r/cats 20d ago

Cat Picture - OC My old man Mumbo

I can’t remember if I’ve posted him before lol, old man is twenty one this year! He’s doing pretty good for his age too, I think he’s liked being a house cat these last six or so years

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u/Redlion444 20d ago

I think we need regular Mumbo pics here.

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u/JinNJ 20d ago

Personally, I’m waiting for Mumbo #5.

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u/[deleted] 20d ago

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u/Ok_Reveal603 20d ago

A couple of hairballs all month long

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u/ReaperSound 20d ago

A little bit of zoomies at 2 am

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u/That_Grim_Texan 20d ago

Gonna need more food after din din

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u/night-theatre 20d ago

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u/kratty256 20d ago

A little bit of catnip in my life

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u/skivingsnack 20d ago

I’m definitely singing this rendition to my cat later

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u/T-ROY_T-REDDIT 20d ago

I mumbo, you mumbo, he/she/we mumbo. The study of Mumbology.

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u/zeusmenzaadah 18d ago

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u/bayoujac American Shorthair 16d ago

I just spent some time here. I don't understand it, but it's hilarious!

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u/coolsilentebeans 20d ago

This is the thread I needed. Bless y’all ❤️‍🔥🫶🏻😻😹

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u/Amoverandashaker 20d ago

I'll never hear it the same way again!

For that, I thank you!

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u/JinNJ 20d ago

It’s been playing in my head since I saw his name. 🤣😂🤣

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u/EmperorMeow-Meow 20d ago

You know in his younger years he did that mumbo with some lady cats. lol

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u/beanoffury 20d ago

lol, nice

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u/mellamoger 20d ago

Duude I literally spilled the beer over my kb, I'm cracking rn xDDD

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u/JinNJ 20d ago

Thanks. I was honestly considering not posting it, as I wasn’t sure people would still get the reference. But Reddit came through. 🤣😂🤣

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u/Mistapeepers 20d ago

And then some enlarged pics so we can see Mumbo Jumbo.

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u/KrishaCZ 20d ago

i'd be chuffed to bits!

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u/joblessme1 20d ago

With a tiny tiny timelapse

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u/wonperson 20d ago

Yes, please

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u/schiffb558 20d ago

Eekum bokum!

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u/zulsolar 20d ago

Couldn't agree more!!

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u/Lucaswhitemore 20d ago

One photo of Mumbo a day keeps the bad mood away😍

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u/BOBBYTURKAL1NO 20d ago

when someone says a 21 year old cat has been a "house cat for only 6 or so years" means he was a worken mans cat! and a workin mans cat has no pictures of it. He was working what do you expect LOOK AT HIM!

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u/tdtharp 20d ago

Mumbo rocks

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u/princesslooby 20d ago

Hello Mumbo

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u/kittygomiaou 20d ago

I aeegre

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u/prodMilkywayzz 20d ago

I agreea

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u/drawkbox 20d ago

I aggree

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u/Devil2960 20d ago

How do I know if I'm arrger?

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u/fuckmycatsareloud 20d ago

Why is fren so sad. Give him snugs

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u/Theo_retical 20d ago

Old man gets all the snuggles he desires, he just his loves boxes more..

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u/fuckmycatsareloud 20d ago

It’s wild that they seem to love the garbage and packaging more than the toys we buy them 😂

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u/AspiringMtnHermit 20d ago

That's why I don't buy my cats anything besides the cardboard scratchers and cat trees. They LOVE (cat safe) trash and boxes.

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u/Ronnie_Hot_Dogs 20d ago

Cardboard scratchers saved my carpeted stairs lol

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u/LaundryMan2008 19d ago

I wouldn’t be surprised if I wheeled in an industrial dumpster with whatever they want in it and they would primarily want the cardboard, I think the plastic and manufacturing of the toys has an unpleasant smell to the cats while the cardboard smells more natural to them, any bottle caps, hair ties and small plastic trash ends up losing their factory smell very quickly which is why they enjoy playing with them so much, maybe toss them a small twig or large acorn to play with (new smell if inside cat, outside cats probably play with twigs like inside cats with hairclips), I like to watch my cat ravage a pinecone to pieces under supervision when she gets one.

P.S. Reddit decided to change the way commenting UI works (very glitchy now) so I can’t see the entirety of the comment and only one line at a time so apologies for any errors or grammar.

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u/thatsmsbitchtoyou 20d ago

We need some more pics

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u/Moron14 20d ago

I love that the box is clearly a top priority for him. "Sure, take my picture for your internet points, but i'm not leaving here."

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u/dividezero 20d ago

I think my last cat was born old. Biggest lover, just looked grumpy and old his whole life

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u/myocardia27 20d ago

I have a 1 year old cat who is basically a grumpy old man. He has a low sounding meow and makes a lot of judgy noises. He sounds perpetually disgruntled. He also makes sure to file complaints with management if food is running low and other such outrageous behavior on my part. I love him so much.

