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Cat Forum / General Topics / February 2006old man, young kitten
does anybody feel uneasy when an older man adopts a young kitten? i feel it is an unfair december-january "romance" because the older man cannot live long enough to take care of the kitten when she is old. older people should be allowed to adopt only older cats. > does anybody feel uneasy when an older man adopts a young kitten? i > feel it is an unfair december-january "romance" because the older man > cannot live long enough to take care of the kitten when she is old. > older people should be allowed to adopt only older cats. I think that's a little cold and certainly unfair. An old person can find great warmth and companionship from pets, especially so with cats. It can make a huge difference to someone's daily life, it may seem like a small thing, but having a fluffy pet sitting on your lap purring away and ENJOYING the friendship you are providing is hugely rewarding. The daily chores also give people something to focus on and sadly, look forward to. My gran lived alone for her last few years and had two cats, both of which she loved immensely. I often got upset thinking about her being alone, however the fact that she had her little darlings made her life so much better. Every time I visited, her big ginger giant was sleeping on her lap in front of the gas fire, they were inseparable. When my gran died, the Cats went to a friend who enjoyed their companionship for many more years. Heaven forbid, but if you had a child with an illness such as Leukaemia or Cancer, and their dying wish was for a little kitten to keep them company when bed ridden at home, could you refuse it? Regards, Gary. There's another thing, we have it in our wills that whoever inherits our house also inherits the cats. I know, will they give it a good home? One of the people I have in mind was studing to be a vet.  SignatureIf you object to logging, try plastic toilet paper and towels. >> does anybody feel uneasy when an older man adopts a young kitten? i >> feel it is an unfair december-january "romance" because the older man [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Gary. >> does anybody feel uneasy when an older man adopts a young kitten? i >> feel it is an unfair december-january "romance" because the older man [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Gary. My grandfather lived to 110 he had 7 cats and 2 dogs before he died The all past away in a period of time before he died he died 3 months after the last one; a cat. He always said that the four legs and his children are what kept him going guess he was right. I'm all for older folks having pets. I just wish they would adopt an older cat that is more matched to their age so they can pass together. They should also have a neighbor or nurse pop in regularly to check that the cat is being watered/fed if the older person should "forget." > I'm all for older folks having pets. I just wish they would adopt an > older cat that is more matched to their age so they can pass together. > They should also have a neighbor or nurse pop in regularly to check > that the cat is being watered/fed if the older person should "forget." What happens if the cat passes first? This could destroy an old person. The cat could cope fine if the situation was in reverse. Gary. > does anybody feel uneasy when an older man adopts a young kitten? i > feel it is an unfair december-january "romance" because the older man > cannot live long enough to take care of the kitten when she is old. > older people should be allowed to adopt only older cats. If you want to know what I think, I think you're an idiot! jw Everyone has a right to their opinion ;-) We have 6 cats ages ranging from 10 months to 7 years. My husband and I are both in our mid 50's...not "old" by my calculations ;-) But, the point...if a cat lives to be at least 18, my hubby and I are going to be up there... The couple asking the question, should know the state of their health to determine if a young cat or older cat is in order. SignatureMake each day the best it can be! >> does anybody feel uneasy when an older man adopts a young kitten? i >> feel it is an unfair december-january "romance" because the older man [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > jw > > does anybody feel uneasy when an older man adopts a young kitten? i > > feel it is an unfair december-january "romance" because the older man [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > jw I apoligize for jumping you and calling you an idiot. I shouldn't have done that. It just hit me wrong. Animals are keeping a lot of older folks going that otherwise would be in bad shape. I think they should have whatever age animal they want. In my family when an older person has passed on someone in the family has always taken in the animals. It hasn't been a problem. The animals go to people that they are already familiar with. jw <snip> > I apoligize for jumping you and calling you an idiot. I shouldn't have > done that. It just hit me wrong. Animals are keeping a lot of older [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > jw There are many factors other than age that need to be considered in this scenario. My aunt lived to the age of 91, and she was active and spry to the very end -- even sweeping the snow off her sidewalks at that age. I also had a young friend who died in an auto accident in her early 20s and friends who died of cancer at a young age. So, we need to make provisions for our pets *no matter what our age* is. They are our good friends and companions, and only we can see that they will be cared-for even if something were to happen to one of us. I have made arrangements with a friend who has agreed to adopt both of my cats if I were to die. I have also made provision in my will leaving money to her for their care. Obviously, it is important to select someone *very* carefully and to be sure it is someone completely reliable. MaryL Photos of Duffy and Holly: >'o'< Duffy: http://tinyurl.com/cslwf Holly: http://tinyurl.com/9t68o Duffy and Holly together: http://tinyurl.com/8b47e > <snip> > >> [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > Obviously, it is important to select someone *very* carefully and to be sure > it is someone completely reliable. Agree 100%. My nephew will take my dog. Its in the will. He gets all my money anyway so he'll have plenty for the dog as well. jw >does anybody feel uneasy when an older man adopts a young kitten? i >feel it is an unfair december-january "romance" because the older man >cannot live long enough to take care of the kitten when she is old. >older people should be allowed to adopt only older cats. I know what you mean. I am 62 and have 4 babies that I took in as strays. The oldest is 12 - 13 years and the others are 2 - 3 years old. I worry about them and what will become of them. I did not plan on getting them but one I found hunched down in the middle of a busy road and I could not leave him. The 12 year old I took in when she was pregnant. The others were homeless so I took them in. Now they mean as much as my 2 legged babies nd I worry about them more actually and what will become of them. My babies http://members.aol.com/larrystark/ don't worry, at 62 you have several more years. you can make arrangements for the aspca to take them of adoption. > don't worry, at 62 you have several more years. you can make > arrangements for the aspca to take them of adoption. Since whern is 62 old? Joan (older and with three cats) Good lord! You're older than 62?!! > Good lord! You're older than 62?!! So apparently is your, is it father? Engelbert Humperdink. Joan why on earth would you think that? there are thousands if not tens of thousands of us humperdinks in this country. >> don't worry, at 62 you have several more years. you can make >> arrangements for the aspca to take them of adoption. > > Since whern is 62 old? > > Joan (older and with three cats) IMHO 62 is the "prime of life" -- Enjoy! MLB you're still looking forward to your climax, aren't you? > you're still looking forward to your climax, aren't you? What is that? don't worry about it; what you don't know won't hurt you. |
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