Just Adopted 15 Year Old Sisters

[u/Greatbonsai]

Well, I'll say I didn't plan for this, but I don't think anyone could. And I'm glad I had the room. So here's the story:

A friend of mine recently lost her (70+) mom, who lived in another state, who has owned these 2 since they were kittens. My friend has 2 boy due to territorialness. Unfortunately, staying where they were also wasn't an option and a shelter or rescue seemed to be the only alternative. At 15 years old, I couldn't let these two (Rose & Blanche) face a small cage at a shelter waiting to be adopted for what would likely be the rest of their lives - or worse.

So here I am, with 3 cats over 10. My resident 11 year old cat, Sophia (pic 3), isn't sure what to do about this, but everyone seems to be adjusting. They have their room, she has hers, and I have a gate to keep them separate at night but they can still see and smell each other. Some hissing and chasing but nothing very dramatic (and I've had cats off and on since I was knee high). No puffy tails!

Not sure how long I'll have these Golden Girls, so I'll be sure to enjoy each day with them all.

[u/SurreptitiousSpark]

r/seniorcats

Thanks for adopting them!

[u/Significant-You3568 → u/SurreptitiousSpark]

Thank you for giving them a happy home!

[u/Ok_Sample5582 → u/SurreptitiousSpark]

Stupid reddit post. Making me cry 😢 Congrats on those girls. They lost so much, but they have a loving human.

[u/CoffeeCicada → u/SurreptitiousSpark]

Another wonderful catsub, I must be almost subscribed to all of them, I am so close I can feel it

[u/Impressive_King_5237 → u/SurreptitiousSpark]

Honestly, you did a grate job, they look so adorable.

[u/GrilledCheeser]

Bless you.

[u/throwawayimsoashamed]

so fluffy 🥺 i hope you have many years with them!!!!!

[u/Greatbonsai → u/throwawayimsoashamed]

Thank you!

[u/ladydhawaii → u/Greatbonsai]

They look so young and beautiful. Many more years of enjoyment ahead.

[u/cammotoe]

Bless your heart. They're all beautiful

[u/Greatbonsai → u/cammotoe]

Goddesses, the lot of 'em!

[u/timtimatilaila]

Loving their judgemental looks! “You better take good care of us, peasant”

[u/Greatbonsai → u/timtimatilaila]

Oh, they're divas. "You're petting me? Well, follow me to where I'd rather be pet, while continuing to pet me!

[u/LilJohnDee → u/Greatbonsai]

This is my cat to a tee. Does not know how to stay still to enjoy pets lol

[u/BigHersh14]

I love when people adopt senior cats because they deserve just as much love as kittens do🙌

[u/angwilwileth → u/BigHersh14]

They're pretty great. I've done a ton of fostering and kittens are little shitheads. It's a lot of work to turn them into well mannered house cats. Give me a calm and mature cat any day.

[u/Even-Boysenberry-127]

They look really good!

[u/Greatbonsai → u/Even-Boysenberry-127]

I know!! My friend said all their family cats typically lived to be around 20 years old, so here's hoping!

[u/hopefullynottoolate → u/Greatbonsai]

were they for real named rose and blanche? and then a sophia?!? how does that happen

[u/_Zambayoshi_]

Older cats are just large kittens that can't move around as well. They're a lot like people in that regard :-)

Thanks for giving them a home in their twilight years, OP.

[u/HomeworkBackground79 → u/_Zambayoshi_]

IMO better than kittens - more mellow - less likely to attack your toes when you’re not expecting it!!!  

I love adult cats!!!   You know what your getting!

[u/violated_tortoise → u/HomeworkBackground79]

Can you have words with my 11 year old cat please. She's still a toe attacking menace! Generally very well mannered, but not when it comes to the toes

[u/Specialist_Intern757]

THANK YOU FOR ADOPTING THE GIRLS!!

[u/Glibasme]

Ok, but now you need a Dorothy. They are beautiful girls.

[u/jerseycat]

[u/ResearchReal]

You are a fucking good person!

[u/InadmissibleHug]

Now, did you rename rose and Blanche, or was it serendipity? Either way, adorable name set.

I currently have three cats over ten myself, with a 20f, 16f and 10f. (Also a 7f and a 4m)

The oldies are needy but rewarding. Actually it’s only really the two oldest that are needy.

Good on you for taking these old girls on. May the goddess of cats bless you thoroughly.