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u/Catsrules 20d ago

You would be sad to if you have been doing the 1-4 am zoomies for 21 years. Bro needs to retire that is a young cats job. 

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u/Wide-Tie-4477 20d ago

I love him so much!!! I can tell you’re taking good care of him. Precious baby 🫶

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u/SheNickSun 20d ago edited 13d ago

He is precious...

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u/Snackcakes66 20d ago

That’s a handsome panfur! Maybe someday if my almost 18 year old girl decides she likes cats they can meet up at the old cats home, play some bingo, and enjoy a niptini

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u/solidsquirrel1 20d ago

The idea of an elderly retirement cat home makes me so happy. Just a lot of old boys and girls mingling and watching cat TV with unlimited treats and catnip <3

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u/annual_aardvark_war 20d ago

Or they all hate eachother and constantly argue

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u/sdrawkcaBMan 20d ago

Just growls and swats all day, sounds something like a pre-production Skrillex song.

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u/skivingsnack 20d ago

My almost 18 yr old grumpy girl is retired too and would like to join in on a game of pickleball and maybe a puzzle if she ever decides to like cats!

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u/Candymom 20d ago

This old lady just turned 19.

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u/rty90i 20d ago

Shes doing this :3

Also happy birthday to the sweet lady 🥹🩶

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u/justgalsbeingpals 20d ago

her sweet little face 🥺 Happy Birthday to her, I hope she lives many more years!

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u/Mkm788 20d ago

So sweet. I recently heard that there was a study that shows black cats live longer.

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u/Theo_retical 20d ago

That’s cool, I hope hes got a ways to go still lol

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u/NewfangledGentleman 20d ago

The fact this amazing creature lived outside for 15 years and is still going strong is truly special.

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u/leblaun 20d ago

just saw my parents/childhood cat, outdoor black cat of 16 years. still spry, jumps around, hunts, etc

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u/El--Borto 20d ago

My parents took in a feral black cat 5ish years ago. He had been lurking around their house for a good 10 years before that. Vet said he’s around 20.

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u/CrystalMethood 20d ago

Does he have little teddy ears?

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u/FormerLifeFreak 20d ago

We got our family cat (all black runt of the litter) shortly after she was born in 1987. I was three years old. She lived to the ripe old age of 19 without any health problems until they suddenly came all at once and we put her to sleep. I was twenty one years old when we had to put her down.

Here’s to gorgeous little Mumbo enjoying his old man years in comfort and style. May he live another ten years! 😊 🥂

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u/GlitteringHotMess 20d ago

Uh, ok, yay!!!! As an owner of 2 black cats, I will happily let them stay around as long as the others will allow. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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u/Lost-Meeting-9477 20d ago

What about black/white cats. Do they live half shorter than black cats?

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u/SilentAnteater2 20d ago

I hope this is true 🖤

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u/BluebirdDense1485 20d ago

His name is Mumbo Jumbo

His name is Mumbo Jumbo

His name is Mumbo Jumbo

His name is Mumbo Jumbo

His name is Mumbo Jumbo

Cute guy 

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u/Theo_retical 20d ago

Imagine my surprise when I found out there’s a YouTuber named after my cat lmao- my cat came first imo

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u/joblessme1 20d ago

He is one of the most wholesome youtubers too. If you ever want to get into minecraft content, him and grian are great.

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u/Glacecakes 20d ago

The cat is older than the YouTube account lol

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u/BluebirdDense1485 20d ago

Cat is 2/3 the age of the person

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u/TheMobHunter 20d ago

Mumbo, is the moon big?

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u/Few-Mechanic1212 Ginger 20d ago

Well yes Grian! That's why we're not sleeping, isn't it?

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u/Ok_Dragonfruit_4267 20d ago

Mumbo for mayor.

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u/Motor_Run6170 20d ago

He has such a kissable face

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u/Aggressive-Mood-50 20d ago

He reminds me of Eeoyore.

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u/mr_hog232323 20d ago

"Im tired boss"

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u/Marlfox70 20d ago

The embodiment of that meme

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u/Valdair 20d ago

He really looks like he's grimacing... I hope he's not in pain.

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u/mr_hog232323 20d ago

I don't think so, cats don't really have control over their facial expressions as much as humans do. They sort of just look like that all of the time regardless.

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u/Beautiful_Map_9589 20d ago

Beautiful Cat. Kisses

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u/Background-Pirate28 20d ago

Gorgeous gentleman

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u/Digging_graves_ 20d ago

Awe little baby looks so sad my kitty had sad eyes but unfortunately grew out of them. give him kisses from all of us 💕

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u/GujuGanjaGirl 20d ago

Mumbo you are so beautiful and sweet. 💓. May you live a long happy life!

