Did you know that in many shelters, cats who reach just 1 year of age are considered “old for adoption”? It sounds crazy, doesn’t it? Especially when the average lifespan of a housecat ranges anywhere from 13 to 20 years. At 1 year old, a cat is basically still a baby.
Unfortunately, most people tend to prefer adopting kittens. We understand why—kittens are undeniably adorable. However, we wish more people would give other cats a chance too. Sick kittens, felines with behavioral issues, and older cats all have so much life left to live and so much love to give.
Most people wouldn’t have done what this incredible woman did. She saved not one, but two animals: a kitten who was on the verge of crossing the rainbow bridge far too soon—a kitten the vet believed had little to no chance of surviving—and a dog who was scheduled to be euthanized literally the very next day.
She saved them, cared for them, adopted them, and now all of them are happy, thriving, and best friends. Their story is a beautiful reminder of the incredible impact of giving shelter animals a second chance.
https://cheezburger.com/110648321/the-vets-at-the-shelter-had-deemed-her-unadoptable-amazing-woman-rescues-a-kitten-clinging-to-life