10 Reasons to Adopt an Adult Cat (Instead of a Kitten)

There tends to be some hesitancy around adopting an adult cat, typically due to concerns about its age and ability to connect with a new family. However, numerous benefits come with adopting an older cat, which we'll explain in this video!
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Intro: 00:05
Reason #1: 00:41
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Reason #3: 02:40
Reason #4: 03:42
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Reason #6: 05:32
Reason #7: 06:13
Reason #8: 06:57
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Reason #10: 08:10
Outro: 08:56
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[@ThePurringJournal]

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[@fennelfin]

My mom said once that she saw the prettiest, nicest cat in a shelter once, and the only reason we didn't adopt her is because she was sixteen years old, and we'd probably only be able to care for her for a few months before she started having health problems. We weren't in the right place to deal with that, but this kind of makes me feel bad. I wish someone had adopted her sooner so she could live the last few years of her life in good hands.

[@okamijubei]

You should see a 16 year old cat my mother have. She move around like a 6 month old and still be able to move around without any movement issues . She move like she have several years or longer to live.

[@ladyofkasnova]

I chose to adopt a kitten when I saw her in her cage shaking in fear. It didn't matter to me what she was going to do to my home, she had to get out of there. She was 14 weeks, vert said she had been traumatized. She's 1 1/2 yrs old and my poor baby is still recovering..

[@qttm]

There is no definite right or wrong when adopting... sure, we all talk of adopting the adult cats because kittens get adopted so quickly, but all adoptions are positive occasions.😊🤗

[@sharylanne7738]

You are so sweet for adopting the kitten. She’s so lucky to have you!

[@ladyofkasnova]

@@sharylanne7738 thank you. She's my nervous lil baby ❤️

[@zappababe8577]

Well done for getting her out of that traumatic situation and into a loving home! Well done also for treating her with kindness and patience as she deals with her issues. My cat was very scared initially, as I was told she had been the "runt" of the litter, who got picked on by the other kittens. Thank God, she is fine now! She's so secure with everyone in our house that she will even be cheeky with them! I hope that your cat is cheeky with you before long - that's one of the reasons we keep cats!

[@ladyofkasnova]

@@zappababe8577 thank you. She's on her meds for her nerves. She's become a lot more confident and loving. ❤️

[@cmaej28]

My adopted cat was a big, fluffy boi. He was called an "old man" at the shelter, but his visit to the vet told me I had an adolescent. He's just big.

[@jesusbeloved3953]

I’ve adopted 2 adult cats. Daisy was found in a city with her kitten in her mouth. She was begging for help. When she was ready, I went to her foster home and got her. Molly was in a shelter. I’d taken a friend to find a cat. She had a cone on her head as she’d been spayed, but her sutures had gotten infected. She and 6 other cats had been rescued from an abandoned building fire. They said she was 2-3 years old and very sweet. I couldn’t resist her pleading eyes. She’s been with me just over a year and Daisy, who’s about 6 has been with me 18 months. I’ve always loved dogs, but I find myself being transformed into the cat person!

[@marykrenke5373]

There's no reason you can't be both. Very few apartments allow dogs; cats may be more welcomed. I love al animals, big, small, wild or tame. l I'm elderly now but when younger I had hoped to become a veteranian (sp?).

[@analyticalchick3064]

We were roommates with my brother in law when I moved here and got married. He has 2 cats. Now I want a cat. My husband said "I turned you into a cat person??" I said, "no Mooney did." (Mooney is one of b-i-l's cat's).

[@kjay5587]

Cats hit different as an adult

[@pmbluemoon]

I live in an apartment complex, and one thing I like to do is let people know that they should include their pets in their health care directives or let a neighbor know when they'll need care for their pet if they have to go to the hospital. Many of the pets are older pets and like to stay in the homes they've known for years. There are a few of us who pet-sit until the owner comes back so they don't have to be brought to the shelter because they aren't being taken care of. Just wanted to put that out there for anyone who might pick up on the idea and carry it forward for a neighbor/friend and pet in need!

[@ThePurringJournal]

Excellent tips! 🙌

[@marykrenke5373]

Wonderful advice!!!

