November is senior pet month: advantages to adopting a senior cat

[shenmue]

http://cattime.com/adopting-a-senior-cat.html

Senior pets are really cool! This month, shelter and rescue groups around the country are emphasizing the adoption of these lovely critters. Cat Time took a look at some of the best aspects of adopting a mature furry friend.

From the article:

Most senior cats will already have their vaccinations, so you know they’ll be healthy, and you’ll also save some cash since you won’t be shelling out for them. Same goes for spaying or neutering. (Some kittens will be vaccinated or spayed/neutered as well, but it’s not uncommon for them to require these procedures — at your cost.)

Grown-ups are often housebroken as well, which is a huge bonus for those who work during the day. Instead of cleaning up your kitty’s messes, you’ll get to spend that time enjoying your new companion. Your carpets will thank you, too.

[Curmudgeoness]

1. You forgot one of the most important reasons to adopt a senior.

These are the animals who languish in the rescue groups, watching while all the kittens and puppies keep getting snatched up. They are very grateful pets.

[shenmue]

2. Indeed! I adopted a senior spaniel mix years ago

Best $55 I ever spent. She went to Heaven last year, at 16.

[Curmudgeoness]

3. Oh, and that brings up another great reason.

Rescues often give price breaks on seniors.

Shoot, there are at least a hundred reason to adopt a senior. All but one of my adoptions were adults, although only two were seniors, and it was wonderful. They may be lost a little sooner than a young one, but they are so glad to have a forever home.

[shenmue]

4. Yes!

[CurtEastPoint]

5. I'm typing right now w/a 10 y/o lovekitty on my left arm, sound asleep.

Dear God, they are just wonderful.

As you can see, it's his favorite place to be.

[LiberalElite]

6. Here's the cat I adopted when he was 18 - in 2011. He's still with me!

[shenmue]

7. Marvelous!

How wonderful.