Last year I adopted two 8 year old sisters who sat in a shelter for TWO years because 1) They were older and 2 they are black. What those darlings have added to my life is immeasurable. Ive never met more loving cats :)

My Senior cat is 21 yrs old! Hes doing great!

Just rescued a 16 years old little lady. She was living in backyards and bushes and would get fed by some nice people. I actually thought she could maybe be happier living free in the wilds. Then I realized how safe she felt when, half an hour after I brought her home, she was all crawled up and cozy, purring on my lap. I just want her to enjoy her final years here with love and warmth.

My cat is 17 years old and still plays like a kitten! She's never missed a senior exam at the vet and is still healthy as an ox. I adopted her when she was 13. My fiance and I didn't want a super young cat. We've made it out mission to make her retirement years as happy as we can. Our vet thinks we're succeeding.

Best thing about a senior cat when your a senior is you both love nap time.

I just adopted a 10 year old on Tuesday and she’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me!!

"AGE IS NOT A DISEASE!" YESSS My senior loves the pine type litter. I custom cut his litter box down out of cardboard boxes so he doesn't have to struggle. I also put my mattress on the floor so he can climb on, as he has been sleeping next to my head for many years. He is one of the best additions to my adult life, ever.

I just adopted a senior kitty 2 months ago! He was at the shelter for 11 years before I adopted him! So sad that some kitties have to wait so long to find their forever homes

Great tips, Jackson! As soon as my cat Colby crossed into "senior" territory, I noticed my own anxiety about his impending death has spiked a LOT. Rationally, I know that my cat is very healthy and (probably) has several years left in him, but thoughts of "How will he die?", "What do I do when he dies?", and "How will I cope?" really stress me out. I would love to see you do a video--perhaps as part of this series on Seniors?--on how us Guardians can prepare mentally, emotionally, and practically, for The End.

I have a senior baby. She’s 20. Got her for Christmas when she was only a couple months old. 🥰 She meows when at the bottom of the stairs, and one of the kids will come and carry her up lol. Been trying to find some affordable pet stairs, because she still wants to sleep with me in bed.

I’m a senior and adopted a senior cat in March 2020. She will be 20 on Nov. 19, 2020. I will only adopt a senior cat because I won’t be around to raise a young cat.😻

I just adopted a 12 year old cat. I wanted to get a “hard to adopt” cat and seniors are often overlooked. He’s a sweetie.

I only adopt adult/senior cats and I’ve never regretted it once. My cat Thea was a lively 11 year old cat full of attitude and love when I adopted her. She gave me 7 wonderful years before she passed. I adopted my Persian Neelix when he was around 3 years old (no one is sure, they found him outside, matted and starving completely declawed front and back). He is still with me 11 years later. Adopting adult and senior cats is so worthwhile and rewarding... I highly recommend 😁

My kitty Mamas was found in a box in a WalMart parking lot when she was just a kitten. She was a spicy kitty, smart & loved to cuddle & sleep on top of me all night. She was a long hair Maine Coon that had mattes so she went to the groomer to be shaved 5 years. She survived several bouts of pancreatitis, one round of ear mites, and was eventually diagnosed with KD. In her later years I would feed her every 2 hours 24/7 to keep her fed & hydrated. I would give her sub fluids & anti nausea meds when needed. Her vet once told me should would probably die in the next 7 months bc of her kidneys but she ended up living 2 more years! She died in my arms at 19yrs old. Helping her live a long, happy life is one of my greatest achievements in life. I Love You Mamas! ❤️

This is so helpful! My sweet kitty is 27 years old and these tips are super informative. 🙏🏾✨

My 18 year old, Stella Blue, was just given a clean bill of health from the vet.

My cat is 13 years old. He ignored every fancy toy we ever bought him, but give him a shoelace, hair-tie, sock or a small rug and he goes nuts on them!

My pretty girl is 17! We've been trying to figure out how to keep her entertained but so far we've found that she LOVES paper from shipping boxes, will play with it and rip it apart for hours. Drives us nuts with the noise but she deserves the best life.

I have a senior cat, she's 14 years old and still plays like a kitten, she jumps and runs and have lots of fun. I hope she can live for way many years 💖

Now that I’m 40 I can appreciate my Senior Cat. She’s happy chilling on my lap with a fuzzy warm blanket. We play for a bit, then back to the blanket, lol

I adopted a senior overweight and neglected lady cat and I can’t thank this channel enough. With all the advice, she’s lost weight and I have learned how to be the best cat mommy I can be. She’s happy as punch and the love of my life. Thank you!

