Being an older person myself, I always adopt older cats - especially because everyone wants babies and the shelters have a hard time finding homes for older cats. They have all been lovely creatures and
very grateful to have a second chance with someone who appreciates them. A good shelter (I am fond of Kitty Kind at Union Square in Petco) will give you lots of help at choosing the right cat for you. They know the personalities (catalities?) and habits of their cats and they will steer you right. I always have two cats so they keep each other company when you're not around.
For healthy diet information, I would refer you to a book by Richard Pitcairn, DVM. I forget the exact name of the book - something like Natural Care for Dogs and Cats, but if you Google it..... He was one of the first holistic Vets and he really is a pioneer in the field. Wysong is a good food but it's expensive and sometimes cats don't like it. You can get a good quality canned food (dry food is not recommended for older cats because of kidney issues) or you can make your own. The Pitcairn book has a wealth of info. about food, supplements, etc.
Any time you feel like talking with someone about cat care, let me know. I LOVE when shelter cats get homes - especially when the adopter is so concerned about proper care. If you email me at
isabella_11372@yahoo.com, I'll give you my phone number.