{"id":5990,"date":"2022-05-04T06:33:09","date_gmt":"2022-05-04T06:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-ethically-rehome-a-cat\/"},"modified":"2022-05-05T11:40:55","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T11:40:55","slug":"how-do-you-ethically-rehome-a-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-ethically-rehome-a-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you ethically rehome a cat?"},"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-do-you-ethically-rehome-a-cat\/#How_do_you_ethically_rehome_a_cat\" title=\"How do you ethically rehome a cat?\">How do you ethically rehome a cat?<\/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-do-you-ethically-rehome-a-cat\/#What_are_the_best_no_kill_animal_shelters\" title=\"What are the best no kill animal shelters?\">What are the best no kill animal shelters?<\/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-do-you-ethically-rehome-a-cat\/#How_many_cats_are_considered_hoarding\" title=\"How many cats are considered hoarding?\">How many cats are considered hoarding?<\/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-do-you-ethically-rehome-a-cat\/#How_do_you_humanely_rehome_a_cat\" title=\"How do you humanely rehome a cat?\">How do you humanely rehome a cat?<\/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-do-you-ethically-rehome-a-cat\/#Is_it_cruel_to_rehome_a_cat\" title=\"Is it cruel to rehome a cat?\">Is it cruel to rehome a cat?<\/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-do-you-ethically-rehome-a-cat\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_a_cat_ethically\" title=\"How do you get rid of a cat ethically?\">How do you get rid of a cat ethically?<\/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-do-you-ethically-rehome-a-cat\/#Do_cats_get_sad_when_rehomed\" title=\"Do cats get sad when rehomed?\">Do cats get sad when rehomed?<\/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-do-you-ethically-rehome-a-cat\/#What_is_the_largest_no_kill_animal_shelter\" title=\"What is the largest no kill animal shelter?\">What is the largest no kill animal shelter?<\/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-do-you-ethically-rehome-a-cat\/#What_is_the_best_organization_to_help_animals\" title=\"What is the best organization to help animals?\">What is the best organization to help animals?<\/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-do-you-ethically-rehome-a-cat\/#Are_no_kill_shelters_good\" title=\"Are no kill shelters good?\">Are no kill shelters good?<\/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-do-you-ethically-rehome-a-cat\/#What_is_the_best_animal_shelter_in_the_US\" title=\"What is the best animal shelter in the US?\">What is the best animal shelter in the US?<\/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-do-you-ethically-rehome-a-cat\/#How_many_cats_can_you_have_before_its_considered_hoarding\" title=\"How many cats can you have before it&#8217;s considered hoarding?\">How many cats can you have before it&#8217;s considered hoarding?<\/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-do-you-ethically-rehome-a-cat\/#How_many_animals_are_considered_hoarding\" title=\"How many animals are considered hoarding?\">How many animals are considered hoarding?<\/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-do-you-ethically-rehome-a-cat\/#Is_owning_3_cats_too_much\" title=\"Is owning 3 cats too much?\">Is owning 3 cats too much?<\/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-do-you-ethically-rehome-a-cat\/#What_can_I_do_if_my_neighbor_has_too_many_cats\" title=\"What can I do if my neighbor has too many cats?\">What can I do if my neighbor has too many 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\/how-do-you-ethically-rehome-a-cat\/#Is_it_traumatic_for_a_cat_to_be_rehomed\" title=\"Is it traumatic for a cat to be rehomed?\">Is it traumatic for a cat to be rehomed?<\/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-do-you-ethically-rehome-a-cat\/#What_to_do_with_a_cat_you_cant_keep\" title=\"What to do with a cat you can&#8217;t keep?\">What to do with a cat you can&#8217;t keep?<\/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-do-you-ethically-rehome-a-cat\/#How_do_I_cope_with_giving_up_my_cat\" title=\"How do I cope with giving up my cat?\">How do I cope with giving up my cat?<\/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-do-you-ethically-rehome-a-cat\/#Is_it_wrong_to_rehome_a_cat\" title=\"Is it wrong to rehome a cat?\">Is it wrong to rehome a cat?<\/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-do-you-ethically-rehome-a-cat\/#Do_cats_feel_abandoned_when_you_give_them_away\" title=\"Do cats feel abandoned when you give them away?\">Do cats feel abandoned when you give them away?<\/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-do-you-ethically-rehome-a-cat\/#How_do_you_know_if_you_should_rehome_your_cat\" title=\"How do you know if you should rehome your cat?\">How do you know if you should rehome your cat?<\/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-do-you-ethically-rehome-a-cat\/#How_do_you_humanely_get_rid_of_stray_cats\" title=\"How do you humanely get rid of stray cats?