{"id":24551,"date":"2022-03-25T11:15:15","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cats-overpopulated\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:15:15","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:15:15","slug":"are-cats-overpopulated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cats-overpopulated\/","title":{"rendered":"Are cats overpopulated?"},"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\/are-cats-overpopulated\/#Are_cats_overpopulated\" title=\"Are cats overpopulated?\">Are cats overpopulated?<\/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\/are-cats-overpopulated\/#How_do_you_control_cat_populations\" title=\"How do you control cat populations?\">How do you control cat populations?<\/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\/are-cats-overpopulated\/#Why_are_cats_so_overpopulated\" title=\"Why are cats so overpopulated?\">Why are cats so overpopulated?<\/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\/are-cats-overpopulated\/#Why_are_animal_rescues_so_crazy\" title=\"Why are animal rescues so crazy?\">Why are animal rescues so crazy?<\/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\/are-cats-overpopulated\/#Are_dogs_and_cats_overpopulated\" title=\"Are dogs and cats overpopulated?\">Are dogs and cats overpopulated?<\/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\/are-cats-overpopulated\/#How_do_you_fix_overpopulation_in_cats\" title=\"How do you fix overpopulation in cats?\">How do you fix overpopulation in cats?<\/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\/are-cats-overpopulated\/#How_is_the_cat_population_being_controlled\" title=\"How is the cat population being controlled?\">How is the cat population being controlled?<\/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\/are-cats-overpopulated\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_neighborhood_cats\" title=\"How do you get rid of neighborhood cats?\">How do you get rid of neighborhood cats?<\/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\/are-cats-overpopulated\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_multiple_cats\" title=\"How do you get rid of multiple cats?\">How do you get rid of multiple cats?<\/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\/are-cats-overpopulated\/#Why_is_there_an_overpopulation_of_cats\" title=\"Why is there an overpopulation of cats?\">Why is there an overpopulation of cats?<\/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\/are-cats-overpopulated\/#Why_do_people_hate_animal_rescues\" title=\"Why do people hate animal rescues?\">Why do people hate animal rescues?<\/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\/are-cats-overpopulated\/#Why_are_pet_rescues_so_picky\" title=\"Why are pet rescues so picky?\">Why are pet rescues so picky?<\/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\/are-cats-overpopulated\/#Why_is_adopting_an_animal_so_hard\" title=\"Why is adopting an animal so hard?\">Why is adopting an animal so hard?<\/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\/are-cats-overpopulated\/#Do_animals_know_when_they_are_being_rescued\" title=\"Do animals know when they are being rescued?\">Do animals know when they are being rescued?<\/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\/are-cats-overpopulated\/#Is_there_an_overpopulation_of_cats\" title=\"Is there an overpopulation of cats?\">Is there an overpopulation of cats?<\/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\/are-cats-overpopulated\/#Why_is_there_an_overpopulation_of_cats_and_dogs\" title=\"Why is there an overpopulation of cats and dogs?\">Why is there an overpopulation of cats and dogs?<\/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\/are-cats-overpopulated\/#Is_there_an_overpopulation_of_dogs\" title=\"Is there an overpopulation of dogs?\">Is there an overpopulation of dogs?<\/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\/are-cats-overpopulated\/#What_animals_are_overpopulated\" title=\"What animals are overpopulated?\">What animals are overpopulated?<\/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\/are-cats-overpopulated\/#How_can_we_reduce_overpopulation_in_animals\" title=\"How can we reduce overpopulation in animals?\">How can we reduce overpopulation in animals?<\/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\/are-cats-overpopulated\/#Is_there_a_problem_with_cat_overpopulation\" title=\"Is there a problem with cat overpopulation?\">Is there a problem with cat overpopulation?<\/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\/are-cats-overpopulated\/#Is_pet_overpopulation_is_a_big_problem\" title=\"Is pet overpopulation is a big problem?\">Is pet overpopulation is a big problem?<\/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\/are-cats-overpopulated\/#How_do_you_solve_a_feral_cat_problem\" title=\"How do you solve a feral cat problem?\">How do you solve a feral cat problem?<\/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\/are-cats-overpopulated\/#Is_there_a_cat_overpopulation_problem\" title=\"Is there a cat overpopulation problem?\">Is there a cat overpopulation problem?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cats-overpopulated\/#How_do_I_keep_the_neighbors_cats_away\" title=\"How do I keep the neighbors cats away?\">How do I keep the neighbors cats away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cats-overpopulated\/#How_do_I_keep_the_neighbors_cat_out_of_my_yard\" title=\"How do I keep the neighbor&#8217;s cat out of my yard?\">How do I keep the neighbor&#8217;s cat out of my yard?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cats_overpopulated\"><\/span>Are cats overpopulated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cat Overpopulation. Currently, the ASPCA approximates <b>3.4 million cats entering animal shelters nationwide every year. Statistics show that 3.1 million cats are adopted each year; however, the rest of the abandoned population faces either euthanization or a prolonged stay at municipal or rescue shelters.