[@ChristMySolidRock1963]

I had no intention of getting a cat, but my daughter had one who did not get along with her other pets. She asked me to take it the very day my doctor said to me I should get a cat. She's a Calico, so somewhat unpredictable, but beautiful and nice to have around.

[@abarzua21able]

I just adopted a kitten. I don't mind the age at all. The cat I wanted was an adult, but the lady before me was first come first serve So then I saw the kitten & that's the only reason I grabbed the kitten. We didn't want a kitten at all because it's like having a toddler in the house, which I didn't want, but now I have him, have to love him and he's spoiled rotten. My kitten has it all. Tower, scratch post, toys with his own toy box, treats and I feed him Royal canine.

[@ThePurringJournal]

Congrats on your new furry friend!

[@SaltyCrap]

My friend's roommate adopted a kitten (that preferred my friend over her). My friend would often complain about the kitten being annoying and injuring her, claiming that she hated cats. She didn't believe me when I said the cat just needed to grow up. She (the cat) is much calmer now and my friend took back her words, lol.

[@carolescalle791]

I have always adopted my cats 🐈 😻 🐈‍⬛️ ❤️ and have had 8 cats, my oldest lived to be 21 years old. 😢. My cat (Rici 🐈‍⬛️😻) she was 11 years old when we adopted her, last year she was diagnosed with kidney disease early stage 2, doing great now. She is 15 years old now. Always adopt ❤️ they all need ❤️ love.

[@kimberleyplatt3914]

I have adopted both cats and kittens and it's a different experience with each one!But always with plenty of TLC!😻❤️

[@marykrenke5373]

I totally agree. I've had cats most of my life. When younger I wanted the kittens but over the last 25 years I've adopted many adult cats. Everything he says about them is true, in my experience. I'm 85 so no more kittens for me; they're too darn much work.

[@sanamohshuguff2012]

My cat was 7 months old when I got her

[@jess53nz]

How energetic were they at that age? My 17 year old girljust passed away so I've not been around kittens in a long time!

[@pamelamays4186]

I adopted a two year old cat four years ago. Ace, my cat, had a previous owner. He was adopted from a Petco that was partnered with a local animal shelter. Ace has been an wonderful member of my family.

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

My Chloe was four when I adopted her. Her first family had her, and then got a kitten that she didn't get along with. Instead of returning the kitten they gave up Chloe, because the kitten was cuter. I've always been a cat person and the bond I have with Chloe is the best that I've ever had with a cat.

[@Bunni504]

The nerve of some people. It’s a good thing you adopt her.

[@happylittlevibe]

I adopted two 1.5ys old British short hair cats knowing having a full time job makes me be busy. I still aimed for rather young cats since I know I will love them for many years to come.

[@ruddigerburns9051]

My cat son was a young adult when i got him for my daughter ten years ago. I wasn't a cat person. My kid grew up and left home. I had no idea cats where so cool. I will always have a cat now. When the time comes ill get another rescue kitty.

[@spiderlily7058]

I've adopted both a kitten and an adult cat. Didn't care about age, just wanted to give two sweet strays a good home.

[@revolvingbattlefox3383]

Do they get along well? I thought about doing the same thing.

[@spiderlily7058]

@@revolvingbattlefox3383 Mostly. Corvo (the older male) tends to bully Bubblegum (the younger female). This is down to personality. Corvo plays rough and has an attitude, Bubblegum is docile. I intervene whenever I can. My advice? Get them together.

[@ladyms7840]

My husband and i just adopted our first kitty and shes 5. She was a return to the shelter was preciously exposed to a dog. Shes lovely and very easy going since we both work currently.

[@notmychelle]

We just adopted a 6-year-old gentleman from the shelter, it’s awesome seeing him start to relax in our home. He’ll have a wonderful adulthood here ❤

[@cintalopez-teijeiro5683]

I adopted two grown up cats, one two years old the other nine. It is great!

[@nickimontie]

I've adopted several older cats, and I've noticed no differences between ones I got as kittens and ones that were adults.

