Black cats. FIV+ cats. senior cats. special needs cats. These are just a few of the aspects that can make a feline seem ”less adoptable.” To promote these special cats (and dogs, too), Petfinder has designated September 17 – 23 as “Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week.” I really don’t like the term “less adoptable” at all, which is why I put it in quotes – I like to believe of these cats as additional special.
The stats are sobering: according to Petfinder, these “less-adoptable” cats are likely to spend almost four times longer than the typical pet waiting on a home. As any individual who has ever dealt with a special needs feline knows, these terrific cats make a few of the most loving as well as terrific companions. Today, I’d like to introduce you to a few of them that are trying to find their permanently homes.
How can you assist these cats discover a home? If you’re trying to find a feline household member, think about opening your heart as well as house to one of these additional special cats. You won’t regret it. If you’re not prepared to embrace ideal now, there are other methods you can help:
Educate others about the joys as well as benefits of adopting an older cat, or a cat with special needs.
Donate your Facebook condition to a “less adoptable” feline this week. Share info about special needs cats who are trying to find their permanently homes.
Volunteer at your regional shelter as well as make a point to spend additional time with cats who have been at the shelter for a long time.
I’d like to introduce you to some cats who autumn into the “less adoptable” classification for different reasons. All of them are trying to find their permanently house – perhaps it might be yours?
Kirsten is around 8 years old. She is overall like bug as well as likes to sit on laps. anybody sitting down is fair game in her book! even though she’s thought about a senior, she has a great deal of energy that she likes to use up by playing with toys, spheres as well as anything else you want to dangle in front of her. Kirsten has been with seven different foster houses because of household allergies, holidays as well as other reasons that were never her fault, as well as she would truly like to discover a long-term home. Kirsten is being fostered with lost pet dog as well as feline Rescue foundation in northern Virginia.
Libra (also understood affectionately as Lee), is a low maintenance, non demanding senior kitty who is trying to find the purrfect home. He is extremely laid back as well as has the most gentle temperament. He likes to be petted, particularly on his ears, chin, as well as kid does he like head rubs. He likes to play with toys on a wand as well as would truly like to spend his cuddle time with you! He does the sweetest somersault onto the ground when you rub his back. Libra is offered for adoption in Anchorage, Alaska throught the Alaska ASPCA.
Muffy as well as Ziggy are two senior tortie girls. They are 10 years old, small, healthy, as well as well-mannered lap kitties They purr as well as make biscuits like crazy. Muffy is a bit powder puff and gives a excellent back massage. Ziggy only dreams of being loved. They are being fostered with elegant Cats Rescue team in northern Virginia.
Tiffee has two strikes against her when it pertains to being chosen: she’s a senior, as well as she’s black. This wonderful woman believes she is the absolute queen of the home as well as does not want any type of other felines in her castle. She would be finest as an only cat. She is extremely affectionate, about 8 years old, as well as in extremely great health. Her previous house had kids that were a bit a lot more than Tiffee appreciated. Tiffee is offered for adoption through H.O.P.E. Safehouse, Inc. in Racine, WI.
Ingrid King
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24 comments on celebrate “less adoptable” cats this week
Pam says:
September 19, 2012 at 12:10 pm
When I saw the term “less adoptable” I believed it indicated these cats had severe on-going health and wellness problems. however no, they are just older. That’s all!
Hard for me to envision any individual not wanting such lovely, simple animals. I love, love, like my older animals.
A few years back I added two puppies to my household. So I have my 13 YO cat, my 10.5 YO dog, as well as two 3.5 YO dogs.
I like them all deeply, however I’m rather sure that I’ll be focusing on older animals when I embrace in the future. They are the BEST!
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Charles Huss says:
September 19, 2012 at 6:20 pm
I believe I checked out in the book “Homer’s Oddesy,” by Gwen Cooper, that she embraced an older pet since she wished to provide him a location where he might be delightednullnull
