How to Adopt an Older Cat

Adopt an older cat when adopt a cat. Most people look to find a cute little kitten to take home with them. The older Older cats end up living in a shelter when their owners die and family does not want to care for them. When not adopted these cats who were raised in a loving home end up being euthanized which is a sad ending for loyal and loving cats. Older Cats need homes with older adults who need companionship and a cat on their lap while they watch television they are cuddled up on the chair.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Make sure that you want to adopt an older cat. Taking cats back to the shelter after taking him home with you is cruel to the cat, as he will probably be put to sleep.

2. 
   Adult Cat is fun

   Adopt an older cat if you are also an adult. Cats that are not used to being around little children will not thrive well if they are placed in a home with small children or with dogs.

3. Realize that older cat will be housebroken, will not claw the furniture or scratch the walls. Grown cats are placid, and only want to give and receive love, eat, drink and use their liter box. Adopted Cats like to crawl up on your lap and be a loving companion.

4. Look for an older cat at a cat sanctuary, ASPCA, or families who care for cats until they are adopted. Cats who reach maturity, are used to being with their human mother since they were born, and have had the run of the house. For adults who live alone without children around, there is nothing compared to adopting a cat that is older or an adult cat.

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[ringgold]

on 8/25/2009 Great article !! People are reluctant to adopt a mature pet sometimes, but adult cats are already house friendly, usually !!! Having a sweet, loving pet to cuddle is healing !!!

[melissalewis]

on 8/19/2009 I almost overlooked my "soul mate" cat 4 years ago at the Humane Society. He was 11 years old, and I didn't think I'd want to go through the experience of losing another cat anytime soon. But I'm more bonded to him than any cat I've ever known - and let's just say I've known a few)! I'm guessing his owner must have died, because nobody in their right mind would've given him up! I'm so glad I didn't pick a kitten!

[lexajayne]

on 8/9/2009 Great article! Another good reason for adopting older cats or animals would be that it's quite possible that their owners might have passed away. It's sad. These pets surely need a little extra love.

[godfather25]

on 8/5/2009 Very nice article on adopting grown cats.

[Sondrac]

on 7/27/2009 My cat also, that we raised from a kitten does the same thing. Thought I was the only one. She bites at times and runs off. my kids call her a nasty cat.;)