{"id":188017,"date":"2022-07-18T11:13:35","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:13:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-squirrel-poop-and-rat-poop-3\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T11:13:35","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:13:35","slug":"how-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-squirrel-poop-and-rat-poop-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-squirrel-poop-and-rat-poop-3\/","title":{"rendered":"How can you tell the difference between squirrel poop and rat poop?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-squirrel-poop-and-rat-poop-3\/#How_can_you_tell_the_difference_between_squirrel_poop_and_rat_poop\" title=\"How can you tell the difference between squirrel poop and rat poop?\">How can you tell the difference between squirrel poop and rat poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-squirrel-poop-and-rat-poop-3\/#What_does_squirrel_poop_look_like\" title=\"What does squirrel poop look like?\">What does squirrel poop look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-squirrel-poop-and-rat-poop-3\/#What_can_be_mistaken_for_rat_poop\" title=\"What can be mistaken for rat poop?\">What can be mistaken for rat poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-squirrel-poop-and-rat-poop-3\/#How_do_you_know_if_you_have_a_rat_or_a_squirrel\" title=\"How do you know if you have a rat or a squirrel?\">How do you know if you have a rat or a squirrel?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-squirrel-poop-and-rat-poop-3\/#How_do_I_know_if_I_have_a_rat_or_a_squirrel\" title=\"How do I know if I have a rat or a squirrel?\">How do I know if I have a rat or a squirrel?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-squirrel-poop-and-rat-poop-3\/#Whats_the_difference_between_mouse_poop_and_squirrel_poop\" title=\"What&#8217;s the difference between mouse poop and squirrel poop?\">What&#8217;s the difference between mouse poop and squirrel poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-squirrel-poop-and-rat-poop-3\/#How_do_you_identify_rat_droppings\" title=\"How do you identify rat droppings?\">How do you identify rat droppings?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-squirrel-poop-and-rat-poop-3\/#Where_do_squirrels_like_to_poop\" title=\"Where do squirrels like to poop?\">Where do squirrels like to poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-squirrel-poop-and-rat-poop-3\/#Do_squirrels_poop_while_they_walk\" title=\"Do squirrels poop while they walk?\">Do squirrels poop while they walk?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-squirrel-poop-and-rat-poop-3\/#What_is_similar_to_rat_poop\" title=\"What is similar to rat poop?\">What is similar to rat poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-squirrel-poop-and-rat-poop-3\/#Is_it_rat_poop_or_something_else\" title=\"Is it rat poop or something else?\">Is it rat poop or something else?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-squirrel-poop-and-rat-poop-3\/#What_else_can_look_like_mouse_droppings\" title=\"What else can look like mouse droppings?\">What else can look like mouse droppings?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-squirrel-poop-and-rat-poop-3\/#How_can_you_tell_the_difference_between_rat_and_mouse_poop\" title=\"How can you tell the difference between rat and mouse poop?\">How can you tell the difference between rat and mouse poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-squirrel-poop-and-rat-poop-3\/#Does_a_squirrel_look_like_a_rat\" title=\"Does a squirrel look like a rat?\">Does a squirrel look like a rat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-squirrel-poop-and-rat-poop-3\/#Do_squirrels_sound_like_rats\" title=\"Do squirrels sound like rats?\">Do squirrels sound like rats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-squirrel-poop-and-rat-poop-3\/#How_do_you_know_if_you_have_a_squirrel\" title=\"How do you know if you have a squirrel?\">How do you know if you have a squirrel?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-squirrel-poop-and-rat-poop-3\/#Where_do_rats_hide_during_the_day\" title=\"Where do rats hide during the day?\">Where do rats hide during the day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-squirrel-poop-and-rat-poop-3\/#How_do_you_detect_if_you_have_a_rat\" title=\"How do you detect if you have a rat?\">How do you detect if you have a rat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-squirrel-poop-and-rat-poop-3\/#What_does_mouse_poop_droppings_look_like\" title=\"What does mouse poop droppings look like?\">What does mouse poop droppings look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-squirrel-poop-and-rat-poop-3\/#How_do_you_identify_mouse_droppings\" title=\"How do you identify mouse droppings?\">How do you identify mouse droppings?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-squirrel-poop-and-rat-poop-3\/#What_does_rat_droppings_look_like\" title=\"What does rat droppings look like?\">What does rat droppings look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-squirrel-poop-and-rat-poop-3\/#Do_rats_poop_in_the_same_spot\" title=\"Do rats poop in the same spot?\">Do rats poop in the same spot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-the-difference-between-squirrel-poop-and-rat-poop-3\/#How_can_you_tell_the_difference_between_rat_and_squirrel_poop\" title=\"How can you tell the difference between rat and squirrel poop?\">How can you tell the difference between rat and squirrel poop?