Meet Flossie - the world's oldest cat!

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

3. Early in the Pandemic I realized I'd be staying home a lot more, and decided

to adopt a cat. At my local animal shelter, I bonded with a 17 year old cat. The vet at the shelter was brutally honest with me. This cat needed a special diet. She might live 2 years, she might live 2 months. I said, fine. I'd had old cats in the past who needed special diet, and I'd be happy to have her however long. As it turned out, she was with me 3 and a half weeks. While I wish it had been longer (and a couple of people asked me if I didn't feel cheated that I paid the adoption fee for so short a time -- the answer was no.) I am still happy that I had her for that time. She was a wonderful, affectionate, cuddly cat. I couldn't have asked for more. And, perhaps more importantly, I am so glad she got to live those last short weeks in a home, not the shelter.

About a month after Fiona left me, I adopted a much younger cat, who alas is not a lap cat but is still wonderful. I am something of a crazy cat lady, but I do try to keep it under control.

I've adopted older cats in the past, and I would do so again.