Even if we have been plagued by failures all our lives, there was no place for happiness in it, this can change in a moment! The most important thing is to meet the right people, and it is also important to continue to fight and hope for the best. The hero of this story has lived on the street for 15 years! Barnaby had to get food every day and literally fight for his life. The cat lived on the street of the American city of New Jersey until it was found by volunteers. The homeless man, battered by a wandering life, was sent to a local shelter, having previously conducted a veterinary examination. It turned out that Barnaby had a severe lack of weight, and also a frostbitten ear. This is not surprising, considering that the cat has lived on the street for many years. 
The staff of the shelter has already helped a large number of animals, experienced volunteers were well aware that the elderly Barnaby has little chance of finding a home. No one wants to take away old and sick cats and dogs. A few visitors to the shelter pay attention to young and healthy animals, with which there is much less hassle. It was especially insulting because Barnaby was a real darling, he did not show aggression towards people, which often happens with street cats. He spent his whole life on the street, but remained a real «good boy»! The volunteers sincerely wanted to help the old man. They posted a post on Facebook about Barnaby’s plight with the hope that someone would want to brighten up the last years of the cat, take him to the family. And an almost unbelievable thing happened! 
The publication was read by veterinarian Ed Sheehan, the owner of his own clinic. He wanted to see the cat, get to know him better, see how he would behave with a new person. But Ed couldn’t even imagine how his first meeting with Barnaby would go! As soon as the cat saw the man, it immediately reached out to him. Ed took the cat in his arms, and he snuggled up to him, began to purr and look sweetly into his face. A real miracle happened! Ed just couldn’t help but smile, he didn’t expect an elderly cat to behave like this. A connection was immediately established between the animal and the veterinarian. The cat didn’t want to get off Ed’s hands, it was obvious that the animal had made its choice! 
The man immediately melted, beaten by Barnaby’s life was so touching and defenseless that it could not but melt even the most stony heart. He decided to take the cat for himself. Since Ed worked as a veterinarian, he understood that he could provide proper care to an elderly animal. After so many years of wandering and torment, Barnaby began to live his best life! Ed monitors the cat’s health, spoils him with treats, even lets him go to his work. Barnaby became an integral part of Ed’s life, made it more soulful and fulfilling. The owner says that despite his age, the cat remains very active and life-loving. 
Perhaps Barnaby has never been so happy! He is surrounded by care and love, receives the necessary nutrition and treatment. The owners dote on their pet, who spends whole days with Ed and his wife all day long! The life of a homeless cat changed dramatically when he was 15 years old, by human standards, this figure corresponds to 76 years. Thanks to Barnaby, we know for sure that it’s never too late to become truly happy! That’s all friends!