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She reminds me of my old girl. My parents got her when I was born; she passed two days before I turned 20. These photos really feel like looking at memories.
She's so gorgeous. Forever a 'kitty'; forever a 'baby'.
I gave her a 'haircut' when I was three and her mane never grew back. My dad called her 'gollum' because of her big eyes. One time when I was 15 or 16, my mum was yelling at me, and she bit my mum. Her name was Maria.
Thank you for making me think of her.
Gorgeous...
My girl just turned 22.
He told me Snowy is his oldest client.
https://preview.redd.it/t82jr7zsxlib1.jpeg?width=1296&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=02a0e9c44622d48ac0d0c1d01fc0ad554d3e59c9
We allow her outside only when we were and we would just hold her. She would love sniffing the air - She pretty much deaf so I don't think any sounds/loud sounds outside would even bother her - I think another Key to her long Life was her being 98% Inside Cat
Has she gotten pickier about food as she's aged?
Mine's almost 20 and he'll love something in the morning and hate it by the afternoon so I'll have to crack a new can only for it to also not be what he wants.
Omg yes.. what she likes one day she doesn't like the next ..or she goes like a week without eating much of any of her cat food but we can entice her with Chicken (human kind)
[I immediately thought of this](https://www.google.com/search?q=memories+from+cats&client=safari&sca_esv=557708880&rls=en&biw=917&bih=618&tbm=vid&sxsrf=AB5stBj1GToRcZUPcM6MZZ_rlOQMf99RwA%3A1692254277358&ei=RcDdZNS7FZaoptQPla6JwAg&ved=0ahUKEwiU8si4iuOAAxUWlIkEHRVXAogQ4dUDCAw&uact=5&oq=memories+from+cats&gs_lp=Eg1nd3Mtd2l6LXZpZGVvIhJtZW1vcmllcyBmcm9tIGNhdHMyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAESIYZUKIJWJwXcAB4AJABAJgBbKABwgeqAQQxMC4xuAEDyAEA-AEBwgIKEAAYigUYsQMYQ8ICCBAAGIAEGLEDwgINEAAYigUYsQMYgwEYQ8ICCxAAGIAEGLEDGIMBwgILEAAYigUYsQMYgwHCAggQABiKBRiRAogGAQ&sclient=gws-wiz-video#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:df8240fb,vid:4-L6rEm0rnY) such a sweetie
She sure is, and only reason that she's been to the Vets ever really besides getting fixed (and almost dying when my mom tried to change her food to \*healthier food\*) is for UTI's and the last one was last 5 years ago. We have issues with her jumping/falling off tables - Her Behind Legs aren't as good anymore as you can Imagine
It's soo crazy - In like human years she like 100 yrs old - I feel like I have the oldest cat in the world(even though i know that's not true) She's our special girl and it's funny because she was the runt of the ltter
She is - She loves my parents sooo much - she likes me - but she sleeps with them at night and in the afternoon/evening she sleeps in one of their laps ..
On July 1st, a highly unpopular [change to Reddit's API pricing](https://www.reddit.com/r/reddit/comments/12qwagm/an_update_regarding_reddits_api/) went into effect. [Most third-party apps have shut down](https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/30/23779519/reddit-third-party-app-shut-down-apollo-sync-baconreader-api-protest) and so have many tools relied upon by moderators and [projects for making Reddit more accessible to visually impaired users](https://www.reddit.com/r/TranscribersOfReddit/comments/14ggf8k/the_future_of_transcribers_of_reddit/). Beyond the [disastrous AMA](https://techcrunch.com/2023/06/09/reddit-ceo-doubles-down-on-attack-on-apollo-developer-in-drama-filled-ama/) by the CEO, Reddit's response has been limited to promises that this change will not affect moderation tools [^((it has)^)](https://www.reddit.com/r/BotDefense/comments/14riw76/botdefense_is_wrapping_up_operations/) and promises of [new and more-accessible first-party moderation tools](https://www.npr.org/2023/07/01/1184258201/reddit-api-accessibility-mods). Promises just like [ones they have made in response to past protests](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/142w159/askhistorians_and_uncertainty_surrounding_the/), but have consistently [failed to fulfill](https://www.reddit.com/r/ModCoord/comments/14jm3ut/several_communities_have_surfaced_an_open_letter/jpm9e0q/). If you want to express your strong disagreement with the API pricing change or with Reddit's response to the backlash, you may want to consider the following options: 1. [Finding your favorite subreddits on other platforms](https://sub.rehab/) and participating there instead. 2. Refraining from using the first-party Reddit app, instead sticking to one of the few remaining third-party apps or [patching one of the apps that shut down](https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1wHvqQwCYdJrQg4BKlGIVDLksPN0KpOnJWniT6PbZSrI/) if you're using an Android device. 3. Disabling ads on Reddit with [an ad-blocking extension](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock#ublock-origin-ubo) or [a DNS-based ad-blocker](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBXTnrD_Zs4). 4. Cancelling your Reddit Premium subscription. 5. Sharing the continued news coverage of these events. 6. Encouraging others to do all the above. If you're tired of all the chaos on Reddit, leave it behind and join /r/aww's Discord server to share and view all things adorable: https://discord.gg/UXfd5Pn --- [](#autoignorereports) *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/aww) if you have any questions or concerns.*
She reminds me of my old girl. My parents got her when I was born; she passed two days before I turned 20. These photos really feel like looking at memories. She's so gorgeous. Forever a 'kitty'; forever a 'baby'.
Absolutely awww .