[@SusanMiddleton1]

After my last cat Panda passed away at 20, I resolved to adopt a kitten or kittens however, when I went to a pet food store where some rescue cats were up for adoption, I took one look at the 2 year mom of 6 kittens and decided I had to take her as well as one of her kittens. It has worked out so well for all of us. Penny is a sweet cat and dedicated to her daughter Phoebe, now 8 months old. Downside - Phoebe prefers cuddling with her mom rather than me! 🐈‍⬛🐈

[@JeneenRose-Osborne]

Our youngest cat was still quite young (his balls hadn’t dropped yet) when a friend gave him to us. He was surprisingly quite calm n low key. He is a sweet, gentle, funny little fellar n thankfully wasn’t destructive. Our female cat who was also a stray we had gotten a year earlier from the same friend is a spaz compared to the younger one. She destroyed a chair of ours but has calmed down as far as that goes. 😂 For the most part we have been lucky. 🙏🏻 Our senior cat is a well behaved cranky old man. 🥰

[@SuperCatlover7777]

I'm a crazy cat lady! Have 11 inside cats

[@YasminYoruba]

I’m definitely going to adopt, I can’t wait! I think it’s so important to give them a second chance and love they’ve missed out on ❤

[@johnwwirtanen1283]

I recently adopted an adult cat (6 years old) for most of the reasons you mentioned. The one exception was I knew she wasn't in danger of being euthanized: Our Palm Springs Animal Shelter has a no kill policy. There were two kitties I was interested in. One, a beautiful orange tabby male 2 years old and (the one I chose) a beautiful black and gold tabby female 6 years old. The staff said they were both very affectionate. I picked up the male and cuddled him, and stroked his belly. Since cats are usually very protective of this area, I knew if he'd allow that, he trusted me. While he was OK with me doing that, I could tell he was a bit hesitant. I then did the same with the female. She instantly melted into my arms and was very comfortable with me gently rubbing her tummy. Not only was she comfortable, she really loved it. She allowed me to hold her up and cling to my body with her head against mine. Some others who were there also said she really likes you. I said "sold!" My belief is to visit and get to know how kitties react to you. I firmly believe a kittie chooses you. If he/she doesn't - no matter how much you're attracted to it - it's a bad match.

[@jamiehuff5407]

My precious cat was 4 years old when I adopted her in 2016 this year she will be 11 years old on July 8 2013 it will also be our 7 year anniversary as a family 🌹🐾🥰❤

[@miketran4289]

Bad thing with adult cats is some of them take a long time to get used to you. I adopted a adult cat that took 2 years for it to even go near me.

[@jacksonville4932]

I am getting an Adult cat tomorrow, and I really cant wait. I do want to make sure he feels at home as much as possible

[@leopard3131]

YESSSS!!!! I have adopted adult cats and know many who have. They are generally well behaved and happy to have a loving home.

[@artandmorewithrachelnicole]

Cats are absolutely amazing no matter what age they are 🥰

[@sonicroze]

Most of the cats we've taken in were outdoor ferals, most of whom were kittens. However, we have had a couple cases of adult cats we took in. One is our boy Rocky, who was abandoned by his previous owners. the other was Sable, the world's most affectionate cat imho. We know Rocky was about two years old when we took him in (15 years ago) and he is doing well. We will never know how old Sable was exactly, but the vet estimated he was at least 10 when we took him in. I speculate he was between 18-20 when he passed away and he will never be replaced. That said, we have two black beauties after him who have some parts of his personality (but they will never have his sand paper tongue!)

[@Ceerads]

Male former ferals are my favorites. I love how affectionate many are and how they look (those big cheeks!).

[@neilm.greenberg4173]

I live in mortal fear of getting an adult rescue...he or she would have a previous owner to compare me too...wouldn't take too long to figure out I'm not the brightest himan around...🤔

[@ThePurringJournal]

Nah, no need to worry about being compared. An adult cat would appreciate having a home again!

[@qttm]

😅

[@superditdit48]

Always the highlight of the week!

