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At 19, this cat takes his new role as mascot of a retirement home very seriously





Since his arrival in a residence for seniors with its owner, Simba has gradually and spontaneously taken on the role of ambassador of the establishment. The old cat is always there to welcome new residents and visitors, as well as to receive their caresses.











For a little less than 2 years, Liz Baker resides at Stone Creek Assisted Living Centera retirement home located in Alliance in the state of Ohio. She lives there with her senior cat Simba19 ans.

It is an age that not many felines reach. However, this does not prevent him from being full of spirit and joie de vivre, even if he obviously no longer has the ardor of his youth.

Liz Baker had adopted him 9 years earlier. She recounts her arrival at her home in KFOR. « He walked around my bedroom, down in the living room and through the dining roomremembers the retiree. He then came back, sat down next to the shipping crate and looked at me, looking like he was thinking, ‘I guess that’ll do’ ».

Illustration of the article: At 19, this cat takes his new role as mascot of a retirement home very seriously

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They have not left each other since, the senior ofAlliance allowing its residents to keep their pets. Simba is not the type to sleep snuggled up against her, but he still knows how to be tender and affectionate. That’s what he does with everyone at the Stone Creek Assisted Living Centerof which he became the mascot by force of circumstance.

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Always ready to party with newcomers and receive scratches

Every day, his mistress takes him on board her little mobility scooter and gives him a breath of fresh air in the garden of the residence. The opportunity for Simba to find and greet the other residents. And when there is a new resident or visitors, the duo always responds to welcome them.

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The staff at the retirement home appreciate the presence of this ginger cat and the good humor it brings. ” He’ll go to anyone who scratches his chin », that McKaylynn Stephensemployee at the center Stone Creek.