{"id":51745,"date":"2022-04-16T10:42:55","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:42:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-leopard-geckos-like-to-be-cuddled\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:42:55","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:42:55","slug":"do-leopard-geckos-like-to-be-cuddled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-leopard-geckos-like-to-be-cuddled\/","title":{"rendered":"Do leopard geckos like to be cuddled?"},"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\/do-leopard-geckos-like-to-be-cuddled\/#Do_leopard_geckos_like_to_be_cuddled\" title=\"Do leopard geckos like to be cuddled?\">Do leopard geckos like to be cuddled?<\/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\/do-leopard-geckos-like-to-be-cuddled\/#Do_leopard_geckos_get_attached_to_their_owners\" title=\"Do leopard geckos get attached to their owners?\">Do leopard geckos get attached to their owners?<\/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\/do-leopard-geckos-like-to-be-cuddled\/#How_often_do_leopard_geckos_like_to_be_held\" title=\"How often do leopard geckos like to be held?\">How often do leopard geckos like to be held?<\/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\/do-leopard-geckos-like-to-be-cuddled\/#Do_leopard_geckos_like_to_snuggle\" title=\"Do leopard geckos like to snuggle?\">Do leopard geckos like to snuggle?<\/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\/do-leopard-geckos-like-to-be-cuddled\/#Do_leopard_geckos_enjoy_being_handled\" title=\"Do leopard geckos enjoy being handled?\">Do leopard geckos enjoy being handled?<\/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\/do-leopard-geckos-like-to-be-cuddled\/#Do_leopard_geckos_have_affection\" title=\"Do leopard geckos have affection?\">Do leopard geckos have affection?<\/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\/do-leopard-geckos-like-to-be-cuddled\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_leopard_gecko_loves_you\" title=\"How do you know if your leopard gecko loves you?\">How do you know if your leopard gecko loves you?<\/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\/do-leopard-geckos-like-to-be-cuddled\/#Do_leopard_geckos_bond_with_their_owners\" title=\"Do leopard geckos bond with their owners?\">Do leopard geckos bond with their owners?<\/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\/do-leopard-geckos-like-to-be-cuddled\/#Do_geckos_show_affection\" title=\"Do geckos show affection?\">Do geckos show affection?<\/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\/do-leopard-geckos-like-to-be-cuddled\/#Do_leopard_geckos_remember_their_owners\" title=\"Do leopard geckos remember their owners?\">Do leopard geckos remember their owners?<\/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\/do-leopard-geckos-like-to-be-cuddled\/#How_often_should_you_hold_your_leopard_gecko\" title=\"How often should you hold your leopard gecko?\">How often should you hold your leopard gecko?<\/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\/do-leopard-geckos-like-to-be-cuddled\/#Do_leopard_geckos_enjoy_being_held\" title=\"Do leopard geckos enjoy being held?\">Do leopard geckos enjoy being held?<\/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\/do-leopard-geckos-like-to-be-cuddled\/#Can_you_hold_a_leopard_gecko_a_lot\" title=\"Can you hold a leopard gecko a lot?\">Can you hold a leopard gecko a lot?<\/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\/do-leopard-geckos-like-to-be-cuddled\/#Why_does_my_leopard_gecko_cuddle_with_me\" title=\"Why does my leopard gecko cuddle with me?\">Why does my leopard gecko cuddle with me?<\/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\/do-leopard-geckos-like-to-be-cuddled\/#What_does_it_mean_when_geckos_cuddle\" title=\"What does it mean when geckos cuddle?\">What does it mean when geckos cuddle?<\/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\/do-leopard-geckos-like-to-be-cuddled\/#Do_geckos_like_human_contact\" title=\"Do geckos like human contact?\">Do geckos like human contact?<\/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\/do-leopard-geckos-like-to-be-cuddled\/#Do_leopard_geckos_like_to_cuddle\" title=\"Do leopard geckos like to cuddle?\">Do leopard geckos like to cuddle?<\/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\/do-leopard-geckos-like-to-be-cuddled\/#Can_leopard_geckos_show_affection\" title=\"Can leopard geckos show affection?\">Can leopard geckos show affection?<\/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\/do-leopard-geckos-like-to-be-cuddled\/#Is_it_okay_to_handle_your_leopard_gecko\" title=\"Is it okay to handle your leopard gecko?\">Is it okay to handle your leopard gecko?<\/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\/do-leopard-geckos-like-to-be-cuddled\/#Can_leopard_geckos_get_attached_to_their_owners\" title=\"Can leopard geckos get attached to their owners?\">Can leopard geckos get attached to their owners?<\/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\/do-leopard-geckos-like-to-be-cuddled\/#Do_geckos_like_affection\" title=\"Do geckos like affection?\">Do geckos like affection?<\/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\/do-leopard-geckos-like-to-be-cuddled\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_leopard_gecko_likes_me\" title=\"How do I know if my leopard gecko likes me?\">How do I know if my leopard gecko likes me?<\/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\/do-leopard-geckos-like-to-be-cuddled\/#How_do_you_show_your_leopard_gecko_you_love_them\" title=\"How do you show your leopard gecko you love them?\">How do you show your leopard gecko you love them?<\/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\/do-leopard-geckos-like-to-be-cuddled\/#Can_geckos_love_their_owners\" title=\"Can geckos love their owners?\">Can geckos love their owners?<\/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\/do-leopard-geckos-like-to-be-cuddled\/#Do_leopard_geckos_have_feelings\" title=\"Do leopard geckos have feelings?\">Do leopard geckos have feelings?