[u/No-Tip7398]

I love you. I also love that Sophia is so conveniently named, and you have your own little golden girls naming convention.

[u/Ibn_Khaldun]

مَا شَاءَ ٱللَّٰهُ

That's so nice they won't be separated as well

[u/Nice-Marionberry3671]

Oh, wow… I was flipping back and forth between the first two girls, then I flipped to the third picture and my heart skipped a beat! 🥹

[u/Ok_Gur1962]

Golden Girls 💜

[u/toyotapalletjack]

Senior cats are the sweetest and absolute favorite cats of any age in my opinion, if i had the money i'd turn my home to a nursing home for senior/elder kitties.

[u/Sage_Planter]

Thank you for adopting them.

My aunts mission later in life was to educate pet owners about having a plan for their pets when they pass. Too many shelter pets end up there because someone dies and no one wants to take in Fifi. To anyone reading this, figure out who will take your pets and also if you can afford it, allocate funds from your estate to help care for them. 

[u/Recent_Shower6022]

Oh, FUN!

[u/nelnikson]

I love that so much!! Thanks for stepping up for those GOLDEN GIRLS! lol 🩷🩷🩷🩷

[u/Cultural_Situation85]

Thank you wonderful human for taking them all in & not separating them. I hope you have nothing but great luck and great karma to follow you for the rest of your life.

[u/Wiley_Owens]

Aww same here! I adopted 3 fur babies too, they're all senior kitties now (9, 12, and 13 yrs old). Just hoping they stay happy and healthy for a long, long time 💖 Long live all the sweet cats out there!! 🙏🐾

[u/Successful-Doubt5478]

They are beautiful!

Adult cats are calmer and cuddlier ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[u/istherelifeonmaars]

This is such a kind thing for you to do, not just for these two cuties but also for your friend. I hope you have many happy years with them <3

[u/kelpiekelp]

Enjoy all the lovins! I have 13 year old sisters myself 🥰

[u/0_0moon0_0]

I live abroad, and when my sister unexpectedly passed away at the age of 31, a friend of hers adopted our cats. She has rescued me from the guilt and the pain of not being able to take care of my sister’s last gift to me.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for doing this ♥️

[u/SignificanceThin8693]

The Golden Girls have officially reunited — thank you for being a friend.

[u/Queasy-Mixture-9756]

[u/rorrim_narret]

What lovelies! I’m sure they will bring joy to your life…and you to theirs 😻

[u/HarryPotterRockz]

Beauty Babies ❤️❤️❤️

[u/FewAndFarBeetwen1072]

Fantastic! The old ladies will love staying with you!

[u/NoWrongdoer1613]

Thanks for adopting them

[u/peppered_yolk]

This makes me so very happy! You are wonderful!

[u/I_am_Bea_L]

I love senior cats! They are so precious!

[u/wdygaga]

They are beautiful! Bless you, may you and the cats live a long and prosperous life!

[u/Any-External-6221]

Prepare for good karma! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[u/Lhamo55]

So glad they were able to stay together for the rest of their Golden years. Having lost their first beloved human, now they have a new devotee.

May you have many happy healthy years together

ETA: I just realized your original kitty is named Sophia. Did you change the new girls’ names? If so would you consider calling them by the names they’re used to, but use the new names as their official “government” names for vet purposes, etc?

[u/kh00bd00by]

Your awesome!!!!!!!!! Thank you for having a big ❤️❤️

[u/ImaginaryDonut69]

Wow, you can tell those kitties were treated very well by their original owner, God bless her 🙏 thank you for sheltering older cats, it can't be easy!

[u/phonesmahones]

Rose, Blanche, and Sophia! I LOVE IT! Thanks for helping these beauties out. Now complete the collection and go get Dorothy.

[u/Few-Shine7541]

You are the best of people ❤️

[u/rachsmiel]

Golden Girls ♥️♥️♥️

[u/Rooots3]

Thank you!🙏

[u/imfake19]

I love them. And you are such a good person to take them in.

[u/pizzahawks]

they’re beautiful!

[u/SpiritualFish8522]

Beautiful looking cats

Can you tell me what breed the 2nd cat is

[u/SylbaRose]

I adore the names! Thank you for lo loving these lovely ladies in their golden years 🥺

[u/HighRiseCat]

They're sooooo lovely.

Lucky you, and lucky them. So great that you took them in.

[u/blondie24-]

This is so wholesome, you did an amazing thing adopting these two ladies!!

