This November, Consider Opening Your Heart (And Home) to a Senior Cat
In case you didn't know, November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month! There's no denying that kittens and puppies are just about the cutest little creatures on this green Earth.
And while kittens need homes just as much as senior cats, they don't really need any help getting adopted. Senior cats (and dogs), on the other hand, face a bit more of an uphill battle when it comes to finding a forever home. But just because they're a little grey around the muzzle doesn't mean they don't deserve their happily ever after!
Some potential adopters assume that senior cats end up in shelters because of behavioral
or health issues. In reality, the surrender is often due to family upheavals, such as death, divorce, relocation or allergy, according to Nancy Peterson, the cat programs manager at the Humane Society of the United States.
In fact, some senior pets have lived their whole lives in happy homes, and are now bewildered and confused to find themselves in a strange shelter; for others, this might just be their last chance to find a "happily forever after" home after a string of disappointments.
This month, Meowingtons will be featuring stories on senior cats and all the reasons to love and cherish them to show our unending support for cats, young or old!
For our local readers in South Florida who are interested in adoption of a senior cat (or two), Meowingtons is currently fostering two adorable senior cats from our office, Louie and Raphael.
These two bonded brothers were rescued from a house fire with 21 other cats - and, unable to properly care for them, their owner made the heartbreaking decision to give them up for adoption. The Humane Society of Broward County took them in. Meowingtons is part of the HSBC's Office Cats Program, and these two boys have brought so much joy and brightness into our office. We love them to pieces and want to see them go to a wonderful forever after home - together.
If you are interested in meeting Louie and Raphael, please see this post for more information!
Our family is made up of all ages of kitties ranging from 1 yr old to 14 years old and one senior 16 1/2 year old dog. All had been adopted and returned several times except for the feral cats as this has been their only inside home. Some of the animals had up to five households previously. They will live out their lives comfortably here with all the good foods, toys and sunny windows they can handle! We are the house of misfits that fit perfectly together :)
For a long time, our furmily has been a lot larger than it is now. But currently, it is only 3, and all are “mature” — at 10, 13, and 14, they are every bit as gorgeous, sweet, friendly, playful, silly, soft, warm, and cherished as any and every other cat who has graced my life. Loving the senior cats! and sharing to social media, in encouragement and support.
I have 12 elderly rescue cats. Most of them have no teeth, so I buy them canned cat food. I always ask for canned cat food donations. If you have cats, you know it is about 50 cents a can. All are spayed and neutered. We also have steps for them so they don’t have to jump down or climb up great heights. They all sleep inside at night. I have about an acre that is fenced in, so they do like to go out on the porch and nap in the sun. I live in South Carolina so it is warm here more than cold.
My family adopted an eleven year old orange tabby named Cashew. I loved that cat so much. He was always nearby ready to offer love and companionship. He passed away this last April at the age of 16. I miss him terribly. A beautiful old gentleman.
I’ve only ever adopted senior cats & they have so much to give & I found that, usually, they become very playful again. It’s as if they go back to their kitten lives
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