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TDale313

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11. No. Definitely not too old.

Mon Jun 20, 2022, 02:46 PM

Jun 2022

Although if you don’t feel like going through the kitten stage, you could adopt an adult cat. But companionship is important. If you’re used to having cats and miss having one, I’d say go for it.

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How old is too old to get a new kitten? [View all] jpak Jun 2022 OP

Not imo SheltieLover Jun 2022 #1

This, very good advice. BlackSkimmer Jun 2022 #25

Or a senior! roody Jun 2022 #36

Absolutely. BlackSkimmer Jun 2022 #40

I agree. MuseRider Jun 2022 #47

I wish we lived close. SheltieLover Jun 2022 #48

Thanks. MuseRider Jun 2022 #63

Awwww, poor kitty! SheltieLover Jun 2022 #65

Lady Bast, please take Your Watson gently home in Your loving arms, and send peace niyad Jun 2022 #81

Oh thank you! You have no idea how much MuseRider Jun 2022 #92

Sadly, some people just are not animal people. Years ago, I got word at work that niyad Jun 2022 #97

I am so sorry you had to deal with that. MuseRider Jun 2022 #98

I went outside just about an hour ago MuseRider Jun 2022 #102

I know that no words can help. But please know that I am holding you in niyad Jun 2022 #107

You are not too old to get a kitten. SoonerPride Jun 2022 #2

Yes with dogs it's true love. With kitties it's more like a business arrangement, the way I like it Walleye Jun 2022 #10

Haha. Kitties love their people as much as dogs do. spooky3 Jun 2022 #13

I know. I know. We have had many cats and they love us. SoonerPride Jun 2022 #17

Dogs have owners, cats have staff! Maeve Jun 2022 #39

Truer words were never spoken! SoonerPride Jun 2022 #41

After posting that, I literally stayed at my computer while the cat slept in my arms Maeve Jun 2022 #70

Google "Cat On My Lap" by Sandy and Richard Riccardi on youtube. niyad Jun 2022 #84

That was great! Maeve Jun 2022 #111

But of course! Is there any other way?. niyad Jun 2022 #112

Absolutely not too old. In fact a kitten would be wonderful for you. Srkdqltr Jun 2022 #3

Is an adult/senior cat out of the question? blogslug Jun 2022 #4

Agreed. Why not rescue an older cat? Buckeyeblue Jun 2022 #6

Goodness gracious, get yourself a kitten. Walleye Jun 2022 #5

Kittens are a handful. Polly Hennessey Jun 2022 #7

No, you're not XanaDUer2 Jun 2022 #8

If you can take care of a kitten, go for it! Age is not a factor. nature-lover Jun 2022 #9

No. Definitely not too old. TDale313 Jun 2022 #11

Going through the kitten stage is the best stage of all esp if you get two kittens womanofthehills Jun 2022 #90

We did. It's worked for the last 10 years and things are going strong. Shrike47 Jun 2022 #12

Please get the kitten. onecaliberal Jun 2022 #14

No, you're perfect age for a new kitten, or two. blm Jun 2022 #15

No LeftInTX Jun 2022 #16

WTF? Too old? That's nuts. Native Jun 2022 #18

Are you still breathing? If yes, then not too old. patphil Jun 2022 #19

Heavens no you aren't. But if you unexpectedly develop health concerns (as one could at ANY age)... hlthe2b Jun 2022 #20

Get rid of the family saying you're too old and get TWO kittens! Scrivener7 Jun 2022 #21

+1 Nevilledog Jun 2022 #26

That's the ticket! EndlessWire Jun 2022 #67

Never too old. Nor, is one too feeble or the like to have a pet to take care of. I... SWBTATTReg Jun 2022 #22

Get a senior cat. That is what I am going to do when my 17 year old passes in 5 years. applegrove Jun 2022 #23

I think this is the right way of thinking about it. GoodRaisin Jun 2022 #33

No, get the cat. pwb Jun 2022 #24

LOL!!122 jpak Jun 2022 #49

Not too old at all. piddyprints Jun 2022 #27

No way! Mme. Defarge Jun 2022 #28

It depends on your health and support systems. meadowlander Jun 2022 #29

kitties don't care how old you are jmbar2 Jun 2022 #30

Never too old sakabatou Jun 2022 #31

You've had cats all your life you know samnsara Jun 2022 #32

I just got new cats at age 62 brooklynite Jun 2022 #34

Check out your local refuge league. you will find each other... Evolve Dammit Jun 2022 #35

