It's almost a week since we first visited the cat shelter and what a week it's been.
The kitten the boyfriend saw on Wednesday wont be ready for 6 to 8 weeks but a kitten will always find a home. People are enquiring about him and his brothers and sisters already.
I think we'd be better with an older kitty. One that needs another chance in life and one that doesn't need as much from us. Neither of us have experience in looking after a new kitten.
I emailed someone yesterday about a grey tabby that they can no longer care for but no reply as yet. I've also noticed that on the cat shelter website there have been some new cats added, ready for adoption. Perhaps we will go back on Sunday and pay them a visit.
We will just have to keep looking.
I know our kitty must be out there somewhere. In the meantime the nice warm rug in front of the fire, perfect for a sleepy kitty, is still going to waste.
Aw, the right Cat will come along at the right time. Chumley was between 2 and 3 when I adopted him, Annie a bit less than a year old, and both boys 6 months. If or when I adopt again, at my age, it would be an older kitty (or kitties, maybe a bonded pair) that would have less change of finding a home. Just be aware that the older the cat, the more likely there will be health issues. As long as you have the financial means to handle vet bills, you are fine. And of course, even a young cat can have health problems!
ReplyDeleteHang in there and don't worry, the right kitty will find you...You can tell an older kitties personality right away and they usually are very appreciative and loving when adopted, it's like they realize how lucky they are to find a good home!!...BTW, "older" doesn't mean old; even 3-5 is considered old because most people want kittens or 1-2 year olds who still look like kittens...Good luck.
ReplyDeleteYou will know the kittie the moment your eyes meet! We wish you all the best in choosing which kittie's life you will change FURRever! It's sad that older animals are always so hard to get adopted. You are wonderful for considering an older kittie. Keep us posted and can't wait to see your new family member on that rug!
ReplyDeleteWe are glad you are gonna look for an "older" cat. Meowm got me, Junior, when I was 4. And then she found Orion when he was about 3. We bet you find the purrfect cat soon!
ReplyDeleteHi, we saw you over at Dmitri & Leopold's comments and wanted to stop by. We are 4 cats here and I am the 8th cat in this family. 4 have gone to The Bridge. My Mom grew up with cats and she'd be happy to answer questions about living with cats.
ReplyDeleteYour friend
Misty
An older cat sounds just purrfect. Litter box trained and you'll have a really great idea about its personality when you go to meet it, see if it fits yours and your lifestyle. But like many of us you may be looking then all of a sudden a cat will be dropped into your lap, thats what happened to me.
ReplyDeleteI'm very excited fur you! I can waits to see what happens... Is like reading a grate book, is hard to wait fur the end when everkitty gets to lives "happily ever-after"
ReplyDeleteHappy hunting- TK
We know you will find your kitty soon - it will happen when the time is right!
ReplyDeleteYou can also check out my other website at http://foreverhomewanted.com along with the links to rescue groups in the right hand column. Yep, the right one will likely find you and your hearts.
ReplyDeleteI'm taking all the comments on board. I'm so glad i decided to start this blog! It's so much more fun looking for a kitty with all this help and support.
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