A housecat can live more than twenty years! Think carefully before adopting a cat! Dexter was 20 years old when he was given a new home. When the family first went to the Best Friends Animal Society, they were looking for a kitten. Dexter stole their hearts!
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Image Credit: Jill Williams
Even though Dexter may not have much time left – the family took a chance and offered him a home. The old, toothless cat made himself at home and was accepted by all his new family members!
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After just one day, Dexter started to snuggle with his new human brother, J J.
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Image Credit: Jill Williams