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Can you take a cat back to a rescue centre?

Can you take a cat back to a rescue centre?

If for whatever reason things don’t work out (such as not getting on with another pet), the rescue will take the cat back into their care. Cats from rescue centres will have been vet-checked and neutered prior to adoption, and de-flead, and de-wormed where necessary.

What’s the name of the cat that was rescued?

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What kind of cat is Esme Rose from Rescue Me?

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What happens if you adopt a 10 year old cat?

Some shelters offer some kind of ‘Puss Pension Scheme’ whereby if you adopt a cat over 10 years old, they will pay for any unforseen future vet bills. Others, such as the Cinnamon Trust, operate a system of ‘long term fostering’whereby the cat is still technically owned by the rescue, but you become their long term fosterer.

Can you adopt an adult cat from a rescue?

Adult cats from a rescue will be neutered, litter trained, and calmer than a youngster. If you have an older cat already, another oldie, carefully introduced, can be less stressful for him/her than a kitten.

What’s the earliest a male cat can be neutered?

Most vets recommend 6 months. Some vets (mine) recommend as soon as the first baby tooth falls out (usually around 4 months). But the definitive answer is 7 weeks or two pounds – though vets unfamiliar with the study, unfamiliar with rescue work, or unfamiliar with spaying or neutering such small kittens won’t do it. Click to expand…

How long does it take for an older cat to recover from neutering?

Younger cats are back to their normal selves in a matter of days, but older cats may take a bit longer to adjust. If your cat has spent years with all his pieces intact, it could take a few weeks or months for him to get used to life with fewer hormones. Neutering is an invasive operation, so some health risks are associated with the procedure.

What are the risks of neutering an older cat?

Risks are greater for females than for males, because the surgeon must open an 2- to 3-inch incision in her belly. As your get cats older, his immune system gradually loses strength, so there is a small chance the incision will get infected. Young cats heal faster and tend to have stronger immune systems.

If for whatever reason things don’t work out (such as not getting on with another pet), the rescue will take the cat back into their care. Cats from rescue centres will have been vet-checked and neutered prior to adoption, and de-flead, and de-wormed where necessary.

Some shelters offer some kind of ‘Puss Pension Scheme’ whereby if you adopt a cat over 10 years old, they will pay for any unforseen future vet bills. Others, such as the Cinnamon Trust, operate a system of ‘long term fostering’whereby the cat is still technically owned by the rescue, but you become their long term fosterer.