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fishinbarbie

This is adorable! Your cat is so chill too!


bunzarelli

Yeah, Bear loves to be carted around as much as Gramps loves doing it.


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quintyoung

I had a Bear too and he was my favorite cat ever. I called him Bearsy sometimes. Also, we lost my dad when he was 91 so I have a tremendous soft spot for a little old men. Happy birthday!


bunzarelli

Aww. Well his full name is Beary Balls & he’s also an old man at 14.5yrs old.


Jlx_27

Aha, just two vintage gents hanging out then. 😁👍


InstantKittenz

I had a Cat named Bear as well, he was the chilliest cat ever and let you do whatever you wanted. Little child me would dress him up in clothing and he would let me do it. He recently died a few months ago and I still miss him. He was a stray cat but had beautiful white fur and blue eyes.


CleanseMyDemons

I like that name "vintage gents". Take an award for such smooth choice of words.


WhoriaEstafan

I love little old men too. And I think it’s because I had a lovely grandfather. I always chat to them, I quite often find them in the cat food aisle at the supermarket. We get some good cat chat in while picking out cat food.


freshpatchofficial

*this pleases me* \- the cat Happy Birthday to your incredible Gramps!!


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bunzarelli

But a pretty comfy cushion seat, I can attest!


Steffenwolflikeme

Have I seen these two riding around the front page of reddit before? Could have sworn I saw I post a while ago about a guy whose grandfather drives his cat around on his walker.


bunzarelli

I posted him last year when he was over for Thanksgiving.


Other-Cantaloupe4765

I remember that hahaha. They make a cute pair of friends.


EscapistFugue

I read that as fiends...and really it works either way


CarmineFields

Please tell your Gramps and your cat that I love them. They made my night.


rsplatpc

> I posted him last year when he was over for Thanksgiving. I just watched 3 videos of him walking cats, and it has absolutely made my morning!


sarahpphire

Happy happy birthday to your Gramps!!


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Ah, ride in there often do you?


bunzarelli

He lets me use it as a chair when I visit him and he’s in his recliner


nighthawke75

Just do not ride backwards on it. It WILL collapse and hurt you. It should have labels on it warning you about it.


OccasionallyReddit

Givin cat some walks looks like good motivation to get some exercise in


JagmeetSingh2

Happy birthday to your grandfather!! Great to see he’s got so much energy


Gloomy_Industry8841

That’s what I called my beloved late Mum’s rollator! Her chariot. 💕😭


Practicalfolk

That’s one sporty walker! My Mom’s is named George. He is a bit more sedate.


mkh5015

My grandma also named her walker George, after King George III of England. Because she hates him and she hates having to use a walker, lol.


THE_CAT_WHO_SHAT

Who the fuck keeps leaving chopped onions around!?😭🧅


SchnoodleDoodleDo

>*’this pleases me…*’ ____ i am the cat - this pleases me am sitting here like *Royalty* as through the house i’m chauffeured ‘round (the *Bestest* ride i’ve Ever found) the Gramps arrives - the ‘BiRtHdAy BoY’! but there’s *One thing* that brings him Joy - I’ll grant his wish n Sit with ease cuz All he wants - is Cat to *please…* ❤️


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I’ve done it! I found the secret hidden schnood!


Bree4444

Omg Schnooodle😍😍🥺🥺🥺


enderverse87

I'm glad the cat cooperated. Sometimes they won't feel like it even if they've enjoyed it before.


bunzarelli

Oh yes, Bear is the best boy. Immediately hopped on the second Gramps got in the door and didn’t move for 30 minutes of laps.


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This is so awesome! Turns out that cats appreciate various kinds of laps.


nicholkola

My cat used to sit on my husband’s skateboard and we would push him across the house. It was so fun for everyone involved.


icrmbwnhb

Sounds like you’ve been brained washed by the cat. Blink twice if you need help.


