The Birman cat is a medium to large breed with a silky, semi-long coat, deep blue eyes, and a distinct color-point pattern.

Senior pets can make some of the best companions, with a calm, loving presence and a quiet gratitude that can melt your heart in an instant.

Lisa de Gunst tells Newsweek that she "melts every single time” she sees the trio together, and now she wonders what she was ever worried about.