Tag Archives: senior cats

GINCHAN, AN OLD CAT’S TALE

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Mollie Hunt

Note from me, Ginchan the Persistent: I have instructed my PAWT (Personal Assistant With Thumbs) to pen my life story so people can see that, though cats get old and sometimes sick, they are still as worthy of love and … Continue reading →

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ADOPTING A SENIOR CAT

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Mollie Hunt

  As a shelter volunteer, I hear many reasons why people don’t want to adopt a senior* cat. Expensive medical bills are a valid concern, as is knowing the pain of loss will come sooner with an older cat, but … Continue reading →

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LIFE STAGES: WHEN YOUR KITTY GETS SICK

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Mollie Hunt

Good news! Cats are living longer now. Better food and living conditions, keeping cats indoors, and an improved general understanding of cats have all played their part in stretching a normal cat’s life from 12 to 16 and even up … Continue reading →

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