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Should I rehome this kitty?

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hiddenhome2 · 20/09/2015 16:11

We sort of ended up at the cat shelter today just to take a look at the cats.

There's a 10 year old neutered male cat there. He's in good health, but is very shy and has been there since April.

He came in with several other cats having been rescued from a semi derelict house that had no heating or lighting. They were being fed by a woman who's since been prosecuted for neglect of these cats.

We went into his pen and sat down and he hid in a cat tube. We stroked him lots and he started purring. He's a big softy.

He's a real cat lovers cat rather than being outgoing and confident, so we could manage him fine as we're a quiet household and have lots of experience with cats.

I'd have to phone the insurance to find out how much it would cost each month.

Would it be a risky thing to do to take an older cat on?

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hiddenhome2 · 20/09/2015 16:23

Here he is.

He's a quiet, steady sort of cat. He copes fine with other cats too. Pearl would end up jumping on his head in all probability Confused

Should I rehome this kitty?
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YellowDinosaur · 20/09/2015 16:25

Do it. Sounds like you'll give him a wonderful home :)

Charis2 · 20/09/2015 16:25

he looks gorgeous

littleladyluna · 20/09/2015 16:50

Sounds like he'd have a lovely home with you.

rembrandtsrockchick · 20/09/2015 16:50

Who are you kidding Grin You know you are going to do it...you are smitten. Well and truly kitty smitten.

DramaAlpaca · 20/09/2015 16:53

He's lovely, do it OP. It sounds like you could give him a wonderful home.

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hiddenhome2 · 20/09/2015 17:07

Lol

But the expense!

I'll have to set up another litter tray.

I guess as long as the insurance isn't a million pounds a month it should be okay.

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cozietoesie · 20/09/2015 17:11

Have you mentally given him a name yet? (That's a trick question. Wink)

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hiddenhome2 · 20/09/2015 17:17

Hmm, well, his shelter name is William - the lasses who look after them named him and his comrades after members of the royal family Grin

I asked what his name was when he was rescued, but she couldn't remember. I guess it'll be on his file.

I love black cats and I know they're overlooked at shelters. All you can see of him are two green eyes staring out of his cat pod. He doesn't come out or interact with any passers by so they don't stop at his pen and try to get to know him.

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hiddenhome2 · 20/09/2015 17:19

Can you tell I've been watching cat rescue vids on YouTube?

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plonkie · 20/09/2015 17:30

Do it do it do it! We adopted an elderly lady cat as she was homeless, and it's one of the most rewarding things I've ever done. I love her so much and wouldn't hestitate to get an old cat again. And she is very old, about 18 now and we had her 3 years ago. She's completely deaf, has no teeth and arthritis. But she's the cutest little thing and I think she really appreciates being taken in.

We have 3 other boy cats and they adapted very well to her :-)

Penfold007 · 20/09/2015 17:34

He's chosen you, accept the compliment and welcome him into your home Flowers

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hiddenhome2 · 20/09/2015 17:35

Aw, your old cat sounds lovely plonkie I feel so sorry for the older ones as I know people prefer kittens and younger cats.

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Floralnomad · 20/09/2015 17:40

10 is not very old really ,more middle aged for a cat , go for it .

cozietoesie · 20/09/2015 17:48

Seniorboy came to live with me at about 14 - and the oldest breed rescue cat Ive seen - on their site - was a 19 year old gent whose owner had died. I don't think he even made the week out before he had a new home offered to him. Smile

Sure, at 10 years old, he's maybe becoming more liable to some problems (such as arthritis) but you never have any guarantees in life. Darling Oneago dropped dead one morning at only 8.

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hiddenhome2 · 20/09/2015 17:50

Yes, this is true, any cat can develop health issues. Middle aged is fine.

Sorry about your cat cozie Sad

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Supermanspants · 20/09/2015 17:51

How lovely you are willing to re-home an older boy. The has cheered me up. Absolutely doing the right thing Smile

Fluffycloudland77 · 20/09/2015 18:55

You know full well you'll be back there at the earliest opportunity with a carrier and a bag of dreamies.

Your not fooling any of us Wink

cozietoesie · 20/09/2015 19:37
Wink
timtam23 · 20/09/2015 20:10

What a gorgeous cat. I am also saying go for it! And I agree 10 is not old any more for a cat. Both of my first 2 lived to 18 and even that is not unusual these days. They were pretty much completely fit and healthy until 15/16 or so, then we started needing a few more trips to the vet.
Keep us posted won't you Smile

MissMarpleCat · 20/09/2015 20:15

Please home him. Very likely you'll be his last chance for a forever home. I can tell your smitten, do it Grin

MissMarpleCat · 20/09/2015 20:17

And btw, he's absolutely gorgeous Smile

shutupanddance · 20/09/2015 20:18

Do it , do it. I am going through process of adopting two since dancecat died.

MissMarpleCat · 20/09/2015 20:23

Plus, you know the rules.
You never go to cat shelters to just look, the deal is you HAVE to take one home Smile

MissMarpleCat · 20/09/2015 20:26

Where are you based? If you don't take him I will, if your near me.