Animals in the United States
Tears As 18-Year-Old Cat Isn't Allowed Inside Family Home But Greets Guests
A video of a senior cat that is no longer allowed inside the family home has broken hearts online.
However, Harry, the orange feline, appears to be in good spirits as he continues to greet visitors, as shown in the TikTok clip from September 17.
Racking up over 116,000 views, the footage, recorded by a woman who runs @almondandcashie—a TikTok account dedicated to her pet cats Cashie and Almond—shows her routine with Harry, who is living in his owner's garage.
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Layered over the footage of Harry outside, the text explains that the woman is a home health registered nurse who visits Harry's owner a few times a week and also brings a "special treat" for the cat.
"They love him, but I do wish he could be indoors," the woman told one user. She explained the reason in another comment: "The cats jump on my patient, and it's not safe for [the] patient."
The text says: "He used to be an indoor cat, but the past [five] years, they won't let him back inside. He's a gentleman walking me to the door on this steep hill." The cat is seen walking alongside the woman as she is filming.
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She said the patient's family has dedicated the garage to Harry and his brother, Pete, which brought a smile to her face.
A stock image shows a ginger cat looking through the window. A video of a senior cat that is no longer allowed inside the family's home has drawn strong reactions on TikTok. A stock image shows a ginger cat looking through the window. A video of a senior cat that is no longer allowed inside the family's home has drawn strong reactions on TikTok. Benjamin44/iStock/Getty Images PlusThe video ends with the nurse and Harry waiting at the door, a scene that has greatly moved viewers. So far, the video, captioned "I think he wants to go in," has 23,900 likes and more than 500 comments.
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"This is absolutely tearing me apart! My heart is broken for him, he just wants to be with his owner. He NEEDS to be inside, he's way too old to be outside all the time," wrote one user.
"You know their senses. He's also probably sensing something is wrong with his owner. Poor baby," added another.
Other users are worried about the cat being cold at night, even though he can sleep in the garage.
Cats are nocturnal and can sleep up to 18 hours a day, preferring warm and comfortable places, according to Modern Vet, a multispecialty veterinary hospital in Dubai. Outdoors, they may sleep in quiet, dark and safe spots, like backyards or balconies. It's important to provide them with an environment where they feel secure and aren't startled by noises. In the colder months, an indoor-outdoor cat enclosure can offer additional comfort and safety.
Newsweek reached out to @almondandcashie for comment and could not verify the details of the case.
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His Family Left Him Behind When They Moved Out. Now, This Gentle Black Cat Needs A New Home
A sweet, black cat lived happily with his family until this summer, when the humans who took care of him moved out of their home and left him behind. Alone and likely confused, the cat, now considered a "senior," didn't have the ability to care for himself.
After a person noticed the cat was abandoned and called animal control, this gentle soul is now looking for a forever home and a new family that won't leave him behind.
Welcome to The Palm Beach Post's Pet of the Week, a series in which we feature animals up for adoption in Palm Beach County in hopes of finding them a loving family. Palm Beach County's animal shelter selects a pet of the week for this series that is safe, friendly and ready to become a companion. All animals are up-to-date on their vaccinations.
Since we began this series in February, 27 of our featured pets have been adopted.
Captain Hook, an eight-year-old black cat who was left behind when his humans moved out of their home, is this week's adoptable Pet of the Week.
This week's pet is Captain Hook, a gentle eight-year-old cat who loves lying in sunny spots and getting soft pets from people. He's been in the shelter since Aug. 25. Volunteers have noted Captain Hook appears stressed in the shelter environment.
As a black cat, Captain Hook needs extra help finding a loving home because black cats tend to have the lowest adoption rates across shelters nationwide. A 2020 study published in the National Library of Medicine found that black cats living in a Kentucky shelter had the highest rate of euthanasia at 74.6% and the lowest rate of adoption (10.0%) of any color. The study reviewed outcomes for nearly 8,000 animals over a yearlong span.
Here's what to know about our pet of the week, including what Animal Care and Control staffers say about his personality.
Cat for adoption: Captain HookCaptain Hook, an eight-year-old black cat who was left behind when his humans moved out of their home, is this week's adoptable Pet of the Week.
Age: 8 years
Weight: 16 pounds
Sex: Male, neutered
Animal ID: A2215120
More information: This laid-back kitty is searching for a calm, cozy home where he can enjoy his golden years. Captain Hook is a little nervous in the shelter environment, but he's all about gentle pets, quiet moments, and stealing your heart.
Important to know: In a stunning show of community support, nearly every animal at Palm Beach County's shelter was placed with a foster family ahead of Hurricane Milton. Captain Hook is currently living with a foster family. Those interested in adopting him should call the shelter ahead of time so his foster parents can return him to the shelter.
For more information on Captain Hook, check out his online profile on the Animal Care and Control website.
Palm Beach County's shelter selects Pet of the Week from a pool of certified cats and dogs ready to be adoptedLeaders at Palm Beach County's animal shelter choose animals for The Post to feature in this series. They often select longer-term residents or animals who are not adjusting well to living in the shelter.
