u/Roboticheartbeat

My (32 F) boy is 16 years old (neutered) and starting to slow down. Today, however, I encountered a new problem when I started to put away clean laundry I had left in a basket for a few days: He had peed in the basket! he’s never done this before, and although he sometimes poops outside of the litter box (vet thinks it’s due to arthritis pain) he’s never peed outside his litter box. Will this become normal as he continues to age? Is there a way to prevent it from happening again? I live in a small apartment so I’m not sure a second litter box would be plausible or even helpful.

We are in the US. Vet is accessible, he goes monthly for Solensia injections and had a full blood work panel done about 3 months ago (vet said his numbers were “exceptional for his age”). I can afford vet care.

TDLR: Old cat peed in fresh basket of laundry. How do I prevent this from happening again?

Small moments that feel great (as a middle school teacher):

1. When the shy kid who never talks smiles at a joke.
2. When a kid interrupts me to ask what I word I used means (you’re listening??? you care enough to ask???)
3. When a kid calls me mom and then turns beet red.

What are some underrated moments that bring you joy?