Senior Cats for Adoption in Malden, MA: 8 Older Cats Looking for a Home

Storm is a social butterfly who believes every visitor is a potential new friend. She happily hops into guests' laps, welcomes affection, and occasionally gives gentle hand licks as her special way of showing love. She's also quite the conversationalist, so expect some adorable kitty commentary throughout your day!

Don't let her senior status fool you. Storm still has a playful streak! Whether she's chasing string toys, batting around foil balls, or solving treat puzzles, she enjoys activities that keep her curious mind entertained. When playtime ends, she's ready to settle in for a snuggle session with her favorite humans.

Storm is wonderfully gentle with children of all ages and enjoys being surrounded by people. However, she prefers a peaceful environment without other pets. She needs a calm, pet-free home where she can relax, feel secure, and enjoy being the center of attention.

Because Storm thrives on companionship, she'd love a family with someone home frequently, whether working remotely, enjoying retirement, or simply spending plenty of time indoors. She'll happily provide company, conversation, and warm lap snuggles throughout the day!

This lovely lady is spayed, microchipped, and current on vaccinations. She recently received a clean bill of health from her veterinarian and has no reported medical concerns. She's also respectful of furniture and carpets, and enjoys wet food twice daily.

Storm has so much affection to share and is ready for a new loving home where her sweet personality can shine. With her gentle nature, playful spirit, and endless enthusiasm for cuddles, she'll make ordinary moments feel extra special! Could this affectionate tortoiseshell sweetheart be the missing piece of your family? To learn more about adopting Storm, contact adopt@joyfulpets.com.

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Honey Bunn, affectionately called Bun, is a laid-back, lovable gentleman who believes relaxation is an art form. Weighing around 20 pounds, this cuddly sweetheart enjoys lounging, playing with toy mice, and making biscuits while purring like a little motor! Despite his size, Bun considers himself a tiny kitten and happily climbs into laps for affection. His funniest habit? Proudly announcing whenever he discovers a toy! He also enjoys drinking water straight from the sink.

Peppermint, weighing around 15 pounds, brings an outgoing, playful energy to their friendship. This social butterfly greets visitors at the door, adores cuddles, and has an almost dog-like personality! He loves exploring, chasing strings and pom-pom balls, and occasionally playing fetch. Leave a cozy blanket unattended, and Peppermint might claim it as his personal snuggle spot!

Together, these boys offer a delightful balance of peaceful companionship and playful entertainment. Both are affectionate, enjoy gentle handling, and have wonderful manners during veterinary visits. They are neutered and vaccinated. Peppermint has a small heart murmur that multiple veterinarians have determined is not life-threatening.

Honey Bunn can be selective with unfamiliar cats, while Peppermint is especially sociable. Both are generally comfortable around dogs, although their compatibility with children is unknown. A calm, caring environment with patient pet parents who appreciate their individual personalities would suit them beautifully.

Most importantly, Honey Bunn and Peppermint must be adopted together. Their friendship is part of what makes them so special!

Are you ready to double the purrs, double the cuddles, and share your heart with these two wonderful companions? To learn more about welcoming this lovable duo, contact adopt@joyfulpets.com.

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Meet and greets are with an approved application by appointment only.

As always, cats that are ready to be adopted are spayed/neutered, have age appropriate shots, are micro-chipped, dewormed/deflead, and FEL/FIV tested.

Madam adores attention and would thrive with a person or family who is home regularly and enjoys having a devoted lap cat nearby. Daily petting and brushing are right up her alley, but she has a playful side, too! Small mouse toys are her absolute favorites, and she enjoys chasing them and batting at wand toys. Even at eleven, she knows how to make playtime fun!

This gentle girl is comfortable with children of all ages. She has been wonderful around school-aged children and has also been gentle with a two-year-old. Strangers do not faze her either. Even unfamiliar visitors and contractors are simply more people Madam might get to know!

Madam needs to be the only cat in her new loving home. Her compatibility with dogs has not been assessed. A senior, retired person, or family with plenty of time at home could be especially compatible with her affectionate, people-centered nature.

Madam has diabetes, which is currently managed with a once-daily pill given in soft food. Her recent lab work showed that her medication is working well, and her vaccinations are up to date. She is also spayed and microchipped. Her hind legs are weak, so she takes stairs slowly and would benefit from having her food, water, and litter box conveniently nearby.

Her new family will also receive her food, automatic feeder, water fountain, litter box, and toys to help make her transition comfortable and familiar. Madam is ready to fill her next chapter with cuddles, conversations, playful mouse chases, and loyal companionship! Could this sweet, talkative girl be the companion you have been waiting to welcome home? To learn more about adopting Madam, contact adopt@joyfulpets.com.

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I am part of the Take A Chance On Me program, which means my adoption fee is lowered to help me find the right match.
If you are interested in adopting, applications can be found on our website www.ahimsahaven.org.

Meet and greets are with an approved application by appointment only.

As always, cats that are ready to be adopted are spayed/neutered, have age appropriate shots, are micro-chipped, dewormed/deflead, and FEL/FIV tested.

A sweet fourteen-year-old Domestic Short Hair currently in Townsend, WA, whose essence is a gentle spark of love wrapped in a beautiful dilute tortoiseshell coat. She may be a senior, but she still plays with the enthusiasm of a much younger kitty, happily chasing laser pointers and wand toys before flopping onto the floor for the cutest rolling celebration! One of her most charming quirks is the way she twirls her head while tracking a wand toy, making every play session feel like a delightful performance. Once Muffin trusts someone, she transforms into the ultimate velcro cat, happiest curled in a warm lap while soaking up endless pets, affection, and quiet companionship.

