The oldest cat ever to come into the the RSPCA's care has found a new loving home at the age of 21 - after an appeal went worldwide.
After Morag was given to the animal charity's Worcester and Mid Worcestershire branch by her previous owner, the RSPCA was inundated with adoption offers from all over the world.
An appeal was sent out by staff at the charity and it saw a social media post being shared over 3,000 times to help find her "special retirement home".
Carers of the moggy received offers from Australia, Japan and the USA despite fears her advancing age and slightly scruffy appearance may put adopters off.
But now, the cat who the equivalent of 100 in human years and is believed to be the oldest cat ever to come into the group’s care, has found a new home close to charity's branch in Worcester.
Her new owners have said her favourite pastimes are "sleeping, mooching about in the garden and upstairs and eating" and "loves being picked up for a cuddle."
Ned Cotton, who manages the rehoming centre, said: “We were absolutely overwhelmed by the response to our appeal for a retirement home for Morag.
“Offers of homes came in from Michigan, Florida, Texas and Pennsylvania as well as Australia and Japan.
“People also sent in gifts and toys and we were so touched with all the messages we received wishing her well.
“We never thought for one moment that her story would take off like it did, but a 21-year-old cat looking for a retirement home to live out the remainder of her days seemed to resonate with people and we were inundated with interest and offers of homes for her.
“We’re delighted that she’s found a wonderful home to call her own and we know she’s going to be thoroughly pampered and much loved there, just as she deserves.”
The branch has already found homes for seven elderly cats with a combined age of 100 this year - Violet (16), Joy (15), Angel (11), Holly (10), Teddy (10) and siblings Barbara and Bernard (both 19).
Claire Wood from the branch, said: “We rehomed seven senior cats last month alone and we’re incredibly grateful to the adopters who welcomed them into their lives.
"Age really is just a number and rehoming an older pet can be incredibly rewarding.
"You're giving them the best possible life in their twilight years and we will always do our utmost to ensure a happy ending for every animal that comes into our care, young or old.”
