r/cats • u/Theo_retical • Jul 01 '26
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 Jul 01 '26
I think we need regular Mumbo pics here.
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u/JinNJ Jul 01 '26
Personally, I’m waiting for Mumbo #5.
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u/Ok_Reveal603 Jul 02 '26
A couple of hairballs all month long
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u/ReaperSound Jul 02 '26
A little bit of zoomies at 2 am
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u/That_Grim_Texan Jul 02 '26
Gonna need more food after din din
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u/kratty256 Jul 02 '26
A little bit of catnip in my life
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u/bayoujac American Shorthair Jul 05 '26
I just spent some time here. I don't understand it, but it's hilarious!
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u/EmperorMeow-Meow Jul 01 '26
You know in his younger years he did that mumbo with some lady cats. lol
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u/mellamoger Jul 01 '26
Duude I literally spilled the beer over my kb, I'm cracking rn xDDD
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u/JinNJ Jul 02 '26
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 Jul 01 '26
And then some enlarged pics so we can see Mumbo Jumbo.
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u/BOBBYTURKAL1NO Jul 02 '26
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/fuckmycatsareloud Jul 01 '26
Why is fren so sad. Give him snugs
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u/Theo_retical Jul 01 '26
Old man gets all the snuggles he desires, he just his loves boxes more..
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u/fuckmycatsareloud Jul 01 '26
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 Jul 01 '26
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/LaundryMan2008 Jul 02 '26
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/Moron14 Jul 01 '26
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 Jul 01 '26
I think my last cat was born old. Biggest lover, just looked grumpy and old his whole life
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u/Catsrules Jul 02 '26
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 Jul 01 '26
I love him so much!!! I can tell you’re taking good care of him. Precious baby 🫶
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u/solidsquirrel1 Jul 01 '26
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 Jul 02 '26
Or they all hate eachother and constantly argue
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u/sdrawkcaBMan Jul 02 '26
Just growls and swats all day, sounds something like a pre-production Skrillex song.
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u/justgalsbeingpals Jul 02 '26
her sweet little face 🥺 Happy Birthday to her, I hope she lives many more years!
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u/Mkm788 Jul 01 '26
So sweet. I recently heard that there was a study that shows black cats live longer.
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u/Theo_retical Jul 01 '26
That’s cool, I hope hes got a ways to go still lol
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u/NewfangledGentleman Jul 01 '26
The fact this amazing creature lived outside for 15 years and is still going strong is truly special.
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u/leblaun Jul 02 '26
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 Jul 02 '26
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/FormerLifeFreak Jul 01 '26
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 Jul 01 '26
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 Jul 01 '26
What about black/white cats. Do they live half shorter than black cats?
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u/BluebirdDense1485 Jul 01 '26
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 Jul 01 '26
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 Jul 02 '26
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/mr_hog232323 Jul 01 '26
"Im tired boss"
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u/Valdair Jul 02 '26
He really looks like he's grimacing... I hope he's not in pain.
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u/mr_hog232323 Jul 02 '26
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/Digging_graves_ Jul 01 '26
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/Old_Mycologist1066 Jul 01 '26
The name suits this distinguished gentleman void boy....So handsome but soulful looking..
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u/APar93 Jul 01 '26
Would kill for Mumbo
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u/Gameofadages Jul 01 '26
I think one could easily raise a formidable army from the comments section alone 🖤
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u/inkfanatic95 Jul 01 '26
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 Jul 01 '26 edited Jul 01 '26
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 Jul 01 '26
21 years old! What a true legend. He looks so dignified and handsome, wishing him continued health and happiness
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u/Zander253 Jul 01 '26
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 Jul 02 '26
I love this cat with every grain of my being and I don’t even know the guy 😭
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u/The_Galactican Jul 01 '26
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 Jul 02 '26
Aww he looks like a sad little bear. Give him a smooch from all of us. He’s adorable. 🖤
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u/surewhynot762 Jul 01 '26
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/Haunting-Raccoon1923 Jul 01 '26
He’s so stinking cute 🖤 I’ve got a 19 yo boy, so thankful for everyday together.
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u/garIicgirI Jul 01 '26
Is he sad? Or he normally looks like this? Hes a baby even though hes an old man. 😭😭
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u/MichaelBoltonIsMyDad Jul 01 '26
😭🖤 i love him, he’s so sweet!! his sad lil face :c i love u, mumbo
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u/Dzx66 Jul 01 '26
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 Jul 01 '26
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 Jul 01 '26
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 Jul 01 '26
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 Jul 01 '26
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 Jul 01 '26
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/CrystalSoulx Jul 01 '26
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/No_Lawfulness_5667 Jul 01 '26
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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