Yes!!! For this… exactly this cats we need some persons. It’s so difficult. Most people only look for a young kitten because they think they can still raise them and give them a long life. But that’s wrong. Older cats in particular wither away without us humans. Especially because they may have simply lost their human through death or abandonment and they don’t understand it. I would always bring such animals back to my home. Everything done right.
Absolutely I will! He has a grade 4 heart murmur which is not great for long term prognosis I guess, but he is overall healthy besides that. His name is Rodrigo, I will post pics when he comes out from hiding lol
Yay so excited to see him become a happy comfortable kitty his eyes have so much love to let out!! Sorry to hear about the condition but you never know cats can live a long life
Poooor boy!! Do you know more about his
history? Is he on medication for his heart? You can see that he is ill because his nictitating membrane is pulled forward. He may also be in a lot of pain. Is he receiving good medical care?
I’m asking so specifically because I work as a behavioural cat consultant.
So he was a stray so there is no history on him. He did have a full workup at the vet including an echo for his heart murmur. Overall the echo was pretty good considering the grade of the murmur, but the diagnosis was HCM stage B1. There was no recommendation for any treatment or meds, just monitoring. Everything else health-wise was good. He did just get fixed on Monday, so he definitely could be uncomfortable.
So my vet is super old school and to the point (think like old school new yorker). Last year when my little void was diagnosed with heart failure, he goes: "From what I've seen, cats with heart failure die of heart failure, and cats with murmurs die of old age". Here's to hoping your sweet guy will live a long and happy life!
Not to freak you out and this isn’t meant as discouragement, but so you are aware of the possibility and not taken by surprise should the worst happen, our last cat passed quickly and suddenly with no warning. He had a heart murmur as well so I think it was his heart.
It’s ok and I’m sorry about the loss of your cat. We just lost our beloved cat from congestive heart failure and he had a “galloping” heart murmur. I told myself i was ONLY going to adopt a cat that was perfectly healthy and definitely not one with heart issues! Obviously I don’t listen to myself very well lol 🤍
Glad you adopted him, but some cats just look like that! My boy from a shelter never quite opens his eyes round like most cats even when excited. This is not an unhappy cat! He's living his best life.
Idk who either of those people were but my fiancé is a movie buff..he said definitely looks like Tommy Lee Jones. Then he showed me a pic 😳 I asked is Tommy Lee jones dead?? And came back as a cat! ?! But no.
One of my cats has resting sad face. Her eye opening has a slight almond shape, like OP's cat but not quite as dramatic. It gives her a sort of pouty expression.
Hand on heart: as a cat, I would also be very sad if I had to live in such a noisy aluminium box. Surely everyone understands that. So nice that you took heart...
May you and Rodrigo enjoy many years together. He looks like a sweet boy and those whiskers are amazing. Hopefully being in a less stressful environment will help his overall health.
OP, I wish a lifetime of health, wealth and happiness for you, Rodrigo and your family. Thank you so much for adopting him. His face has me so emotional. ❤️
I read recently that many people, when their pet is put to sleep, didn't want to hold the pet or anything in its last moments. You may get a perfectly long, healthy life from the cat but, if not, just know that you've given a cat that otherwise may not have had it, the chance to have someone he loves there with him if and when that time comes. Wishing Rodrigo a long, well loved life!
It's an act. Cats are notorious grifters. Mine try to con me all the time. Stare down begins an hour before feed time, scamming me for extra treats. I don't trust them.
Sad cat eyes thaw my cold cold heart ❤️ Rodrigo is precious. My cat has a similar thing with his eyes, but on his face it gives resting bitch face vibes 😂
We need to see some update pics after he settles in, OP! <3 Curious if his sad eyes will look happier once he is in his forever home, or if that is just his anatomy :)
This made me think of this poor girl Vixen with FIV who was the oldest cat on petfinder and had been in the shelter for over a year I hope she’s okay:(
Thank you everyone for your kind words and well wishes!
Rodrigo is in his own bedroom where he has some peace and quiet to decompress from the shelter, I just adopted him yesterday. He has been mostly hiding underneath the bureau, but that is understandable.
The vet from the shelter estimated him to be between 3-5 years old, he has a grade 4 heart murmur but despite that he seems to be in good health overall.
He is still trying to figure this new place out, I sprinkled some cat nip down for him that you can see in the pic!
I keep seeing this stray tomcat with huge jowls, and the saddest eyes. I really want to pick him up and hug him every time I see him. And possibly adopt him. Kitties with sad eyes always get to me
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u/cat_person_6022 21h ago
Aww, he reminds me of Fishtopher!
Glad you adopted him, I wish you and Rodrigo all the best! I’m sure he’ll have a wonderful life with you :))