Senior Cats Are Living Their Best Senior Cat Lives

These cats may be old but they are just as lovely

Rachel

Published in Animals
September 30, 2020

Senior Cats Are Living Their Best Senior Cat Lives

When you get a cat as a kitten, obviously, it grows up. It is a fact of life: kitten becomes cat.

Kittens, and younger cats, seem to get a bit of a cooler reputation than older cats. We always talk about how fun and cute cats are when they are younger, but how about when they get older?

Older cats are just as lovely as young cats--even though they are less likely to be adopted. Older cats may have special needs and they may not be as playful, but they are just as lovely.

Check out these pictures of old cats that will melt your heart! And, as always, don't forget to share your senior cat pictures in the comments below!!

1. MY HEART

An elderly cat who can no longer bird watch receives a fish tank full of fake fish to watch from the comfort of his bed :) from r/MadeMeSmile

2. Bless!

15 year old blind cat snuggling daughter's toy because it smells like her from r/Eyebleach

3. Cat ramp! Cat ramp!

My dad built a ramp so our 20 year old cat can still get into the bed. from r/aww

4. "Which cat has been here the longest?" is such a lovely way to get a new friend!

Walked into the shelter and asked which cat had been there the longest... came home with a deaf, toothless senior lovebug. Reddit, meet Cali! from r/aww

5. These eyes!

My beautiful 18 year old girl Mia with the Eyes of Sauron. from r/cats

6. "The Immortal"

A 24 year old cat. We call her the Immortal. from r/aww

7. Looks so regal!

My 23 Year Old Cat from r/aww

8. Twin spirits

My Grandmother's 26 Year Old Cat (We're the Same Age) from r/aww

9. "Just two old men hanging out!"

My Grampie and his 20 year old cat/sidekick Elvis. As my Grampie says, “we’re just two old men hanging out”. This picture makes me happy and sad all at once. from r/cats

10. Brave boy!

Most of our friends don't believe we have a cat. We don't see him much either as he mostly hides behind the bed. Today, while I was working, he was brave enough to come out for pets. This is my 15 year old cat, Elwood. from r/aww

11. Mood

A few weeks ago I adopted a 12 year old cat. She buries her face in my hand when she wants more love. from r/Eyebleach

12. Bless!

My 100 year old Grandpa and his 17 year old cat from r/aww

13. :P

This is my 17 year old cat, Geo. He still looks like a kitten to me 😻 I got him when I was 10. from r/aww

14. Sunbathing!

Me and my old bud taking in some sun from r/cats

15. "Back in my day..."

This cat is 26 year old. Her name is Lexi. from r/pics

16. What a champ!

My 18 year old cat, Oscar, just experienced his first home move (across the country). Wasn’t sure if he would make it, but he seems to be doing just fine 😊 from r/cats

17. Doesn't look a day over 15!

My little guy is 20 years old and still as cute as ever from r/cats

18. Old cats have so much love to give!

We adopted an 11-year old cat from a Chicago shelter. He and my 13-yo daughter fell in love. This is them after she got back from a week at camp. from r/aww

19. Lovey is such a good name

My grandpa passed away on Thanksgiving and no one would take his 18 year old cat... So we did. Welcome home, Lovey! from r/cats

20. THIS IS SO CUTE

My 19 year old cat just found out he loves the smell of lavender. from r/aww

21. "Chip? For me?"

My 22 year old cat noticed I was eating Doritos. from r/aww

22. Thomas looks like a stand up guy!

I hear you guys like old cats. This is Thomas. He’s 27. from r/aww

23. All cats are innocent babies, regardless of age.

When your cat is pushing 20 years old, but can still pull off that innocent baby look. from r/aww

24. Happy 21st!!!!

We would take you to the bar, but they’re all closed. Happy 21st birthday Mario! from r/aww

25. Best friends forever!

This guy has been by my side for twenty years today. He helped me through some rough times. from r/pics

26. Best choice!

2 years ago today I walked into a Petsmart and met a cat named Sonny who no one would adopt because he was 13 years old, covered in fleas, underweight, and had a mouth full of rotten teeth that had to be removed. He came home with me that night and it was the best decision I’ve ever made. from r/BeforeNAfterAdoption

27. Do you have any pictures of senior cats? Share them in the comments!

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28. Glow up!

My cat is now 20 years old. Here is a pic of her as a kitten (around a few months old) and now. She has always been tiny for her age! from r/aww

29. THIRTY-ONE!

Tiger is 31 years old, and is still a prime example of the ever loving box and cat relationship. from r/aww

30. They are sharing information

My 1.5yr old son and 14yr old cat had a moment this morning. from r/aww

31. Sweet baby

I was 23 when I adopted him. He's 16 and I'm almost 40. Just the sweetest kitty. from r/aww

32. Looks like a wise old man!

I brought home a stray cat when I was 17 years old. I'm 36 now. Every time I go to my parents house, I check to make sure he is still there and give him some extra love before I leave. Meet Scooter. from r/aww

33. So cute!

This happens every time I go to my barbers. He's an old kitty now, and he can't miaow anymore, it comes out as "Aaaggh!" I always let a load of customers go ahead of me so I don't disturb him. Time spent with cats is never wasted. from r/aww