Where Can I Put A Cat Up For Adoption?

Life doesn’t always go according to plan, and sometimes that means you can’t keep your cat anymore. Maybe it’s a move, an allergy, or a situation you didn’t see coming. Whatever the reason, we’re not here to judge — we’re here to help you find your cat a home. And good news: with Rehome by Adopt a Pet, you’ll have the best chance of getting your cat adopted by sharing them with the widest network of people possible.

Do You Need to Rehome Your Cat?

If you’re considering finding a new home for your pet, check out Rehome by Adopt a Pet. It’s a safe, simple program that helps pet parents safely rehome their pets. So pets can find new loving homes without entering a shelter.

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Putting your cat up for adoption

Rehoming a cat can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s how to do it thoughtfully, starting with the people who already know and trust you.

Start with friends and family

Your own circle is the best place to start. Snap some bright, clear photos of your cat and post them on your personal social media. You never know who’s been quietly hoping for a new pet. Your cat could end up living with a friend or even a family member, which means you might still get to visit them.

Make your cat a profile on Rehome by Adopt a Pet

If no one you know can take your cat, Adopt a Pet’s Rehome program is your next move. It’s a peer-to-peer service built to connect you with the right adopter.

You’ll begin by uploading all of your cat’s information, including vet records and behavioral history, plus cute photos and videos and a bio of your cat to make your profile stand out. Once you’ve finished these steps, you can post your pet for millions of potential adopters to see!

With Rehome, you’ll get tips on how to narrow down the applications you receive to find the best fit for your cat and help facilitate an in-person meeting so you can meet your cat’s potential new family and ensure they are a good fit. Finally, you’ll choose a new family for your cat.

Why not go to a shelter?

Finding your cat a new home directly, instead of surrendering them to a shelter, is usually the gentler path. Cats who go straight from one home to another tend to have an easier transition than cats who spend time in a shelter environment first, where things can get crowded and stressful fast.

A lot of shelters and rescues also run on donations and volunteer hours, which means resources are stretched thin. If you’re able to find your cat a new home yourself, Rehome makes it a lot more doable — and takes some of the pressure off shelters and rescues who are already stretched thin.