Polly's Story

Polly waited a long time to find a good home. She was rescued from a hoarder situation and placed in a shelter. The shelter didn't hold out much hope that this cat would be adopted, since she was already about 15 years old, deaf, and lost quite a few teeth. Then Sarah took her home to give her a good life for whatever time she had left. Polly turned out to be a really affectionate cat and it wasn't long until she was part of the family.

I also have an elderly deaf cat with few teeth left (although not a polydactyl like Polly), and this story touched my heart. My cat was always standoffish, but became really affectionate once she turned 14. Elderly cats tend to appreciate life more as they age, and enjoy cuddles more than in their younger years. If you are considering getting a cat, think about how much joy you can bring to an elderly homeless cat, because they can bring a lot of joy to you. You can see more of Polly at Instagram.