Adult rescues dog or cat, often come with baggage... and you don’t always have any idea what that baggage is.. and the baggage doesn’t always have to be abuse.
A cat that was doted on by the 80 year old woman its entire life, and never was around children or other animals is likely going to be a horrible choice for someone who has children and a busy/active home.
HUGE difference between adopting an adult animal and a puppy/kitten.
Definitely.