WHY are there so many ADULT CATS in RESCUES?

Adult cats come into rescues for a wide variety of reasons - and the older the cat, the more likely it is to have some disruption in it's life that means it has ended up at a rescue. Some of the most common reasons are »» The owner has moved to somewhere that doesn't allow pets, the family is emigrating, relationship breakdowns and divorce, a family member such as a child or grand-child has an allergy, the owner has died or gone into a care home... and many more reasons. Often a cat will have spent years happily living with an owner or family, then one day they are suddenly homeless, for reasons that the cat will never understand, they end up in a shelter!

Many cats live into their late teens these days, so most seniors will have many years of life and love still to give!

You know where you are with an adult cat - what you see is what you get! So many people automatically choose a kitten, but you have no way of knowing what sort of cat they will become in adulthood, and kittens don't stay kittens for long. If you overlook the oldies, you will be missing out on some of the most special cats - and that very special cat in the shelter is missing out on the loving home they so dearly long for. 

Below are two different "Top 10 Reasons to Adopt an Older Cat" lists.

 

Top 10 Reasons to Adopt an Older Cat:

10) Older cats have BETTER MANNERS
9) Older cats are EASIER TO ASSESS
8) Older cats are full grown. No guessing how big they will get or what they will look like
7) Older cats know what "NO" means.
6) Older cats are such agreeable friends, they ask no questions, pass no criticism.
5) Older cats are adaptable; they will bond to a new owner.
4) Older cats learn quickly (yes, they can learn a new name).
3) Older cats are calmer - no running up your pants leg.
2) Older cats appreciate love and understand how to keep it.
1) OLDER CATS HAVE SO MUCH LOVE TO GIVE

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Top 10 Reasons to Adopt an Older Cat

10) Kittens are rambunctious and lively.  Your household will never again be peaceful with a crazy kittens running through the house.

9) A kitten is only a kitten for a short time.

8) Older cats don't climb your curtains, run the Indy 500 in the middle ot the night and know not to use your leg as a scratching post.

7) Older cats tend to have a well-developed immune system and stronger stomach tolerance with fewer stomach upsets than kittens.

6) Older cats are ever-so-grateful for a second chance at a loving home!

5) Older cats adjust better to new surroundings - been there, done that!

4) Older cats are like a fine wine, they just get better with age.

3) Cats don't care how old you are!

2) Love knows no age.

And the number one reason to adopt an older cat  . .

1) They are the least likely to be adopted.

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Loyal, loving, fascinating, affectionate, individual, charming, smart, cuddlesome, purring . . . Senior Kittizens!

 

Senior Kittizens Rock! (between naps)