Cats · by Budi Santoso · 2026-08-28

14 year old shelter lady discovered a toy mouse tonight and I am not emotionally stable

Adopted two months ago after her previous owner died. She's been sweet but mostly sleepy, mostly cautious, very polite. Tonight she batted a toy mouse down the hallway, stopped, looked shocked at herself, then did it again. I had to sit on the kitchen floor for a minute.

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Ethan Brooks · 55 likes

Okay well now I'M emotional too.

Liam Naidoo · 22 likes

Thank you for adopting a senior. sincerely.

Budi Santoso · 0 likes

Best decision I've made in a long time, and somehow also the quietest roommate I've ever had.

Minji Kim · 7 likes

My 12yo rescue didn't touch a toy for 6 weeks and then went nuts for a crinkle ball.

Beatriz Sousa · 7 likes

They really do come back to life in little pieces once they feel safe.

Can Arslan · 1 likes

Senior first-play moments should be federally protected.

Minji Kim · 1 likes

Please tell her the internet said excellent work