\">How do you humanely get rid of stray cats?<\/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-do-you-ethically-rehome-a-cat\/#Is_it_cruel_to_give_your_cat_away\" title=\"Is it cruel to give your cat away?\">Is it cruel to give your cat away?<\/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\/how-do-you-ethically-rehome-a-cat\/#What_do_you_do_with_a_cat_you_dont_want\" title=\"What do you do with a cat you don&#8217;t want?\">What do you do with a cat you don&#8217;t want?<\/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\/how-do-you-ethically-rehome-a-cat\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_cat_to_adjust_to_a_new_home\" title=\"How long does it take for a cat to adjust to a new home?\">How long does it take for a cat to adjust to a new home?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_ethically_rehome_a_cat\"><\/span>How do you ethically rehome a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Rehome Your Cat in a Responsible and Humane Way<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reach Out to Your Local Animal Shelter.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid Posting Classified Ads.<\/li>\n<li>Use a Pet-Matching Service.<\/li>\n<li>Breed Rescues.<\/li>\n<li>Have All Veterinary Records on Hand.<\/li>\n<li>Advertise Through Your Network.<\/li>\n<li>Always Screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_best_no_kill_animal_shelters\"><\/span>What are the best no kill animal shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>About 80 percent of the reported hoarding houses have sick or even dead animals inside without the owner knowing about it. Cats are the most hoarded animals (65 percent) followed by rabbits and small dogs. According to experts, <b>an individual must not have more than five cats<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_cats_are_considered_hoarding\"><\/span>How many cats are considered hoarding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-117852\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-many-cats-are-considered-hoarding.jpg\" alt=\"How many cats are considered hoarding?\" width=\"618\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-many-cats-are-considered-hoarding.jpg 618w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-many-cats-are-considered-hoarding-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Best Friends Animal Society<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_humanely_rehome_a_cat\"><\/span>How do you humanely rehome a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Rehome Your Cat in a Responsible and Humane Way<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reach Out to Your Local Animal Shelter.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid Posting Classified Ads.<\/li>\n<li>Use a Pet-Matching Service.<\/li>\n<li>Breed Rescues.<\/li>\n<li>Have All Veterinary Records on Hand.<\/li>\n<li>Advertise Through Your Network.<\/li>\n<li>Always Screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_rehome_a_cat\"><\/span>Is it cruel to rehome a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even just rehoming your cat might feel like abandoning it, making you a bad person in your own eyes. It&#8217;s important to remember that <b>giving away a cat doesn&#8217;t make you a terrible person. There can be good reasons for this decision. In some cases, it&#8217;s the best way forward for you and the cat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_a_cat_ethically\"><\/span>How do you get rid of a cat ethically?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 Ways to Get Rid of Stray Cats<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remove Shelter. All wild animals need a secure place to sleep and to raise their young.<\/li>\n<li>Remove Temptation Unaltered males will be attracted to any female cats in heat.<\/li>\n<li>Use Commercial Repellant.<\/li>\n<li>Contact the Owner.<\/li>\n<li>Call Animal Control.<\/li>\n<li>Use Humane Traps.<\/li>\n<li>Work With Neighbors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_get_sad_when_rehomed\"><\/span>Do cats get sad when rehomed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-117853\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-cats-get-sad-when-rehomed.jpg\" alt=\"Do cats get sad when rehomed?\" width=\"602\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-cats-get-sad-when-rehomed.jpg 602w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-cats-get-sad-when-rehomed-300x222.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Cats have good long-term memories and can recognize their owner, even after years of being apart. However, it&#8217;s also likely that the new living environment stresses cats. <b>Any depression or aggression may be caused by the change of home and not unbreakable fondness for a previous owner.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_largest_no_kill_animal_shelter\"><\/span>What is the largest no kill animal shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Best Friends Animal Society<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_organization_to_help_animals\"><\/span>What is the best organization to help animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Top 15 Best Animal Charities in 2021<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best Friends Animal Society.