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Striking black cat found underweight, dehydrated in Utah needs a new home

It's National Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month— and five-year-old cat Dusk is currently available for adoption at Best Friends Lifesaving Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

A stunning black cat named Dusk is looking to be taken in by a caring family.

The five-year-old kitty is currently available for adoption at Best Friends Lifesaving Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Dusk was originally rescued from West Valley City Animal Service in September 2017.

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He was underweight and dehydrated — and had eye discharge when Best Friends took him in, according to the shelter.

Today, Dusk is described as a "sweet, spunky boy" who loves to have his head scratched.

Dusk can be nervous around people he doesn’t know — but tends to warm up and make new friends quickly, Best Friends of Salt Lake City said. 

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He also prefers to be the only cat in the household.

"Take him home if you're in need of a wonderfully loyal companion!" Best Friends told Fox News Digital.

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November marks National Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month — and Best Friends Animal Society CEO Julie Castle shared in a press release some of the reasons taking home a senior pet is a great option for people.

"Whether you’re looking for an active senior to go on walks with or a couch potato to help keep you company, there are plenty of older dogs and cats who would love to be your new best friend," she said.

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She said these animals "tend to fit right into their surroundings like they’ve been with you forever." 

Senior pets are the most at-risk animals in shelters, despite being "tried and true companions" in need of a second chance, said Castle.

Interested in adopting Dusk?

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Email utahadoptions@bestfriends.org, or fill out an adoption survey and mention Dusk by name at shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/BSLC/Cat.

Want to read about other pets up for adoption? Check out this recent article from Fox News Digital: German shepherd up for adoption in Hamptons after he was found ‘emaciated’ and ‘afraid.’

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