Maybe a friendly adult cat, but kitten is not out of the question JCMach1 Jun 2022 #37

No. I am 71, and my cats are all seiors, from 91/2 to 17 years old. If they all died on me, i would tblue37 Jun 2022 #38

If you adopt from a source that euthanizes surplus animals then there's no reason to feel guilty. Towlie Jun 2022 #42

Get two kittens! Arazi Jun 2022 #43

I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your older kitties Novara Jun 2022 #44

Adopted a kitten Deminpenn Jun 2022 #45

Are you too old to have a kitten? ironman99 Jun 2022 #46

Hell, I'm your age and I adopted two SharonClark Jun 2022 #50

Call me an optimist EYESORE 9001 Jun 2022 #51

It's Faux pas Jun 2022 #52

Our good neighbor bought his wife a mcar Jun 2022 #53

Absolutely not! I'm 65 yrs old and yesterday I had arthritisR_US Jun 2022 #54

Lady Bast, please take Your little one gently home in Your loving arms, and send peace niyad Jun 2022 #87

So sorry. MuseRider Jun 2022 #94

Thank you mates arthritisR_US Jun 2022 #101

I'm about to turn 65 and I just got an 8 week old puppy MiniMe Jun 2022 #55

If you have someone who will care for them if something happens Meowmee Jun 2022 #56

Breathing I'd say. gibraltar72 Jun 2022 #57

There are so many kitties that need loving homes...get the kitty. I have an agreement with Demsrule86 Jun 2022 #58

Not at all. Jirel Jun 2022 #59

NO! Not at all! calimary Jun 2022 #60

NO, absolutely not! nt Raine Jun 2022 #61

I have an Rebl2 Jun 2022 #62

My parents got a new cat drmeow Jun 2022 #64

:) Get the kitten as a lovely kindness to you both. Hortensis Jun 2022 #66

Get your kitten malaise Jun 2022 #68

No, you're never too old wendyb-NC Jun 2022 #69

Get it! IrishAfricanAmerican Jun 2022 #71

Lady of the Beasts, please take Your little one gently home in Your loving arms, and niyad Jun 2022 #88

Thank you. IrishAfricanAmerican Jun 2022 #95

Nope! NT greblach Jun 2022 #72

No. barbtries Jun 2022 #73

There are older rescues Maine Abu El Banat Jun 2022 #74

Had a friend who decided she was too old for a kitten and got an older cat... she was about 90. paulkienitz Jun 2022 #75

That is a REALLLLLY old cat!! niyad Jun 2022 #89

You are never too old jcgoldie Jun 2022 #76

Never too old. we can do it Jun 2022 #77

no! I am 73 and we got our last kitten 3 yrs ago yellowdogintexas Jun 2022 #78

You are NOT too old iemanja Jun 2022 #79

Get a kitten or an older cat, TNNurse Jun 2022 #80

Are you dead yet? If not, then you are not too old to be loved by our felids. niyad Jun 2022 #82

Simply stated No. Besides, a new kitten would likely keep you young. c-rational Jun 2022 #83

I have an elderly friend; she and her husband foster. Right now they have a litter of 7 kittens Ziggysmom Jun 2022 #85

My advice, get the kitten and buy a cheap laser light. Emile Jun 2022 #86

Your family is giving that advice because they don't want to get stuck with a cat former9thward Jun 2022 #91

8-9 Months Fla_Democrat Jun 2022 #93

Go get your kitten! Right now! LuckyCharms Jun 2022 #96

You are never too old to be a cat lady. jeffreyi Jun 2022 #99

You should get two kitties and tell your family member to fuck off Baltimike Jun 2022 #100

No way! My mom was lonely when her cat died Tree Lady Jun 2022 #103

WTF is a "16 YO and 19 YO kitten"? Polybius Jun 2022 #104

WTF is wrong with "some in your family" Skittles Jun 2022 #105

If you're adopting, never. n/t flvegan Jun 2022 #106

My wife's aunt was 80 when she got a toy poodle puppy. Emile Jun 2022 #108

Go for it. Your heart needs a kitty, you need a master, and somewhere Hotler Jun 2022 #109

It was a consideration for me when I was 65 Tom Rinaldo Jun 2022 #110

Complete Nonsense RobinA Jun 2022 #113

never to old bdamomma Jun 2022 #114

Just had this discussion with a buddy. His 80/82 year old parents just got a kitten. Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2022 #115