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Senior Cat with $1.25 Adoption Fee Gets Second Chance at Life
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A recent trip to the humane society turned into a life-altering experience for a woman online.
In a Reddit post, u/natanyad shared that she spent a mere $1.25 to bring home her very first orange cat, a nearly 15-year-old senior she named Ichabod. The heartwarming story of his adoption has resonated widely with Redditors, receiving 29,000 upvotes.
"Look what I got for $1.25! My first orange [cat]," the proud owner wrote in the post. "We got Ichabod for $1.25 at Elmbrook Humane Society (Wisconsin). Brought him home a few weeks ago, a few months shy of his 15th birthday. One of the chillest cats we've ever adopted. Social and vocal. My first orange and refreshingly at home after just a few days."
Stock photo: A woman opens her wallet to pay for something.
Stock photo: A woman opens her wallet to pay for something.
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She urged others to "please consider adoption, especially the seniors."
The incredible deal and the heartwarming nature of adopting an older cat sparked enthusiastic responses from Redditors.
"A senior orange cat for $1.25? That's the best investment ever! An amazing deal for such a wonderful companion! A win win," one user commented.
"Well, you definitely got a good deal there," another person reacted to the purchase. "Just look at this guy. He's perfect."
Many echoed the call to adopt senior pets for their charm and often overlooked status: 100 percent. All cats regardless of age deserve a safe and loving home. But so often elder cats are overlooked," a commenter wrote. "My current cat was almost 10 when I adopted her. She is a loving cuddler. I know I will have less time with her, but that just means she will get twice the love."
"I got my 9-year-old cat for $5, absolutely the best $5 I've ever spent," another wrote.
In the comments, the owner provided further insight into Ichabod's background, painting a picture of his journey to his new home. She wrote that Ichabod's family moved and couldn't take him, and that he came with a huge bag of toys. "Someone spoiled him," she wrote. And despite his age, his health is manageable, with only some thyroid medication to take for his maintenance.
The poster's commitment to senior pet adoption runs deep. She wrote that her effort to rescue pets spans decades and numerous furry companions.
"I've been 35 years—since I moved here right out of college," they revealed. "I'm losing track, but I've adopted seven dogs, and Ichabod must be my eighth cat. We tend to adopt older pets since I'm old too."
Newsweek reached out to u/natanyad for comment via Reddit.
