November is Adopt a Senior Cat Month
Press Release
11/16/09
Cynthia Morris
Does puppy playfulness wear you out? Do kitten claws cling too much? According to the SPCA of Texas, senior pets are more likely to be calm, housetrained and already know a thing or two.
Sarge's Animal Rescue Foundation is continuing its no- fee adoption of a senior cat to senior citizens. The senior citizen should be at least 60 years of age and the senior cat will be at least 5 years old.
There are two Persian cats available. Sterling is declawed on all four paws. She is 11 years old and Onyx is a declawed 7 year old black male. Mary Grace is an 8 year old domestic and she is white and gray . Presently there are several senior cats at the Haywood County animal shelter that have been surrendered by their owners.
Senior Cat Onyx,
7-year-old declawed male Persian |
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Foster Mom Nancy Lux and Sterling,
11-year-old declawed female Persian |
"Sarge's senior cats for senior citizens no-fee adoption is an ongoing program," said Nancy Rhoades, Senior Cat Coordinator. "It makes me so sad to see older cats being brought into the shelter when they have been used to having a home. People tend to want kittens, not realizing the satisfaction an older cat can bring to a senior adult/couple."
According to the American Humane Society's website, having a cat can reduce one's blood pressure and prevent heart disease. Cats do not need to be housebroken as using the litter box comes naturally to them. They do not need a lot of space and just 15 minutes of playtime each day will satisfy a cat.
Most importantly, by adopting a senior cat, a life will be saved.
To make an appointment to meet the senior cats, call Nancy at 828-926-9579. To see photos of the senior cats available from Sarge's, visit the website at www.sargeandfriends.org.
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