[@daniellewoolley8607]

My sister and i can't even begin another cat into our home. Our resident cat doesn't like other cats or kittens. Because she would fight with them. Before we let her in she would fight with other cats all of her life

[@ThePurringJournal]

Some cats are better off without siblings. It is what it is!

[@daniellewoolley8607]

She sometimes didn't get a long with her sister. She's just a little bully since we first met her and her sister

[@ameliawarfield5637]

Very informative! Something to consider.

[@KogawaYuri-ENVtuber]

This was very helpful!

[@lauraadacerri1311]

È uno dei migliori video che abbia visto... concordo su tutto espresso in maniera chiara e competente!! Anch'io ho adottato il mio Leo che era già grande e sono stata così felice che lo consiglio a tutti Vi prego date un chance ai tanti gatti adulti che aspettano nei vari rifugi una famiglia amorevole che li ami e li curi Non ve ne pentirete . E l'idea che altrimenti possano venire soppressi è qualcosa di tremendo... veramente inaccettabile... Adottate Adottate gatti adulti ..per tutte le ragioni descritte nel video!!! Grazie splendido video!!!❤

[@sharroncalundan7794]

I am 74, too old for a kitten. Lost my 18 1/2 year old 2 years ago. Last summer our shelter had a black cat who was over 17. Owner died. Recently they had a 14 year old girl. Wonderful. They are so grateful for a home. They still play and cuddle a lot. Also have a cat who is around 6. Stray, he adopted me. They are be all so amazing.

[@nadineabbott]

My husband and I adopted a 5 year old cat a week ago from our SPCA. She’s loving and affectionate. But we haven’t heard her purr yet. Cats we’ve had in the past have purred loudly. Wondering if she will purr eventually?

[@kw29199]

I have always had great luck adopting adults. It is much easier to assess its disposition than assessing the future personality of a kitten.

[@annegillespie3974]

😻🤗 All so True! Liked the info in this video so informative! Thanks 😺😎

[@ThePurringJournal]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Paula-sw2tt]

I never intended to get a kitten! My seven year old black cat lost her partner two years ago and was absolutely miserable. I was looking for an older cat to adopt, when my coworker's cat got out and got pregnant. I adore my mese mix kitten Rumer aka Rum Rum and so does Gypsy. He is now eight months old (got him at eight week). I call him my little monster. He is super affectionate when tired, but has a one track mind and is a lot of WORK! Next time I am in the market for a cat, they will be at least two years old.

[@geraldmartin7703]

My only experience with cats has been adults from shelters and from folks who had to give up their cat. (Also a couple strays-- who oddly proved the most affectionate). From this video it seems adult cats are just big kittens.

[@sihr07]

Thank you for this❤

[@alvinocfemia813]

I chose both because you can train kittens more easily than adult cats(in just maybe my opinion?) and adult cats are more bigger

[@laura_leilaaman6647]

Last year in febrauri I adopted a white deaf cat who was 5y and later in june last year I adopted a black kitten they are so wel with each other. And even mu black cat is leading my white deaf cat what is so cute to see 😻 I just wanna say that I f*cking love cats and I will end with 30 cats when I’m old 😂😂 I’m just 26btw 😅

[@SureshCR-zg2pm]

Thank you for telling me about this because on next year June or July I am going to vacation and I could buy 5 or 6 cats or maybe 1 cat 🐈 😅

[@the.alphatrader3570]

I also have adopted 1 year old persian.. her ex owner wasnt able to bear her finance so I decider to adopt. She was sick when I adopted but I took her to vet and done all the treatments. In just couple of weeks she has accepted me and adopt in the environment. She even come to sleep around and sometime she come to wakes me up. Only issue is she isnt playing with toys and laser. She just need food, love and lots of petting. How can I make her play around with toys ??

[@MewMewSarah]

I'm convinced my cat thinks she's a ninja after watching this video.

[@blossom_wc]

It is a option, my family prefers to get kits at 7 months

[@FrailShiver]

I adopted 2 adult cats. Sadly they were both given to the humane society by their original owner due to moving. But lucky for me I got to give them a second chance and have them in my life! Love my adult kitties.

