I don't know exactly how old she was, maybe 10 - 12. she had hind quarters problems for a long time and finally could hardly walk and use the litter box..she was not a people cat, did not want to be held but wanted minimal attention. poop and breath stunk to high heaven, puked up most every day and nagged me for a taste of what I was eating. got real tired of that..she would get tangled up in my oxygen hose that lay on the floor. as far as I am concerned she lived her years with me better than living out of doors. I will not get another, I can barely take care of myself let alone a pet!!!