Teenager Takes His Cat to Prom and the Photos Are Unforgettable
Prom night is supposed to be all about big entrances, polished outfits, and a memory that sticks for years. For one teenager, though, the most unforgettable part of the evening was not a limo or a date, it was bringing along his cat and turning a school tradition into something completely his own.
The photos from the night quickly stood out because they were equal parts sweet, funny, and unexpected. With a tux, a prom backdrop, and a very patient feline in the mix, the whole thing became a story people could not stop sharing.
And once you see how it all came together, it is easy to understand why these prom pictures went viral.
Sam Steingard was geared up and ready to attend his school prom, but he faced an all-too-familiar obstacle: he couldn't find a date.
This might sadden some folks out there, but not Sam. No, Sam knew all along that he had the purr-fect date at home.
Sam took his cat, Ruby, to prom.
In an interview with Love Meow, Sam's sister, Caroline Steingard, said:
My brother took our cat to prom… My mom (Joanne) decided to buy our cat a dress and a sparkly collar so my brother would have someone to take pictures with.
Caroline loved everything about this so much that she shared the photo on Imgur, where it quickly gained popularity, which is totally understandable because it's amazing.
Paws for a moment... just appreciate how Ruby looks at Sam. That's true adoration right there, folks.
Caroline elaborated on the relationship between Sam and Ruby:
Ten years ago, Ruby was found behind a Ruby Tuesday’s restaurant. So that’s how she got her name.
According to Caroline, the siblings grew up with Ruby, and she is a very friendly cat beloved by the whole neighborhood!
A prom date like this definitely turned heads.
It’s the same kind of heart-mending “first-time cat dad” joy as this adoption that healed a rescuer.
Caroline also told Love Meow:
When I was younger, she would walk with me to school, and then when we arrived, she would walk herself home and meet me there after school. She’s a great cat.
Ruby is like most cats because she loves to be cuddled, held, and petted while she purrs with delight.
As for why Ruby especially loves Sam?
She loves Sam because he talks to her in a baby voice and gives her treats once in a while.
But that's not all...
Since being home on summer break, Sam built her a little cat fort out of a cardboard box and an old T-shirt. Even though she has a $40 heated cat bed, she prefers the homemade fort.
Since the now-iconic prom photos were shared to the delight of the Internet, both Sam and Caroline have graduated high school. Away at college, they look forward to coming home on breaks for extra Ruby love and snuggles:
Both my brother and I miss her so much when we’re away at college!
Time away from loved ones makes the time spent together that much more special, doesn't it?
And who would have thought? We never would have known the purr-fect prom couple existed if it weren't for Caroline sharing an all-too-precious photo of Sam and Ruby on the big day. According to Dr. Michele Gelfand, a cultural psychologist, "Celebrating unique moments like this can strengthen bonds and create lasting memories." You can learn more about her insights on relationships at michelegelfand.com. I'd say their Instagram deserves more than 9,000 followers, wouldn't you?
Don’t miss the shelter cat’s wedding moment, where a plush bouquet got tossed instead.
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