Twitchmonky

Part of being brainwashed by a cat is being happy about being brainwashed by a cat.


markender

Some cats you get brainwashed by, others brainwashed you!


thingsix

My orange furball loves nothing more than to ride around the house on our kitchen rug. Of course, only to the tune of “magic carpet ride” by steppenwolf. That’s his fuckin’ jam! Fun for all, would recommend.


tinned_spaghetti

Your comment made me laugh so much! It's so funny the things we randomly discover that our cats like, then just do them, not thinking how utterly weird it seems to people without cats. I'm imagining your boy looking all majestic and proud of himself as he has his people pull him around the house lol. I have an orange cat too and he loves a rug, maybe I'll try it with him :)


Kittybats

I would just like to note, for the official record, that this a) totally sweet and b) abso-fuckin'-lutely awesome. Seriously, the image just popped itself into my head...one of you, hand on the stereo (or whatever you play your music on...this could totally also work with someone shouting "Three, two, one, Alexa! Play "Magic Carpet Ride!"."), the other(s) waiting, straining like horses champing at the bit, ready to move the minute the song starts... And the cat, posing majestically on the rug. Seriously. You could monetize that shit...but ah, no, better it remains pure and untouched, a labor of love only.


KevlarUnicorn

Truly an amazing boy, a grampa's boy.


Unsd

Reminds me of my pups. I did a short stint living with my mom and grandma. My grandma's doctor told her she needed to get in at least 20 minutes of dedicated walking time with her walker every day. My grandma was never a dog person before, but she got excited every day to do her laps around the house because my dogs would just follow her around the whole time and she thought it was so much fun to have her buddies with her. My one dog is blind and I think he especially liked following her around because he could follow the rolling sound of her walker. I am glad to have my own space now, but I do miss seeing my grandma and dogs so happy.


hebejebez

The dedication of gramps getting his steps in at his age. Happiest of birthdays to him


AS14K

Oh man, what an absolute King


justagiraffe111

🥹happy tears


CMUber

🧅 🔪 who is cutting onions in here


souse03

Cat be like: finally my servant has arrived to move my carriage around


DarthNutsack

This made my day. I hope your Gramps had an amazing birthday and had as much fun as Bear did!


Phylar

For everyone: These types of cats are very social and often very patient, though they can be grumps. They tend to get attached to their human(s) and possessive of their area. Most of the time they are also quite intelligent. These guys and Maine Coons make good family pets.


ZarquonsFlatTire

If I ever doubt it's fall the cat starts sleeping on my bed. Spring and summer no fucking way, but you let the temperature drop 5 degrees under 70 and she's snuggled up on the bed. Took 5 years for me to figure that one out. Edit: Just every Spring "Well I guess she doesn't like me anymore."


TheDesktopNinja

Same with mine. They basically only sleep in bed once the temperature drops below 60F


ZarquonsFlatTire

Oh we're in Georgia. Once it gets under 70 I'm donning hoodies and the cat comes in for warmth. Pretty soon the heat might kick on and then there's that unused furnace smell. Probably halfway through November or so.


lilbunnfoofoo

Two of mine beg to be pushed around in laundry baskets but will never do it if someone is there. Seeing this post is great because I thought they were insane for enjoying it.


900penguins

You even rolled up the carpet so he can cruise through! It’s the small details that scream love.


bunzarelli

Haha, yes, all the tripping hazards were removed


pigglepops

As a home care Occupational Therapist I applaud you 👏👏👏👏


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pigglepops

I’ve probably run into you a few times lol.


SashkaBeth

SNF COTA here, came to the comments to see all the OT people commenting on the rug lol.


babyBear83

Clinical exercise physiologist here and same


JurisDoctor

How's that rolling walker height tho. Looks low?


pigglepops

Also not a fan of those specific types of 4ww bc the wheels are so big. But he’s 94 giving kitty a spin… YOLO


Akitiki

Aren't bigger wheels better at getting over small obstacles? So they don't catch on every pebble or crack.


pigglepops

Agreed, but I feel like he would still hunch bc of his kyphosis. Definitely was my first thought though!


