Adopt an ADULT shelter cat!

Percy the Persian.
Penny the Exotic Shorthair.
Mocha Valencia the Ragamuffin.

What do these three cats have in common? They were all adopted from animal shelters and all adopted as adults. Percy from the Seattle Animal Shelter and Penny and Mocha from Purrfect Pals, the Northwest's largest no-kill cat shelter.

This video's to show just how playful an adult shelter kitty can be. Millions of adult shelter cats get put to death at shelters every year - cats just like these three.

So next time you're looking for a new family member walk past all those kittens and check out the adults. The kittens have a far better chance of getting adopted. Give an adult cat a try - you won't regret it!

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• seattle
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[ammelica]

I read some comments from people who let their cats outside so I will make my comment too....Cat should be indoors but not outdoors....It is more safe for cats and you don't have to worry if cat is too cold or to hot outside....(if really someone worries about it if let kittens or cats outside especially when is bad weather)..One day I wanted to call animal rescue police because one of neighbors cat was freezing outside and was so hungry...But owner took her inside when he heard it...

[Ferretocious]

@ammelica The temperature's the least of a cat's worries outdoors. There's also cars, coyotes, loose dogs, poisons, stray cats with diseases, etc, etc, etc. If you want a great article about all the dangers of the outdoors Google "Indoors or outdoors littlebigcat".

[LINDSAYLIKEOMG]

I definitely say you want to adopt an adult cat if you go to the shelter. Sure, kittens are cute but you don't know what their personality and temperament are going to be like. With adult cats you already know what they're like, so when you meet them at the shelter you'll know if you're adopting a nice kitty or an aggressive one, where as with kittens you don't know what you're getting into, they could turn out to be vicious and bite and scratch you!

[Ferretocious]

@LINDSAYLIKEOMG Yup, so true! Percy was my first adopted-as-an-adult shelter cat five years ago. Since then I've only gotten adults.

[lolkayla100]

I think that adult cats are a better choice a) They deserve a second chance, they are at bigger risk for euthanasia than a kitten b) They're already trained, you don't have to worry about accident (maybe hairballs LOL) c) they're personalities have already bloomed, if you get a kitten and expect a lap cat, he/she may turn out to be skittish or not want to be picked up or cuddled. Plus, a lot of people don't have time (like me) to keep their eyes glued on their kitten every second of the day. Wi

[Ferretocious]

@lolkayla100 Well cats can't be trained not to hack up hairballs. Regular grooming will prevent that ;)

[ReuWil]

I just adopted an adult cat from a shelter. Two reasons: One, you skip the phase of them going all over the floor, and two, the adult cats are passed over too often and they deserve a chance to be considered. If people want to adopt a kitten, that's fine - but they shouldn't just rule out the adult cats by default - they should be given a chance...take a look and meet them - they would at least enjoy the chance to get some attention from you while you are at the shelter...they're lonely.

[Gnuso77]

Adult shelter cats (or even strays I've taken in) can be sooo very appreciative. It's like they know that YOU really wanted them. Some of mine have been very old and died within a few years. I grieve, then get another cat. I know they were all very well loved and cared for in their last years. And I know they knew it, too. Adult shelter cats are so well worth everything.

[ammelica]

I know it already but I didn't have enough space to write down everything......I want to say that people should keep cats and dogs inside but not outside....I am a big animal lover and I don't like people who don't treat their pets good.And I agree with people who saying that people should adopt adult cats and give them second chance...My housemate had adult cat and gave away to Fancy animal rescue team...It broke my heart..I couldn't find a pet friendly place to move and live so I can keep him

[SpockLover27]

@Ferretocious Did you read everything I said? It clearly stats that I have tried to have older cats over at my house, and they almost got at the birds. Our cats were still somewhat young when I got my first bird...

[Ferretocious]

@SpockLover27 SO not true! A kitten would probably be FAR more likely to kill your birds then a laid back older cat!