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Home»Human Interest»Redditor Missed Their Cat After It Passed Away, “So I Adopted the Saddest Cat at the Shelter,” and Now It is Melting Everyone’s Hearts

Redditor Missed Their Cat After It Passed Away, “So I Adopted the Saddest Cat at the Shelter,” and Now It is Melting Everyone’s Hearts

I need more stories like this

Giovanna De ItaBy Giovanna De ItaOctober 1, 20242 Mins Read
Reddit Adopted Sad Cat
Andrew McCarthy / AJamesMcCarthy via X/Reddit

For many, animals are a vital part of life, not only as pets but also as companions and family members. Even today, pets such as dogs and cats are considered “the children” for the younger generations. This is because we create such powerful and close connections with them, so much so that when they die, the pain is immense. That happened to this Reddit user, but he found a fantastic solution while giving exceptional help when he adopted the saddest cat in the world.

Reddit user ajamesmccarthy posted how devastated he was after his cat passed away. However, instead of mourning his beloved pet forever, he decided to find a new feline friend who “looked” how he felt. So the user went to the shelter, and among all the options, he chose the cat with the saddest look. In his original post, he shared a picture of his new furry friend, who indeed has a look of pure sadness. The most heartwarming thing was the kind regards of the other Redditors.

Hope the two of you will bring joy to each other’s life.

steve_adr

However, above all, this comment stands out even more :

Provide another pic once he’s settled in! I’m sure he’ll look happier!

xc51

Another Reddit user responded to this particular comment with a link to the X (Twitter) OP’s account, who adopted the sad cat, with recent images of his new buddy. However, the cat changed its sorrowful aura to one with more confidence and tranquility in its new home and life.

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Stories like this put a big smile on my face and many others; it’s a tale where two lonely souls can help each other heal. Also, the discussion on social networks has turned to the fact that it is a grand gesture to adopt senior pets and give them the best, even if it is in their last moments.

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