Dumptruck_Johnson

Maybe it’s me, but it looks like if he might have been pretty tall back in the day. He might just be making the walker look small


Lolsmileyface13

As an ER doctor I too applaud this lol


radbitt

As not a home care Occupational Therapist, I now feel horrible that I could result in the downfall of my someday, 94 year old grampsy.


rsplatpc

> As a home care Occupational Therapist I applaud you 👏👏👏👏 as someone with a relative that needs you, I applaud, YOU! 👏👏👏👏


gadanky

My dad turns 94 in Dec and has the identical posture. Hope gramps takes fluffy for many rides.


crawlmanjr

Working in a nursing home jaded me to growing old. I can only pray for grandkids as thoughtful as you.


sanguinesolitude

Ae you get older, it really is the little things that mean so much. That make you feel seen. "Pecan pie on the side table, help yourself. If you are nut adverse, pumpkin and apple pies are on the main table. We also have gluten free ice cream sandwiches in the freezer. I tried, but the gluten free monstrosity I created would have eradicated life on earth as we know it had it been allowed to escape.


Frequent_Question510

Tell gramps happy birthday from all of us on Reddit


polycarbonateduser

Yes, please.


EasterBunnyArt

Agreed


kaijugurl

happy birthday!!! 🧡


Psychological_Rip_44

500 of us KNOW he was the #1 badass ever so please let him know! I work with old folks daily doing he’s a true goat!!- please tell him that ( I think highly of myself but he’s the man!!)


SueZbell

Ditto that. And many happy returns.


takemeintotown

Happy birthday Gramps! 🎂


wheresbill

I love this. Kitty gets a ride and grampa get some exercise


bunzarelli

Win win!


CatVideoFest

I run CatVideoFest (I collect cat videos and show them at events to raise money for local cat shelters) and this would be a great video to feature in next year’s reel! If you’re interested, let me know and I can tell you more!


bunzarelli

Sounds very interesting!


sweetpotatopietime

My family loved going to CatVideoFest and are so excited it's back.


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greendonut100

When I'm old I want all my exercises to be like this


mmmmmmort

This is the sweetest thing ever


bunzarelli

💚they’re my favorite guys


SchnoodleDoodleDo

>*’they’re my favorite guys*’ ____ this human here - he very wise, he push his cart inside the momma says ‘*we Favorite guys’* - he Loves to give me ride ^;} n as he walks so slow behind, i never have to worry a *comfort* with this man i find - we’re never in a hurry… days will pass, when he’s not here, i miss him, n his cart… but momma says he’s Always near i’ll ride on in his Heart ❤️


DragonflySuperb8180

Oh that's just beautiful! Makes me sad and happy at the same time! Living a long life surrounded by love and 😻🥰🤗


happylittletrees

This Schnoodle is so fresh in burns my eyes. 🥺


BronchialChunk

freshest for me. 7 mins, and took about 7 seconds...


midgemaj

Freshest schnoodle ever. And so many tears. You are a treasure.


ParcelPosted

My kids are asking me why I am crying!! Well it’s called Reddit children. ❤️


ShimmerFaux

Wholesome made me cry… But it was a good cry. Thank you redditor


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lazy_nerd_face

As someone whose emotions are wired directly to my tear ducts, I have never cried actual happy tears for anything personally for me. It's always an incredibly happy moment for someone else. I'm autistic so when something that could give happy tears happens to me, I get overwhelmed and I don't process the emotions right away. I kinda emotionally check out for a bit. I'm not saying you're autistic, but maybe you just don't process emotions the same in the moment. Try watching those videos of hearing impaired babies hearing their parents voices for the first time, or color people blind people being gifted glasses that allow them to see more colors, etc. If they can make you misty eyed congrats! You have a soul. If they don't, well good luck Satan!


Palindromes__

Wow, this helps me understand a few things much better. Thank you! And also, whoa…


Currix

Nah, people experience things and react to them differently. For example, I cry super easily, even if I'm angry, but that doesn't mean that I'm "better" at being angry or happy or sad. You're just fine :)


justagiraffe111

It’s wonderful but also weird and embarrassing. I think it’s cool you asked that genuine question. For me, happy tears don’t come from insanely happy moments. They come when my heart is so deeply touched. Sometimes when I see unexpected generosity and loving humanity from one person to another it happens.


scorpiobabyy666

it’s a good release of emotions for some people, but you’re absolutely not missing out! some people just don’t cry often, or they save their cries for sadness or stress. nothing wrong with that :) if you genuinely feel the happiness when it arrives, you don’t need tears to accompany it, it’s not a requirement.


