“Silver Paw Seniors” long to find their final… forever home

By Lindsay Perry CONTRIBUTOR

As the oldest pet at the Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center, 18-year-old Henrietta has a story to tell. That story is undeniably intertwined with her lifelong housemate and devoted companion Lucielle.

The girls recently found themselves at the PAL Adoption Center after their mom passed away and their dad had to move into an assisted living facility. Having been inside cats since kittenhood, Henrietta and Lucielle adapted to the shelter environment smoother than most.

“I love how these two old girls settled into life at the adoption center after spending a lifetime in a home,” says PAL President Amy Campanini.

Henrietta and Lucielle were staying in one of PAL’s homelike cat rooms, but staff members started letting them out so Lucielle could do laps around the adoption center as part of her weight loss journey. Now, they have the freedom to roam 24/7.

“They spend their days on or around the front desk eagerly awaiting visitors,” says PAL Foster Coordinator Sally Dawkins. “Lucielle is known to insert herself into adoptions and conversations just to make sure everyone knows she deserves a treat.”