Teen Can't Find A Date To Prom So Takes His Cat Instead.

Teen Can't Find A Date For His Prom Then Decided To Take His Cat Instead

High School life is not complete without attending the Prom. And it is essential to have a date for that special night. Unfortunately, sometimes that is easier said than done. As a last resort, some might take a family member or go with a friend to prom.

A teen from Germantown, Maryland named Sam Steingard took a special "someone" for his date and was very proud to have "Ruby" on his arm.

Sam and his date, Ruby.

That’s because Ruby isn’t his cousin or even his sister. Ruby is the family cat, and he knew that she would be the purrfect prom feline-date. And when prom night came around, Ruby was all dressed-up and ready to party.

“My brother took our cat to the 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,” Sam’s sister Caroline Steingard said.

Ruby was all dressed-up for Sam’s prom.

Sam chose Ruby as his prom date because he wasn’t planning on staying long at the event.

However, he was actually unable to take her along with him. Confirms, her mother loses her mind. “I’m about to pee my pants!”

Netizens photoshopped Sam and Ruby’s pic.

Caroline ended up sharing the photo on Imgur where it went viral and inspired a Photoshop battle by fans of the photo. They Photoshopped Sam and Ruby into the prom itself…

People on the internet were also obsessed with the way this dear cat is looking-in love at Sam.

Ruby’s probably staring at Sam that way because they’ve grown quite fond of each other over the years. “She loves Sam because he likes to talk to her in a baby voice and he will give her treats once in awhile,” said Caroline.

Sam and Ruby's bonding.

“Since being home on summer break Sam did build her a little cat fort out of a cardboard box and an old tee shirt. Even though she has a $40 heated cat bed, she prefers the homemade fort.”

The Steingards found ruby about 10 years ago behind a Ruby Tuesdays which is how she got her name. Ruby is adorable and loves people and her neighbors.

“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.” Caroline said. Both Sam and Caroline miss Ruby very much when they are away at college, which is why she gets extra love and cuddles when they come.

“Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.”

- James Herriot