Can you adopt an older cat?
Adopting an older cat can bring a lot of joy to your household. If you see a senior cat in a rescue or shelter, it’s usually because something happened outside of his control. Most older cats just want to find a loving and safe home again. Here are seven reasons why bringing home an older cat can be such a blessing.
Are older cats easier to adopt?
Older Cats Need You Kittens are cute and get adopted very easily. Older cats are less likely to be adopted and run the risk of living out their lives in a shelter or foster home or even being euthanized if they don’t get a home.
Should I adopt a 12 year old cat?
Senior cats have the hardest time finding a home and in many cases you’ll be saving that cat’s life. When senior cats live as strays they have a lower chance of surviving the conditions. In a shelter environment an elderly cat may be euthanized for space.
At what age is a senior cat?
In recent years, feline ages and life-stages have been redefined, cats are considered to be elderly once they reach 11 years with senior cats defined as those aged between 11-14 years and super-senior cats 15 years and upwards. When caring for older cats it sometimes helps to appreciate their age in human terms.
What’s the best age to adopt a cat?
The earliest a kitten should be taken from its mother would be 12 weeks, with 15 being better. Other that that, any age that a cat needs a home is a good age to adopt it. Older cats are easier in most ways (usually), and abandoned older cats are very grateful to get adopted into a good home.
Should I get a kitten for my older cat?
Older cats will generally not take kindly to a kitten that they consider to be a pesky, frolicking “intruder” that is infringing on his domain.” That’s because senior cats are set in their ways. They thrive on a customary and established routine. It can be extremely stressful for them when that routine is shattered.
Should I get a kitten for my 8 year old cat?
Kittens may not be a good match for many senior cats, especially cats who are dealing with health issues. If, after careful thought, you decide to have a kitten join your older feline in residence, slow and steady introductions will ensure a smooth experience for everyone.
Is it better to get a kitten or an older cat?
Kittens will require more time and attention, not to mention time spent cleaning up after them, than adult cats, so if you’re gone most of the day, an older cat can be the best fit for you. If you have small children, an adult cat may also be a better choice.
Can you adopt an older cat in the UK?
Our ‘ Adopt an Older Cat ‘ campaign aims to raise awareness of the thousands of adult and senior cats in rescue shelters across the UK. Even cats as young as just 8 or 9 years get overlooked, even though these days that’s just middle aged!
Can You foster an older cat at a rescue centre?
Some rescue organisations may even pay for both food and vet bills if you take on a senior cat as a ‘permanent fostering’ basis. Ask at your local rescue centre about their Older Cat schemes. Why go to a Rescue and Rehoming centre?
Can a 10 year old cat be adopted?
Cats often live into their late teens these days, so most older cats will have many years of life and love to give! Some shelters offer some kind of ‘Puss Pension Scheme’ whereby if you adopt a cat over 10 years old, they will pay for any unforseen future vet bills.
What happens if you adopt a cat from a rescue?
Rehoming organisations are very careful about placing each animal in the right home, and will offer advice and support where necessary even after adoption. If for whatever reason things don’t work out (such as not getting on with another pet), the rescue will take the cat back into their care.