We suddenly lost our 17 year precious girl Gracie in September, followed a week later by my beloved Dad. They've both left a huge hole in my heart.

After our 19 year old boy passed away, we wanted another cat. I wanted a pre-owned, broken in cat. We adopted an sweet 8 1/2 year old cat from a local shelter. He is such a love, and wants to be held up on my shoulder all the time. I'm so happy with him.

I've found that the older my cats get the more affectionate they become. Like we understand each other more and most of the time they just want cuddles.

I currently live with 3 seniors and I adopted them all as seniors. I think seniors are all the best parts of having a cat with less of the kitten nonsense (although it still happens sometimes)

My little "baby" is turning 15 in May. I love him so much, I have had him since I was 10~ I hope I have him for many years to come

I make my cats “cat soup” everyday. It’s wet food with a good amount of water so it looks like a soup. And all of them love it! They eat/drink all of it!

Just fell in love with a senior cat at the shelter today! Fingers crossed there's no issues with the application process and his health check goes well :)

My boy had a good 16 years with me and he was, hands down, the best cat I've ever had. He was healthy and full of energy right up until his last month, he was still able to jump around and chase feathers. I wish he could have lived forever.

I have 20 year old kitty that seems to be ‘scared of the dark’. Going to try some low nighttime lighting for him. Thanks for the tip.

Vet checks for seniors are ESSENTIAL, picked up high blood pressure in my kitty when she was 17, she had no symptoms and catching it early meant she lived to two months shy of 20! She lived with no complications and only passed last week. She LOVED realistic birds on string!! Would jump, chase, watch, swipe and pounce. Was still playing daily till the end. I adopted her when she was 15, she was waiting nearly a year for her furever home. She landed on her feet and settled immediately, she was so happy and snuggly. Rest on easy, chase those birds in the sky; Tootie, March 2001 to Jan 2021

Keeping your cat inside will help them live longer too. There’s a lot outside that can hurt them!

I just adopted a 9 year old calico cat i named desdemona 2 weeks ago and she was abandoned and found at a go cart derby so luckily she wasn't hit and they said that she was violent but even the people at the adoption center said that she was a sweet heart and she gets along with my kitten sand she treats them as there own and plays with them all the time

I HAVE HAD My GIRL "BABY" ALMOST 19 YEARS . SHEIS STILL VERY PLAYFUL AND FETCHES & USUALLY RETURNS HER TOY RST TO MY HSND . I AM BLESSED... SHE IS MARVVELOUS !!

We adopted a senior cat just before lockdown and she has turned me from a hardcore dog person to a total cat person. She was such a scaredy grump at first but we bonded with her love of treats! Man, she is the sweetest, smartest and fiercest thing ever. She plays like she's special ops, lol!

I adopted a senior cat at the beginning of August to keep me company during this tough time and she is totally worth it!

Jackson, your editor is hilarious and deserves a raise.

One of my 12 year old boys went pee right outside the litter box once. He never peed where he wasn't supposed to before. For some reason, something told me to take the lid off the litter box. Never had any peeing outside since I did that, so I just keep it off. It's kind of interesting how intuition can sometimes play a role in taking care of cats.

Emma lived the first ten years in my cat colony behind the hospital where I worked... in her 10th year, she got a chest cold.... went to the vet, and she came home with me.... Emma just turned 20..... She is now a princess.... Emma now has IBS.. it's rough but she is safe and loved and cared for.... I will love her to the last day.... she is so pure of heart.. Every morning she wakes me for breakfast and GUIDES me to the kitchen lest I forget......She's so good to me...

I adopted a 13 year old black cat from a shelter a few months ago, he has early kidney disease and was struggling to find a home. I’m so glad I’ve found my little soulmate, he took to me so incredibly fast and gives so much love. He is doing very very well, his kidneys are actually very good with his renal diet supporting them. Hopefully I have him for many years still as he does not act like a senior 😂 such a playful boy who I can also nap with.

When I was working as an animal assistant at a vet clinic, one of the cats in my care was a 30 year old gentleman cat who was boarding at the clinic. He was very tender to the touch because of his arthritis, but he was a very purry, affectionate guy.

