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SEPTEMBER 2015 RESCUECATS E- MAGAZINE 11

So, when will my kitten become a cat? Well ICC Cat Life Stages:
from what ICC tells us, sometime in its
second year of life. And when does my cat Kitten: 0 to 6 months, growing rapidly, a kitten
stop behaving like a kitten? again from what at 6 months is similar to a human 10 years old
ICC tells us, probably after 7 years of age,
when they finally “settle down”... maybe. Junior: 6 months to 2 years, reaches full size &
learns about life, similar to humans 12 to 24 years
But these are generalisations and, of course, the
individual personality of the cat and its “catitude” also Prime: 3 to 6 years, mature physically &
should be taken into consideration. Just like humans behaviourally, similar to humans 28 to low 40’s
there are introverts and extroverts, quiet and steady
friends who most enjoy a cuddle and silent time together, Mature: 7 to 10 years, similar to humans
and some may be energetic and mischievous and want from mid 40s to 50s
to play all their life!
Senior: 11 to 14 years, similar to a humans
Regardless of its age, a kitty can be enjoyed at every from low 60s to 70’s
stage – you don’t discard your own children do you as
they grow? No, take pleasure in the next stage of life Geriatric: 15 years and over, and may not show
as there is much to be mutually enjoyed with these any signs of being “old” at all, and similar to
changes. humans in mid 70’s through 100 (when the cat
is 21 years old)
Give the cats saved from the pounds a chance
– embrace & love them regardless of their age.

Watch me leap,
See me run..
I’m pretty as a picture
& just a bundle of fun!

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Domestic Shorthair 1yr
Ginger/White Female

Latte is very affectionate and
VERY playful. Latte is suited to a
family with teenage kids used to
cats as she can play for hours:).
Latte comes de-sexed, wormed,
F3 vaccinated, FIV tested & micro
chipped. Adoption fee $180.

Sponsor: With lots of love from the
5 Kane Kitties.

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