Cats and kittens that are up for adoption often have an unknown past. This means that they could have suffered abuse or experienced a dysfunctional or feral background. Sometimes cats have been considered abandoned or lost and have simply been handed in at a rescue centre. Cats in both categories can be more vulnerable but, conversely, they can also be tough and more adaptable than the cat that has led a comfortable life. There is always an element of luck in obtaining a rescue cat as often you only have your instinct to go by. However, the rewards can be great: you may gain a feline friend that enriches the lives of all who encounter it.
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1 Manz // Nov 15, 2008 at 4:12 pm
Hi Ananya,
I hope you’ll be posting to this blog again soon - I only just found it… and I love it.
I had to comment on this entry regarding rescued cats as it is something I’m very passionate about. My partner and I have 2 cats and they are both rescue cats… one very large male named Jonesy - who I rescued “from the wild” - let’s say he chose us to be his family… certainly how it felt. He is a little anti-social with strangers - but is the most affectionate cat I’ve ever known… plus his tough as nails!! He’s been through some hard times and illnesses.
Then there’s Ella our baby girl who was adopted from the local shelter. She’s not anti-social at all and was the perfect additon to the family
If you’re interested, there’s a video of images of them at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7DL_Tjf1Ys
2 Evil O. // Jan 3, 2009 at 2:56 pm
On the flip side, where do the majority of people obtain their kitties? I’d guess it’s from ads that state “free to good home” or a pet shop, which is still pretty much an unknown past. Even if you’re picking up the cat from the previous owner, you have no guarantee that they’ll tell you everything you might need to know.
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