Your family is excited to bring a cat into the household, and you’ve been thinking about what would fit your family best. Many people opt for kittens, but you’re looking into adopting an older cat. Are there any benefits to doing so?

There are a lot of reasons to adopt an older cat instead of going with the traditional kitten. First, your family may simply be a better fit for an older cat as they aren’t so rambunctious. Second, because these animals are calmer and have more life experience, they are able to handle being a bit more independent. This may mean that your pet won’t require as much supervision as a young kitten would. Lastly, you would be giving a home to an animal who may not otherwise find one. For more information, please contact your local Racine, WI vet.