Senior Catizen "Retirement Home"
While this is currently a limited program, Senior Cat Action Network currently has three senior catizens in its House of Purrs Eldercare (or "HOPE") Program. At this time, we are not able to accept any additional cats into our care due to space and financial constraints.
Current Retirees
Sandy
Born: Unknown (2006 estimated)
Arrived: July 24, 2023 (17 years old)
Source: Philadelphia Shelter
Sandy arrived at Senior Cat Action Network from the Philadelphia shelter. This cute Tortie was surrendered along with her housemate, Dusty, because her owner's child had a baby that was allergic to the cats they owned for 17 years. What matters now is that Sandy and Dusty are safe and will never be discarded again.
Sandy was in much better shape that Dusty when she arrived, although she was overweight and trying to decompress from the stress of losing the only home she had ever known. While we think she is possibly younger than 19, Sandy does have early kidney disease, which we are working to address. Sandy is amazingly sweet with constant purrs and expert biscuit making skills. She is just a very happy girl, although we have learned that she actually isn't a fan of her sister, Dusty!
Boo Bear
Born: December 1, 2007 (estimated)
Arrived: February 3, 2025 (17 years old)
Source: Owner Surrender (Denville, NJ)
Boo Bear came to us (along with his housemate, Lulu Belle) after his owner passed away a week before. He had previously been diagnosed with small cell lymphoma and received chemo for about a year, but we could not locate any biopsy results in his vet records. Since that time he had been on varying doses of transdermal Prednisolone, which resulted in his floppy ears and thinning fur. When he arrived, he was very thin and also had a pedunculated mass the size of a tangerine hanging from his abdomen, which frequently oozed.
In the interest of Boo Bear's quality of life, we reduced his Prednisolone dosage and switched to a tablet, which has helped to improve his fur and ear cartilage. We also added a micro-algae supplement and had his mass removed. The pathology report indicated that the mass was cancerous. After consultation with our vet and his surgeon, we will monitor his abdomen closely to be sure there is no recurrence.
Despite Boo Bear's ailments, he is a little love bug. He gets along really well with Dusty and acts like he has always lived here - such a good void!
Taryn
Born: Unknown (2013 estimated)
Arrived: April 25, 2026 (13 years old)
Source: Parsippany Shelter
Taryn arrived at Senior Cat Action Network from the Parsippany Animal Shelter where she was brought in by someone who found her outside and alone. She was dirty and matted, with a mass under her left eye and nails growing into her paw pads. The shelter got her shaved down, clipped her nails, and had her mass removed, which significantly improved her quality of life.
Taryn has kidney disease, arthritis, and is deaf; upon intake, she is underweight, so we are looking to get her up to a more healthy weight. Based on her behaviors and physical features, we think she is definitely part Maine Coon (larger head, big paws, chirping instead of meowing, and those iconic ear tufts). Taryn is a girl who knows exactly what she likes and doesn't like - our job right now is to learn all of those preferences and get working on supporting her health conditions so she can enjoy the ultimate retirement. So far, she seems to be enjoying her time here where she doesn't have to worry about being hungry or alone ever again.
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In Loving Memory
The loss of a cat is immeasurable...but so is the love that is left behind
Our hearts are forever impacted by the amazing super seniors that have been part of our organization but are no longer here with us in physical form. Whether their time with us was long or short, they were deeply loved and that will never change. These cats were entrusted to our care by often loving owners and we were honored to care for and love them as though they were our own.
Rest easy sweet angels...until we meet again.
Sammy
Born: May 9, 2003
Arrived: August 7, 2020 (17 years old)
Passed: June 18, 2022 (19 years old)
Source: Owner Surrender (Long Island, NY)
Sammy was our first "retiree", arriving at Senior Cat Action Network in August 2020 at the age of 17 after his owner's health declined and he was no longer able to care for his sweet ginger boy. Sammy was an exceptionally charismatic and loving cat that was always happy and loved to sleep under the covers at night with our Founder. If not sleeping with a human, Sammy loved his cuddle bed and you could always find him snoozing in one. He was our deeply loved gingerbread man and we miss hearing him holler and paw at us for more treats.
Jesse
Born: February 18, 2004
Arrived: July 28, 2021 (17 years old)
Passed: July 8, 2022 (18 years old)
Source: Owner Surrender (West Caldwell, NJ)
Jesse was our second "retiree", arriving at Senior Cat Action Network in July 2021 at the age of 17 after her parents moved to an assisted living facility out of state. Upon arrival, we learned that Jesse was a purebred Maine Coon and, true to her breed, she was a gentle and loving cat. Jesse loved to be spoken to and would purr no matter what the topic of conversation was. She also loved to receive kisses, being sure to lean in to fully receive them - in turn, she would give kisses back by licking your nose. Jesse was a stubborn cat, but knew what she liked and didn't like. We loved it and miss her immensely...especially her amazing bleps!
Daisy
Born: February 5, 2007 (estimated)
Arrived: November 29, 2022 (15 years old)
Passed: December 16, 2022 (15 years old)
Source: Owner Surrender (Sparta, NJ)
Daisy was our sixth "retiree", arriving as an owner surrender in November 2022. Although Daisy was a purebred Maine Coon, we were provided very limited information about her upon surrender. We did know that she was "ill" with a mass and that her owner could not afford her care financially or personally. We didn't know that Daisy's mass was a carcinoma that bled a lot, resulting in severe anemia; that she had tumors growing inside her urethra and her vulva; and that somehow this sweet girl had sustained two fractured ribs before she came to us. We didn't know that the doctors would tell us that all we could do was shower Daisy with love and provide her with the best care for the time she had remaining. Yet, even if we knew this, we still would have helped Daisy because every super senior cat deserves a chance to know love and safety in their final chapter. Our time together was much shorter than we hoped, but we know that Daisy knew that she was loved unconditionally. And that is why we do what we do. Daisy mattered and she will always be in our hearts.
