Whitestone, New York - Nancy the cat (16) is already a grandma in human years, but instead of giving her a good old age, her owners wanted to get rid of her in a shocking way. Fortunately, animal rescuers intervened.

As a spokesperson for NYC Second Chance Rescue reported on Facebook, the rescue facility had recently received a "disturbing" call from a vet informing the team that a cat had been brought in to be put to sleep

The owner of the cat, whose name was Fancy Nancy, had requested that the animal be euthanized.

"Not too long ago, Fancy Nancy’s feline housemate died, and Nancy went into a depression," writes the rescue.

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"She became withdrawn and would meow constantly, trying to find the friend who was no longer with her," the post continued.

"The vet said the owner came into the hospital to euthanize her, stating her husband demanded it or he would kill the cat himself... Did your jaw drop? Ours sure did."

Animal rescuers immediately knew that they had to save Fancy Nancy from death.

"The vet called us immediately, asking for us to take Fancy Nancy in. Of course, we said YES. We’ve all felt heartache and loss – animals are not so different," the animal rescue explained.

"Nancy was mourning, and it almost cost her life."

Thanks to the facility, however, the cat is now safe and waiting for a caring home where she can spend her final days.

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The Facebook post from NYC Second Chance Rescue quickly went viral and reached several interested parties who agreed to take Nancy in.

Now the cat can hopefully experience the love and peace she deserves in the golden years!