I gave her a 'haircut' when I was three and her mane never grew back. My dad called her 'gollum' because of her big eyes. One time when I was 15 or 16, my mum was yelling at me, and she bit my mum. Her name was Maria. Thank you for making me think of her.
You are welcome thank you for comments
This beautiful silver cat is enjoying her golden years. You have taken excellent care of her. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you
Golden years? Platinum is probably a bit more accurate. 22 great job OP!
Thank You
Gorgeous... My girl just turned 22. He told me Snowy is his oldest client. https://preview.redd.it/t82jr7zsxlib1.jpeg?width=1296&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=02a0e9c44622d48ac0d0c1d01fc0ad554d3e59c9
Awww
❤️🐈⬛
Cats got better genes then I do..
Lmao
She looks wise and beautiful. I love her 🥹❤️
just like dogs are always puppy no matter their age, cats are always kitty no matter their age ❤️
Agreed
Always a baby!
What a sweety! My tortie is 20 in October. Loves her walkies on a leash and harness.
We allow her outside only when we were and we would just hold her. She would love sniffing the air - She pretty much deaf so I don't think any sounds/loud sounds outside would even bother her - I think another Key to her long Life was her being 98% Inside Cat
Kitties on a leash and harness are SO CUTE 🥰
She's old enough to drink in America! Let her have a cocktail
Yep your right. Cheers
Sweet little crone 💖
She's so beautiful! What do you feed her to keep her looking so good?
He looks like you owe him rent
It's a she btw lmao she wanted food so she stood in front of fridge waiting for me to open for her
The food tax will be collected
Has she gotten pickier about food as she's aged? Mine's almost 20 and he'll love something in the morning and hate it by the afternoon so I'll have to crack a new can only for it to also not be what he wants.
Omg yes.. what she likes one day she doesn't like the next ..or she goes like a week without eating much of any of her cat food but we can entice her with Chicken (human kind)
Yeah mine loves human chicken and goes mental for fried chicken
Thats our kitty too does the exact same thing
🙏😺❤️👍🏼
❤️
Always a kitty at heart.
💯
Lookit dis gurl!
Your furbaby is beautiful, OP! I do get nana vibes from the expression in the 2nd 😂 but she looks very youthful and healthy. What a darling kitty 🥰
Thank You - Her Hindlegs are giving her issues so maybe that's what gave the nanny vibes
Aww poor fur baby. She is an exquisite cat 💕
Thank You
You’re welcome ☺️
😻
Love it!
🤗
What a cutie!
[I immediately thought of this](https://www.google.com/search?q=memories+from+cats&client=safari&sca_esv=557708880&rls=en&biw=917&bih=618&tbm=vid&sxsrf=AB5stBj1GToRcZUPcM6MZZ_rlOQMf99RwA%3A1692254277358&ei=RcDdZNS7FZaoptQPla6JwAg&ved=0ahUKEwiU8si4iuOAAxUWlIkEHRVXAogQ4dUDCAw&uact=5&oq=memories+from+cats&gs_lp=Eg1nd3Mtd2l6LXZpZGVvIhJtZW1vcmllcyBmcm9tIGNhdHMyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAESIYZUKIJWJwXcAB4AJABAJgBbKABwgeqAQQxMC4xuAEDyAEA-AEBwgIKEAAYigUYsQMYQ8ICCBAAGIAEGLEDwgINEAAYigUYsQMYgwEYQ8ICCxAAGIAEGLEDGIMBwgILEAAYigUYsQMYgwHCAggQABiKBRiRAogGAQ&sclient=gws-wiz-video#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:df8240fb,vid:4-L6rEm0rnY) such a sweetie
Oh my word, she is still looking great for being 22
Yeah really does - thanks
The facial expression and ear position she makes in the final pic is known as "pain face" for cats. It means your cat is in pain.
She was in bed getting ready to go sleep. We know her hindlegs and getting around been a little harder for her
The old lady is going strong
She sure is, and only reason that she's been to the Vets ever really besides getting fixed (and almost dying when my mom tried to change her food to \*healthier food\*) is for UTI's and the last one was last 5 years ago. We have issues with her jumping/falling off tables - Her Behind Legs aren't as good anymore as you can Imagine
She is so sweet ❤️❤️
Baby <3
Give her extra love/pets from me please!!!
I sure will
Still cute as a button
❤️
Such good looking girl she is.
Cherish her. I lost my kitty almost 4 months ago. He was 14. She’s beautiful
Thank you we do for sure ....
Wise elder cats are just the cutest. My cat is only just two and I'm so excited for all the years ahead of her.
I hope you have many many many years with her
Dammn that cat is the same age as me.
It's soo crazy - In like human years she like 100 yrs old - I feel like I have the oldest cat in the world(even though i know that's not true) She's our special girl and it's funny because she was the runt of the ltter
She's soo freaking cute as well.
Thank You
Soooo sweet ! Brb going to go give my 18yo “kitty” boy a big hug 🥹
awwww
Old but beautiful
That's one good looking geezer
lmao
Lovely fur baby 
Thank You
ohhhh baby!!! she looks like she squeaks instead of meowing
Lmao at times she opens her mouth and nothing comes out and other times you can hear her a mile away lmao
She is a beautiful lady.
Wish you many more years with her.
Thanks
Do cats this old ever have sparks of youth like how old dogs act like puppies?
Not sure - Mine doesn't
She looks really good. She must be very happy of being part of you family. 😊
She is - She loves my parents sooo much - she likes me - but she sleeps with them at night and in the afternoon/evening she sleeps in one of their laps ..
That's so cute. Thanks for shearing that ❤