Timothy
Born: February 6, 2006
Arrived: October 25, 2022 (16 years old)
Passed: May 26, 2023 (17 years old)
Source: NYC Shelter (Brooklyn)
Timothy was our fifth "retiree" and our most difficult loss to date. This amazing boy arrived from the NYC Animal Care Center in Brooklyn in October 2022. Although he had been found all alone on the streets, hiding under someone's car, he was microchipped and thus once had a family. While we were able to locate family members of his prior owner after his passing, we still don't know exactly how he found his way outside, fending for himself for what our vet believes was quite a bit of time. What we do know, is that he stole our hearts...taking a piece of it with him when he left.
Timothy was kind, gentle, loving, patient, and adorable beyond measure. He would look up at you with such love in his eyes that it would instantly erase any bad in your day. He loved to love even more than he loved to be loved. He insisted on having his meals purrfectly pureed and would always walk around the back of his litter box before entering to take care of business. And...he was an expert biscuit maker, even using his back legs to get the job done. Timothy was the perfect gentleman and we are so blessed to care for him when he needed it the most.
Sati
Born: Unknown (2006 estimated)
Arrived: December 30, 2021 (15 years old)
Passed: November 14, 2023 (17 years old)
Source: Owner Surrender (Morris Plains, NJ)
Sati was our third "retiree", arriving as an owner surrender after her owner moved into a nursing home and no family members were able to take her in, leaving her at risk of going to a shelter. While Sati was nervous her first couple of days here, she quickly became the mother of the other residents - and the boss of our Founder.
Sati had multiple health issues, but she didn't worry about those things. She was an incredibly loving cat that craved human affection and lived every day fully and with zest. She was tiny but mighty...always yelling in a voice that never seemed to match her small body. She loved every cat in our care and nurtured in a way that only a mother could (Sati had her own kitten once upon a time). We miss her charm and confidence, but sometimes, we swear we can still hear her yelling at us for her meals.
Gracie
Born: Unknown (2009 estimated)
Arrived: January 29, 2023 (14 years old)
Passed: November 21, 2023 (14 years old)
Source: NYC Shelter (Manhattan)
Gracie was our seventh "retiree", arriving after her owner passed away and a friend of a relative surrendered her to the NYC shelter. The shelter was clear that she was a hospice case as they found a mass in her abdomen during the intake exam. Even though the shelter determined she had just months to live, we felt she deserved to live those last months happy and loved - not sad from missing her owner and confused and scared by the shelter environment.
While under our care, Gracie was diagnosed with intermediate / high grade lymphoma. We did all we could to keep her healthy and happy for as long as possible. Despite her health issues, Gracie was all love and would purr whenever we were near. She loved to play with her toys, watch bird videos on YouTube, and soak up the sun while taking the best naps. Our time together was short, but Gracie is forever a part of us and always in our hearts.
Dusty
Born: Unknown (2006 estimated)
Arrived: July 24, 2023 (17 years old)
Passed: August 5, 2025 (19 years old)
Source: Philadelphia Shelter
Dusty was our eighth "retiree", coming from the Philadelphia Shelter after being surrendered by her owner (along with her sister, Sandy).
Dusty was in very bad shape when she arrived and had to be hospitalized for the first two days. She was suffering from severe pancreatitis, a urinary infection, and dehydration, which required weeks of dedicated care for her recovery. In addition to managing Dusty's hyperthyroidism, we are also supporting her progressed kidney disease, chronic pancreatitis and recurring urinary tract infections. Despite all the medical issues she is dealing with, Dusty is a true sweetheart. She purrs whenever you pet her and even loves belly rubs, but nail clipping and brushing she would prefer to do without!
Lulu Belle
Born: August 1, 2008 (estimated)
Arrived: February 3, 2025 (16 years old)
Passed: April 3, 2026 (17 years old)
Source: Owner Surrender (Denville, NJ)
Lulu Belle came to us (along with her housemate, Boo Bear) in early February 2025 after her owner passed away a week before. According to her vet records, Lulu progressively lost a good amount of weight over the past several years and had some sort of leg injury in 2020. She was suffering from a urinary infection when she arrived, which we were able to clear up, and has since been diagnosed with kidney disease and arthritis.
Lulu Belle is a bit more timid than Boo Bear and prefers to spend time by herself and take long naps alone in her comforting crate. We have found that she is very particular about her food and treats, but she loves treats (except the phosphorus reduced ones that we would prefer that she eat!). Lulu is a very gentle and kind girl who loves to play with toys, make biscuits while watching her YouTube shows (birds, of course!) and bask in the sunshine of any day - she is such a joy.
Adopted!
These super seniors are now living their best retirement life with their new family...happy life!
Mickey
Born: Unknown
Arrived: February 26, 2022
Adopted: September 24, 2022
Source: NYC Shelter (Brooklyn)
Mickey (estimated to be 18 years old) arrived at Senior Cat Action Network from the NYC Animal Care Center in Brooklyn on 02/26/2022. When this sweet boy was at risk due to a URI, we were able to get him out of the shelter and into a safe and loving home with our first ever foster, thanks to the amazing help of AmsterDog Rescue. Mickey has some medical issues going on, including kidney disease and GI issues, which his foster parents (now his forever parents!) are learning to manage. For now, he is loving his new life and has proven to be a total lover and a true couch potato! Mickey loves his food, treats and quality time with his new family. This sweet boy really hit the jackpot and now will spend his final chapter being loved and completely adored.