Do adopted cats remember their previous owners?
Cats can remember their old owners. A cat’s memory can last for months to several years. This doesn’t mean that a cat cannot form another bond with a new owner. Cats are adaptable, like most animals, and, if shown the proper amount of respect and love, a new owner can develop a strong, affectionate relationship.
Is it possible to adopt an older cat?
Several years ago I adopted Prince Albert, an older cat, and I am very thankful that I was able to give him a loving home. My adopted Prince Albert—why do you stick out your tongue, my sweet prince? While the majority of people wanting to adopt a cat will choose a kitten, there are unexpected joys to adopting an older—or even elderly—cat.
Can a half blind cat be adopted as an adult?
A couple of years ago, though, I was put in the position to take in an old cat: a skinny, gray, half-blind, outdoor cat whose owner had died. Having fed Prince Albert for several months next door while his human mama was ill in the hospital, I had developed a bond with him.
How long does it take to get used to a new cat?
The cats in the home also need time to get used to the idea of a new cat in the home. As a cat lover, I have been adopting cats for many years. Each time the newcomer comes in, I keep him or her in the bathroom with food, water, and litter for about a week or two, bringing the newbie out for a short time in the evenings for the other cats to see.
Is it OK to take in an old cat?
I do love kittens . . . their curiosity, their playfulness, and their darn cuteness! A couple of years ago, though, I was put in the position to take in an old cat: a skinny, gray, half-blind, outdoor cat whose owner had died.
Several years ago I adopted Prince Albert, an older cat, and I am very thankful that I was able to give him a loving home. My adopted Prince Albert—why do you stick out your tongue, my sweet prince? While the majority of people wanting to adopt a cat will choose a kitten, there are unexpected joys to adopting an older—or even elderly—cat.
The cats in the home also need time to get used to the idea of a new cat in the home. As a cat lover, I have been adopting cats for many years. Each time the newcomer comes in, I keep him or her in the bathroom with food, water, and litter for about a week or two, bringing the newbie out for a short time in the evenings for the other cats to see.
A couple of years ago, though, I was put in the position to take in an old cat: a skinny, gray, half-blind, outdoor cat whose owner had died. Having fed Prince Albert for several months next door while his human mama was ill in the hospital, I had developed a bond with him.
I do love kittens . . . their curiosity, their playfulness, and their darn cuteness! A couple of years ago, though, I was put in the position to take in an old cat: a skinny, gray, half-blind, outdoor cat whose owner had died.