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DIDJA KNOW . . .?
Older adult and easy special needs cats make WONDERFUL pets! Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to see why you should adopt a senior or special needs kitty. 
Click on the picture to enlarge and read this purr-fect poem about the older kitties!
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This need is greatest for senior cats. Older cats tend to be overlooked at shelters — after all, it’s hard to resist the cuteness of a kitten — and can sometimes linger at shelters for months or years without being adopted.
If you’re thinking about welcoming a cat into your home, consider adopting a senior cat. Rescuing an older cat could be the right option for you and your family. Here are five reasons a senior cat may be the right choice:
If you’re thinking about welcoming a cat into your home, consider adopting a senior cat. Rescuing an older cat could be the right option for you and your family. Here are five reasons a senior cat may be the right choice:
- They tend to have a calmer temperament than kittens.
- Their personalities are already apparent, so you know what kind of cat you’re getting.
- They can potentially get along better with cats already in your home.
- They are usually better with kids than kittens or younger cats.
- They are often less expensive to adopt.
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Enchanting
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Shy but sweet Ella was part of a colony that one of our trusted rescuers cared for. She was friendly and always running up to meet them and wanting to be petted. However, one night she disappeared & was gone for a few days. When she returned, she was badly limping. Her leg was badly fractured and needed to be amputated. After the surgery at the Humane facility, the rescuer was told to come pick her up because she wouldn't let anyone touch her! How could that be? Ella had been so friendly! The rescuer found Ella in a cage in a room or a bunch of barking dogs and was TERRIFIED! No wonder Ella was now so skittish! Why did they do that? The rescuer, now foster mom, took the cone off of her and brought her home and has had her since. She’ll lay on the bed with her but if Ella is approached too quickly she’ll jump off and run. She hops around on her three legs and never meows or gives any trouble. Please, someone, adopt this girl and give her the TLC and love she truly deserves, to help bring back the sweet purr-sonality she had before.
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From our Socializer:
Ms. Winnie-Pooh, she has come so far. We think she was about 4 or 5 months old when we rescued her, right here in Pasadena. Winnie is a sweet kitty, has a little sass…, but who doesn’t like a self-assertive kitty who knows what she wants. Smart kitty, sleek silk feel, all black fur. Truly feels like silk. She hardly sheds that we can see, and is always perfectly groomed, all done by herself.
When we rescued her, she did come out of her shell, was learning to play, some interaction and attention, then suddenly she regressed and didn’t want to be around us. One day about a year or so ago, out-of-the-blue, she decides she really loves us humans. I was like, who is this kitty???? Winnie, wow, she is sooo sweet. She wants to rub all over for your continued pets. She can be a little sassy, especially if another kitty is vying for the attention, but she will stay right there beside you, until you decide to do something else. If she sees you sitting again, here she comes… right to you haha. Such cute affection from her.
We have been getting her used to a brush, she does ok, just a little at a time. She doesn’t really need brushing but we work at all the various needs for a cat to get used to.
We think she is best to be your only fur buddy in the house. She does need a person who has some good cat language experience, but she is truly a sweetie once she knows you. She lives fine with all the other cats at our rescue, but she prefers to be the only sass-puss. However, when I am petting many kitties at a time, she comes right to my side wanting her pets, no matter what other kitty is there.
Another reason Winnie should be with an experienced cat lover, is we note for some reason when she is up high, and we reach to pet her, she reacts to it as a threat. On the ground, it’s like she is a different cat. She needs a little work and encouragement on that. Otherwise, she simply is a nice little kitty. She doesn’t have any bad habits that we have found.
If you would like to adopt our Winnie-Pooh, please let us know. She really deserves her own person to love.
"Time spent with cats is never wasted."
-Colette (Sidonie Gabrielle Colette)
Our Young "Grandpa Kitty!"
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Come Meet Mighty Montana !!!!! He has such a cute face! At first, we thought he was feral but he was only just fearful. We are pretty sure he had a home at some point, was abandoned or abused and ended up navigating the streets all by himself. He does like to play, and appears to enjoy petting more on his head vs. his body. For some of the volunteers he knows and trusts, he rolls over and shows his belly wanting to be loved and rubbed. We found that since Montana loves to protect all the younger kitties, we have made him our honorary “Grandpa kitty”, even though he isn’t very old. He seems to prefer the company of younger kitties, but gets along just fine with most of our adult kitties. Our wonderful team of socializers are working with him, and he has gone from being isolated, to now being out, cage-free, in a room with other kitties. Montana is FIV+ and needs no meds. This condition is easily managed as long as the kitty is kept indoors.
SENIOR MOMENTS--ADOPT SOME WHISKER WISDOM!
Even elderly cats need a loving home! Many special needs cats are often forgotten or overlooked. If they are given a chance to shine, they blossom with love. With good care they can live many more years.
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WHY ADOPT A SENIOR or SPECIAL NEEDS KITTY?? Read these wonderful reasons:
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No matter what age YOU are, you've probably heard about the benefits of owning a pet. Studies confirm that serious health conditions are improved. Blood pressure goes down, cholesterol levels improve, and heart attack risk declines.
