06/02/2026
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FORT WORTH MAN PASSES AWAY AND LEAVES $100,000 TO THE ANIMAL RESCUE WHO GAVE HIM HIS CAT!!!!
Years ago, Animal Hope Pet in Fort Worth adopted out a cat named Thomas to Dr. Philip Roos, a man in his 90s.
The rescue says, “Some organizations hesitate to adopt animals to older adults because of the possibility that the person may predecease the pet. We have always believed the opposite: that companionship, comfort, purpose, and unconditional love matter at every stage of life.
A month ago, we were informed that Dr. Roos had passed away and had left our shelter a gift of more than $100,000 through his estate.
When we read his obituary, we learned about the remarkable life he lived. Dr. Roos fled Denmark ahead of the N**i occupation during World War II. He attended Stanford University while still in high school. He went on to dedicate his life to psychology in both clinical and administrative roles, helping countless people over the decades.
But what moved us most was the final line of the obituary:
“He is survived by his daughter, Valerie, and his cat, Thomas.”
That sentence has stayed with us.
We often talk about rescuing animals and finding them homes because we know it changes the animals’ lives. But sometimes we are reminded just how profoundly those animals change human lives too.
Many of us come to animal welfare because we have experienced loss, hardship, loneliness, or grief ourselves. We do this work hoping to make the world a little kinder and a little better. Stories like this remind us there is enormous power in the connection between people and animals.
Thomas found a home.
But Thomas also gave companionship, purpose, comfort, and love to someone who clearly cherished him deeply.
We are profoundly grateful to Dr. Roos for this extraordinary gift and for allowing us to be one small part of his story. His generosity will help us continue finding homes, hope, and healing for animals — and for people — for many years to come.”
WOW!!!! $100,000!!!!! What a gift! 💙💙💙
📸: Animal Hope Pet Adoptions
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