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Old Cat Seeks Adoption at 18, Now Grows Up Happily at 23 with the Life He Always Deserved
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In a world where connections come and go, a shy eighteen-year-old cat had a simple wish: to find a loving home. With hopeful eyes, he crossed paths with a man whose heart overflowed with love. Now, at twenty-three, Sammy the Tuxedo Cat embodies the strength of compassion and the resilience of the human spirit. Their unwavering bond reminds us that even in the twilight of life, hope and deep connections can brighten our journey.
An older cat found himself in a public shelter after losing his long-term home.
Image source: Purrfect Pals Cat Sanctuary and Adoption Centers
Five years ago, a shelter in Arlington, Washington, called Purrfect Pals Cat Sanctuary and Adoption Centers, rescued an 18-year-old cat named Sammy. Sammy was surrendered to the shelter because his owner couldn’t take care of him anymore.
Despite his age, Sammy showed incredible strength and earned the respect and love of the shelter staff and volunteers. They described him as a stylish and charming cat, wearing a tuxedo coat with white paws. Sammy has a calm and easygoing personality, capable of handling whatever challenges life throws at him.
Image source: Purrfect Pals Cat Sanctuary and Adoption Centers
The rescue team began searching for the perfect home for the deserving senior cat. Considering his older age, they wanted to find a place where he could feel safe and comfortable, whether he wanted to relax, sleep, or enjoy some cuddle time. They were determined to find a setting that would provide him with a peaceful and stress-free environment. “Cats like him belong in homes with people to call their own, sunshine to warm their bones, and soft places to lay their heads,” Purrfect Pal added. “No shelter comes close to being that home.”
But then, the perfect human companion finally arrived for Sammy.
Image source: Purrfect Pals Cat Sanctuary and Adoption Centers
Tim Adams, who already had an older cat, was captivated by Sammy’s story and instantly fell in love with him. “I know that people don’t generally want to adopt senior pets. I decided to go see him,” Tim shared with Love Meow.
When Tim arrived at the adoption center, Sammy was by himself and seemed a bit down. However, to everyone’s surprise, Sammy’s spirits lifted and he started to warm up to Tim when he approached him.
At the age of 18, the tuxedo cat had some ongoing health problems.
Image source: Purrfect Pals Cat Sanctuary and Adoption Centers
The kitten’s health condition meant that he needed a specific diet, but Tim, who had a cat with similar needs, wasn’t discouraged at all.
Sammy settled into his new home, leaving the shelter life behind. During the initial days, he stuck close to his human dad, constantly trailing him around the house. Whenever possible, he would snuggle on his lap or wrap himself around him.
In his new permanent home, this gentle senior cat truly thrived.
Image source: Tim Adams
Sammy got used to snoozing on Tim’s lap and would often wake up alongside him in the morning. The tuxedo cat had a unique purr that sounded like a mix of chirps and purrs. Whenever someone gave him a chin rub, he would instantly switch on his purring engine and happily rumble around in utter contentment.
Image source: Tim Adams
Sammy isn’t much of a talker, but his adorable quiet meow has a way of melting people’s hearts. There’s nothing that makes him happier than spending quality time alone with his dad. Tim said of him, “He is kind, patient, and super affectionate.”
“His favorite things to do are lay in the sun or lay in my lap.” He also shared.
Image source: Tim Adams
When Sammy, the tuxedo cat, reached the age of 20, Tim celebrated this amazing milestone with his furry best friend. They commemorated the occasion by making a special cake filled with Sammy’s favorite cat food and treats.
Image source: Tim Adams
For the past five amazing years, Sammy has been Tim’s most loyal friend and cozy lap companion. He never tires of snuggling and brings warmth to the house with his adorable purrs and chirps. This affectionate feline is incredibly happy and content, knowing he has found a forever home and a lifelong companion to share his golden years with.
Image source: Tim Adams
ANIMALS
Amazing Video of Unseen Ocean Creatures in the Ningaloo Canyons
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The Schmidt Ocean Institute recently explored the Ningaloo Canyons on the western coast of Australia using a robotic underwater vehicle called the ROV Sebastian. Check out the amazing video of what they discovered in the deep parts of the Indian Ocean.
