All the best, "Giuseppe"

Oldest cat in the animal shelter turns 16

"Giuseppe" is now the oldest cat at the Vösendorf animal shelter in the Mödling district(Bild: Tierschutz Austria )

Happy birthday, "Giuseppe"! The house cat, who lives in the Vösendorf animal shelter in the Lower Austrian district of Mödling, is turning a sweet 16. On his birthday, the old gentleman really lets himself be pampered.

While we humans celebrate our 16th birthday in style, tomcat "Giuseppe" takes a more leisurely approach at the Vösendorf animal shelter. After all, the Maine-Coon mix is the oldest cat in the house. On his big day, the old man is given a special treat by the animal keepers. Unfortunately, the house cat can no longer hear the birthday songs that are sung for him. So he is all the more delighted when the lovingly decorated cake is placed in front of him.

Giuseppe" is always special. He still hasn't made friends with the brush, for example. When it comes to grooming, the "oldie" mutates into a real youngster. He also likes to give out left and right hooks. And even without teeth, "Giuseppe" can really nip if something doesn't suit him.

Old cat with a sweet tooth: a good portion of treats for his birthday(Bild: Tierschutz Austria )

The house cat enjoys his cakes.(Bild: Tierschutz Austria )

Quiet everyday life at the animal shelter
The cat prefers to lie outside in his room, enjoying the warm rays of sunshine and probably dreaming of Italian beaches. Unlike his many animal housemates, "Giuseppe" no longer wants to move. He wants to enjoy his quiet everyday life in the animal shelter to the full. Nevertheless, "Giuseppe" would like a loving home for his cat friends.

You can find all the information here: www.tierschutz-austria.at