You got him to wear that bow tie!
That's impressive! I assume he wasn't under the influence of anything . . . .
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Let's see some senior kitties!
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That's impressive! I assume he wasn't under the influence of anything . . . .
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19??! Wow, he is such a beauty. Amazing job taking such great care of him!
Hannah, who will be 15 in July. A little spitfire full of tortitude. Love this girl. 
What a gorgeous girl and what a beautiful pic! That would make a beautiful card or poster.Hannah, who will be 15 in July. A little spitfire full of tortitude. Love this girl.
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My beloved Lotje, the cat of my life. I lost her when she was almost 21.
This picture was taken when she was 17 1/2.
She loved the company of my chickens (like Missy does)
This picture was taken when she was 17 1/2.
She loved the company of my chickens (like Missy does)
What a beautiful lady! Her white "accents" show off her bright coloring beautifully. *I know how hard it hits to have to part from our beloved ones. But I hope your beliefs are as mine, that we will see them again. We are promised this.*
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My Basil. He'll be 15 years old in July.
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Funny, I've noticed this all my life! I'm sure the same is true for you,
1CatOverTheLine
-- EVEN when it comes to certain Snowshoes! 
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Funny, I've noticed this all my life! I'm sure the same is true for you,
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- I've never met a cat that I didn't like, nor one who didn't decide to become Friends, be it soon or late. They're easy to relate to - they sleep when they're tired, they eat when they're hungry, and they Love when they're Loved - a Love which eclipses anything which Humans will ever understand or be able to offer. Cats are black and white - nothing they do is done at random, and nothing they do is done with half an Heart. They're intensely loyal and surpassing gentle; imbued with every positive attribute for which Humans should strive, yet encumbered by none of Mankind's vices. There's nothing in this Life which I would rather do than to simply sit quietly with a cat.
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Cats are black and white - nothing they do is done at random, and nothing they do is done with half an Heart. They're intensely loyal and surpassing gentle; imbued with every positive attribute for which Humans should strive, yet encumbered by none of Mankind's vices. There's nothing in this Life which I would rather do than to simply sit quietly with a cat.
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I couldn't have said it better. And yes, cats ARE black and white. And black and orange. And...oh, silly me.
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My two middle-aged gentlemen - Peanut, top, and Lance, bottom - who will begin their twenty-third year together this coming Spring:
My two middle-aged gentlemen - Peanut, top, and Lance, bottom - who will begin their twenty-third year together this coming Spring:
Wow that is amazing!!!!
What handsome, distinguished gentlecats Peanut and Lance are! We love the elder statescats around here.
Elvis: "Age? Schmage! Nothin's gonna slow ME down!"
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What handsome, distinguished gentlecats Peanut and Lance are! We love the elder statescats around here.
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Elvis: "Age? Schmage! Nothin's gonna slow ME down!"
tarasgirl06
- I know well the way you've always 
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- They're really just young sprouts, although they're the oldest littermates who've been with me their whole Lives.
tarasgirl06
and @Winchester and @posiepurrs will attest that kitties will endure as long as they're happy and well-cared for. Here are a few others (pictured with Lance and Peanut) who've passed their twentieth birthdays over these last sixty years or so:
TWENTY-NINE YEARS ELEVEN MONTHS! *and that's not the only amazing attainment!* You must be doin' somethin' right,spoiledtreated your cats; I'd imagine that Elvis will pretty much go on forever. Lord, but he's such an handsome fellow!
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I can't claim to have any in my "stable" who have attained that great age, but Sammi was reportedly 21 and Rani was absolutely 19, as was our first cat in my folks' and my family. But yeah, basically, if you eat a good diet, live a good lifestyle and I would personally add, believe and trust in our Creator (I leave it to each person reading to seek and find in what way is right for them, and I am not detracting from those who feel otherwise, but it is a very powerful thing to me), you can't go too wrong, with your beloved cats, your kids if you have them, and yourself. I don't take much credit in Elvis' case. He came from a LOT of love. I knew that the instant we met. His dad still loves him very much and I'm certain he gave him very good care including lots of love.
Wow that is impressive, what is your secret? other than love?spoiledtreated your cats; I'd imagine that Elvis will pretty much go on forever. Lord, but he's such an handsome fellow!
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For my part, yes, the love is #1, along with safety (keeping 'em indoors only!), good food (high quality wet food 3x a day, plus high quality dry for a snack, and dental treats, ditto), fresh water (both in stationery bowls in a cat fountain, cleaned weekly, just like the instructions call for), exercise, comfort -- you know, the whole 9, just like we like for ourselves! No smoking, no alcohol, no other drugs, no cattin' around *fix 'em by five! months, that is* and limit their cat porn.
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Majestic as ever at 14. I
Twelve of those years with me and I still have no defense against this feed-me face.
Twelve of those years with me and I still have no defense against this feed-me face.