Brilliant ! I was so lonely in lockdown , and lost my last feral darling last Christmas, that I took on my two 5/6yrs olds from the local cat sanctuary. Im their first home and its scary for them but 3 months down the line , we are making v slow but noticeable progress!! Cheeca sleeps in bed with me and purrs.Checkers will eat from my hand thus being touched by me ... what an honour! They may not be seniors in years ,{I am !}, but they are quite creaky ... me too.Watching them and adapting things to suit them is interesting and so rewarding. Thank you for a great program. My life has been enriched by animals especially cats ! keep broadcasting Jackson. you have given me lots of ideas , and if I get stuck i think "if i cant find a way, Ill ask Jackson "

My cat is 11 now and you would never be able to tell. She recently recovered from a nerve injury and is back to running around the house, and when I play with her she jumps quite a bit so I'm very relieved. She's the sweetest cat in the world and I would do anything for her and I hope I have many more years with her

I have such a soft spot for senior kitties. We just lost our baby girl in May. She was 18 and when we saw she was starting to struggle, we did everything we could for her. Our boy is 10 and is technically now a senior. We just took him to the vet for his annual and he got a squeaky clean bill of health. I would love to adopt a similarly aged cat to be a companion for him, because the loss of our other cat has clearly affected him. But I was laid off and we're waiting to adopt until we're stable again. It's excruciating to go through losing them, but the love and joy they bring you can't be measured.

You are such a wonderful person. I have found that people who love cats are very special. Thank you for the information.

When I went looking for a kitten, I saw a photo of a 10-year-old and just knew I had to have him. Now he's about 15 and he's the best cat ever. I want this old guy to have the best years of his life with my husband and I. We've had to change a lot of things to make sure he's happy, and it's all worth it.

I’ve had a little perch beside my recliner for Cleo for a couple years ago, and she absolutely LOVES air! Much easier for her to jump up on the perch and then a little hop to my lap.

Man I cant explain how thankful I am for you and your videos. I just recently adopted a 12 year old girl from a shelter after her owner passed away and the ones who adopted her before me treated her badly to the point where she was stressed out and uncomfortable and avoided using her box. I want to do everything I can for her to feel loved and tended to so thank you very much

Glucosamine (formulated for cats) also helps with arthritic joints. Comes in sprinkle capsules, easy to add to wet food. My senior cat plays again like a kitten

So far my senior is doing really well and I'm hoping he'll be one of those guys that lives into his 20s. I am going to switch him to the all meat diet, this week. He deserves the best! Thanks for the tips!!! ♥️♥️♥️

We've got a senior cat. He's 14. We rescued him when he was around 8 months-ish. He's doing good. He adopted a kitten last year. We warned him it wasn't a good idea, but he literally INSISTED we let her in and keep her. Wouldn't stop howling until we did. lol So she stayed. He loved on her like he was her mama. Not sure he doesn't regret it now, when she tries to take him down, but they manage.

I have a 19 year old cat, and I never even thought about how much more work and attention they needed. From vet visits, to medicine, to special care, to changing things up around the house, etc. I love my old lady, but there have definitely been a lot of changes over the years.

My cat Molly is now 21 and going strong.

Me and my boyfriend adopted two not so young cats anymore. 8 and 10. We love them to pieces and we couldn't be happier.

I adopted a senior girl 5 years ago after someone dumped her at my apartment building. It was a major trial by fire because I had never had an old cat before, but I tried to do my absolute best that I knew how for her. Watching this video made me feel really good, because I was hitting all the points covered. Which is a relief, because sometimes I wonder if I did the right things. She passed last year at (what the vet estimated to be) about 19 years old. I fully intend to adopt a senior again, but for now I have two young 'uns, 5 and 2, so they have a while before they're seniors. lol

Thanks for this. Our 18 year old cat have been struggling a little and have just been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. We're going the pill way, and she's being a good sport about it. And it looks like its helping, but we won't know until the end of the month when she'll have another blood test.

My 15 and 18 year old cats love this video! My oldest was a pet food recall survivor kitty who lived to 21! 😻 I have ramps up to the bed and to the fave couch. Fountains and bowls. I give SubQ fluids weekly plus B12 shots. My skinny 18 year old kitty adores her kitty heat pad. ❤️ My cat was restless at night and meowing, and after several tests to rule out thyroid or other issues, we found she had high blood pressure.