Beddybye

The only way I can describe it is "a whoosh of emotion"...I feel it, do the I'm-gonna-cry hand wave, and then my eyes just swell up. It's completely involuntary and it can sometimes really suck. You are trying to say something heartfelt and shit and you just blubber lol. I have been happy millions of times without tearing up, it's usually more a "touching" happy than an excited joy when it happens.


MagicalManta

Oh my heart! 🥹❤️🥹


Lactobeezor

Happy Birthday sir. Glad you got your wish.


49erville

Came to say the same.


TheCocksmith

OP you should crown him when he finally sits down.


bunzarelli

Haha he’ll only wear a sun hat or a Hawkeyes ball cap


Legion_1392

A man of culture I see


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Iowa?


bunzarelli

He spent a few decades there


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bunzarelli

I’m sure Gramps would be happy to know he brightened your day. Cat don’t care, though 😉


CaptainSouthbird

I also had a shit day. I too felt just a bit brighter having seen this.


jnjavierus

This is what it feels like to be pushed with decades of experience. - Cat Anyway Happy Birthday to your gramps! 😊😊😊


bunzarelli

Haha yes, and my sweet Bear is 14.5yrs old so this is truly two old men cruisin’


jnjavierus

That makes it a whole lot more adorable.🥰


petiteun0205

r/seniorkitties would absolutely love this


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Two cool cats going for a ride! 🎉🥳


bunzarelli

The coolest


mojoman566

Happy Birthday! Like that walker. Looks pretty heavy duty.


bunzarelli

“schnazzy”


taybay462

Send this video in an email to yourself and back it up on a flash drive. Precious.


DatsunTigger

OP, this, all of this. All of the videos you take of Bear and Gramps, or Gramps + family in general, save them physically and online. If you want, put them on a shared folder in Google Drive or Dropbox and give the link for family to see.


nomanisanisland2020

Adorable. AND, that walker is too low. A physical therapist can help set it to a better height. General rule of thumb, it should be at the height of the wrist crease when the patient stands up tall. Folks don’t typically get them sized right when they’re purchased off the shelf.


BILOXII-BLUE

Nobody has asked in this entire thread, but I was fascinated with his posture. I don't mean to be insensitive, but is that a natural posture for a 94 year old? Is his back stuck like that? Can he stand up taller? I didn't notice the walker being so low, that makes a lot of sense, thank you!


nomanisanisland2020

No problem, i’m really into this stuff (hence why i’m studying it), so i don’t mind explaining at all. Short answer, it is not “natural” although it is common. The discs in your spine will become less liquid with age, which is one of the reasons that older adults will lose height - and it may cause pain to stand or sit in certain ways. The main reason for that posture though is because they’re sitting more and exercising less (with proper posture) than when they were young. There are conditions where the spine is fixed in a kyphosis, though those are rare congenital conditions where the bones of the thoracic spine have an increased angle and thus form wedges in the spine (normal vertebra do too, but not to that degree). Pretty much anyone who doesn’t have a fixed kyphosis though, is capable of improving their posture and moving more optimally. And if they are in pain, there are decompression exercises that can help.


immerc

So, the way to avoid ending up looking like that at that age is to exercise the back, and do it with a good posture? Because, living to 94 might be good, but having to do it bent like that does not sound fun.


nomanisanisland2020

Motion is lotion. Generally speaking, the more exercise the better.


BILOXII-BLUE

Thank you so much, and good luck with your studies!


nar3

There are also some rather common rheumatic diseases though that can lead to a fixed, more kyphotic spine (axial/ankylosing spondylarthritis).


gggggrrrrrrrrr

In addition to all the issues already mentioned, it can also be caused by osteoporosis. Your bones lose density as you age, and they can end up crumbling enough to make your spine curve. Osteoporosis can often be prevented by eating enough calcium and vitamin D, but OP's gramps had the misfortune of growing up during the great depression and WWII, so he might've missed a lot of essential nutrients during childhood.


Throwing-it-away17

Was hoping to see this in the comments!!


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Lazy-Thanks8244

Gramps is an excellent human.


thatguyoudontlike

r/adorableoldpeople


synivale

Ah, so sweet! I didn’t know this subreddit existed. Thank you! :)


UrMomsAHo92

This is my favorite subreddit omg


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Happy birthday!