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_leopard_geckos_like_to_be_cuddled\"><\/span>Do leopard geckos like to be cuddled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike some reptiles, leopard geckos are open to close interaction with their handlers. <b>Leopard geckos will like to cuddle on their owner&#8217;s hands to draw much-needed body heat and regulate their temperature.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_leopard_geckos_get_attached_to_their_owners\"><\/span>Do leopard geckos get attached to their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>We do not know for sure if the leopard gecko, or other reptiles, get attached to their owners. However, bonds can be formed between a leopard gecko and their owner by way of handling the animal, taking them out for enrichment activities outside their cage, and setting up a healthy habitat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_do_leopard_geckos_like_to_be_held\"><\/span>How often do leopard geckos like to be held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every gecko is different, but most people recommend for the best taming result to handle them <b>at the least 15 minutes every day once they wake up. Though if you notice this stresses your gecko out then you should lower the times you handle and play with your leo.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_leopard_geckos_like_to_snuggle\"><\/span>Do leopard geckos like to snuggle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The thing about leopard geckos is that since they are reptiles and do not bear live young, <b>they never evolved to have affection or cuddling or friendship as things they experience. Unlike puppies, which nuzzle and snuggle each other and their mama, geckos are solitary from the moment they hatch.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_leopard_geckos_enjoy_being_handled\"><\/span>Do leopard geckos enjoy being handled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do Pet Leopard Geckos Like Being Held? Unfortunately, <b>leopard geckos do not like being handled. Even if your pet does not run away from you or show any signs of fear, it still does not look forward to the handling experience. At most, leopard geckos are indifferent to being handled.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_leopard_geckos_have_affection\"><\/span>Do leopard geckos have affection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All leopard gecko owners want their leopard geckos to become tame and love them. But as we know, <b>leopard geckos don&#8217;t have an ability to love their owners, but they can associate you with positive things.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_leopard_gecko_loves_you\"><\/span>How do you know if your leopard gecko loves you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are some signs that tell you that your leopard gecko is in a happy mood and good health:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>He looks bright and alert.<\/li>\n<li>He has a good appetite.<\/li>\n<li>He moves effortlessly and smoothly.<\/li>\n<li>He reacts to being touched.<\/li>\n<li>He reacts to movements inside and outside of the tank, especially when hungry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_leopard_geckos_bond_with_their_owners\"><\/span>Do leopard geckos bond with their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do leopard geckos bond with their owners? <b>Leopard geckos are more likely to bond with their owners when showered with ample care. Apart from offering your reptiles regular meals, you can bond by taking them on a walk. You can also bond with your leopard gecko easily if it has everything in its tank to feel comfortable.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_geckos_show_affection\"><\/span>Do geckos show affection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Reptiles and affection <b>It&#8217;s not just Crested Geckos that don&#8217;t show affection, it&#8217;s all reptiles. They don&#8217;t want to snuggle, they won&#8217;t give you kisses, and they won&#8217;t run to your side when you&#8217;re feeling down. It&#8217;s not because they are heartless- they just can&#8217;t feel those emotions that other species can.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_leopard_geckos_remember_their_owners\"><\/span>Do leopard geckos remember their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many convincing gecko stories circulate the reptile world about emotional recognition. However, like most reptiles, leopard and crested geckos <b>may recognize their owners by their scents and not primarily because of emotion or affection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_you_hold_your_leopard_gecko\"><\/span>How often should you hold your leopard gecko?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With new leopard geckos, start with 5 minute handling sessions, once in three days. With <b>every 5-6 days, add a minute and be patient. After taming your leopard gecko, it&#8217;s not recommended to handle it more than every other day, not longer than 20 minutes per day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_leopard_geckos_enjoy_being_held\"><\/span>Do leopard geckos enjoy being held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Although leopard geckos tolerate being held much better than other reptiles, they don&#8217;t particularly like it. If you take the time to build up trust with your leopard gecko, it won&#8217;t be afraid or stressed during the handling experience, but they won&#8217;t look forward to it either.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_hold_a_leopard_gecko_a_lot\"><\/span>Can you hold a leopard gecko a lot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike some reptiles, leopard geckos are open to close interaction with their handlers. <b>Leopard geckos will like to cuddle on their owner&#8217;s hands to draw much-needed body heat and regulate their temperature.