{"id":6115,"date":"2022-05-16T20:00:23","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T20:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-least-adopted-cat\/"},"modified":"2022-05-13T09:38:51","modified_gmt":"2022-05-13T09:38:51","slug":"what-is-the-least-adopted-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-least-adopted-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the least adopted 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\/what-is-the-least-adopted-cat\/#What_is_the_least_adopted_cat\" title=\"What is the least adopted cat?\">What is the least adopted 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\/what-is-the-least-adopted-cat\/#Do_animal_shelters_put_cats_to_sleep\" title=\"Do animal shelters put cats to sleep?\">Do animal shelters put cats to sleep?<\/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-is-the-least-adopted-cat\/#Can_no_longer_care_for_cat\" title=\"Can no longer care for cat?\">Can no longer care for cat?<\/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-is-the-least-adopted-cat\/#What_is_the_shelter_of_a_cat_called\" title=\"What is the shelter of a cat called?\">What is the shelter of a cat called?<\/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-is-the-least-adopted-cat\/#What_is_the_least_wanted_cat\" title=\"What is the least wanted cat?\">What is the least wanted 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\/what-is-the-least-adopted-cat\/#What_kind_of_cats_are_least_adopted\" title=\"What kind of cats are least adopted?\">What kind of cats are least adopted?<\/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-is-the-least-adopted-cat\/#Are_black_cats_actually_adopted_less\" title=\"Are black cats actually adopted less?\">Are black cats actually adopted less?<\/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-is-the-least-adopted-cat\/#What_is_the_best_age_cat_to_adopt\" title=\"What is the best age cat to adopt?\">What is the best age cat to adopt?<\/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-is-the-least-adopted-cat\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_put_my_cat_down\" title=\"How much does it cost to put my cat down?\">How much does it cost to put my cat down?<\/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-is-the-least-adopted-cat\/#How_Long_Can_cats_stay_in_shelter\" title=\"How Long Can cats stay in shelter?\">How Long Can cats stay in shelter?<\/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-is-the-least-adopted-cat\/#What_to_do_if_you_cant_afford_to_euthanize_your_pet\" title=\"What to do if you can&#8217;t afford to euthanize your pet?\">What to do if you can&#8217;t afford to euthanize your pet?<\/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-is-the-least-adopted-cat\/#Why_do_shelters_euthanize\" title=\"Why do shelters euthanize?\">Why do shelters euthanize?<\/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-is-the-least-adopted-cat\/#What_do_I_do_if_I_cant_take_care_of_my_cat_anymore\" title=\"What do I do if I can&#8217;t take care of my cat anymore?\">What do I do if I can&#8217;t take care of my cat anymore?<\/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-is-the-least-adopted-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><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_least_adopted_cat\"><\/span>What is the least adopted cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>black cats<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_animal_shelters_put_cats_to_sleep\"><\/span>Do animal shelters put cats to sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>56 percent of dogs and <b>71 percent of cats that enter animal shelters are euthanized. More cats are euthanized than dogs because they are more likely to enter a shelter without any owner identification.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_no_longer_care_for_cat\"><\/span>Can no longer care for cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can <b>surrender your cat by bring him to an open admissions shelter or rescue organization. If ensuring your cat ends up adopted into a loving home is important to you, there is another option that will help your cat be seen by millions of potential adopters.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_shelter_of_a_cat_called\"><\/span>What is the shelter of a cat called?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>cattery<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_least_wanted_cat\"><\/span>What is the least wanted cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Black cats seem to be the most common coat color and sadly also the least desirable at adoption time. In fact, black cats are half as likely to find a home than a cat of another color.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_cats_are_least_adopted\"><\/span>What kind of cats are least adopted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to our analysis, cats that are <b>black and white are less likely to be adopted. Petfinder is the internet&#8217;s largest adoption site listing nearly 400,000 adoptable pets from over 13,000 shelters across every region of the United States.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_black_cats_actually_adopted_less\"><\/span>Are black cats actually adopted less?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it is a myth that black pets <b>are less likely to be adopted than lighter-colored animals, it is true that there are plenty of black cats in need of homes, and that they have a higher likelihood of being euthanized than animals of other colors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_age_cat_to_adopt\"><\/span>What is the best age cat to adopt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The earliest a kitten should be taken from its mother would be 12 weeks, with 15 being better. Other that that, <b>any age that a cat needs a home is a good age to adopt it. Older cats are easier in most ways (usually), and abandoned older cats are very grateful to get adopted into a good home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_put_my_cat_down\"><\/span>How much does it cost to put my cat down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your local animal shelter may be able to perform the procedure for <b>as little as $100. At a full-service veterinary hospital, a euthanasia procedure may cost $500 or more, but this includes additional services like returning your pet&#8217;s ashes to you in a special wooden box.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Can_cats_stay_in_shelter\"><\/span>How Long Can cats stay in shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>State law requires that we hold all dogs and cats for a minimum of 4 days and dogs and cats wearing ID&#8217;s are held for a minimum of 7 days. Currently, our average length of stay for all animals is 8 days. However, we&#8217;ve maintained animals for as long as <b>8-9 months before they&#8217;ve been adopted.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_you_cant_afford_to_euthanize_your_pet\"><\/span>What to do if you can&#8217;t afford to euthanize your pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Visit the Local Shelter<\/b> Many animal shelters offer drastically reduced pricing for their vet services, including euthanasia. Often times, the pricing can be as low as $50 to $75 for a basic euthanasia that will allow the family pet to pass peacefully.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_shelters_euthanize\"><\/span>Why do shelters euthanize?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For animal shelters, the main reason to euthanize animals is <b>overcrowding of the shelters due to an overpopulation of unwanted and abandoned animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_if_I_cant_take_care_of_my_cat_anymore\"><\/span>What do I do if I can&#8217;t take care of my cat anymore?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What To Do If You Can&#8217;t Care For a Pet<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask family members for assistance. Family members are often happy to dive in and help you care for your animals at home.<\/li>\n<li>Call a pet sitting service.<\/li>\n<li>Seek the services of a caregiver.<\/li>\n<li>Consider putting your pet up for adoption.<\/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>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><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is the least adopted cat?Do animal shelters put cats to sleep?Can no longer care for cat?What is the shelter of a cat called?What is the least wanted cat?What kind of cats are least adopted?Are black cats actually adopted less?What is the best age cat to adopt?How much does it cost to&#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\/6115"}],"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=6115"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6115\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118425,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6115\/revisions\/118425"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6115"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6115"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6115"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}