<\/li>\n<li>ASPCA.<\/li>\n<li>Animal Welfare Institute.<\/li>\n<li>Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.<\/li>\n<li>International Fund for Animal Welfare.<\/li>\n<li>Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee.<\/li>\n<li>Alley Cat Allies.<\/li>\n<li>The Marine Mammal Center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_no_kill_shelters_good\"><\/span>Are no kill shelters good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They also do not euthanize animals when the shelter is full. Euthanization is reserved for those that are deemed dangerous and\/or terminally ill. <b>The animals in no-kill shelters are often healthier and more energetic because they are usually young when they are dropped off, giving more incentive for people to adopt.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_animal_shelter_in_the_US\"><\/span>What is the best animal shelter in the US?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-117854\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-the-best-animal-shelter-in-the-US.webp\" alt=\"What is the best animal shelter in the US?\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-the-best-animal-shelter-in-the-US.webp 700w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-the-best-animal-shelter-in-the-US-300x171.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>30 Best Animal Shelters That Make America Proud<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arizona Animal Welfare League.<\/li>\n<li>Humane Society of Sarasota County.<\/li>\n<li>Pet Haven of Minnesota.<\/li>\n<li>BARC Shelter.<\/li>\n<li>Greyhound Pets of America.<\/li>\n<li>New York Bully Crew.<\/li>\n<li>Animal Humane Society.<\/li>\n<li>Bainbridge Humane Society.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_cats_can_you_have_before_its_considered_hoarding\"><\/span>How many cats can you have before it&#8217;s considered hoarding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats are the most hoarded animals (65 percent) followed by rabbits and small dogs. According to experts, an individual must not have <b>more than five cats. If you really love cats, six is the maximum. There is no going more than this amount.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_animals_are_considered_hoarding\"><\/span>How many animals are considered hoarding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Up <b>to a quarter million animals 250,000 per year are victims of hoarding.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_owning_3_cats_too_much\"><\/span>Is owning 3 cats too much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, how many cats is too many cats? <b>There is no magic number at which how many becomes too many. It&#8217;s more like a magic threshold one crosses at which point life goes from being feline-friendly to feline-unhealthy. For some cat owners, too many means two cats. For others, it means nine.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_do_if_my_neighbor_has_too_many_cats\"><\/span>What can I do if my neighbor has too many cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you suspect that someone is hoarding companion animals, <b>ask the local humane society or animal control department to investigate the situation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_traumatic_for_a_cat_to_be_rehomed\"><\/span>Is it traumatic for a cat to be rehomed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Rehome Your Cat in a Responsible and Humane Way<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reach Out to Your Local Animal Shelter.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid Posting Classified Ads.<\/li>\n<li>Use a Pet-Matching Service.<\/li>\n<li>Breed Rescues.<\/li>\n<li>Have All Veterinary Records on Hand.<\/li>\n<li>Advertise Through Your Network.<\/li>\n<li>Always Screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_with_a_cat_you_cant_keep\"><\/span>What to do with a cat you can&#8217;t keep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A change of ownership and environment leads cats to believe their survivability is in danger. The stress that results from this can lead to possible trauma and illness. The good news is, cats are <b>highly adaptable. Of course, they may experience a surge of stress after being rehomed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_cope_with_giving_up_my_cat\"><\/span>How do I cope with giving up my cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-117855\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-I-cope-with-giving-up-my-cat.jpg\" alt=\"How do I cope with giving up my cat?