13-Year-Old Cat Surrendered After Litter Box Issues
A 13-year-old tuxedo cat named Maddie was surrendered to NAWS Humane Society after 11 years with her family because she stopped using her litter box. The family’s decision was based on this change, but no veterinary diagnosis was provided. Maddie’s caregivers at the shelter are helping her adjust to a new environment and looking for a new home. The shelter notes that older cats may develop arthritis or have difficulty with high-sided litter boxes, and that urinary or other medical conditions can affect bathroom habits, so a veterinary evaluation is recommended when a cat suddenly stops using a litter box. Maddie has not pooped outside the litter box since arriving at the shelter. The shelter hopes to find a family quickly and says Maddie could coexist with other calm or senior cats but not large dogs. Potential adopters can submit an application at nawsus.org under the adoption center tab.
Key takeaways
- Maddie, a 13-year-old tuxedo cat, was surrendered after 11 years because she stopped using her litter box.
- No veterinary diagnosis was confirmed; older cats may have arthritis or other medical issues that affect litter box use.
- The shelter is actively seeking a new home and advises that Maddie may live with calm or senior cats but not large dogs.
- Interested adopters can apply online at nawsus.org.
- Maddie has not exhibited the litter box issue since arriving at the shelter.
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Originally reported by iHeartCats. Read the full article.
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