Looking to Adopt a Cat? An Adult Cat Could Be the Perfect Match, Says Operation Kindness

May 2, 2012 - PRLog -- It’s kitten season, and there’s no denying that kittens are cute and cuddly. They’re playful and will wrap you around their tiny paws. But if you’re thinking about adopting a feline friend, give real consideration to adopting an adult cat, says Operation Kindness, the oldest no-kill shelter in North Texas.

Because of their cute factor, kittens are more easily adopted. Adult cats are harder to adopt out. The average shelter stay of an adult cat is 4-6 months, while a kitten’s stay is around 1-2 weeks, notes Operation Kindness.

An adult cat will be grateful to have a new forever home. By their nature, cats are independent. But, like humans, each has its own personality, and many adult cats love to snuggle and get attention from their people.

Following are some points to remember as you do your research:
•   That cute kitten is going to grow into an adult cat in just a few short months – it won’t stay a kitten forever. You will have to train it – to use a litter box, not to scratch the furniture and drapes, etc. Although kittens will have already been spayed/neutered microchipped and vaccinated up to there current vaccines, they will still need more vaccines in the first year.
•   An adult cat will have had all of their annual vaccinations and won’t have the same level of vet bills in their first year in their new home. And while adoption fees will cover some of these expenses, taking a kitten to the veterinarian on your own for all of them will be much more expensive.
•   Adult cats can make great companions for a cat missing a friend. Possibly your family recently lost one of its cats, and the cat left behind is grieving. An older, settled cat will be easier for the cat to adjust to than a kitten.
•   Are you adopting a cat as a companion for a senior citizen? Kittens require a lot of time and energy. Seniors tend to be concerned about what will happen to their pet when they are gone. A kitten is much more likely to outlive them, and families don’t always want to add their parents’ pets to their homes.
•   If you have very young children in your home, kittens aren’t always a good match either. Small children don’t necessarily understand what is expected of them around young pets.
•   Cats are adaptive. They will respond to their new owners and environment. Whether they were on their own or in a shelter for a long time, or had to be surrendered after living in a loving home, they will be happy to have a new home and to have someone meeting their needs.

Luipita, a 3 year old, Shorthair mix, green eyed beauty is Operation Kindness’ featured pet of the month.

Luipita is a staff favorite of Operation Kindness because of her sweet personality. The medical team got to know her well because she was very sick. She was so sick, in fact, that they thought she was going to die. Luipita was suffering from a liver disease called Hipatic Lipidosis. She stopped eating completely and her liver was shutting down. She was being fed through a feeding tube in an effort to keep her alive. Whether it was her will to live or the constant TLC she received from Operation Kindness’ staff she made a complete recovery and today she is as healthy as can be: no special diet and no medicine other than yearly vaccinations!

Luipita's Adoption Fee is $110.00. She is spayed, current on all vaccinations, and microchipped with lifetime registration. Her adoption also includes a $25 gift certificate for Pet Supplies Plus, a free wellness exam at a participating veterinarian, and one month of health insurance.  Click here to learn more about Luipita.

Currently Operation Kindness has 70 adult cats that are ready to go to a forever home.  Visit Operation Kindness, located at 3201 Earhart Drive, Carrollton, TX  75006, and help an adult cat find their new forever home.

The adoption fee for an adult cat at Operation Kindness is $110. The fee helps cover the costs of tests, vaccinations, collars/tags, microchipping, spay/neuter surgery, medical procedures, surgeries, rehabilitation and recovery.

For more information on Operation Kindness, go to http://www.operationkindness.org. Operation Kindness is also on Facebook (www.facebook.com/pages/Operation-Kindness/30251945822).

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About Operation Kindness
Founded in 1976, Operation Kindness is the oldest and largest no-kill shelter in North Texas. Operation Kindness has saved nearly 70,000 animals since its inception. They care for an average of 200-250 animals on a day-to-day basis, with another 60-80 animals in foster homes. More than 3,000 dogs and cats are assisted by Operation Kindness each year. Learn more about Operation Kindness at http://www.operationkindness.org or on Facebook (www.facebook.com/pages/Operation-Kindness/30251945822).

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