{"id":5993,"date":"2022-05-17T01:00:10","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T01:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-do-with-unwanted-hamsters\/"},"modified":"2022-05-16T07:02:39","modified_gmt":"2022-05-16T07:02:39","slug":"what-can-i-do-with-unwanted-hamsters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-do-with-unwanted-hamsters\/","title":{"rendered":"What can I do with unwanted hamsters?"},"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\/what-can-i-do-with-unwanted-hamsters\/#What_can_I_do_with_unwanted_hamsters\" title=\"What can I do with unwanted hamsters?\">What can I do with unwanted hamsters?<\/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\/what-can-i-do-with-unwanted-hamsters\/#Will_PetSmart_take_my_hamster\" title=\"Will PetSmart take my hamster?\">Will PetSmart take my hamster?<\/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\/what-can-i-do-with-unwanted-hamsters\/#What_should_I_do_if_I_dont_want_my_hamster_anymore\" title=\"What should I do if I don&#8217;t want my hamster anymore?\">What should I do if I don&#8217;t want my hamster anymore?<\/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\/what-can-i-do-with-unwanted-hamsters\/#What_animal_shelters_need_the_most\" title=\"What animal shelters need the most?\">What animal shelters need the most?<\/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\/what-can-i-do-with-unwanted-hamsters\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_unwanted_hamsters\" title=\"How do you get rid of unwanted hamsters?\">How do you get rid of unwanted hamsters?<\/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\/what-can-i-do-with-unwanted-hamsters\/#Can_I_throw_away_my_hamster\" title=\"Can I throw away my hamster?\">Can I throw away my hamster?<\/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\/what-can-i-do-with-unwanted-hamsters\/#Where_can_I_release_my_hamster\" title=\"Where can I release my hamster?\">Where can I release my hamster?<\/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\/what-can-i-do-with-unwanted-hamsters\/#Can_you_release_hamsters_in_the_wild\" title=\"Can you release hamsters in the wild?\">Can you release hamsters in the wild?<\/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\/what-can-i-do-with-unwanted-hamsters\/#Can_you_give_a_hamster_to_PetSmart\" title=\"Can you give a hamster to PetSmart?\">Can you give a hamster to PetSmart?<\/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\/what-can-i-do-with-unwanted-hamsters\/#Will_PetSmart_take_back_my_hamster\" title=\"Will PetSmart take back my hamster?\">Will PetSmart take back my hamster?<\/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\/what-can-i-do-with-unwanted-hamsters\/#What_to_do_with_a_hamster_you_cant_keep\" title=\"What to do with a hamster you can&#8217;t keep?\">What to do with a hamster 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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-do-with-unwanted-hamsters\/#Does_Petco_take_unwanted_hamsters\" title=\"Does Petco take unwanted hamsters?\">Does Petco take unwanted hamsters?<\/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\/what-can-i-do-with-unwanted-hamsters\/#How_can_I_get_rid_of_my_hamster\" title=\"How can I get rid of my hamster?\">How can I get rid of my hamster?<\/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\/what-can-i-do-with-unwanted-hamsters\/#What_is_most_needed_at_animal_shelters\" title=\"What is most needed at animal shelters?\">What is most needed at animal shelters?<\/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\/what-can-i-do-with-unwanted-hamsters\/#What_are_some_of_the_best_animal_shelters\" title=\"What are some of the best animal shelters?\">What are some of the best animal shelters?<\/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\/what-can-i-do-with-unwanted-hamsters\/#How_can_I_help_my_local_animal_shelter\" title=\"How can I help my local animal shelter?\">How can I help my local animal shelter?<\/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\/what-can-i-do-with-unwanted-hamsters\/#How_do_you_humanely_get_rid_of_hamsters\" title=\"How do you humanely get rid of hamsters?\">How do you humanely get rid of hamsters?<\/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\/what-can-i-do-with-unwanted-hamsters\/#Can_you_throw_away_a_hamster\" title=\"Can you throw away a hamster?\">Can you throw away a hamster?<\/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\/what-can-i-do-with-unwanted-hamsters\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_my_hamster\" title=\"How do I get rid of my hamster?\">How do I get rid of my hamster?<\/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\/what-can-i-do-with-unwanted-hamsters\/#What_do_I_do_if_I_dont_want_my_hamster_anymore\" title=\"What do I do if I don&#8217;t want my hamster anymore?\">What do I do if I don&#8217;t want my hamster anymore?<\/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\/what-can-i-do-with-unwanted-hamsters\/#Can_you_release_a_hamster_into_the_wild\" title=\"Can you release a hamster into the wild?\">Can you release a hamster into the wild?<\/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\/what-can-i-do-with-unwanted-hamsters\/#Where_can_I_take_my_hamster_if_I_dont_want_it\" title=\"Where can I take my hamster if I don&#8217;t want it?\">Where can I take my hamster if I don&#8217;t want it?<\/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\/what-can-i-do-with-unwanted-hamsters\/#Is_it_illegal_to_release_a_hamster\" title=\"Is it illegal to release a hamster?\">Is it illegal to release a hamster?<\/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\/what-can-i-do-with-unwanted-hamsters\/#Is_it_okay_to_release_hamster_to_the_wild\" title=\"Is it okay to release hamster to the wild?\">Is it okay to release hamster to the wild?<\/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\/what-can-i-do-with-unwanted-hamsters\/#What_would_happen_if_I_let_my_hamster_free\" title=\"What would happen if I let my hamster free?\">What would happen if I let my hamster free?