Adopting a Senior Cat
Ten Reasons Senior Cats Rule
Taz is waiting for a home at Copper Country Humane Society in Houghton, MI
By Jane Harrell, Petfinder.com associate producer
As mom to three "older" cats, I consider senior-cat adoption a cause near and dear to my heart.
That's why I'm challenging everyone to pledge to spread the word by "liking" this post.
And if you have a friend who's thinking of adopting -- or if
you're considering adding a new cat family member yourself -- read and share
this list:
10 Reasons Senior Cats Rule
- When senior cats are adopted, they seem to understand that they've been rescued, and are all the more thankful for it.
- A senior cat's personality has already developed, so you'll know if he or she is a good fit for your family.
- You can teach an old cat new tricks (I do every day with my own cats!): Senior cats have the attention span and impulse control that makes them easier to train than their youthful counterparts.
- A senior cat may very well already know basic household etiquette (like not attacking your feet at night) anyway!
- In particular, senior cats are often already litter trained and are less likely to "forget" where the box is.
- A senior cat won't grow any larger, so you'll know exactly how much cat you're getting.
- Senior cats are often content to just relax in your company, unlike younger cats, who may get into mischief because they're bored.
- Speaking of relaxing, senior cats make great napping buddies.
- Senior cats often know that scratching posts (not furniture) are for scratching and toys (not hands or feet) are for biting.
- Senior cats are some of the hardest to find homes for -- so when you adopt a senior cat, you're truly saving a life.
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