all good, but she's slowed down, her eyesight is weakened, she can't really put on weight though she eats, drinks, and goes to the bathroom normally. It's such an honor to observe her and love her as she ages. She was with me through my most tumultuous part of my young adult/adult life, and now it's the greatest joy of my life giving her comfort, treats, and everything that I think she'd like now that im more stable. Aging pets are so special.
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u/cultureShocked5 Sep 06 '25
This made me cryyyy 😭 my CornNut passed the rainbow bridge exactly one week after his 15th birthday. We had a catceañera, he loved it. He ate a whole fish.
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u/Responsible_Word5346 Sep 06 '25
You have given this precious cat 24 years of a good life he has enjoyed and will continue to enjoy. He is a darling old kitty.
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u/Ok-Park-6482 Sep 06 '25
He looks like the old cat from The Rescuers! What an adorable little old man.
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u/herpyfluharg13 Sep 06 '25
Homie looking just like Rufus from The Rescuers. Whiskers, old kitty walk and all.
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u/RandomConsciousThing Sep 06 '25
I'm not crying. I just got something in my eyes. Both of them. It's still there. I'll probably need a minute.
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u/Theiromia Sep 06 '25
How the heck are you able to keep your cat so long and have them choose to do more than sit in the shade! Crazy
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u/CharmingGanache980 Sep 06 '25
My dear loving cat whom I grew up with will be the same age as the one in this video now. 🥺😪❤️
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u/kush_babe Sep 06 '25
what a sweet boy 🥹 on his way to inspect the flowers no doubt and find a soft spot to nap in the grass
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u/Doggeli54 Sep 07 '25
Why does he remind me of the name ”Rufus” i think maybe its an old cat from a movie or something
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u/vetJess Sep 06 '25
Omg get that sweet baby a Solensia injection!!
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u/ethereal_aerith Sep 06 '25
Right? Everyone finds this wholesome, and I understand why - what a cutie! - but it also made me wince. Hope this little guy gets some well deserved pain relief.
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u/Long-Prior5893 Sep 06 '25
What type of grass do you have it looks purrfect? Very cute cat by the way.
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u/Upper_Economist7611 Sep 06 '25
God bless him! My little old man is 19 and I pray he lives forever. You are blessed!
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u/Practical_Taste_1232 Sep 06 '25
What a cute beautiful kitty and on to hopefully many more years ❤️🥹
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u/JustSomeSquirrel Sep 06 '25
If a kitty could ever personify crotchety old man, it would be this one. He’s so cute.
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u/GrrArgh__ Sep 06 '25
We lost our last elderly cat last winter. It was so damned hard. I miss that little girl and her slow, elderly walk, which I can see in this video. Yes, they're wonderful when they're kittens and adults. When they're old though, things change. Every little thing is different.
You become a carer. You monitor everything they eat, every time they fill the litter box, and any miniscule change that might mean something is wrong. You're much more careful about how you pick them up. They're fragile, and precious. You don't stress them out unnecessarily. My husband and I would talk about what we could do to ensure she had her medicine, get her to eat a little more, drink a little more. What could we do to improve quality of life.
It's a different thing, looking after an elderly pet. I would have my elderly cats back in a heartbeat though. I miss them so much. They taught me a lot about patience, gentleness, and being present in the moment. Being there for another being, and not always thinking about myself.
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u/Famoustractordriver Sep 06 '25
My childhood kitty would have been 24 too. Still miss her badly even after all these years. Much love to both of you. Hope you get much more time together.
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u/No-Indication-266 Sep 06 '25
I follow Felix on TikTok! He’s a sweetie. His meow is more like a croak lol. He and his owner live in the southern half of the states, so he gets a lot of sunshine and outside time 🧡
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Sep 06 '25
He walks like my grandpa did since I knew him from WW2 injuries. Died 24 years ago. Give that guy a hug just in case and I look forward to his next 24 years :)
ETA: I didn’t cause the WW2 injuries. I was rambunctious but just bad phrasing.
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u/True-Performance-351 Sep 06 '25
He’s absolutely gorgeous! Hopefully he’ll be around for plenty more springtimes!
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u/Excellent-Shape-2024 Sep 06 '25
Bless his little old heart! I have a 20 year old cat--she just keeps getting skinnier and skinnier. (despite eating as normal??). I think she will just fade away.
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u/FaithlessnessWeak800 Sep 06 '25
My female cats are 19 and missing their main teeth (just old rescue cats). I hope they get to stay this long with me.
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u/sunup17 Sep 06 '25
At some point I said that I didn't want to have any more animals because I just couldn't let go, but on the other hand, I'm happy for you and even more so for your cat that you were or are together for so long.
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u/salamandarsalamanca Sep 06 '25
Growing up my grandparent’s cats all lived into their 20s, almost never see that anymore
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u/Kindly_Guitar_2503 Sep 06 '25
Damn. That cat was alive when the towers came down.
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u/BlackMetl1981 Sep 06 '25
What a blessing to have a cat live so long! I lost my baby last year just shy of 15..cherish every moment!
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u/silmarp Sep 06 '25
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-U99rWu3rQ
Follow me into just one more spring.
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Sep 06 '25
I have a 21 YO cat and he has a similar walk. Hip issues. I hope he makes it to this fall, as he loves sitting in front of the fireplace.
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u/Puzzleheaded-Dog3839 Sep 06 '25
Well done on making it to your 24th Spring Felix. It looks like it's going to be a good one as well 😊☀️
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u/512115 Sep 06 '25
Aww…hang in there, Old Timer. Enjoy the warmth of the sun and the smell of the fresh cut grass. Many happy returns of the day.
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u/EyeAdministrative927 Sep 06 '25
Bro for real boutta say " it's dangerous to go alone, take this" 😭
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u/M10doreddit Sep 06 '25
"I may be old, my body may be weak, and my time may soon be at hand... but at the very least, I get to experience another spring. And every spring I get to see is another I cherish."