Jumbles is a "retired-by-Ty" cat and still even has his whiskers after over 20 years! He was washed before shipping and turned out just like new. He has gone to a loving home where he will be cared for like all retired cats should be, That is not hard because from the stuffing to the stitching he is A1 quality. Bye the way I too have a retired-by-Ty cat named Al E, Katt who has been my care-cat for over 17 years.