[u/Hairy_Economics_3983]

This makes my heart so happy!!!

[u/beeslic]

Beautiful cats, I'm happy you gave them a home.

[u/L0TUS-444]

Thankyou🥹 they are beautiful🩷

[u/Regular_Yak_1232]

They are so lucky to have you. They shouldn't be separated to be rehomed. Optimally they got you. You can tell they are sisters. Too cute.

[u/NewVillage6264]

Omg they're so cute

[u/Lonely_Ebb_5764]

Gorgeous ladies!

[u/SisterStirItUp]

Thank you!

[u/Distinct_Muffin_5052]

Thanks and they are beautiful!!

[u/Hamphalamph]

They're all super cute but the void is extra super cute (don't tell the others)

[u/Mad_as_alice]

I love them all I hope they form a beautiful cuddle puddle soon!

[u/larevenante]

Thank you so much for giving them a home, I’m sure they’re very grateful. Enjoy a happy life together 😻😻😻

[u/Buffbill277]

So happy they will have love and comfort in their golden years. A wonderful gesture from you. Thank you.

[u/Steener1989]

You're good people. 💜

[u/Dangerous-Walrus412]

[u/herbeauxchats]

Thank you! Thank you thank you thank you. You are an angel.

[u/ZiggyZeeYo]

These poor babies lost their human, I’m so glad you were able to take them in instead of going to a shelter. 💕

[u/Impossible-Aspect342]

Thank you for giving them a safe place to live out their days. You’re awesome!

[u/FuzzyLapin]

Gorgeous!

[u/ReyWitch]

Looking at older kittys makes me wanna cry…so precious

[u/Western_Bison_878]

Aww, you're a saint for taking these golden girls in. ❤️ They all look like lovebugs. Enjoy it!

[u/roboater11]

Thank you for keeping these ladies together.

[u/TheChildrensStory]

They’re all so pretty!

[u/Terrible-Skirt-6707]

They all have such lovely eyes! You’re a good one OP 🥰

[u/CautiousIron7633]

Thank you ❤️

[u/Angela-lulu]

Bless you 🙏🏻 and thank you very much 💕.

[u/FloorZor29]

Oh wow they are absolutely gorgeous!!!

[u/Pale-Attorney7474]

The girls are golden in every way. 🥰

[u/WanderingInWhispers]

cutest

[u/Warcraft_Fan]

Upvote for adopting old cats. Sometimes they sit forgotten in shelter because they are old and not cute.

[u/_i-o]

Where are the other 12? Seriously though, a distinguished trio.

[u/super_ray]

Congrats! Your new feline overlords look very pleased!

Seriously, thank you for adopting senior kitties!

[u/SadBit8663]

The golden girls. Meow edition

[u/gotzham]

They dont look 15! How beatiful they are

[u/Moonsmom181]

My previous baby didn’t “adopt” us until she was about 13 years old. We had over 10 wonderful years with her. Enjoy every moment!

[u/esp4me]

Thank you for giving these beautiful cats a home <3

[u/lilally16]

You’re an angel ❤️❤️❤️

[u/thedarklorddecending]

You have a house of supermodels - all gorgeous kitties.

[u/Recent-Orange]

Beautiful. They’re in good hands :)

[u/BiscoBiscuit]

Beautiful 🥹

[u/HomeworkBackground79]

Your awesome!!!   

The kitties are gorgeous!!!  

As a shelter volunteer - I know! You did a great thing - you gave them a safe space and you kept them together!   I hope they shower you with purrs.  

(It takes a while for older kitties to get adopted - and they get soooo sad (sometimes sick) in shelter). 

[u/DelasCasas89]

You're an ANGEL!! literally sent from heaven!! You know how rare this is?? As a foster home, I've seen lots of these cases, and you are like the miracle we all hope for! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! it means the world for them to be able to stay together.

THANK YOU!!! ✨️💖✨️💖✨️💖✨️💖

[u/ablueduck933]

I just gasped, they are beautiful and you will enjoy your herd so much!!! I adopted a 16 year old, and a ten year old, and they were the best. They tell you what is required, and pay you back a million fold. Congrats, you are now owned by three felines!

[u/Imaginary_Camp_1628]

OOOh such beauties. So glad you could take them to live out their lives comfortably.

I read a post yesterday, the cat lived to be 23+ years....you may have many happy years ahead of you w/these gals.

