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Reply to jpak (Original post)

Mon Jun 20, 2022, 04:17 PM

Jun 2022

Never too late to have a little fluff ball of pure love and joy.

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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