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30 Touching Photos of Elderly Cats That Remind Us to Cherish Every Moment With Our Loved Ones

Posted in Cat Pictures - On: March 28, 2023 - Author:  Jan Travell
Posted in Cat Pictures 
Last Updated: May 26, 2023  
Author:  Jan Travell

Our cats are amazing to us, they give us so much happiness and truly become part of our family.

Sadly, our feline companions live such a short life compared to ours. We wish our beloved companions could live as long as we do.

In this awesome collection of photos, we can see the importance of our adorable kitties that love with all their heart and don’t ask for anything in return.

In turn it reminds us to treasure every moment we have with our loved ones.

Don’t feel annoyed by your cat demanding ’too much’ attention or scratching your sofa because they won’t be around forever!

1. “My beloved cat is turning 20 today. She lives with my parents, and I’m driving over to congratulate her.”

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2. This lady still looks fantastic at the age of 23!

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3. “7 years ago, I decided to adopt the cheapest cat in the shelter. This guy proved to be the best $10 I’ve ever spent. Meet Hank, age 12!”

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4. “This 14-year-old beauty is named Marceline. I love her with all my heart!”

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5. “Meet Abby! She’s 22. She can barely meow nowadays, and a bit of her left ear is missing. But she’s still the cutest cat on earth!’’

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6. “My Japanese friend’s cat has just turned 15.”

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7. Jane is 14 years old and still gorgeous.

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8. “Not many farm cats live to be 18, but Carrot is among the lucky few!”

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9. “We’ve lost count, but this cat must be over 20 years old. She’s always been a bit wayward, but she used to purr whenever I’d pet her as a child.”

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10. Came with her brother at 15 years old, purrs in her sleep! 

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11. 16-year-old poppy – sleeps like a pro!

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12. 26 yr old Alice, my angel

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13. Adopted this sweet old girl from an animal shelter...

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14. Stella was already 15 when we adopted her, we had her for five years and loved her to bits

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15. Miss Smiley is 20 years old and still going strong

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16. Rumsfeld is 21!

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17. We adopted Sir Mortimer, when he was 9 – he's now 15 

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18. This is our 14-year-old cat, Bailey

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19. My forever roomie, 18 year old Mr. Salem Schmusel

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20. 13 year old Merlin, he spent a year in the shelter before we adopted him

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21. Adopted this 10-year-old lady from the shelter today

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22. Timmy adopted at 15, now 18!

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23. Adopted my first cat, he's 11 years old

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24. Say hello to 13-year-old Q-Tip

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25. I adopted my nine-year-old cat from a shelter, and she hasn't left my side since 

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26. Senior kitty adopted by senior lady 

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27. My 14 year old cat named Venture 

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28. Fulfilled a life goal of mine by adopting the oldest cat at the shelter...

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29. Adopted at 10 years old - Meet Lil' T

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30. And finally, this is my senior kitty Ducati, she's 21 years old, and although she sleeps a lot she still rules the house!

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About the author

Jan Travell is a lifelong cat owner and a feline expert. She's been the Cats and Kittens lead editor from the start. She lives in rural France with her two rescue cats, Tigerlily and Mr.Gee. Her senior kitty, Ducati, passed over the rainbow bridge recently at the ripe old age of 22.

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