Pet Adoption

[1rovert]

I am thinking of adopting an older cat, as I feel that I could give one a nice home for the rest of its life. Its NOT a replacement for my much loved 'Wordy', I just love cats, and I need a friend.
What I would like to know is, when the rescue visitor comes, what are they looking for?

and

What's a secure place for a cat? What I know of cats, a 20' wall wouldn't keep it in if it wanted to get out, I have seen a video of a cat climbing a wall, to get in a window.

TIA.

[carmalee]

criteria for suitable adoption applications vary from charity to charity - for many years I worked for one of the 'biggies' and each case was dealt with within a broad outline of what was considered perfect conditions. For example depends whether ot not you have young children, dogs, live on a main road, have other pets. IMO the most important thing is that the animal is genuinely wanted, it will have a kind permanent home and the person/family can afford to care for it. Wish I could re-home one to you, you sound as though you will give a cat a loving home. Older cats are in particular need as many only want kittens or younger animals. Good luck and I'm sure we'll soon be hearing all about your new friend.

[wolf63]

When I was adopted by my first cat he was an older cat and he had been found straying - he was pretty ill and shy, being old and male he was also grumpy.

I live in the city centre and Cats Protection would only let me have him if I agreed to keep him as a house cat. The rescue people will look at your life and household to help them find out what sort of cat would suit you. If a person is older and likes a relatively peaceful life they won't want a manic kitten climbing their curtains and dangling from the rafters. And young children would be too much for an older cat to cope with.

Good luck with your new friend, you can never replace a furry friend - they are all so different in personality.

[tamborine]

Inspectors are their own worst enemies for re-homing pets. They want fat wallets

[wolf63]

The cats protection ladies were volunteers - nothing in it for them. They do the work because they care for cats.

[nohorn]

Some cats are cuddlers, some are only affectiontive at a distance, decide which you want.