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_leopard_gecko_cuddle_with_me\"><\/span>Why does my leopard gecko cuddle with me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The thing about leopard geckos is that since they are reptiles and do not bear live young, <b>they never evolved to have affection or cuddling or friendship as things they experience. Unlike puppies, which nuzzle and snuggle each other and their mama, geckos are solitary from the moment they hatch.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_geckos_cuddle\"><\/span>What does it mean when geckos cuddle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They are solitary creatures and cuddling up is actually <b>a sign of aggression- they are fighting over the same spot. Leopard geckos should NOT be kept together, especially not a male and a female. They will be incredibly stressed, and the fact that they bite one another is not a good sign.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_geckos_like_human_contact\"><\/span>Do geckos like human contact?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most geckos feel comfortable with human interaction. However, other leopard geckos do not enjoy close interaction with humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_leopard_geckos_like_to_cuddle\"><\/span>Do leopard geckos like to cuddle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike some reptiles, leopard geckos are open to close interaction with their handlers. <b>Leopard geckos will like to cuddle on their owner&#8217;s hands to draw much-needed body heat and regulate their temperature.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_leopard_geckos_show_affection\"><\/span>Can leopard geckos show affection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>We do not know for sure if the leopard gecko, or other reptiles, get attached to their owners. However, bonds can be formed between a leopard gecko and their owner by way of handling the animal, taking them out for enrichment activities outside their cage, and setting up a healthy habitat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_okay_to_handle_your_leopard_gecko\"><\/span>Is it okay to handle your leopard gecko?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All leopard gecko owners want their leopard geckos to become tame and love them. But as we know, <b>leopard geckos don&#8217;t have an ability to love their owners, but they can associate you with positive things. There are few tips that you can follow to make a leopard gecko love you more.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_leopard_geckos_get_attached_to_their_owners\"><\/span>Can leopard geckos get attached to their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>We do not know for sure if the leopard gecko, or other reptiles, get attached to their owners. However, bonds can be formed between a leopard gecko and their owner by way of handling the animal, taking them out for enrichment activities outside their cage, and setting up a healthy habitat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_geckos_like_affection\"><\/span>Do geckos like affection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are some signs that tell you that your leopard gecko is in a happy mood and good health:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>He looks bright and alert.<\/li>\n<li>He has a good appetite.<\/li>\n<li>He moves effortlessly and smoothly.<\/li>\n<li>He reacts to being touched.<\/li>\n<li>He reacts to movements inside and outside of the tank, especially when hungry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_leopard_gecko_likes_me\"><\/span>How do I know if my leopard gecko likes me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The main way of determining whether or not your leopard gecko likes you is by <b>examining their body language when you&#8217;re in their presence. Do they run away or hiss at you? Or, do they seem curious and enjoy being handled? If they seem curious and enjoy your company, they probably like you around!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_show_your_leopard_gecko_you_love_them\"><\/span>How do you show your leopard gecko you love them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Place your hand flat in the tank and let them explore, sniff, and lick your hand. They may climb into your palm, or they may show no interest at all. Either way is fine. Just leave your hand there and let them get used to you and understand that you&#8217;re not a threat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_geckos_love_their_owners\"><\/span>Can geckos love their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do leopard geckos bond with their owners? <b>Leopard geckos are more likely to bond with their owners when showered with ample care. Apart from offering your reptiles regular meals, you can bond by taking them on a walk. You can also bond with your leopard gecko easily if it has everything in its tank to feel comfortable.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_leopard_geckos_have_feelings\"><\/span>Do leopard geckos have feelings?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Reptiles feel basic emotions. Mostly, they are hard-wired to feel fear and aggression. However, reptiles can feel delighted. These pleasurable emotions mostly come from being fed.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do leopard geckos like to be cuddled?Do leopard geckos get attached to their owners?How often do leopard geckos like to be held?Do leopard geckos like to snuggle?Do leopard geckos enjoy being handled?Do leopard geckos have affection?How do you know if your leopard gecko loves you?Do leopard geckos bond with their owners?Do geckos&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"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":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51745"}],"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\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51745"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51745\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51745"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51745"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51745"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}