Top 10 Reasons to Adopt an Adult Cat

# 10.  A kitten is only a kitten for a short period of time.

# 9.  People think that they can get a kitten and "train" it to fit a particular mental picture.  Each cat, even kitten, has a unique personality. When

adopting an adult cat, you already know the cat's personality.

# 8.  Older cats don't climb your curtains, run the Indy 500 in the middle of the night, and know not to use your leg as a scratching post.

# 7.  Kittens require constant supervision -- adult cats don't.

# 6.  Older cats have a well-developed immune system and stronger stomach tolerance with fewer stomach upsets than kittens.

# 5.  Adult cats are more affectionate.  The older they get, the more laptime they generally want.

# 4.  Older cats adjust better to new surroundings -- been there, done that!

# 3.  Adult cats adjust to the other cat or dog you already have (plus you already know if they get along well with other animals).

# 2.  Older cats are already litter box-trained -- no surprises!

and the

#1 reason to adopt an adult cat . . .

Most people want kittens.  We don't generally have a lot of kittens because people always keep kittens and don't give up something they've just gotten.  Young adult, middle-aged, and older cats can be so loving, appreciative and laid-back -- afterall, you have specially selected him/her. 

(Kittens love anyone.)

Yes, some adult cats come with emotional baggage, be it a result of abuse or the loss of the only family they've ever known.  But after getting used to the new environment and finding out from you that you will love, honor and obey forever, an adult cat will gratefully settle in to his/her new home and family, bestowing on you endless love, affection and companionship.

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Borrowed from  ASPCA.

Adapted from North Shore Animal League and Siamese Cat Rescue.