Animals chosen are part of the shelter's "pet pal" program, in which volunteers repeatedly evaluate the animal's temperament, safety and friendliness before deciding whether they're ready for immediate adoption, according to the shelter's website.
Pets with illnesses or histories of aggression are not eligible for the "pet pal" program. Dogs with histories of biting humans or other animals are also not eligible.
How to adopt a cat or dog in Palm Beach CountyYou can start the adoption process in person or online.
To begin in person: Visit Animal Care and Control during normal business hours at 7100 Belvedere Road near West Palm Beach to fill out an application and meet the pets there.
To begin the process online:
Use the pet's animal ID number (like the one listed above) to search them on Animal Care and Control's online database.
Click on the "Ready to Adopt? Click Here" link to the right of the pet's photo.
Fill out the two-page downloadable adoption application and email it to Animal Care and Control at PSD-ACCSupport@pbcgov.Org.
Once Animal Care and Control has reviewed your application, a team member will contact you to confirm that you have been approved to adopt. Submittal of an online application does not guarantee the pet's availability.
Adoption fees: Adoption fees for cats are waived for the entire month of October. Adoption fees are $60 for adult dogs, $75 for puppies and $50 for cats and kittens. Palm Beach County residents who are 55 years and older are offered a discounted adoption fee.
Note: All animals adopted from Animal Care and Control will be spayed if female or neutered if male. They will be up-to-date on vaccinations, protected against fleas and ticks and microchipped.
About fostering: If you are not ready for a long-term commitment, you may want to consider offering foster care to a pet. This is a great way to get the feel for becoming a pet parent, and it allows you and your new prospective pet to get to know each other. You can find more information about fostering on Animal Care and Control's website.
Katherine Kokal is a journalist covering education at The Palm Beach Post. She has a dog, Cooper, who is 8 years old and a cat, Benny, who turned 1 in May! You can reach her at kkokal@pbpost.Com. Help support our work; subscribe today!
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Black cat for adoption at Animal Care and Control in Palm Beach County
Two Dogs, Two Cats, One House
Jennifer Huffman is a reporter and the business editor of the Napa Valley Register. She's also mom to three daughters under the age of 29. Huffman writes a column about her family called "Surrendering to Motherhood" which runs every other Monday.
The youngest Huffman and her Significant Other headed out of town for a week, and Mr. Huffman and I volunteered to dog and cat sit. They brought Benji and Sage to Napa, who would become (temporary) roommates with Penny and Inky.
It's no problem, we told them. Benji and Sage are actually really well-behaved pets. They don't eat the window blinds and don't pee or poop in unfortunate places. They fit right in.
Although I admit that doubling the dog and cat count is immediately noticeable.
First, there's just the extra noise. What noise, you might ask? Dogs and cats don't talk.
Right. But they do run, bark, whine, growl, meow and purr. Click, clack, thump, thump, thump, go their feet, up and down the stairs and back and forth.
The animals seem to feel that nighttime is the right time for a party. While we humans are trying to get some sleep, these four are bouncing around upstairs, downstairs, in the kitchen, in the living room… everywhere. They're playing hide and go seek, doing shots, taking selfies and trading Taylor Swift bracelets.
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When not scampering with her crew, Sage, who is adorably fluffy and a bit friendlier than Inky, likes to walk across your face in bed at night and sleep curled up next to your neck. She's so soft that I don't mind but she certainly is an insistent little lady in the hours before breakfast is due. She obviously knows that hey, it's almost time for my morning meal, so let's wake up. Pet me, scratch under my collar and above my tail. Yes, I am leaving some fluffy cat fur in my path, but you don't care, right? Because I Am Adorable.
Benji and Penny also tag team and get each other worked up. If one Hears Something and goes on alert, the other is right behind. Hey Humans, you just need to know there is a GUY outside with a DOG walking by our HOUSE. Possible TROUBLE. Thoughtyououghttoknow.
Benji and Penny go outside regularly, but have different ideas of outdoor recreation. Benji likes to find a sunny spot and lounge. He will lay in the sun for hours. Penny seems to be more motivated to find tennis balls and sniff things. She wants to perch on a bench to survey the land. Benji likes to nap.
And then there's the two cats. We are halfway through our visit and the two cats have yet to actually meet each other face-to-face. Sage is ensconced upstairs, and Inky downstairs. It's not like they had a meeting or parlay to come to this agreement. They just seem to have somehow decided whose territory is whose.
Actually, I don't know if Sage has realized that there IS a downstairs in our house. She seems perfectly happy to roam back and forth upstairs. The upstairs closet has some really good hiding spots, and someone even left a soft blanket in a certain cat's favorite corner of said closet. Even better, humans can't reach any cats way back there. Too many boxes, clothes, shoes and suitcases in the way.
Having seen photos of friends' cats who lounge together and lick each other's fur and seem to be buddies, I was hoping Inky and Sage would pair up. Start their own club. I'm still waiting…
The truth is we'd do anything for our Girl and her Significant Other which means we'd love their animals no matter what. Even better, we really do.
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