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_do_with_unwanted_hamsters\"><\/span>What can I do with unwanted hamsters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Contact Shelters and Pet Rescues<\/b> Call around and find out if you have an animal shelter or pet rescue facility in your area that will either take your hamster or help you network with other animal lovers to find the right new home for him.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_PetSmart_take_my_hamster\"><\/span>Will PetSmart take my hamster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can I Return Live Animals? Yes. <b>If you&#8217;ve ever walked around a PetSmart store you know they sell critters like snakes, iguanas, mice, rats, hamsters, and other cool creatures.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_I_dont_want_my_hamster_anymore\"><\/span>What should I do if I don&#8217;t want my hamster anymore?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Call a local animal shelter and ask if they take small pets. If not, they should be able to tell you of ones that can. Just giving an animal to someone you know is not a good idea unless you know that person already has those sorts of animals and how to care for them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_shelters_need_the_most\"><\/span>What animal shelters need the most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>1. <\/b><b>Money<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Toys. All animals love toys, so donate any old or new pet toys to keep those homeless dogs and cats entertained and happy.<\/li>\n<li>Pet Food and Treats.<\/li>\n<li>Cleaning Supplies.<\/li>\n<li>Towels and Blankets.<\/li>\n<li>Newspapers.<\/li>\n<li>Grooming Supplies.<\/li>\n<li>Collars and Leashes.<\/li>\n<li>Furniture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_unwanted_hamsters\"><\/span>How do you get rid of unwanted hamsters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Call a local animal shelter and ask if they take small pets. If not, they should be able to tell you of ones that can. Just giving an animal to someone you know is not a good idea unless you know that person already has those sorts of animals and how to care for them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_throw_away_my_hamster\"><\/span>Can I throw away my hamster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bury the hamster in an out-of-the-way plot, at least three feet deep, to ensure that it won&#8217;t be unearthed by other animals. Alternatively, <b>dispose of the hamster in the garbage. Be sure your local zoning laws allow this type of burial.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_release_my_hamster\"><\/span>Where can I release my hamster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many animal shelters help in situations like yours by accepting small animals call first or check out their acceptance guidelines on the agency&#8217;s website. There are several hamster and small animal rescue groups that can assist you, as well. Do an online search using <b>hamster rescue to find these.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_release_hamsters_in_the_wild\"><\/span>Can you release hamsters in the wild?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You should never release a hamster outside. Since your hamster is a domesticated animal, it lacks the survival instinct to feed and care for itself. It will die. You won&#8217;t be releasing him into the wild &#8211; you&#8217;ll be sending the little critter out to certain death.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_give_a_hamster_to_PetSmart\"><\/span>Can you give a hamster to PetSmart?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Domestic dogs and cats. Birds. Small animals and reptiles <b>sold at PetSmart (including, guinea pigs, hamsters, chinchillas, gerbils, mice, rats, certain geckos, bearded dragons, specific types of snakes, specific types of frogs, certain types of birds) Other non-venomous reptiles.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_PetSmart_take_back_my_hamster\"><\/span>Will PetSmart take back my hamster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What Is PetSmart&#8217;s Return Policy For Live Animals? If you have purchased live animals from PetSmart such as snakes, iguanas, hamsters, and similar animals, <b>you can return them to PetSmart within 14 days after the purchase.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_with_a_hamster_you_cant_keep\"><\/span>What to do with a hamster you can&#8217;t keep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Call a local animal shelter and ask if they take small pets. If not, they should be able to tell you of ones that can. Just giving an animal to someone you know is not a good idea unless you know that person already has those sorts of animals and how to care for them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Petco_take_unwanted_hamsters\"><\/span>Does Petco take unwanted hamsters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Should the need arise, <b>Petco will gladly assist you in finding a home, or may take back, any companion animal in good health regardless of the length of ownership, as part of our Think Adoption First program to find a loving home for every animal. You can find the number to your local Petco store at this link.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_rid_of_my_hamster\"><\/span>How can I get rid of my hamster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Contact Shelters and Pet Rescues<\/b> Call around and find out if you have an animal shelter or pet rescue facility in your area that will either take your hamster or help you network with other animal lovers to find the right new home for him.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_most_needed_at_animal_shelters\"><\/span>What is most needed at animal shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>General Supplies:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Towels\/blankets\/washcloths.<\/li>\n<li>Newspaper.<\/li>\n<li>Wire pet crates of any size.<\/li>\n<li>Baby gates.<\/li>\n<li>Pet leashes of all sizes.<\/li>\n<li>Pet collars of all sizes.