In article >, Ophelia says...
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> "Bruce" wrote in message
> T...
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> I think it's great what you do. In the future, I also want to get
older
> shelter cats to give them a few last good years.
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> I hope so. Just be warned they often come with 'problems', though can be
> worked around with plenty of patience.
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> It is to be expected when you hear of the lives some have been forced to
> lead before being rescued.
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> Even after those few years ... although my Blue lived until she was 17 yo
> you will find you are very attached and it is a wrench with the time comes.
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> Bonnie was sick when we took her on and only managed to keep her for 11
> months, but it is still an awful wrench when they die.
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> Poppy is only approx 7 yo so hopefully we will have her for a while yet
> She has plenty of problems but has learned to love us
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> I noticed you said ... in the future! I waited until I retired until I took
> my first one. They need a lot of company and love. I didn't want to get
> one and leave it home alone all day.
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> Good luck when the time comes)

Thanks

We have 2 cats that we've had since they were kittens. I hope they'll be
around for many more years.

I can only imagine the kinds of health and behavioural problems an older
pet can have, especially if they've been treated badly. Yes, patience
must be the keyword in many cases.