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    r/cats 2 days ago sydneym170 Took in my grandfather's cat after his passing❤ Cat Picture

    This is the kind of wholesome, happy story that we wanted to hear today. It’s a devastating loss, of course, and we send our condolences. We just have to say that we are thankful this grandchild took their grandfather’s cat in, because a lot of people wouldn’t have, and the cat would have ended up in the system, alone. 

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    Now, this cutie patootie, difficult as the change must be for her, has a home – with someone that she most likely knew, someone who clearly loves her and will cherish her, both for what she is and for the memory of the person that she belonged to. A bitter-sweet story, certainly, but we think it’s mostly on the sweet side. 

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    I recently took in my grandfather's cat Ginger after he passed away in August. She was a great friend to him for 8 years and I plan to provide her with the best life to thank her for that. She is such a sweet girl and I'm so lucky to have her around :)

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    Ecstatic_Worker_1629 • 2d ago Bring over stuff that has your grandpa's smell on it. If it's clothing then put it on her bed or under her bed. Believe me, I don't know why this works but we had a similar issue and I would catch his cat sniffing his shirt and purring. One of those mouth open sniffs. Give her the best life you can. Cats grieve just like people. My brother had two cats and they both loved each other. After one died the other would walk around the house yowling (even though cats don'

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    sydneym170 OP • 1d ago Thank you for the advice, I'm planning to go to his house over the weekend and will grab some of his clothes for her :)

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    heedles 2d ago Ginger looks like a sweetie. There's an organization called My Grandfather's Cat in Canada that aims to pair the kitties of those who have passed or are in ill health with a new owner. It was started by someone just like you who adopted her grandfathers cat!

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    sydneym170 OP • 1d ago That is such a great mission! He was in the hospital for a month before passing and always asking how Ginger was doing. I think it was very comforting for him to know she was still being cared for

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    TheShyestArtist • 1d ago did a quick watercolor sketch of Ginger for you! I hope u like it

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    sydneym170 OP • 1d ago Wow thank you so much! That is amazing

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    MBakk92 • 1d ago So sorry for your loss ! Just wanted to add that I think in the second picture the platform is upside down and is supposed to be a little catbed I think? Might be more comfy for the perfect baby

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    sydneym170 OP • 1d ago Thank you! The border does flip up but she keeps pushing it back down lol. She seems to like it better without

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    robblake44 • 2d ago So sorry for the loss of your grandfather. I'm happy to hear that you loved him to even take his cat. I'm sure the 2 of you will bond and your grandfather can smile from heaven.

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    Irisgrower2 2d ago The living heirloom is a special gift. 189 ♡ Reply ...

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    Zer00FuQsGiven • 2d ago So sorry that you lost your grandfather. Thank you for taking in his furry friend and providing him with the best care.

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    DueWealth345 • 2d ago I'm sorry for your loss. But she's a very adorable and cute kitty. I'm sure she will be really happy to be your kitty now!

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    OneMorePenguin • 2d ago Your grandfather would be happy to know that his beloved Ginger has a warm home and a loving human. I'm sorry for your loss.

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    8a2000 2d ago You did the right thing. He adores you

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