If you don't have the time to train a young kitten, an adult cat is a very good way to go. Again ask the fosters about the cats personality and behavior. Some likes to sleep in your lap, others are aloof, some like to hide to go sleep, some like to be on the counter...

Many of the adult cats being fostered are with the foster for a prolonged time so much so that the most fosters are very aware of the cats behavior and personality.

A cat around year old and above will do. An older cat, 5-6 yrs old or more would more likely be laid back (sleeps more). Some cats will not bother the furniture, some cats will not bother jumping on the counter. Others will not stop.

You might be able to get a discount on an adult cat adoption. Just a reminder, many of the cat rescue group will require a home check. They are checking for draw strings on the blinds, no screen on windows, torn screen where the cat can get out, where you will be placing the litterbox, hazards for the cats, such as foyer where the cat can jump down from the second floor onto the first floor with tiles...

And be expect to pay around $120 for the adoption.

Considering what we spend on each cat, this isn't a bad deal. You know the cats personality before hand, he will be micro-chipped with AVID (Purrefect Partners). I'm not sure if Peggy and her group P.A.C.T. is doing this. They talked about it. The cat will be tested for FelV/FIV, will tell you if they are positive or not, fully vaccinated, spayed/neutered, kid friendly, other animal friendly, single cat only home.

If the cat had fleas, cat would have been treated with Revolution or other kinds of medication. In your area, Advantage does not work anymore. Frontline is not working all that well. So most are switching to Revolution. Lastly, you should get a copy of the cat's veterinary record and the name of the vet the cat sees.

Listen to what the foster has to say. But don't let them push you into a cat you are not that interested. It's perfectly okay if you don't like the looks of the cat. Get a cat you like and if you are happy with what the fosters tell you about the cats personality.