I bought some pet steps for my senior kitty when I noticed she was having some trouble getting up and down from my bed. I highly recommend them for any senior cat owner!

We recently adopted two 9 year old sisters. Our lives have been enriched by leaps and bounds. They are the most affectionate sweeties we’ve ever had.

I didn’t know November is adopt a senior cat month! I adopted mine 4 years ago in November. He wasn’t quite senior as he was 7 but pretty close to it. He just turned 11 on the 6th of November. And he is so loved!!!

My senior cat it's appreciating this video, as much as me

I love the fact that you did a senior video because I have a senior cat and it's hard to know what she wants and I so thank you for that information

I adopted a senior cat, he’s 8 years old and his owner died this year. He ended up at the shelter and is veeery afraid of any noises and movements. He had accidents on the furniture and my bed the first week but now uses the litter box.🙏 He is just starting to get used to me and it’s been 2 1/2 weeks. He’s beginning to respond to toys and stimulation in a good way and is no longer hiding. I’m so happy that he’s starting to trust me and am hoping to see more affection little by little... thank you for all your videos! They have really helped me to understand the stress of the transition to his new surroundings! 🐈‍⬛😊

My cat is 11 1/2 years old now. I'm grateful for every additional year she spends with us on earth

Thank you so much for providing this info. I have a 19-year-old Persian cat who got kidney disease and depression when her father passed away 3 years ago. Everything went haywire after that event, but I nurtured her carefully, force-fed her all this time at regular intervals and she's actually improved greatly (she wouldn't eat anything otherwise). Her last blood test showed she'd recovered her full kidney function. She's deaf, but her sight is good. Thing is, she has little interest in anything, let alone play. But at least, she still kept some of her affectionate habits in bed at night. That is all the bond I've managed to keep. For the rest of it, she sleeps all day. It worries me that her character has changed so much since her father's death and since her illness, but I'm hopeful she will live as long as your beautiful 26-year-old. I pray so because she's everything to me. Thank you so much for everything you do, Jackson.

Thx for the vid ❤️. My Tiburon is 20. Very frail. This vid makes me so happy cause I have done all of the above. I even take her to the vet every month for cortisone shots (Vit B too). I switched from clay litter to corn about 2 weeks ago. It’s much softer. I ❤️ my 🐱🐱🐱.

Ours is 21 now and got a growth on his lower bowels. He’s doing well and is spoilt rotten. He’s had kidney problems for at least 15 years and has special food for it. He also has an overlarge liver but the same steroid injections do for the growth and his liver along with the vitamin B2. The cat we have now was my wife's before we got together, my cat I brought into the relationship passed in 2014 a couple of months before her 21st. She was a little tortoise shell and was on painkillers for arthritis in her hips for at least 18 months before we lost her. Here in the U.K. cats tend to be more outdoor cats than in America, but in their later years they like their litter boxes. A few bits of furniture have been moved and bought to make things more accessible. Tiggs has unfortunately got cataracts, though he still likes looking out of the window. Tiggs still likes to play a little in the morning, usually after we have both petted him and given him his cat milk.

We do lots of foster work with our shelter and we once had a senior cat come to us for an evaluation. We had her for a couple months and she really came around, going from a shut down cat that slept all day to a very loving cuddler. We expected her to get adopted right away but she stayed at the rescue shelter for 6 months! I talked my husband into adopting her so she could spend the last few years in a home rather than die at the shelter. She was the best kitty and we miss her so much. (She was an ex street cat with mangled ears either from fights of previous ear mites. She LOVED fast food and you could tell she had lived off handouts because just the sound of a wrapper would send her old booty running full speed.) I hope more people will think about taking in an older cat. She lived with us longer than several other cats we had (FIP, and HCM). You never know how long you're going to have with your cat.

We have a senior cat (14) and adopted a senior cat (9) last year. Thx for the great video about introducing them! Great video! We have cat stairs for them and several ottomans that help the older one access furniture. They both love to play!

My new cat isn't quite a senior (9 yrs old,) But this was super helpful. Definitely going to make sure that my lil Figgy Pudding has the best remaining years of her life ❤

my oldest cat and love of my life, I adopted when she was 10, with only one working kidney and a chronic chough. she passed at 16 of a super aggressive cancer but never looked nor behaved a day past 8 :) adopting Sofi was one of the best things I ever did. still miss her every day.

