RSPCA’s oldest ever cat finds new home at 21

After capturing peoples’ hearts, 21-year-old Morag was batting off rehoming gives from the US, Japan and Australia (Image: RSPCA/Mega)

Morag, who's roughly 100 in cat years, got here into the care of the Worcester RSPCA after being given up by her earlier house owners.

Regardless of considerations Morag would battle to discover a residence because of her age and scruffy look, a social media enchantment made by the charity ended up being shared over 3,000 occasions and reaching all corners of the globe.

‘Provides of houses got here in from Michigan, Florida, Texas and Pennsylvania in addition to Australia and Japan,’ Ned Cotton, who manages the rehoming centre, mentioned.

‘We by no means thought for one second that her story would take off prefer it did, however a 21-year-old cat on the lookout for a retirement residence to stay out the rest of her days appeared to resonate with individuals and we have been inundated with curiosity and gives of houses for her.’

Nick added that they have been ‘completely overwhelmed’ by the response, with individuals not solely sending messages of fine will, but additionally presents and toys for the senior moggy.

She appeared a bit of scruffy (Image: RSPCA/Mega)

Morag is believed to be the oldest cat the RSPCA have ever had of their care. (Image: RSPCA/Mega)

Regardless of all the worldwide gives, Morag was finally positioned with a household close to the Worcester rescue centre the place her story started.

Her new house owners say that she ‘loves being picked up for a cuddle’ and that her hobbies embrace ‘sleeping, mooching about within the backyard and upstairs and consuming.’

She’s now discovered a loving residence (Image: RSPCA/Mega)

‘We’re delighted that she’s discovered a beautiful residence to name her personal and we all know she’s going to be completely pampered and far beloved there, simply as she deserves,’ Nick mentioned.

This specific department of the RSPCA has an excellent monitor document of rehoming senior cats. They've already discovered houses for seven aged cats with a mixed age of 100 this yr – Violet (16), Pleasure (15), Angel (11), Holly (10), Teddy (10), Barbara (19), and Bernard (19).

‘Age actually is only a quantity and rehoming an older pet may be extremely rewarding,’ Claire Wooden, who works on the department, mentioned.

‘You’re giving them the absolute best life of their twilight years and we are going to at all times do our utmost to make sure a contented ending for each animal that comes into our care, younger or previous.’