\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-I-cope-with-giving-up-my-cat.jpg 800w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-I-cope-with-giving-up-my-cat-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-I-cope-with-giving-up-my-cat-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you still can&#8217;t keep your cat The next best option is to <b>surrender your cat to the local council, an animal shelter or rescue organisation. This decision should not be taken lightly. Staff at pounds and shelters do their best to rehouse cats, and do find homes for many of them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_wrong_to_rehome_a_cat\"><\/span>Is it wrong to rehome a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats have good long-term memories and can recognize their owner, even after years of being apart. However, it&#8217;s also likely that the new living environment stresses cats. <b>Any depression or aggression may be caused by the change of home and not unbreakable fondness for a previous owner.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_feel_abandoned_when_you_give_them_away\"><\/span>Do cats feel abandoned when you give them away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Rehoming a Cat Is a Last Resort<\/b> No more issues. Cats are very, very sensitive, Moore says, so the slightest change might be enough to fix behavior problems. Medical issues, like urinary tract infections, can manifest themselves in scratching or marking, too.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_you_should_rehome_your_cat\"><\/span>How do you know if you should rehome your cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your cat can feel quite alone during the loss of their normal routine when you are away. So: If you go on a holiday, ask your personal cat sitter to not only give your cat their usual fresh water, food and cat litter, but also sufficient time to play and attention.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_humanely_get_rid_of_stray_cats\"><\/span>How do you humanely get rid of stray cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Rehome Your Cat in a Responsible and Humane Way<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reach Out to Your Local Animal Shelter.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid Posting Classified Ads.<\/li>\n<li>Use a Pet-Matching Service.<\/li>\n<li>Breed Rescues.<\/li>\n<li>Have All Veterinary Records on Hand.<\/li>\n<li>Advertise Through Your Network.<\/li>\n<li>Always Screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_give_your_cat_away\"><\/span>Is it cruel to give your cat away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-117856\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Is-it-cruel-to-give-your-cat-away.jpg\" alt=\"Is it cruel to give your cat away?\" width=\"400\" height=\"265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Is-it-cruel-to-give-your-cat-away.jpg 400w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Is-it-cruel-to-give-your-cat-away-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>10 Ways to Get Rid of Stray Cats<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remove Shelter. All wild animals need a secure place to sleep and to raise their young.<\/li>\n<li>Remove Temptation Unaltered males will be attracted to any female cats in heat.<\/li>\n<li>Use Commercial Repellant.<\/li>\n<li>Contact the Owner.<\/li>\n<li>Call Animal Control.<\/li>\n<li>Use Humane Traps.<\/li>\n<li>Work With Neighbors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_with_a_cat_you_dont_want\"><\/span>What do you do with a cat you don&#8217;t want?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even just rehoming your cat might feel like abandoning it, making you a bad person in your own eyes. It&#8217;s important to remember that <b>giving away a cat doesn&#8217;t make you a terrible person. There can be good reasons for this decision. In some cases, it&#8217;s the best way forward for you and the cat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_cat_to_adjust_to_a_new_home\"><\/span>How long does it take for a cat to adjust to a new home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even just rehoming your cat might feel like abandoning it, making you a bad person in your own eyes. It&#8217;s important to remember that <b>giving away a cat doesn&#8217;t make you a terrible person. There can be good reasons for this decision. In some cases, it&#8217;s the best way forward for you and the cat.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you ethically rehome a cat?What are the best no kill animal shelters?How many cats are considered hoarding?How do you humanely rehome a cat?Is it cruel to rehome a cat?How do you get rid of a cat ethically?Do cats get sad when rehomed?What is the largest no kill animal shelter?What is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":117851,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-you-ethically-rehome-a-cat.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5990"}],"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=5990"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5990\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":117857,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5990\/revisions\/117857"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/117851"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5990"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5990"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5990"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}