I've posted this to another video, but appropriate here. I'm almost 66 and am hesitant to adopt another young cat. I've decided to foster a senior cat (or 2!) in a few months ( I'm moving in 4 months and don't want to disrupt ANY cat with a move). I'm sure this is the right strategy for me at this time in my life. I'm semi retired, live alone and have tons of time and love to give. Thank you Jackson for all the good advice that led me to this decision!

I like senior cats. They are so sweet. I am all for adopting a senior cat!. My first cat was a senior. She was deaf. I loved her so much. And she made me in to a cat lover.

thank you for being so compassionate! senior cats deserve the best. these are great tips, i'm about to soup up my home for my sweet elderly cat.

I have 2 senior boys. We go to the vet twice a year. When they have trouble from arthritis I'll get them steps to climb to higher places. So far they both drink plenty water but when they don't I'll supplement. They 'will get whatever they need. Adoption is for a nice long, loving lkife!❤❤❤❤❤

Adopted as an adult I've had my cat Mirage for about 20 years. =-= She's hitting some serious age! I just now noticed her tendency to not eat as much or prefer her food wet or raw. I've always adopted older cats and I really encourage people to check them out, they make awesome family additions.

Thanks for this video. My first cat Hone still loves going out. He takes walks 5 times a day. Loves sniffing round and chasing gecko's. He still wants to defend his territory also. He's 17 and was recently diagnosed with a thyroid condition and lung cancer. He is so good about taking his pills 2 times per day. We are doing what we can to keep him happy and healthy for as long as we can.

Watched this video with my 16 1/2 year old senior lady in my lap. She is the light of my life.

The kitty cot window seat just happens to be over the radiator! Jackpot! 😺❤️

I adopted a senior cat, (10 years old), I instantly fell in love with him at the shelter. He was so amazing, I connected with my friend Max like no other cat. He went though so many medical problems, I did everything I could to keep him healthy. His heart was failing and after two weeks of the emergency vet several times. I had the vet come to my home and we said goodby. I know this sounds horrible. He was the most loving, gentle and playful spirt I have ever experienced. I love senior cats!

Impeccable timing! I just adopted a Senior cat two weeks ago! Thanks!

My 14 year old cat still loves to play! I get out the wand for the younger one and she'll appear out of no where too! Gotta keep them all entertained!

I was the proud momma of 3 senior cats. They were always ready to give the loves! I prefer senior cats because I know how long they live in the shelters (I worked for a no-kill shelter). I have a 6 year old special needs cat now and love her to bits. Trying to talk hubby into a special needs kitten. She has similar needs. I've learned so much from you! Thank you, Jackson!

We were looking for a kitten, but our hearts went out to the seniors who'd been abandoned at the shelter. We ended up adopting a 10+ year old tuxedo girl just before Christmas. She'd been in the shelter almost a year. The first week or so she stayed under the bed in "base camp" but slowly started to venture out. Now she's out, and about in the house. She's loving, active, and a delightful companion. She has quite a life story--her mother was carried off by an eagle when she and her siblings were still nursing. The owners bottle fed her, and due to predators here in the boondocks, kept her indoors all her life. COVID changed the financial situation of the owners; they had to move away and give up their cat. I'm sorry for their hardships, but so grateful to now have their sweet cat. She's such a gentle, easy going, and totally fun girl.

I used to have a senior cat, she sadly passed away recently. I wish I knew how to take better care of her sooner. :(

I have a 15 year old boy whom I've had since he was a kitten and he's doing great. Still jumps up on my kitchen counter, gets in the window, loves food. Hoping he gets to 20 and beyond. Thanks for this video Jackson!

I raised my senior cat from a kitten. He has stage 4 kidney failure & arthritis, but he has meds for it. He eats very well & walks well & uses the restroom. Most importantly, he's very happy. He smiles & purrs & is very well cared for & loved. He'll be 19 in July & is doing so well after seeing the vet & getting his bad teeth removed a couple of years ago

I had a senior cat. He sadly died because of health issues 3 months ago... I miss him so much. He was almost 13 years old and I adopted him at 10 years old. I gave him the best old days he could have asked for. He was a special needs cat who needed medicines every day. I made sure he could get up the new bed that was higher with an extra step next to the bed. Removed the litterbox door so it wouldn't touch his spine etc. I did everything for him. I love you forever and miss you buddy...

