Less Adoptable Cats
“Yes, I’m different…but I need love, too.” Image Copr. Sanskrit Lady
It’s Feline Friday and hot on the “paws” of the doggy blog on Wednesday, today less adoptable cats get equal time. Petfinder.com have declared September 17-23 to be LESS ADOPTABLE PET WEEK to give these pets extra visibility, but don’t let the ending of this promotion stop you from following your heart and adopting YOUR special kitty any time of the year.
Just as with the dogs, the “less adoptable” kitties don’t know they’re different than the “purr-fect” options out there. Adopting old fogie cats offers quite a few advantages. They’re more likely to have settled and become more willing to lap sit rather than swing from the drapes. With cats commonly living into their late teens or even twenties, adopting a mature feline friend could still offer you a decade or more of furry love. I’ve got lots of help for you in the Aging Cat book, too. 
Only one leg? Tripod cats still jump and climb. Hard of hearing or deaf? These days my Seren-kitty me-WOWS much louder than in the past but we make accommodations for the normal changes of age. Learn more about living with a deaf kitty in this article.
Maybe the pet is blind. That doesn’t seem to slow kitties down. Cats are able to compensate very well with their other senses and can even manage leaps and other acrobatics. Learn more about how to live with a blind cat in this article.
I’ve said it many times but it bears repeating. Whatever a given pet’s “imperfections” they never seem to interfere with the cat’s ability ability to give and receive love.
Have you ever adopted a “less adoptable” pet? Why were they labeled as such? What challenges did you face and — was it worth it? (I’m waiting for a resounding YES!)
I love hearing from you, so please share comments and questions. Do you have an ASK AMY question you’d like answered? Do you have a new kitten and need answers? Stay up to date on all the latest just subscribe the blog, “like” me on Facebook, listen to the weekly radio show, check out weekly FREE PUPPY CARE newsletter, and sign up for Pet Peeves newsletter. Stay tuned for more news about my forthcoming THRILLER, LOST & FOUND!
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I just adopted an eight year old tabby female who they say has spent the last six of those years in shelter, the last year or so in the adoption center at Petsmart. She is one happy, happy girl.
Misfit, that's AWESOME! You made my day sharing this...I've got this huge cat-grin on my face now. *s*
Amy wrote: "Misfit, that's AWESOME! You made my day sharing this...I've got this huge cat-grin on my face now. *s*"I really had planned on looking for a younger kitty (just because of health issues when they're older), but we are getting along very well together. Here's a shot of her taken in the Petsmart shelter,
And here she is in her new home chasing an old shoe string.
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Misfit wrote: "Amy wrote: "Misfit, that's AWESOME! You made my day sharing this...I've got this huge cat-grin on my face now. *s*"I really had planned on looking for a younger kitty (just because of health issu..."
What's her name? Lovely face and c'attitude. *s*
