Why You Should Adopt an Older Cat

Look, I’ll be honest. I’m 12 years old, and to a lot of vets that means I’m a “senior”, and I don’t mean in high school. Do you know what would happen to me if my humans suddenly disappeared? I’d end up in a shelter. And do you know what the chances are of me being adopted, what with the being old and the not having many teeth left (don’t ask, it’s a sore subject)? Yeah, let’s just say they’re *really bad*. And that’s why straight up, I am telling you that you should adopt an older cat. #oldercatsrule #kittensdrool

Coco with her “I do not want kittens” expression — by Christina Delzenero

I can personally say that as an older cat, I am WAY more chill than I was when I was a kitten. If you do something that ticks me off, I’m not going to bite you. I’m not going to claw you. A kitten would, though. I’m far too mature for that. Instead, I will give you my patented Death Glare ™ and walk away, giving you a lovely view of my backside. #pawsaremadeforwalking #fluffytocks #feelhonored

Mama, and the teeth she (typically) doesn’t bite me with (unless it’s nighttime and she’s sleeping on my legs and I move suddenly, and then all bets are off) — by Christina Delzenero

It also means that I nap, like, a LOT, and while I do periodically demand playtime and pettings, it isn’t all the time, and when my humans go to sleep at night, I am totally capable of entertaining myself. But kittens? Hah. They’re up in your face every fifteen minutes, demanding attention, or food, or burps, or whatever because kittens. Point being, you need to up your caffeine consumption if you’re going to have kittens in the house, because you’re not sleeping anytime soon. #whoneedssleep #somuchcoffeeIcanseethroughtime

Big Squishie naptime — by Christina Delzenero

You know what else is great about an older cat? Not only am I beautiful in my *ahem* old age, but I am also trained. I know what a dryer is, and why I shouldn’t go into it. I know how to use a litter box. I know not to eat your drapes (or climb them). Kittens don’t know those things, which means you have to teach them. So now in addition to never sleeping and drinking 80 cups of coffee a day, you also have to become an animal trainer. #cuecircusmusic #doIlooklikeatigertoyou #putawaythewhip

Goldie — 15, well-trained, and avid rabbit stalker — by Christina Delzenero

So if you want a cat, and you don’t want to have to train it (you’ll look dumb in a top hat), and you want it to have a good sense of who it is (I am Coco, hear me roar), and you want to sleep at night (#napsrule), you should totally consider adopting an older cat. Not only will you get an awesome new friend, but you’ll also save one of my furry brethren from life (or death) in a shelter. #doublewin #treattime

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