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u/INGirl92 20d ago

That face 🥹

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u/No_Noise_1978 20d ago

Love you Mumbo

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u/Old_Mycologist1066 20d ago

The name suits this distinguished gentleman void boy....So handsome but soulful looking..

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u/PsychologicalYam3079 20d ago

Tuner is 21 as well!

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u/OGMom2022 20d ago

🥰🥰🥰

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u/MerrilyLJ70 20d ago

Such a sweet old man 🥰 he’s so handsome

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u/APar93 20d ago

Would kill for Mumbo

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u/Gameofadages 20d ago

I think one could easily raise a formidable army from the comments section alone 🖤

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u/Dojo_McDavis 20d ago

Ditto. Your wish is my command, Lord Mumbo.

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u/Nads_K22 20d ago

He looks so worried but he's adorablell

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u/inkfanatic95 20d ago

Omg I love mumbo so much😭🥹those sad little eyes make me sad but all I want to do is love him. I hope you give him endless cuddles and spoil the baby. He is an angel. I’d love to see more mumbo on here

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u/coodyscoops 20d ago edited 20d ago

man that cat is in his 90’s😭

**counts on hand**

shit that cat is 147 years old.. and still loves cardboard boxes😭😭😭🥺

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u/RedaNassef 20d ago

21 years old! What a true legend. He looks so dignified and handsome, wishing him continued health and happiness

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u/Electronic_Ad3576 20d ago

I love his cute face!! Honestly one of the cutest I’ve ever seen. 🥹😍

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u/mariah_degiorgio 20d ago

Mumbo 😭 I love you

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u/onfire916 20d ago

Awww Mumbo. This is my boy Mamba. I feel they would get along

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u/Zander253 20d ago

My old kitty just passed at 15 due to some pancreas complications. It makes me happy to see your kitty doing good at 20 going on 21.

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u/WeeMan1128 20d ago

I love this cat with every grain of my being and I don’t even know the guy 😭

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u/FormerLifeFreak 20d ago

I would die for Mumbo.

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u/BionicBruv 20d ago

I would carry him all over the house. He needs like 10,000 cuddles a day

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u/JTHM8008 20d ago

What a good kitty 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

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u/lawlliets 20d ago

OHHH MY GODDDD 😭😭😭😭😭

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u/lawlliets 20d ago

Give him kisses for me!

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u/BigIreland 20d ago

Mambo is a fine and dapper gentleman. Reminds me of The Snuggle Goblin. She’s a sweet lil ol lady.

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u/LessCourage8439 20d ago

I need to deliver all the hugs to Mumbo. Stat!

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u/celery_stalk 20d ago

Omg he looks just like a black version of our late Owen!! Give that handsome boi Mumbo some lovins for me, please 🥹

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u/Haunting_Cricket_855 20d ago

Your HANDSOME old man Mumbo 😍

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u/Born-Agency-3922 20d ago

I feel exactly how he looks.

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u/The_Galactican 20d ago

Just adding to the chorus. This guy is the absolute best.

My old gal is 17 and going strong. Mumbo gives us something to shoot for!

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u/sneezyailurophile 20d ago

Aww he looks like a sad little bear. Give him a smooch from all of us. He’s adorable. 🖤

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u/FirefighterNo7414 20d ago

I’d die for Mumbo tbh

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u/Ganjaleezarice69 20d ago

Never have I seen a cat with a name that matches it so perfectly

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u/No_Equivalent_4412 20d ago

Give that baby a forehead kiss

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u/shiitake-pocky 20d ago

I love you Mumbo

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u/justgalsbeingpals 20d ago

🥺🥺🥺🥺

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u/Im_Ryeden 20d ago

Looks like a sad panther 😭

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u/Significant_Grape694 20d ago

Mumbo Jumbo! So cute!

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u/surewhynot762 20d ago

21! What a blessing! I have a soft spot in my heart for the OG’s like old man Mumbo here. I love em all, cats and dogs both. You must be doing something right for this handsome devil to have stuck around this long 👍👌🙏

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u/InLainSight 20d ago

He’s so downtrodden looking

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u/disco-bees 20d ago

Give him whatever he wants for the rest of his life, thanks.

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u/RogerClyneIsAGod2 20d ago

He could be related to r/The_Hound !!!

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u/Southern_Book_659 20d ago

All rise…..Mr Mumbo! 🎩🖤
So happy you shared him with us 😊

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u/eronsnoresomore 20d ago

Gentle soul

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u/bobby229 20d ago

ADORABLE

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u/Haunting-Raccoon1923 20d ago

He’s so stinking cute 🖤 I’ve got a 19 yo boy, so thankful for everyday together.