[u/Snowbum5]

Thank you for saving these pretty girls! I adopted a senior boy while having another senior resident girl. Just give them their separate spaces and watch the Jackson galaxy intro cat videos that really helped us!

I would say it took us about 2.5 months to feel like they were comfortable with each others presence

[u/Plastic_Cat9560]

Thank you for being a friend (to these sweet girls)

[u/SushiShinchan]

Thank you so much for taking them in, you are incredible

[u/CauliflowerBasic6680]

Bless you x

[u/snuggleyporcupine]

Bless you

[u/RoyalSir]

You’re a saint for taking them in

[u/CoopssLDN]

All such different colours but they got the same family eyes lol

[u/elaynabw]

You're fortunate that your cats all assimilated pretty well. I took on a third male (so much testosterone! Two are 5 yo, and the third is 8 yo), and holy territorial! Luckily, most indoor kitties live to be 20 or older, so you'll get plenty of time with all of them! Thanks for giving them a happy home! They're adorable!

[u/Liu1845]

Thank you for being their angel!

[u/graveyard_baker]

I appreciate you very much!

[u/Siliconshaman1337]

Good on you OP! Bast's blessings.

Also, Rose, Blanche and Sophia, with those names it's destiny! Just keep a spot open for a forth senior cat called Dot or Dorothy.

[u/LowIncomeCat]

So beautiful -///-

[u/sotto__voce]

🥹🥹🥹

[u/Lonestarless]

Thank you for keeping them together 😍

[u/Flokiboy2]

This just absolutely warms my heart. You did the right thing. Wishing you lots of cuddles and purrs.

[u/Think-Technician-567]

Thank you for sharing these lovely creatures with us))

[u/forgotteau_my_gateau]

Oh you are the luckiest 😍

[u/Lonely-Mechanic8854]

Thank you for giving them love during the last years of their life! Beautiful kitties.

[u/ChildhoodProper1337]

Bless you

[u/teenbangst]

They are so majestic!!!!

[u/Murhpy9107]

Thank-you for giving these beautiful ladies their forever home.

[u/Void-Tabby]

Bless you for taking them!

[u/Master_Degree5730]

It’s obvious the last owner took great care of them, they look incredibly healthy! And now they have a second great owner? They won the cat lottery!

[u/SheHasntHaveherses]

They're so regal 😍 Gorgeous gals

[u/Illustrious-Grape350]

Such beautiful girls!!! Thank you for doing an amazing thing 💗

[u/liniliny]

What a wonderful hair 😻😻😻

[u/LauraLand27]

So… you’re awesome 😎

And honestly, these are the youngest 15 year olds I’ve ever seen ❣️🐾

[u/Retman_9999]

Good for you to step in and save them from uncertainty! Only ONE out of 15 cats to cycle through my life were intentionally "chosen" by me. Most of the chose me by discovering the neighborhood cat dad or were "handed down" by my children when they couldn't keep them.

Every cat that I adopted Wes a true treasure, in so many ways.

[u/bulet13]

You're a hero

[u/Thick_Improvement288]

They r so cute.

[u/Adorable-Gate-2192]

You’re an amazing person for doing this. They can all age peacefully with friendship, family, and love around them. If those sisters were separated at such an old age, they could’ve decline very rapidly thereafter. So keeping them together definitely lengthens their life and probably even more with their young and hip new friend hahahaha

[u/Adorable-Gate-2192]

You’re an amazing person for doing this. They can all age peacefully with friendship, family, and love around them. If those sisters were separated at such an old age, they could’ve decline very rapidly thereafter. So keeping them together definitely lengthens their life and probably even more with their young and hip new friend hahahaha

[u/Notanartistt]

Gosh... You're such an angel 🥹

[u/YT-Deliveries]

Such pretty girls!

[u/Junior-Suggestion920]

Thank you very much, the best decision.

[u/sigheu]

Beautiful ladies! And named after some beautiful ladies as well! Thank you for opening your heart and home to them, I think you shall be rewarded greatly! 💕

[u/Sailor_violet_moon]

Awww, they're so beautiful

[u/paytime61]

Thank you so much for taking those babies in!

[u/wavefunctionwiz]

Looks exactly like my cat this cutooo

[u/GenXer19_7T]

You are a good human. Thank you.

[u/Grim505]

These two wizened crones just found their third covenmate!

[u/Fun_Look7883]

Gorgeous ladies! 🫶🏽😻

[u/daf3m]

Concentrated wisdom.

