There are many things that get better with age, and a feline friend is one of them! If you’re thinking about adopting a kitten or know someone who is, ask that they consider a senior cat instead. Sure, kittens are cute, but adult cats have a great deal going for them. Read and share this list of why adopting a senior cat might be right for you!
Senior cats are some of the hardest to find homes for — so when you adopt a senior cat you’re literally saving a life! This is a great life lesson to instill in your little ones.
A senior cat’s personality has already developed, so you’ll know right away from your first encounter if he or she is a good fit for your family.
A senior cat won’t grow any larger, so you’ll know exactly what you’re signing up for. Plus, you won’t have to upgrade to a larger cat house or litter box as they continue to grow.
A senior cat may be house-trained with basic etiquette and not attack feet, bite hands or use the couch or carpet as a scratching post.
Senior cats are often already litter trained and are less likely to “forget” where the box is. To help keep cats happy about their litter box, no matter what their age, use a quality cat litter like Arm & Hammer Slide. It traps odours for 7 days, and is dust-free with a soft texture that’s easy on paws. What’s best is the patented EZ Clean technology means the used litter slides right out! No more scrubbing or scraping the bottom of the box!
Senior cats are often content to just relax in your company, unlike younger cats, who may get into mischief because they’re bored.
Did you Know? With Friday, the 13th approaching, it’s important to remember that senior cats aren’t the only ones that tend to be forgotten – black cats are too. The superstitions that surround black cats have a real impact on them finding a forever home. Remember, the idea that black cats bring bad luck is nothing but a myth so don’t let that stand in your way of welcoming a deserving cat into your family.
Have you adopted a senior or black cat? I’d love to hear about your experience. To adopt a senior or black cat or learn more about cat adoption, visit your local SPCA or go online.
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Church & Dwight. All opinions are mine.
Great tips about adopting a cat. Have never adopted a cat but we did adopt a dog.
Senior cats are definitely the ones that are often left behind when it comes to adoption, have to admit that we have never adopted a senior cat but have rescued 4 kittens over the years .
We’ve never adopted a senior cat but we did just adopt 2 kittens, they’re sisters and total trouble makers. We had thought about a senior cat but we wanted kittens who would grow up with our boys so they could all learn eachother’s temperaments.
I adopted a black kitten 8 years ago, but when I brought him home I never expected him to become best friends with my rotti, my rotti would let this kitten chew and claw and swat at her ears and you could tell she loved every minute of it, and to this day they are still good friends
Awwww senior cats are the best to love!
I’ve had cats my whole life and it’s always been how much I fall in love with them that keeps me adopting another
I seriously cannot believe people feel this way about black cats!! I have adopted 2 black cats and took one in when i was young (thanks to my mom) I have unfortunately lost a couple fur babies throughout the years, But i sill have my kitty Donny. black kitty and such a darling. he is an indoor cat but when it comes to halloween night and always having the door opening for trick or treaters, i make sure to keep him safe in the basement just in case he decides to book it out the door. I know how evil some people can be.
We had a black cat for years until he past away. He was a sweetheart. I would adopt a senior cat in a heartbeat too. Every animal deserves a loving home.