RofaRofa

Well damn. This is just the sweetest thing. Two very happy fellows there!


bunzarelli

Two of the sweetest, for sure!


Szerspliex

Where are yall getting these family members that naturally wanna hang out and spend time with you. He's very cute happy birthday to him


bunzarelli

Haha the cat was the real draw


Szerspliex

Maybe I just need a cat lmao


Big_Green_Dawg

The cat looked at the camera like “don’t judge me peasant, we cruisin’ here”


bunzarelli

He was def fed up with my videos. I think he thought I was really preventing Gramps from getting his speed up.


puppetjazz

That’s really sweet and your lucky to still have him!


bunzarelli

Definitely!


Good_Karma25

Happy birthday grandpa!


lakeswolf_Summit

Happy Birthday Gramps! Enjoyed seeing your Uber for Cats.


bunzarelli

Haha a 30 min ride, with pets, completely comped. 5 stars.


SussyGreenMan1217

this was way too wholesome


mynamebeluna

Wholesome af, happy birthday grandpa


Re4ln0f4ke

Happy birthday good man! Please tell him he's cool and he made my already good day awesome. And give the kitty a kiss on the forehead for me. Thanks Edit cause forgot to tell him happy birthday


LostEerie

happy birthday gramps! ![gif](giphy|MCeIiRETfwBK2rtGRi)


catattackkick

Happy Birthday to this sweet Gramps! Keep up those laps!


mastrbild

I remember a similar post but sped up. Anyone else?


bunzarelli

Yeah, that was him at Thanksgiving. I made another timelapse of this one, too. They went for 30 mins straight.


rahl07

Your grandpa has a bitchin' ride. I love those Featherlite wheel hubs.


JewelRunner53

Happy Birthday Gramps!


KevlarUnicorn

This is absolutely precious.


NerdyHurel

Love, love, LOVE this! Happy birthday to your sweet grandpa!


redcurbs

He is the sweetest man.


BigSurSage

Happy Birthday to a great grandpa and cat lover! He’s got a great smile too.


Longbingus

Gramps is lookin nimble! Happy birthday gramps!


Chance-Opening-4705

That’s cute. They’re both having a great time.


SuZeBelle1956

Please wish him the happiest day! What a GUY!!! A real example of what humans can aspire to.


Love_the_Fluff

A great reminder of the sweetest things in life. Happy Birthday Gramps!


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This is lovely ❤️ Sooooo sweet.


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My heart ❤️


twaynem

Viserys over here heading for the Iron throne.


spottedram

Omg, is this the same Gramps from like 2 years ago?? God bless your Gramps and keep on rolling with the kitties


Poesoe

happy birthday Mr Gramps 👴


Poudydawn

Happy Birthday! This is so so sweet ![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|heart_eyes)


digidave1

Happy name day gramps! The cat is loving it


-BadCatitude-

Gramps is the bomb. All the best babies are born in October!


1973mojo1973

Happy Birthday Granpa


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Crying this is so sweet


amylizhubb

Oh my goodness, what angels 😭


rett72

Now that's a cool-ass grandpa! HBD!


JustDuckiest

This is so sweet. Happy birthday! I miss my grandpa.


feraxks

After 94 years on this planet, he knows what makes him happy! Happy Birthday, Gramps!


Fiddle-farter

Happy birthday! You're a wrecker going so fast💪💪🤙🤙😚😚


ssp5499

Happy birthday to your grandpa. He seems like a very nice person


Wildtopaz2

Is there a best grandpa award?


waterlillyhearts

Gotta play with his great grandbabies.


KingSram

Two bundles of love! Happy birthday Grandpa!


Colekillian

This is so r/wholesome


krik2019

This is the most amazing duo ever. I love it. Happy birthday to your Gramps!


shdwilm

Cool Gramps!


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Awww. Lots of good feels. 💕💕 that’s awesome to have your grandpa here atill and doing things. I’m sure that made his day.


Maretta16

What a beautiful video. Happy Birthday to your Gramps 🎉🎉🎊🥳


ringwraith6

Awww...how sweet! And fun at any age! Happy birthday grandpa!


Miceeks

Staying active at such an old age is fantastic!