Advantages of Adopting An Adult Cat
Too often, adult cats are passed over for all the wrong reasons. In fact, a
cat need not be a kitten to develop a warm and lasting bond with a new family.
The advantages of adopting an adult cat include:
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It is easier to discern an adult cat's personality and behavioural traits, as
well as its size, weight, and appearance, than it is to predict how a young
kitten will develop as it matures into adulthood.
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A cat that has already been raised with other cats, dogs, or children may
adapt much more easily to them in a new home than a kitten will.
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An easygoing adult cat is sturdier in a rough-and-tumble environment than a
kitten will be.
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Because adult cats are usually more calm and focused than kittens are, they
can more quickly learn a new owner's routine and rules, and are also less
likely to be destructive.
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If you want a purebred, adopting a young adult cat from a breeder may save you
a lot of money - young adults are often priced at a fraction of the cost of a
kitten of comparable quality, and you will be spared a long waiting list.
(Excerpts taken from Cat Fancy Magazine, Jun., 1988 edition - author: Barbara
L. Diamond).
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