<\/li>\n<li>Stainless steel food and water bowls.<\/li>\n<li>Dry and wet dog food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_some_of_the_best_animal_shelters\"><\/span>What are some of the best animal shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ten ways to help your local shelter or rescue<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adopt a pet. If you&#8217;ve been thinking that it&#8217;s time to add a pet to your family, consider adopting from a local shelter or rescue group.<\/li>\n<li>Donate.<\/li>\n<li>Volunteer.<\/li>\n<li>Say thanks.<\/li>\n<li>Become a fan.<\/li>\n<li>Get crafty.<\/li>\n<li>Make wishes come true.<\/li>\n<li>Become a foster.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_local_animal_shelter\"><\/span>How can I help my local animal shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Nine ways to help pet shelters<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support spay and neuter programs.<\/li>\n<li>Sponsor an animal.<\/li>\n<li>Organize a virtual adoption event.<\/li>\n<li>Fundraise to adopt a pet.<\/li>\n<li>Raise money for shelter supplies.<\/li>\n<li>Raise money for new facilities.<\/li>\n<li>Start a veterinary fundraiser.<\/li>\n<li>Volunteer your time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_humanely_get_rid_of_hamsters\"><\/span>How do you humanely get rid of hamsters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Contact Shelters and Pet Rescues<\/b> Call around and find out if you have an animal shelter or pet rescue facility in your area that will either take your hamster or help you network with other animal lovers to find the right new home for him.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_throw_away_a_hamster\"><\/span>Can you throw away a hamster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bury the hamster in an out-of-the-way plot, at least three feet deep, to ensure that it won&#8217;t be unearthed by other animals. Alternatively, <b>dispose of the hamster in the garbage. Be sure your local zoning laws allow this type of burial.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_my_hamster\"><\/span>How do I get rid of my hamster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At home, the best option for your hamster is <b>a burial. Leave it inside of the bags, and bury it at least three feet down and away from anything else.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_if_I_dont_want_my_hamster_anymore\"><\/span>What do I do if I don&#8217;t want my hamster anymore?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Call a local animal shelter and ask if they take small pets. If not, they should be able to tell you of ones that can. Just giving an animal to someone you know is not a good idea unless you know that person already has those sorts of animals and how to care for them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_release_a_hamster_into_the_wild\"><\/span>Can you release a hamster into the wild?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You should never release a hamster outside. Since your hamster is a domesticated animal, it lacks the survival instinct to feed and care for itself. It will die. You won&#8217;t be releasing him into the wild &#8211; you&#8217;ll be sending the little critter out to certain death.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_take_my_hamster_if_I_dont_want_it\"><\/span>Where can I take my hamster if I don&#8217;t want it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Call a local animal shelter and ask if they take small pets. If not, they should be able to tell you of ones that can. Just giving an animal to someone you know is not a good idea unless you know that person already has those sorts of animals and how to care for them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_illegal_to_release_a_hamster\"><\/span>Is it illegal to release a hamster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Releasing hamsters into the wild is likely illegal, as well. Animal cruelty laws protect pets from such treatment. Environmental laws protect native plant and animal species from the threat posed by the release of nonnative species. There are several hamster and small animal rescue groups that can assist you, as well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_okay_to_release_hamster_to_the_wild\"><\/span>Is it okay to release hamster to the wild?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You should never release a hamster outside. Since your hamster is a domesticated animal, it lacks the survival instinct to feed and care for itself. It will die. You won&#8217;t be releasing him into the wild &#8211; you&#8217;ll be sending the little critter out to certain death.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_would_happen_if_I_let_my_hamster_free\"><\/span>What would happen if I let my hamster free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Absolutely not! A hamster is not able to survive in the wild. If you do release it, <b>it&#8217;s going either starve, get terribly injured, or get eaten by a predator. The problem could be that the cage is too small.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What can I do with unwanted hamsters?Will PetSmart take my hamster?What should I do if I don&#8217;t want my hamster anymore?What animal shelters need the most?How do you get rid of unwanted hamsters?Can I throw away my hamster?Where can I release my hamster?Can you release hamsters in the wild?Can you give a&#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":"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":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5993"}],"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=5993"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5993\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118444,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5993\/revisions\/118444"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5993"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5993"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5993"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}