The future looked bleak for a thin and malnourished 21-year-old cat named Tigger when he was abandoned at a veterinary office. Circumstances brightened for the senior kitty, however, when he was adopted by a woman named Adriene and her boyfriend. Despite discovering shortly after adopting him that Tigger suffered from kidney failure and had a tumor, Adriene resolved to provide him with the highest quality of life possible.
Although Tigger was terminally ill, being under Adriene’s care restored his energy and vitality to levels typical of a cat half his age. The fortunate feline celebrated his 22nd birthday with a chicken cake gifted to him by his adoptive family. In addition to the love and gifts that he received from his owners, Tigger had his own Facebook page and garnered a large following of cat lovers who mailed him presents.
He passed away in March after peacefully spending his final days snuggling up to his owners while they watched television, accompanying them on walks along the beach, and knocking items off his bucket list. Tigger’s story shows that often looked-over senior pets make great companions.
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Adriene and your man: there are places in heaven for you two, right next to Tigger. Old cats are gorgeous. I love the pic of Tigger with his birthday cap on! God Bless xx
Lovely to read.
So happy that Tigger spent his last days being loved.
Love this story.
This both, gladdens the heart and brings tears to one’s eyes. Tigger knew unbounding love for at least one more year when it seemed he may not have much. Thank you two for adopting the sweet old kitty! He needed you more than you ever knew!
Bless these people for taking in this sick, elderly cat. You are Saints!
God bless the fine,kind hearted people who gave Tigger a fine loving home in his last days.Gave him all the love,and care which he truly needed,and deserved.
Hubby & I used to foster senior dogs until one decided that she was going to stay. We had 3 1/2 years with her and she was an extra special fur baby. We know that we gave her everything that she had never received in her previous life and that she blossomed into such a happy baby.
After she was put down we fostered cats and that included seniors. It is so much more rewarding with the seniors but helping any animal is a blessing, please consider it. We are failed fosterers and have no more room or money to “foster” any more.
just had to put down my 24 year old baby. In their very late years, it is a challenge to keep them well and happy. They become picky about food, struggle with the litter box and often do not feel well. It is hard to monitor them for ‘Is the time now?’ as you watch them closely, often just checking to see if they are still with you. But I cannot imagine putting them down before their time. Secondly, I can’t imagine just dropping them off at a vet for euthanasia. I have to be with my girl as I help them complete their journey.
I truly hope those who abandoned him get themselves the same treatment later in their life.
Beautiful.
Adriene and her boyfriend are Earth Angels.
They’re the BEST for giving Tigger love during his last days .
Only a person with no heart, no eyes, and no brain thinks that cats can’t feel love for their people, AND other animals as well. Cats are very subtle about everything they do – usually 🙂
look at that picture and tell me cats don’t feel love for their “owners”! God bless these people!