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Older cat adoption advice please

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Penfold007 · 20/05/2017 09:44

A couple of years ago we took on a neutered female cat, she was eight years old. She was one of a pair cats owned by a elderly lady. Cat had soiled in the house and her owner didn't want to deal with the mess etc.
The lady is now in her mid 80s and has been in hospital for a month and the outlook is bleak. We've been asked if we will take on the other cat. He is her litter mate and neutered, they coexisted happily previously.
Any advice on reintroducing the litter mates now they are senior cats? Will it work or be a disaster?

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friedegs · 05/08/2017 20:49

Yeah! We have an oldie rescue and after 3 years she is finally letting me pick her up! (Briefly mind you.) I am permitted to stroke her for hours though...

Penfold007 · 05/08/2017 21:22

Three years!!!! We are allowed to stroke for hours so that is good. As a family we are ok with the long term, knowing he is 'ours' is a massive step forward.

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