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_the_difference_between_squirrel_poop_and_rat_poop\"><\/span>How can you tell the difference between squirrel poop and rat poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Squirrel poop is rounded at the edges, but rat poop is tapered at both edges. Thus, it&#8217;s easy to look at the shape of the feces to determine the differences between animals. Lastly, rat poop is primarily dark brown or black. Although squirrel poop is also brown, it&#8217;s usually lighter owing to their diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_squirrel_poop_look_like\"><\/span>What does squirrel poop look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Both squirrel, and rat feces are <b>dark brown or black. However, there is a slight difference between the feces of the two pests in shape. Rat droppings are spindle-shaped. Squirrel feces may also be spindle-shaped or they may appear clumped, depending primarily on the moisture content of their food source.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_be_mistaken_for_rat_poop\"><\/span>What can be mistaken for rat poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Squirrel droppings are often confused with rat droppings. This is an easy mistake to make because of the shape and length of both species&#8217; poop. When identifying squirrel droppings, look for pellets of poop that are rounded at the ends, unlike the pointed, sharp ends of rat poop.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_you_have_a_rat_or_a_squirrel\"><\/span>How do you know if you have a rat or a squirrel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Appearance: Squirrel vs Rat <b>All squirrel species have thick, bushy tails, whereas rat tails are scaly, thin, and hairless. The bodies of rats are long and tube-shaped, and their snouts are blunt. Rats also have relatively small, hairless ears and their fur can be brown, gray, black, or even white in color.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_I_have_a_rat_or_a_squirrel\"><\/span>How do I know if I have a rat or a squirrel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Both squirrel, and rat feces are <b>dark brown or black. However, there is a slight difference between the feces of the two pests in shape. Rat droppings are spindle-shaped. Squirrel feces may also be spindle-shaped or they may appear clumped, depending primarily on the moisture content of their food source.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_difference_between_mouse_poop_and_squirrel_poop\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the difference between mouse poop and squirrel poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Appearance: Squirrel vs Rat <b>All squirrel species have thick, bushy tails, whereas rat tails are scaly, thin, and hairless. The bodies of rats are long and tube-shaped, and their snouts are blunt. Rats also have relatively small, hairless ears and their fur can be brown, gray, black, or even white in color.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_identify_rat_droppings\"><\/span>How do you identify rat droppings?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Mouse droppings are approximately the size of a grain of rice, dark and pointed at both ends. Norway rat droppings are about 3\/4 with blunt ends. Flying squirrel droppings are usually round, dark in color and unorganized. Squirrel droppings are 3\/8 inch long with rounded edges and scattered about.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_squirrels_like_to_poop\"><\/span>Where do squirrels like to poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Squirrel poop is rounded at the edges, but rat poop is tapered at both edges. Thus, it&#8217;s easy to look at the shape of the feces to determine the differences between animals. Lastly, rat poop is primarily dark brown or black. Although squirrel poop is also brown, it&#8217;s usually lighter owing to their diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_squirrels_poop_while_they_walk\"><\/span>Do squirrels poop while they walk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most likely you will find squirrel poop <b>near trees and bird feeders. But the outside of your house is not the only place you can find them. If squirrels are able to go through a gap or a hole they will use it as an entry point to get inside.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_similar_to_rat_poop\"><\/span>What is similar to rat poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Droppings Left By Other Pests The droppings left by squirrels are also more cylindrical in shape and browner in color. <b>Bat droppings, also called guano, are slightly smaller than rat droppings and are similar to a long, black grain of rice.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_rat_poop_or_something_else\"><\/span>Is it rat poop or something else?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How to Tell if You Have Rodents. Rodent droppings are a good indicator of the pest in your house. <b>Rat droppings are shiny black and 1\/2 &#8211; 3\/4 of an inch long, whereas mice droppings are small and smooth with pointed ends. Chew marks are another telltale sign to distinguish your rodent.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_else_can_look_like_mouse_droppings\"><\/span>What else can look like mouse droppings?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mouse droppings and cockroach droppings can easily be mistaken for each other, but <b>cockroach droppings will have ridges on them. Droppings that are gray in color and are easily crumbled indicate that these droppings are older and could be from a prior infestation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_the_difference_between_rat_and_mouse_poop\"><\/span>How can you tell the difference between rat and mouse poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The droppings of rats and mice are similar in shape but, logically, <b>rat droppings are larger than mouse droppings, and they tend to have more rounded ends.