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u/nimbienexie 20d ago

Mumbo No. 5 ✨️

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u/loulouteeee 20d ago

Awww give a hug for me

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u/Glittering-Low4418 20d ago

I Love him ❤️

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u/FriendlyGrocery1773 20d ago

Awww…such a sweetie pie

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u/lildery 20d ago

Omg what a SWEET little man

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u/szatrob 20d ago

Awww, he's so adorable.

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u/sheldoh 20d ago

he looks so sad 🥺

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u/quakenbake64 20d ago

That face 😍

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u/AdventurousGlass7432 20d ago

Sweet sweet kitty

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u/SearrAngel 20d ago

He's adorable

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u/Consistent_Guess9080 20d ago

i love u mumbo

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u/garIicgirI 20d ago

Is he sad? Or he normally looks like this? Hes a baby even though hes an old man. 😭😭

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u/dldppl 20d ago

Look at that face 🥺🥰😍

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u/GeserAndersen 20d ago

Mumbo, perhaps.

Jumbo, perhaps not!

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u/ariwrig15 20d ago

why does he look so sad im sad now

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u/unsure-sleep 20d ago

I have the same cat in orange 🧡

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u/SirYappsAlot 20d ago

Mumbo is older than me! Such a handsome man ♥️

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u/Unknown_Cloud_777 20d ago

What a little sweetie pie 🥧 💖 

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u/Frontal_Commando_89 20d ago

what a sweet kitty 😭 older than my little brother

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u/Significant_Most_356 20d ago

What a darling

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u/zsreport 3 Little Cuddle Bugs 20d ago

Handsome Mumbo

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u/Tricky-Trick1132 20d ago

Mumbo!!😘❤️❤️

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u/MichaelBoltonIsMyDad 20d ago

😭🖤 i love him, he’s so sweet!! his sad lil face :c i love u, mumbo

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u/_totalannihilation 20d ago

Omg what a gentleman

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u/IndividualAd1290 20d ago

Awww 😻 I love him! He looks like a miniature black panther 😻❤️😻

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u/kapaxcat 20d ago

He has seen a lot.❤️

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u/TraditionPhysical603 20d ago

Tell mumbo I love him

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u/Sparki_ British Shorthair 20d ago

Awh he's so cute

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u/mona8_m 20d ago

He’s so cute!💕

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u/Steam_Powered_Banana 20d ago

Such a sweet face and kind eyes. He's a precious lil baby~

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u/Lost_Arotin 20d ago

Old man lived 11 lives so far.

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u/Significant-Arm7528 20d ago

I love Mumbo, please tell him how much I love him please

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u/Dzx66 20d ago

Not me over here expecting this to be a sad post as soon as I saw the cat. I am glad it’s a happy post instead lol

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u/WinterPayment4246 20d ago

He looks so refined and wise, i request permission to ask the great sage Mumbo a question and hear his great wisdom.

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u/BrD_87 20d ago

Twenty one years? Wow, he’s an old kitty! But it’s good that he looks fine and happy. :D

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u/FigSpecific6210 20d ago

What a sweet old man! I'm pretty sure my boy will look like Mumbo in another 5-6 years.

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u/thedreadedaw 20d ago

There is something so sweet about a senior kitty's face. It touches me more than a kitten face.

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u/Apojacks1984 20d ago

Omg. I just want to give him a kitten kiss or a hug. What a sweet old man!!! He looks so pleasant

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u/HugeHomeForBoomers 20d ago

I say, 1, two three four five.

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u/TawnyFawn Lots of kitties! 20d ago

ohhhhh my Godddd he looks like a well-loved plush toy 😭😭😭

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u/Sweaty_Stranger 20d ago

If you turn him upside down, does he go into Wumbo mode?

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u/CrystalSoulx 20d ago

What happened to his ears?

He looks like such a sweet old man! The kind of cat that could do no wrong ❤️

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u/Driftwood29er 20d ago

He’s just a lil guy

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u/treebeecol 20d ago

I love Mumbo, and his crooked ear. 💜

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u/_Batiatus 20d ago

what a precious little baby 🥹

sending him a lot of kisses 😭

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u/No_Lawfulness_5667 20d ago

I love your guy. He's got personality. I am sucker for a worried face cat. Congratulations for finding each other. You're fortunate to have had this much time together. Cheers, Mumbo! ✌️

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u/JonathanPeerHost 20d ago

21 years! Bless his heart. Mumbo is cool names

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u/Dr_Chuff_Bunkers 20d ago

This might be the most relatable cat in the world.

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u/That_Cat7243 20d ago

Sad boi 🥺 Kiss him extra for me

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u/NostrilLurker 20d ago

Will he one day have a sibling named Jumbo who's very small?

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u/Only-Carpenter7161 20d ago

He looks like he's good at redstone.

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u/enbymushroom42 20d ago

Mumbo jumbo ref/j

He's so cute tho i would start a cult for him

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u/The_Arbitraitor 20d ago

Does he have a brother named Jumbo?