More info: Youtube
ANIMALS
These Pics Are Art and the Artists Are Insects
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Flying insects move so quickly that they are hard to follow, but new technology and some smart ideas have helped Spanish photographer Xavi Bou do just that. After spending 10 years focusing on birds in flight for his Ornithographies project, he turned his attention to insects.
For Entomographies, he uses high-speed video footage taken by Adrian Smith, an insect expert at North Carolina State University, to study and record how insects move. Bou then picks multiple frames and combines them into single images that show the fast movements of one or more insects through space and time.
With Smith’s help, Bou has captured the aerial tricks of wasps, the jumps of leafhoppers, and the fluttering of butterflies in amazing detail. He hopes that by doing this, he can make people more aware of the decline in important insect populations around the world.
1. Zebra longwing
This butterfly, which is common in many areas of the Americas, really fits its name. It can fly very high with just a few flaps of its large wings.
Image source: nationalgeographic
2. Two-lined spittlebug
This insect, which comes from the eastern United States, is often seen as a pest because it likes to eat grass. Its springy back legs can make it jump into the air like a rocket.
Image source: nationalgeographic
3. Yellow-collared scape moth
Unlike most moths, this North American species flies during the day. Its shiny blue-black wings sparkle in the sunlight.
Image source: nationalgeographic
4. Ailanthus webworm moths
These tropical moths have spread farther north in the U.S. Because of their larval host, the invasive tree of heaven, they are now one of the most common backyard moths in the country.
Image source: nationalgeographic
5. Common stonefly
Mostly found in eastern North America, this insect starts its life as an underwater nymph in forested streams or rivers. Then it leaves the water, sheds its skin, and becomes an adult with wings.
Image source: nationalgeographic
6. Green lacewings
Eighty-seven species of this insect have been found in the U.S. and Canada. Since they eat a lot of unwanted plant pests like aphids and mites, they are often used to naturally control these pests.
Image source: nationalgeographic
7. Grapevine beetle
This insect, fittingly named, eats the leaves and fruit of grapevines, both wild and farmed, but it doesn’t do much damage to the plants. As a type of scarab beetle, it often flies in a curved path.
Image source: nationalgeographic
8. Oak treehopper and green treehopper
Treehoppers are known for their uniquely shaped pronotum, the part behind their head, which often looks like plant parts to hide from predators. They can jump well thanks to special muscles.
Image source: nationalgeographic
9. Banded orange
This brightly colored butterfly can be found from Mexico to Brazil. Before mating season, male butterflies look for mineral salts, sometimes even drinking salty fluids from the skin, eyes, and nostrils of other animals.
Image source: nationalgeographic
10. Sapho longwing
Longwings can live for 6 to 7 months, longer than most butterflies. This type, found from Mexico to Ecuador, has shiny blue wings, which is why it’s also called the Sapphire longwing.
Image source: nationalgeographic
ANIMALS
Eagle and Fox in an Epic Midair Battle Over a Rabbit, Were Captured by a Photographer
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Wildlife photography often depends on the perfect combination of good timing and the right place.
That’s exactly what happened when Kevin Ebi, an experienced wildlife photographer, captured an incredible battle between a bald eagle and a red fox, both competing for a rabbit meal.
In a detailed blog post, Ebi shares the fascinating series of events that unfolded while he was photographing foxes in San Juan Island National Historical Park, located in Washington state.
Ebi noticed a lively group of eight fox kits as they began their hunting lessons. Suddenly, they spotted a rabbit, and a thrilling chase ensued. Eventually, one of the foxes emerged as the winner, proudly carrying the rabbit across the field.
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Ebi shares what happened at that moment: “As I followed the fox with my camera, a sudden bald eagle cry caught my attention. It was swiftly approaching, clearly aiming for the rabbit. I quickly focused on the fox, anticipating a quick turnover of events.”
To Ebi’s astonishment, instead of a quick surrender, the situation turned into a intense fight in the air.
The eagle used its power to lift the fox and rabbit high up in the sky. Even while airborne, the fox attempted to break free by swinging back and forth.
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
In the end, the eagle moved the rabbit to its other claw, causing the fox to let go. The intense battle came to an end in less than 10 seconds.
Image source: Kevin Ebi
For those worried about the fox’s well-being after the fight, Ebi reassures that it was not injured. The fox swiftly bounced back from the encounter and resumed its playful behavior with the other young foxes, showing no visible wounds from the aerial clash.
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
Image source: Kevin Ebi
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