Categories: PETS

Midsummers Night – Sentinel and Enterprise


We have some good friends who only adopt senior cats (our last two were seniors). When you adopt a cat with “high mileage,” you are helping an animal who was probably in a very steady place until something unfortunate happens – such as an owner passes on, or downsizes. Nevertheless, a senior cat is an ideal companion. All the rowdy kitten behavior is behind them, and what remains is affection, purr-sonality, and charisma.

Midsummers Night – a jet-black gentleman cat who’s currently at Lowell Humane Society – is a big fellow at 16 pounds and, at 15 years, he is a senior who has plenty of pep. He wants nothing more than to be cuddled and adored, and yes, he still would like to play.

Midsummers needs a home with cat-savvy folks, because he receives a daily medication for hyper-thyroidism. This is a gel that is rubbed into his ear twice a day – and helps keep him healthy. Adoption center volunteers report that Midsummers “could live with cat-savvy children, and other cats with a slow introduction.” Also, cohabitation with a cat-savvy dog is another potential, according to those at the Humane Society. Hallowe’en is coming, and Midsummers, who’s proud of his velvet-black fur,  would be happy to pose with a bright orange pumpkin.

Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway St., Lowell, open Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 4. Call 978-452-7781 or email info@lowellhumanesociety.org. If you can’t adopt, please share this story.

Sally Cragin writes about pet issues and is the director of Be PAWSitive Therapy Pets and Community Education. Text/Call for more information; reach out to shelters directly. 



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