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(37,311 posts) Thu Jul 3, 2025, 08:35 PM Jul 3

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Woman Adopts Her Grandparent's Grumpy Cat And Then Has The Best Idea (Original Post) catbyte Jul 3 OP

I took care of my mom's cat when she died of cancer. Rizen Jul 3 #1

What a great woman to fill a need like that. LudwigPastorius Jul 3 #2

Thank you for posting. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 3 #3

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1. I took care of my mom's cat when she died of cancer.

Thu Jul 3, 2025, 08:45 PM

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2. What a great woman to fill a need like that.

Thu Jul 3, 2025, 10:26 PM

Jul 3

Sadly, for us Yankees, the service is only available in Canada.

https://www.mygrandfatherscat.ca

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3. Thank you for posting.

Thu Jul 3, 2025, 10:55 PM

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I always tell people to adopt the oldest cat or dog they find at the shelter. Especially humans who themselves aren't all that young anymore.

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4. Some shelters will help senior adopters, too. I've heard some shelters will cover medical costs

Thu Jul 3, 2025, 11:26 PM

Jul 3

and food to assist seniors adopt and keep the mature kitties in homes where they belong.