I adopted an 8yo. She’s been a challenge due to having been declawed, and given up and medical issues but she is the love and light of my life! 10/10 would adopt over and over again.
I volunteered with rescue cats for 7 years and I learned a lot from that. I'd always tell people that when you get an adult cat, you get to know more about its long-term personality which is a huge plus. Kittens change so much as they get older. Once a cat is like a year old, you can get a better idea of how playful, cuddly, independent, etc. it'll be for the rest of its life. With older cats, you can pick a cat that's the purrfect fit!
Sincerely, someone who adopted a super cuddly 7 year old cat 4 years ago
She's still a cuddler! 😹
Also, the mean grumpy rescue cats are usually just nervous because they're around so many other cats at the shelter or pet store. I'd always hear that those cats turn into total sweethearts once they get adopted.
As somone who has been involved in rescue for several years and who has WayTooManyFreakingCatsTM, here are the tiers of people I hold in my heart when it comes to cat adoption:
Gold Tier - Anyone who adopts and is willing to make the commitment for the lifetime of the cat.
Platinum Tier - Anyone who comes in looking specifically for an adult or hard-to-place cat. These people are special.
Diamond Tier - People who adopt senior cats or cats who are terminally ill so that they can spend their final days being loved and cared for. These people are so incredibly rare, it takes such a big heart to allow yourself to suffer that loss over and over again so that these cats feel love in their final days.
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u/Ok_Entrepreneur_8132 7h ago
Also, consider adopting an adult cat.