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csziggy

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16. There are always a few senior cats at our local Humane Society

Reply to wnylib (Reply #15)

Tue Oct 5, 2021, 07:44 PM

Oct 2021

That need homes. They give some pictures and a description of the cat's personality plus you can go meet them. Many of the older cats are adjusted to being an only cat so it makes it harder for them to be adopted.

I think it would be wonderful to adopt a senior cat that really needs a new home.

When I adopted out three last year, I considered getting senior cats but I'm hoping that my husband and I have at least another 15-20 years in us. At 69, I can hope especially considering the ages our parents died.

If we outlive these three cats, I will strongly consider adopting senior cats. As you say, it's hard to imagine home without one.

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