Muffin takes her time building confidence, and that journey is worth every patient moment. Loud noises, vacuum cleaners, and trips to the veterinarian can be frightening for her, and her anxiety sometimes leads to fear-based potty accidents during especially stressful situations. With understanding, consistency, and a calm routine, she blossoms into an incredibly loving companion who simply wants to feel safe. She would thrive in a peaceful home without other pets or children, where an experienced cat parent can let her settle in at her own pace. Trust may take weeks or even months, but when it arrives, Muffin offers unwavering devotion and companionship.

She has had two front teeth removed because of tooth resorption, so she enjoys wet food, although she can still eat dry food if needed. She also experiences the occasional hairball, but otherwise she is healthy, playful, spayed, and eager to enjoy every cozy day with her favorite person. Her joyful spirit shines brightest during interactive playtime, followed by long cuddle sessions where she reminds everyone that the quietest moments often become the most meaningful.

Muffin needs a loving home where patience, gentle encouragement, and understanding are part of everyday life. In return, she will reward her new family with endless affection, silly antics, and the kind of loyal friendship that grows stronger with every passing day! Could Muffin be the gentle companion who fills your home with quiet love? If you think your family could be the calm, caring match Muffin has been waiting for, please contact adopt@joyfulpets.com to learn more.

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Adeline is proof that age is just a number! She still races through the house with joyful zoomies, eagerly watches the world outside, and dreams of becoming the neighborhood's greatest bird hunter from the safety of her favorite window. When feathered visitors appear, she stretches tall, taps the glass with determined little paws, and sometimes even gives an enthusiastic leap in hopes of catching them. It is impossible not to smile at her playful determination!

While she may be shy when meeting someone new, patience unlocks her wonderfully funny personality. Once she feels safe, Adeline becomes a loyal companion who loves staying close to her favorite person. She is not much of a lap cat, but she happily curls up nearby, keeping you company through quiet evenings and lazy weekends. She is wonderfully vocal, especially when mealtime approaches, and her dramatic yowls make sure nobody forgets that dinner is important!

Adeline is spayed, healthy, and has never experienced ongoing medical concerns beyond the occasional hairball. She especially enjoys wet food and appreciates a predictable routine. Because she can be anxious and was frightened by a difficult nail-trimming experience, she needs a calm caregiver who will let trust grow at her own pace and respect her boundaries.

She would thrive as the only pet in an indoor-only home with an experienced cat parent. She is not compatible with other cats, and while she briefly tolerated a nose touch with a dog, her compatibility with dogs and children has not been fully assessed. Her future family will discover a gentle, affectionate girl who rewards kindness with loyalty, funny conversations, and quiet companionship.

Could this talkative little sweetheart be the companion you have been hoping to meet? If you think Adeline could be the missing piece of your family, please contact adopt@joyfulpets.com to learn more about welcoming her into your life!

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Almost 10 years ago Chazzy and Ollie were trapped outside along with their two sisters. The litter was on their own and getting a little too old (6 months or so) to compete with younger, more socialized kittens that year. The amazing woman who rescued them while working to help all of the cats in her community, decided to adopt all four of them. Sadly, Chazzy, Ollie and their sisters recently lost their lifelong person. Chazzy and Ollie are now looking for another amazing person to take a chance on two shy guys.

How would you describe the cat's general personality?

Chazzy and Ollie are very calm, enjoying each other's company in a quiet home. They prefer to stay in their hiding nooks when humans are around, but are slowly showing more personality in foster care as they play with each other when left to themselves. They have great manners in eating and using the litter box, and do not mind being pet every so often.

Does the cat enjoy being pet?

Chazzy and Ollie do not mind being pet, but they do not seek it out either. They will let their foster pet them from inside their cat tree and like being rewarded with treats!

If yes, on what parts of its body does the cat like to be pet?

For now, they have mostly been getting pets on their backs and across their body, though they have also begun to warm up to scritches near their neck as well.

Does the cat come on your lap?

No

Does the cat like to be held?

No

Does the cat sleep in your bed?

No (they have a separate room)

Does the cat seek your attention?

No – Chazzy and Ollie mainly stay to themselves, but with patience, they are slowly becoming more curious about humans. They will pop out of their hiding holes and sit in the room to observe their foster care volunteer from a distance.

Does the cat like to play? What are the cat's favorite games and toys?

Chazzy and Ollie like to play with little mouse and ball toys by themselves, and the toys are often thrown about in various places from day to day. They do not play as much with their foster, and are not particularly interested in interactive games like string toys.

How vocal is the cat? What kinds of sounds does the cat make?

Both cats are not super vocal and have not meowed much.

Does the cat scratch a scratcher? If no, please explain.

Neither cat has clawed at any furniture. They have a scratching post available to them, but their foster volunteer has not witnessed them use it.

Does the cat always use the litter box?

Chazzy and Ollie are great at using the litter box consistently and have great litter box manners.

What food and frequency is the cat currently eating? Is the cat picky about food? What is the cat's favorite treat?

Chazzy and Ollie require a specific prescription urinary diet to stay healthy, and both boys eat Rx urinary care diet to avoid urinary blockages. They have one can of wet food every day – half in the morning and half at night. They also free feed kibble and treats each day as well. Both have been very good about eating and drinking water consistently.

Does the cat ever swat (claws in) at you? If so, under what circumstances?

No

Has the cat ever scratched (claws out) you?

No.

Does the cat ever nip (teeth without breaking skin) you?

No.

Has the cat ever bitten you (breaking skin)?

No.

To the best of your knowledge, how does the cat react to new people? Social? Fearful?

Chazzy and Ollie are pretty calm around new people, but continue