<\/b><b>Mouse droppings are more pointed. The droppings left my mice are typically around 4 to 7mm long, while rat droppings measure in at 7 to 19mm.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_squirrel_look_like_a_rat\"><\/span>Does a squirrel look like a rat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>General Size \/ Appearance. <b>Squirrels don&#8217;t look nearly as much like mice or rats, as rats and mice look like each other. A squirrel&#8217;s head is even blunter than a rat&#8217;s, and its eyes are proportionately larger. Squirrels have fur on their feet and tails, and their coat can be a mixture of gray and brown.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_squirrels_sound_like_rats\"><\/span>Do squirrels sound like rats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to vocal ability, squirrels are pretty quiet. Squirrels&#8217; teeth chattera sign of aggressionbut other than that, these animals are practically noiseless. <b>Rats, on the other hand, are quite vocal, using a combination of hissing and squeaking to communicate emotion.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_you_have_a_squirrel\"><\/span>How do you know if you have a squirrel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>6 Signs You May Have Squirrels in Your Attic or Roof<\/b><\/p>\n<li>#1- Hearing Unusual Noises. Squirrels are large rodents and can make considerable sounds when inhabiting your home.  <\/li>\n<li>#2- Foul Odors.  <\/li>\n<li>#3- Damage to Your Home.  <\/li>\n<li>#4- Nests.  <\/li>\n<li>#5- Squirrel Droppings.  <\/li>\n<li>#6- Acorns.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_rats_hide_during_the_day\"><\/span>Where do rats hide during the day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A roof rat spends most of the day sleeping in its nest. These rodents are nimble climbers and live in high places like <b>attics or above drop ceilings<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_detect_if_you_have_a_rat\"><\/span>How do you detect if you have a rat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>General Size \/ Appearance. <b>Squirrels don&#8217;t look nearly as much like mice or rats, as rats and mice look like each other. A squirrel&#8217;s head is even blunter than a rat&#8217;s, and its eyes are proportionately larger. Squirrels have fur on their feet and tails, and their coat can be a mixture of gray and brown.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_mouse_poop_droppings_look_like\"><\/span>What does mouse poop droppings look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Squirrel poop is rounded at the edges, but rat poop is tapered at both edges. Thus, it&#8217;s easy to look at the shape of the feces to determine the differences between animals. Lastly, rat poop is primarily dark brown or black. Although squirrel poop is also brown, it&#8217;s usually lighter owing to their diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_identify_mouse_droppings\"><\/span>How do you identify mouse droppings?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Both squirrel, and rat feces are <b>dark brown or black. However, there is a slight difference between the feces of the two pests in shape. Rat droppings are spindle-shaped. Squirrel feces may also be spindle-shaped or they may appear clumped, depending primarily on the moisture content of their food source.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_rat_droppings_look_like\"><\/span>What does rat droppings look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Squirrel droppings are often confused with rat droppings. This is an easy mistake to make because of the shape and length of both species&#8217; poop. When identifying squirrel droppings, look for pellets of poop that are rounded at the ends, unlike the pointed, sharp ends of rat poop.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_rats_poop_in_the_same_spot\"><\/span>Do rats poop in the same spot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fresh rat poop looks <b>dark and shiny, while older rat poop is gray and dustier. It&#8217;s also possible to mistake rat poop for common food items. If you see anything that looks like raisins, coffee beans, or big pieces of rice where they should not be, explains Bobby Corrigan, Ph.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_the_difference_between_rat_and_squirrel_poop\"><\/span>How can you tell the difference between rat and squirrel poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rat and squirrel droppings are the same in size and shape. The only difference is the location you may find them in. <b>Rats use their excrements to mark their territory, so the faeces are always scattered. In contrast, squirrels usually defecate in the same spot.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How can you tell the difference between squirrel poop and rat poop?What does squirrel poop look like?What can be mistaken for rat poop?How do you know if you have a rat or a squirrel?How do I know if I have a rat or a squirrel?What&#8217;s the difference between mouse poop and squirrel&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-188017","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/188017"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=188017"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/188017\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=188017"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=188017"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=188017"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}