adopting and older cat

[Don Juan's mom]

I do have another question! Someone told me if I got a male to make sure he was neutered as a kitten. That they will still spray if you wait until they are an adult to neuter. Doesn't sound right to me, but I'm not totally sure.

Don Juan wasn't neutered until I adopted him, when he was about 18 months old. He has NEVER NEVER NEVER sprayed.

I haven't adopted a senior kitty; Zerlina was about a year old when I got her. But adult kitties are great!

Liz

[momcats13]

I adopted a 10 yo, actually closer to 11, Siamese almost 6 yrs ago. I didn't want too much of an age difference between this new furkid and the surviving kitty I already had. He fit right in, no issues, in good health. I travel most weekends during the summer and I can just leave two days of food and water. No coming home to shredded TP, curtains, clothes!! He had only been in the shelter a month when he picked me as his new mom. Some older ones languish for years. You won't be sorry bringing this new guy home.