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_control_cat_populations\"><\/span>How do you control cat populations?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Trap, Neuter, and Return, or TNR, became popular in the 1990s as a humane way to control the population of feral cats. With TNR, the cats are typically trapped, spayed or neutered, and vaccinated against rabies and distemper (an often fatal virus).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_cats_so_overpopulated\"><\/span>Why are cats so overpopulated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Regardless of whether they are owned or not, <b>cats who are outdoors are the leading cause of cat overpopulation in communities and can be a conservation threat to at least some species of wildlife on a case-by-case basis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_animal_rescues_so_crazy\"><\/span>Why are animal rescues so crazy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So tough adoption processes can come as a shock to potential adopters. Typical reasons include those given to <b>Patin &#8211; unfenced yards or long working hours &#8211; as well as having children or other pets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dogs_and_cats_overpopulated\"><\/span>Are dogs and cats overpopulated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Regardless of whether they are owned or not, <b>cats who are outdoors are the leading cause of cat overpopulation in communities and can be a conservation threat to at least some species of wildlife on a case-by-case basis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_fix_overpopulation_in_cats\"><\/span>How do you fix overpopulation in cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Overpopulation in domestic pets is <b>the surplus of pets, such as cats, dogs, and exotic animals. In the United States, six to eight million animals are brought to shelters each year, of which an estimated three to four million are subsequently euthanized, including 2.7 million considered healthy and adoptable.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_the_cat_population_being_controlled\"><\/span>How is the cat population being controlled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In recent years, a method of dealing with feral cats without killing them has been developed. Trap, Neuter, and Return (TNR) programs involve <b>trapping, altering, feeding, and vaccinating feral cats, and then monitoring them in a managed colony.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_neighborhood_cats\"><\/span>How do you get rid of neighborhood cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Easy Steps for Humanely Deterring Cats<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Talk to your neighbors.  <\/li>\n<li>Apply nontoxic deterrents around your yard.<\/li>\n<li>Put a tight lid on your trash can.<\/li>\n<li>Block gaps in the foundation of sheds and porches.<\/li>\n<li>Use a cover to keep paw prints off your car.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_multiple_cats\"><\/span>How do you get rid of multiple cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How To Get Rid of Stray Cats<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Reduce Flat and Soft Surfaces.  <\/li>\n<li>Use Natural Cat Deterrents.  <\/li>\n<li>Use Non-Toxic Cat Repellents.  <\/li>\n<li>Undo Their Territory Mark.  <\/li>\n<li>Call Your Local Animal Shelter.  <\/li>\n<li>Secure Your Trash.  <\/li>\n<li>Talk to Your Neighbors.  <\/li>\n<li>Ask Your Local Shelter\/HOA for a TNR Program.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_there_an_overpopulation_of_cats\"><\/span>Why is there an overpopulation of cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pet overpopulation encompasses two primary factors: (1) <b>allowing cats and dogs to reproduce with little chance to find homes for the offspring and (2) pets being relinquished by owners who can no longer keep their animals, or who no longer want them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_people_hate_animal_rescues\"><\/span>Why do people hate animal rescues?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A lot of rescuers prefer animals to people, and some of them <b>actively dislike humans and lack social skills. They often don&#8217;t trust people to be responsible pet owners, and they don&#8217;t hide it. To such rescuers, all applicants are assumed to be unsuitable or even dishonest.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_pet_rescues_so_picky\"><\/span>Why are pet rescues so picky?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some are well-funded, <b>have low kill rates and can be selective about who adopts their animals. Others are overrun with kittens or less desirable dog breeds (who may be killed because there&#8217;s simply not enough room to house them).  This is where a different breed of organization comes in: animal rescues.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_adopting_an_animal_so_hard\"><\/span>Why is adopting an animal so hard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shelters make it harder for you adopt a pet for two main reasons. Firstly, <b>an animal might have a bad background and needs special care. They have to screen you to make sure you are qualified, for you and the animals sake. Many shelter animals were abused or malnourished, and might fear certain things.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_animals_know_when_they_are_being_rescued\"><\/span>Do animals know when they are being rescued?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Absolutely they know when rescue arrives! Don&#8217;t ever underestimate the intelligence of animals. I&#8217;ve rescued many animals in my time, many of them wild  they&#8217;ve never been aggressive  have appreciated my efforts to help them. Absolutely they know when rescue arrives!