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"Senior" cats make especially good pets for "Senior" people. Do you know a special person whose life could be enriched by the addition of a loving pet. If so email or call us for more information.
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Greetings! Preparing to write my first article for the CLAWS Newsletter proved to be quite an eye-opening and heart-crunching experience. I visited the CLAWS Rescue and Adoption Center to get a feel for the cat population in need of homes. It is unbelievable how many beautiful and loving animals have no real home. For this article I’d like you to consider the older or senior cats available for adoption. -Nancy
Older Cats - a GREAT Adoption Option
They caught my eye right away. It appeared they were quietly overseeing the whole operation. From their vantage points they could see people cleaning and preparing food, petting and grooming other cats. Young, energetic cats were playing and darting about the room as if it were life’s playground. Since there are a limited number of cages, the older, less active and less demanding ones are free to roam about. They perch themselves atop others’ cages, on shelves, tables and counter tops. Light activity was their choice.
Mature cats are perhaps over 5 years old; the ones over 10 are considered to be the seniors. Both were loved, pampered and well-cared for over the years. They are not bad cats that were expelled from their homes, but rather, loved companions that were sadly given up by their humans who may have become ill, hospitalized, may have moved to a “no pets” facility or residence, passed away or in some other way were no longer able to love and care for them. These wonderful animals still have much to give a new or older family, or single mature person.
Speaking of mature people: mature or senior cats are a great matchup for us. Most of us are not ready to take on a kitten or young cat who needs lots of attention and discipline. How about a simple lap-warmer or window-sitter, please? Companionship is our concern, and an older cat will certainly supply that, along with much love and devotion. Actually, these cats have grown up in real homes and lived harmoniously with humans. Both the cats and their owners grew older together, before the separation. As the lonely sages observe the activities of the shelter, including the young cats and kittens who are gleefully satisfying their priorities, they know the young ones will get chosen first. But, being wiser and patient they try not to dwell on their own needs—a place to call home, a place to rule. It’s up to us to give these cats another chance. Please consider providing a happy extended life to one of these great life companions. They still have many good years left and can enhance yours with their very being.
If you can provide food, water, a litterbox and some love, you can adopt and enjoy one of these superb pets. They are clean, healthy, and neutered, and are looking for affection to share! If you know someone who is feeling a bit lonely—who has just lost a partner or a pet—it is likely the love and companionship of an older or senior cat will help fill the void. |
Hi, I am Toby and I am about 5 years old. I have been at the shelter for some time now. All of my friends that came to the shelter with me have been adopted but I am still looking for a home. I love to be petted and talked to and I get along GREAT with other cats. I am clean, quiet and do not have any bad habits. I would be great with a single, older person or in a family with children.
My name is Rocky and I am a big, lovable cat who is about 10 years old. I was surrendered because my owner could no longer care for me. I like people but not other cats. CLAWS has treated me SO well but I would love to find another person who will make me their special cat.
The adoption fee for
all mature cats is only $65 |
You can help alleviate overcrowding at the cat shelter and provide the opportunity for a new life and purpose for an easy-to-care-for older cat. See our Adoption page for more info on adopting a cat from CLAWS.
By Nancy Gillum
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