I saw a plea for someone to adopt a senior cat on Twitter over the weekend. The kitty was 19 years old and had been surrendered to a shelter. Heartbreaking a pet that age, probably an elderly owner or something. I think it was in Maine. Someone had replied in the comments that they lived nearby and would call the next day about it, but I didn't see any follow up. I know pets are good companions for older people, but plans have to be in place for who will care for the pet if the pet outlives the owner! Surrendering to a shelter in that case is just cruel.
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