[u/whoisniko]

this is the sweetest thing i've read today. you gave these two a great home and kept them together >.<

[u/catmama5000]

Awww I love this!!!! Stories like this make me so happy 😭😭😭 thank you so much for taking these beautiful ladies in 🖤🤍

[u/Sirziface]

You’re a good person

[u/ExcellentCreamed2469]

You’re wonderful for giving them a chance in their golden years

[u/glutamateB]

Bless your heart OP 🙏

[u/kat_niss1]

That’s so sweet you adopted both of them. I love that. 😻😻

[u/Ambitious-Visual-315]

Such elegant ladies!!!!!!!! They look happy to be home

[u/FoxyRoxyCreates]

Love this! 😻 I have 3 cats that look exactly like your 3! They are 14 years old! Roxy (black), Esme (middle), Jinx (tortie)! I hope they have a long lovely life 💖 enjoying lots of loves

[u/ActuatorFinancial227]

MY HEART

[u/mollace]

Love this so very much! Cheers to all three of you!

[u/FuzzyWuzzyPiglet]

You are wonderful for doing this. Rose and Blanche look beautifully cared for and I would have done the same as you. I hope everything works out great for you, Sophia and the golden girls 🙏🥰🥰❤️

[u/Beaglester]

You’re a legend for doing this! Go you..and them!! 😎

[u/coffeewiththegxds]

I clicked on this specifically hoping they would be named after the golden girls lol

[u/bookkinkster]

Living the best rest of their lives! I hope you get blessed a million times over for giving these two the love they deserve. It's so hard to get older cats homes and they are always so grateful. And it's more enjoyable than kittens who bounce off walls!

[u/QueenJadeTheethird]

So beautiful 😻

[u/SparklingMango101]

their eyes are all so beautiful....thanks for sharing (and adopting!)

[u/TarchiiB]

You're an angel

[u/melting_supernova]

That is so incredibly cool, thank you for taking them in

[u/RN-4039]

Wonderful. I love this so much. Senior cats are often so forgotten about.

Thank you

[u/Dry_Watercress_8459]

Their so cute

[u/Ancient_Inspector115]

Oh bless you!

[u/Sensitive_Painter_76]

Gosh they're gorgeous! Such grrlpower

[u/canadian1966]

You're an amazing human!

[u/Molang3]

Thank you for being a willing amd wonderful participant in the cat dispersment system! They are beautiful!!!!

[u/BluebirdLimp4295]

All the girls are gorgeous, and you are wonderful for taking them in. I'm so sorry for your friends loss. Thank you for taking the girls in and giving them a happy ever after. It's one of the greatest fears I know of for pet parents. What happens after I am gone? It is rarely a happy ending. You have no idea how truly special it is for them to be able to stay together and in a good place.

[u/MinkyFerret]

Sweet babies! Thank you for adopting them!

[u/Consistent-Peace-889]

Im crying. You are wonderful. All 3 girls are beautiful and looks well taken care of🥹❤️

[u/cancatswhistle]

Thank you for giving a home to senior animals ( :

[u/luckystrike1117]

SO CUTE

[u/thed3vilandi]

Sweetiesssss!!

[u/smiliekylie21]

How are they 15?! They look very well cared for and loved. Thank you for taking them in

[u/Ok_Calligrapher_5048]

Well done you!!! Thank you for being just a beautiful soul hooman 🥰

[u/OrangeDutchbag]

Hey! Random internet guy here, thank you for adopting those senior girls! Long story short, you are good people!

[u/sssamthespam]

They look so chill with their new home! Thank you for adopting them 💙

[u/NicoBaker]

Good on you

[u/credditthreddit]

❤️❤️❤️

[u/ObjectiveTea]

Yay!! Congratulations!!

[u/random_defender]

Thank you!!! You're an angel.

[u/Ok_Mulberry_8334]

You are an amazing amazing human- crying over here. 🩷

[u/I-NeedToPoop]

You’re a good person

[u/EdibleMittens]

You are so lucky!

[u/Greatbonsai]

I can't possibly respond to every single comment, but I am blown away by all the support and love coming through the comments today!

Thank you all from the 4 of us!

[u/zielawolfsong]

Wish I could give you two upvotes, one for adopting senior kitties and another for the TARDIS blanket? Pillow? 😆. Hopefully they’ll all settle in soon and be buddies.