How to Adopt an Old Cat

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Take note of who lives in your home.. Plan for potential health issues.. Get the supplies you need.

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Take note of who lives in your home.

Step 1

Take note of who lives in your home.

2

Plan for potential health issues.

Step 2

Plan for potential health issues.

3

Get the supplies you need.

Step 3

Get the supplies you need.

4

Make sure there are comfortable resting places.

Step 4

Make sure there are comfortable resting places.

5

Find a shelter or rescue in your area with senior cats for adoption.

Step 5

Find a shelter or rescue in your area with senior cats for adoption.

6

Look at the selection of senior cats available for adoption.

Step 6

Look at the selection of senior cats available for adoption.

7

Make an appointment to meet the cats you are interested in.

Step 7

Make an appointment to meet the cats you are interested in.

8

Follow your shelter or rescue's adoption process.

Step 8

Follow your shelter or rescue's adoption process.

9

Make an appointment with a vet right away.

Step 9

Make an appointment with a vet right away.

10

Allow your senior cat to adjust to your home gradually.

Step 10

Allow your senior cat to adjust to your home gradually.

11

Groom your cat regularly.

Step 11

Groom your cat regularly.

12

Make sure your cat stays hydrated.

Step 12

Make sure your cat stays hydrated.

13

Talk to your vet about which type of food is healthiest for your cat.

Step 13

Talk to your vet about which type of food is healthiest for your cat.

14

Make sure your cat gets enough exercise.

Step 14

Make sure your cat gets enough exercise.

15

Get your cat to the vet at least twice a year.

Step 15

Get your cat to the vet at least twice a year.

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