Omg! This came right on time , my furbaby is 13 years old and I am so happy that I have already started doing these things but the treat system that makes them work to get the treat is something I am definitely gonna purchase.Thank you😁

I don’t have a senior cat, but I do have a cat, so I most definitely will need this. Thanks so much, Jackson!

I have a 17 year old baby that I got at 4 weeks (emergency foster fail) and love terribly. She's thankfully still pretty healthy but this was really good information for things to be watchful for to make sure she still enjoys life as much as I enjoy her. Thank you!

Hey Jackson, great video as always, thanks! What I would like to see in the future is a video about how to care for sick/dying cats. That's what I'm going through right now: my beautiful little girl Mäuschen got diagnosed with an inoperable liver tumour this summer, so now I'm giving her palliative care and doing my best to make her last months here with me the best she could ever wish for, and she is still doing as well as can be considering the circumstances. But along with her illness come a lot of worries and little problems and issues we have to deal with, like incontinence, lots of medications, inappetence, weight loss and resulting loss of muscle mass and weakness... Now, I am thankfully in the very lucky position to have the time and financial means to do whatever can be done, plus an amazingly caring vet with whom I can talk through any worries and issues and who is very engaged in helping me find solutions or just lend me an open ear. But I know that not everyone has that, and so I think it would be wonderful if you could make a video about caring for a terminally ill cat! I know it wouldn't exactly have the happy tone your videos usually have, but I am sure many cat servants in a similar position to me would be thankful if you could also show this side of living with a cat!

We adopted a possibly senior cat, Leo, (age unknown and his kidneys say senior but the way he plays with our kitten says younger) and we love him. He is such a snuggly boy with a great personality. Leo is also incredibly patient with the kitten we adopted a year ago, and it was wonderful to watch him groom her and her teach him how to play chase. How old he acts seems to depend on the weather and what activities he has available around him.

I have had several senior cats. Things I have done include cutting the side of the litter box down to the floor, several small with low steps stepladders to get onto the bed and chairs/couches, flannel blankets to cocoon, heating pads that are natural (use microwave to heat up), gentle massages, and the list goes on. It is so worth it.

Cat play comes in so many forms. I have a rescue who apparently never learned to hunt or play with toys. To him, playing means running up to you, tail up, and then turning tail and speeding away, tail up. Then he looks at you like, "Well, aren't I clever? I fooled you!". He seems to think it's funny. I can see the laughter in his whiskers :D

My daughter volunteered at a shelter and one day she came home with a morbidly obese senior cat who had been at the shelter over a year. We named her Sassy and she's one of the best pets we've ever had! Sassy was only with us for just under a year but I treasure those moments.

Older cats are amazing. We foster kittens for our local humane society. I love the kittens they are a lot of fun but out 2 cats, one who is older are so much easier and calmer to care for.

I took over care of my in-laws' cat a couple years ago. She has some conformation issues in her front limbs, yet was free fed and obese. She started limping and I said enough. So we got her weight under control and that alone had such a positive impact on her comfort and activity! She's 14-15 now and still loves getting into bed and doing small tricks for treats with the younger cat. She's had trouble making it all the way in the litter box, so I converted to a large tote with a door cut in it. Easy in/out, easy clean, younger cat can't kick litter out, lots of room to turn, and senior's squatting trouble is no longer a problem. Still awaiting the time to get a bed ramp, because that is absolutely her favorite place and I would hate for her to go without! 😭

my little old lady kitty came to me after her owner died, she went to a shelter and was adopted by a woman with a toddler 😨 they posted her on fb and i drove 5 hours to get her she had became so stressed due to the child she had stopped eating and her liver was shutting down. after many health issues she is now my beautiful healthy floofy baby ❤ She's such a blessing and I'm so happy to have been given the chance to have her 💘 😻 💜

In the beginning of the pandemic in May 2020 I've adopted a lovely turtle shell lady, Beauty. Her estimated age was 15 years, and this year she will turn 17 (last year was her Sweet 16 birthday). I was intentionally looking for a senior cat and I cannot tell you how grateful I am for having her in my life. And I second you on senior cats playing: they do play a lot! She even runs around my apartment with full speed which is an adorably funny sight :D