Pet-caring seniors find it difficult to engage in regular activities, resulting in poor care for their cats or dogs. Cats with a senior owner have a difficult existence and are prone to becoming hostile when their owners’ capacities to live a normal life deteriorate. Symba, a 6-year-old cat who lived with his senior owner until he needed special care, has a heartbreaking story to tell.

The elderly man went to a retirement home since he was unable to adequately care for himself, but Symba was not allowed to enter. Symba was transferred to the Humane Rescue Alliance in Washington after the man moved in.

When Symba arrived at the center, the staff were shocked to find a 35-pound cat! He was larger than any cat they’ve ever seen and clearly in need of help. Symba weighed more than a lion cub, but he was still in great spirits.

Symba was content, but his weight need quick medical attention. Obese cats are more likely to have heart issues, diabetes, osteoarthritis, and other ailments.

The HRA team placed the cat on a diet and fitness regimen as soon as he arrived. They devised ingenious food riddles in order to curb Symba’s eating tendencies. Every day, the cat was placed on a cat wheel, and he was already on his path to a healthy existence.

Symba was then given up for adoption. “He’s an inquisitive young man who, despite his age, still has lots of life in him,” one of the staff members stated.

Of course, Symba’s new family must assist the cat in leading the healthiest life possible; else, he will perish. Things are now going well, but there is still more to be done.

“We’re going to make sure Symba’s adopters realize that he needs to stick with the program or face the repercussions of his weight,” HRA spokeswoman Matt Williams said. We’ll offer them the games and puzzles that Symba is working on, as well as the nutrition plan that will allow him to live properly.”

Symba was then given up for adoption. “He’s an inquisitive young man who, despite his age, still has lots of life in him,” one of the staff members stated.

Of course, Symba’s new family must assist the cat in leading the healthiest life possible; else, he will perish. Things are now going well, but there is still more to be done.

“We’re going to make sure Symba’s adopters realize that he needs to stick with the program or face the repercussions of his weight,” HRA spokeswoman Matt Williams said. We’ll offer them the games and puzzles that Symba is working on, as well as the nutrition plan that will allow him to live properly.”