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_an_overpopulation_of_cats\"><\/span>Is there an overpopulation of cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cat Overpopulation. Currently, the ASPCA approximates <b>3.4 million cats entering animal shelters nationwide every year. Statistics show that 3.1 million cats are adopted each year; however, the rest of the abandoned population faces either euthanization or a prolonged stay at municipal or rescue shelters.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_there_an_overpopulation_of_cats_and_dogs\"><\/span>Why is there an overpopulation of cats and dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pet overpopulation encompasses two primary factors: (1) <b>allowing cats and dogs to reproduce with little chance to find homes for the offspring and (2) pets being relinquished by owners who can no longer keep their animals, or who no longer want them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_an_overpopulation_of_dogs\"><\/span>Is there an overpopulation of dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>On any given day in the United States, there are an estimated 70 million homeless dogs and cats struggling to survive.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animals_are_overpopulated\"><\/span>What animals are overpopulated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>SpeciesPopulationBiomass (million tons)Humans (Homo sapiens)7 billion350Antarctic krill (Euphausia suberba)500 trillion150Sheep (Ovis aries)1.1 billion65Domestic chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus)18.6 billion407 more rowsx26bull;03-Nov-2011<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_we_reduce_overpopulation_in_animals\"><\/span>How can we reduce overpopulation in animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Things You Can Do to Reduce Pet Overpopulation<\/b><\/p>\n<li>DON&#8217;T INTENTIONALLY BREED YOUR PET There are enough animals that need homes without adding more.  <\/li>\n<li>SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PET Spay and neuter will reduce the number of animals that enter municipal shelters by reducing the number of unwanted pets.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_problem_with_cat_overpopulation\"><\/span>Is there a problem with cat overpopulation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some background: <b>The U.S. is suffering a cat overpopulation problem. There are simply too many cats for the number of homes that want a pet, and we humans are not always the most responsible guardians even when we do accept these animals into our homes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_pet_overpopulation_is_a_big_problem\"><\/span>Is pet overpopulation is a big problem?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pet overpopulation is a real issue.  A primary factor that plays into pet overpopulation is allowing cats and dogs to reproduce with little chance of finding homes for their offspring. Another issue is when owners relinquish their pets because they either no longer want them or can care for them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_solve_a_feral_cat_problem\"><\/span>How do you solve a feral cat problem?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Trap, Neuter, and Return, or TNR, became popular in the 1990s as a humane way to control the population of feral cats. With TNR, the cats are typically trapped, spayed or neutered, and vaccinated against rabies and distemper (an often fatal virus).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_cat_overpopulation_problem\"><\/span>Is there a cat overpopulation problem?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Ways You Can Help Stray and Feral Cats<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Don&#8217;t contribute to the problem. It goes without saying that you should spay and neuter your own cats, says Linda P.  <\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t feed and forget feral cats.  <\/li>\n<li>Show you care with cash.  <\/li>\n<li>Volunteer your time.  <\/li>\n<li>Become a colony caretaker.<\/li>\n<p>06-May-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_keep_the_neighbors_cats_away\"><\/span>How do I keep the neighbors cats away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can try orange and lemon peels (cats dislike citrus scents), the herb rue which can also be planted live, cayenne pepper, coffee grounds, pipe tobacco and various oils, including lavender, lemon grass, citronella, peppermint, eucalyptus and mustard.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_keep_the_neighbors_cat_out_of_my_yard\"><\/span>How do I keep the neighbor&#8217;s cat out of my yard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are some measures you can take to discourage cats from coming into your yard.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Remove any food from the yard. Cats are likely attracted to any type of feed in your yard.  <\/li>\n<li>Create a rough area in your garden.  <\/li>\n<li>Block off any shelter.  <\/li>\n<li>Wash down their favorite spots.  <\/li>\n<li>Set up a security system to scare them.<\/li>\n<p>08-Jul-2021<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are cats overpopulated?How do you control cat populations?Why are cats so overpopulated?Why are animal rescues so crazy?Are dogs and cats overpopulated?How do you fix overpopulation in cats?How is the cat population being controlled?How do you get rid of neighborhood cats?How do you get rid of multiple cats?Why is there an overpopulation of&#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":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24551","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24551"}],"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=24551"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24551\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24551"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24551"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24551"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}