[@Carole2Kittens]

Great video! You so often give such great 👍☺illustration videos. Just one error I'd like to call you out on: kittens Groom themselves just fine. There is no need to bath them accept in rare occasions which could be issues for adult cats too. I opted for kittens this time but have adopted adult cats 🐈😻 in the past. Good job 👏 Thanks!

[@simsgazytech2013]

I am planning to adopt an abandoned long hair cat ( honestly I'm not too fond of long hair cats, but the cat's situation is horrible I'd instead put aside my Ego), so I came to this video. wish me luck. I always have short hair cats ( from the kitten) while I was living with my parents. I couldn't bear those furs of long-haired cats. I just must buy a portable vacuum cleaner now

[@Familysusers]

I am considering to adopt 2 kittens and female cat, is there something you would like to advise to someone who has busy schedule and considering to adopt pets.

[@Someone-i-guess-sbg]

3:05 My cat Luna does not follow this rule, she loves this spider on a stick toy and will literally drag open draws to bring it to me lol

[@90xolove]

I’ve been thinking about getting an adult cat- maybe 2 since I’m in office for 3 days a week. I always wanted a kitten so I could have it for it’s whole life, but I’m afraid of leaving the kitten alone even if I’m home. Mainly because I have a landing at the top of my stairs with a railing and Im worried a kitten might not have the sense to not jump from that height. Not sure yet what I’m am going to get. I’m just obsessed about getting any cat at this point!🤪

[@alvinocfemia813]

And they are cute ofc! All animals are cute

[@jerremiller5542]

I raised my cat from his birth. He is two now and thinks my 8 yr old rat terrier is his mom. So when she goes out to do her business, my cat follows and does his.😮 He comes in about 10 pm to go to bed for the night. He cuddles and kisses my little terrier and they😮 cuddle on my bed at night.

[@dareenrblx4ever]

I want to adopt a kitten cuz the cat will grow with me and ill be a real mother like i just got my baby out of my stomach and i will train her and have a lot if memories with her ❤

[@over-educatedxennial6753]

Thank you for this video!

[@pphedup]

I5:43 I've never had kitten or cat who didn't instantly know how to use his litter box.

[@Ecatz__]

I can comfirm i have two cats and we got them both as kittens both around 2 months old and they are still pretty young one is still not a year old but one us around 1 and a half

[@Demy1970]

I have three but one of them gets attacked at times by the other two, stinks

[@roderickhutchinson5447]

When my Ebony-May passes I'll get two adult cats (hopefully black cats)

[@jeaninebunt9739]

Buddy you have never met my 3 seven year olds Virgil, Morgan and Jessie or my 4 year old Junior or their 2 year old niece Hazel.

[@titpheakdey88]

This cat iscut 🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@Ecatz__]

-555 likes Me:omg perfect Also me: oh wait i haven't liked this wth -556 likes Me again: oh well ita not perfect anymore:(

[@mooninie.jennie]

saw thsi vid late, I adopted a kitten that broke my headphones in 2 seconds, I hate him 💗 (i actually love him)

[@highland-ml9ct]

when you adopt one c at you save two lives

[@Bunni504]

I find kittens overrated and cats underrated. Same with dogs and puppies.

[@kathymoore9646]

❤

[@Rafalstratford]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Squinck616]

Imagine you were an alien and wanted to have a human as a pet. Would you really want to get a 6 year old child?

[@xXJoeyXxcoooool]

it’s kinda to late

[@adalyndong866]

I think it is best to adopt a baby kitten otherwise they know you are not there mother

[@donwald3436]

Of course adult cats are better. I don't like children of any species.

[@mariebarker4499]

Cats are awesome! Thank you for this video! God bless you! ♥️♥️♥️♥️💯. God bless everyone who reads this and love you all: make sure you know Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour everyone! He is coming soon! Accept and believe in Jesus Christ! John 3:16, Revelation 20:15, 1 Corrinthians 15 1-4 and Romans 10 9 and 10

[@Ceerads]

Adult cats are much more interesting than are kittens.

[@danielvahnke3369]

1:17 - 'exasturbated' is not a word to use around the chillins, yo.