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Here are 5 reasons why you should adopt a
senior shelter cat. 
Presented by Violet.
1. Cats live a long time:
Most cats with good care live 15-20 years. Even a 10 year old cat could live with you a decade (or more!) after adoption!
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Here are 5 reasons why you should adopt a
senior shelter cat. Presented by Violet.1. Cats live a long time:
Most cats with good care live 15-20 years. Even a 10 year old cat could live with you a decade (or more!) after adoption!
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2. Senior cats often have an established personality:
Meeting cats at the shelter, you can see how friendly they are and how they behave.
With kittens, predicting personalities is more of a crapshoot. Will they be a super friendly cat or timid and aloof?
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Meeting cats at the shelter, you can see how friendly they are and how they behave.
With kittens, predicting personalities is more of a crapshoot. Will they be a super friendly cat or timid and aloof?
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3. Senior cats are older but wiser and more mellow than kittens:
Theyâre less likely to jump on your counters, knock things over, or keep you up in the middle of the night, but still cuddly, playful, and cute like a kitten.
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Theyâre less likely to jump on your counters, knock things over, or keep you up in the middle of the night, but still cuddly, playful, and cute like a kitten.
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4. The upfront cost is less:
Most senior cats come neutered and vaccinated from the shelter with whatever medical history thatâs available. While any older cat might have higher vet bills down the road, youâll have less to do right away. And the adoption fee is less, too.
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Most senior cats come neutered and vaccinated from the shelter with whatever medical history thatâs available. While any older cat might have higher vet bills down the road, youâll have less to do right away. And the adoption fee is less, too.
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5. Older cats arenât adopted as much as kittens and sit in the shelter much longer:
There are so many sweet older cats passed up for kittens by potential adopters. Cats get depressed living in a cage. Senior cats are cute and theyâll be so appreciative of you too!
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There are so many sweet older cats passed up for kittens by potential adopters. Cats get depressed living in a cage. Senior cats are cute and theyâll be so appreciative of you too!
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