A senior cat with zero adoption applications living at the shelter for the third time finally received a happy ending.

As someone who thrives on caring for other people and helping people live better lives, Eleanor Rowland took her mom's advice to adopt a pet during the lowest point of her life. She started scrolling local animal shelter websites. She told Newsweek that she instantly wanted them all.

"However, as I was scrolling, something just drew me to Elvis," Rowland said. "I stopped scrolling and stared at his picture."

Elvis is a 17-year-old black cat who has lived in a shelter twice prior. He had previously had two loving homes, but unfortunate circumstances arose. One owner became hospitalized, unable to care for Elvis, and the other passed away.

"[Shelter employees] told

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