Until Emily took him in, Runt the tabby cat had been a stray for much of his life.

He was in bad shape when she discovered him; he was emaciated, had multiple cuts on his face and ears, and was suffering from a long illness.

So he was in pretty bad shape when arrived at the Lake County Animal Shelter. The vet also told Emily something that took her by surprise, Runt was 14 years old!

So instead of leaving them at the shelter, Emily volunteered to be his foster mom.

Runt is a laid-back cat that gets along with all of the other creatures in the home, including puppies and kittens.

Emily once brought home a foster kitten, and Runt took it upon himself to care for the baby.

Emily was worried that the kitten wouldn’t make it, but thanks to Runt, he did. Runt is now the new dad every time Emily brings home a foster kitten.

He looks after them all as if it were his life’s work.