#pet rehoming

[fuzzballsheltiepants]

Vet here!

I 100% believe that there are situations where rehoming the pet is the kindest, most humane thing to do for the pet and the people involved.

I'm not talking about dumping the animal on the street, but working to find a more appropriate home for that animal's needs, or because your needs are different than you thought.

Here are some reasons I have seen pets rehomed, all of whom thrived afterwards:

A person in the home developed an allergy or other medical issue that made keeping the pet unsafe for them, or made it so they could no longer meet the pet's needs

The family had a child, and the pet was not at all okay with having a tiny screaming, crawling, etc. person in the house

The people did not do their research and ended up with a bad match

The people did their research, but the animal in question did not fit the expected behavioral profile and thus is stressed in the lifestyle they are in. One example of this was, someone who had competition dogs (they did agility, obedience, and flyball) got another member of their breed of choice. This particular dog wanted to sit on a couch and cuddle with someone, and do a nice easy daily walk, and maybe give paw for a biscuit. She absolutely did not want to have to travel every weekend and do intensive daily training, even though 99% of her breed would be absolutely bonkers without all that work. Nor did she want to deal with her rambunctious housemates. She ended up in a pet home and being a lovely companion for her new (experienced) older human

A person wanted to get a cat after their sweet older cat died. They went to the shelter asking for an adult cat, and someone handed them a sweet little wiggly kitten that they promptly fell in love with. They took said kitten home, and he was extremely high-drive, playful, climbing everything and getting into everything. Without daily active playtime, he started biting. The owner did not have the time or desire to do that type of intensive play this cat needed, and didn't want to get him a companion cat due to finances

Pets who have medical issues that the family is not financially (or time-wise) prepared to handle, but someone else is willing to take on that expense/time. This happens often in emergency clinics, and is how I obtained one of my cats and a former dog

This one is controversial BUT often improves safety for the pet: the person gets a new partner, and the partner dislikes the animal or vice versa. While in my own personal ethical code, that would mean finding a new partner, I would rather see the pet rehomed to a loving family that wants them then have to live in a household where they are at risk

Sometimes, recognizing that you are not in fact the best fit for your pet, and finding someone who is, is a great act of love. There are a tremendous number of resources available to help find that better fit, including training groups, online communities (beware though, and make sure you investigate proper homes thoroughly), breed rescue, friends, family members, and even talking to your vet who, presumably, knows your pet to some degree. If you have a pet from a responsible breeder, contact your breeder! If you obtained through a rescue, contact that rescue group! Not all of them will help you, but many will.

hi! can i ask what's ur opinion on giving pets away? not necessarily because u can't afford to care for em anymore but maybe incompatibility of personalities or maybe lifestyles. is it wrong to give ur pet for adoption if u know someone who's better suited for keeping a pet, like emotionally?

This is going to be controversial, but I support making that choice.

There’s a lot of rhetoric lately around how it’s evil and unethical to rehome your pet if you don’t “need to.” And what that does is prioritize human ideology over the actual animal’s well-being.

Pets that aren’t a good match for your home or pets that aren’t really wanted anymore frequently have lower welfare! When caring for an animal becomes a burden or is forced, people end up resenting them, and that means the animal often doesn’t get all of its needs fulfilled. Even if you’re still feeding it and providing appropriate vet care, how likely are you to provide affection or enrichment to an animal you’re tired of being stuck with?

Lifestyle and personality really matter to making sure a pet is a good fit for a home. A dog that alert-barks at every leaf that moves is probably a bad fit for someone who has a chronic migraine syndrome, and they might not know that until the dog has been in the home for weeks and started to open up. A really feisty kitten that requires a ton of play might not do best in the home of someone older who wanted a quiet lap cat. And while you can you do your best to plan to find a compatible animal, you won’t always know ahead of time what issues might arise.

“Forever home” rhetoric is really, really popular and I think it’s very unfair to the animals it is supposed to support. It started with the backlash of seeing animals abandoned inappropriately, and has been heavily reinforced in the public mind because it’s so frequently used to drive fundraising and support for legislation. The whole “forever home” concept communicates to people that getting an animal is an immutable commitment and that if you can’t keep an animal, it is a personal moral failing. It frames human priorities (we think people who get rid of animals are Evil and Bad and should be shunned) as more important than actual welfare needs for individual animals (are they getting the care they need where they are).

Obviously, I don’t support people dumping animals or just getting fad pets they’ll discard immediately, but there’s so many alternate situations that can arise. Even if it’s just “they got a pet and didn’t know what caring for it would take and didn’t want to care for it so they brought it back, how awful” like… okay, I’d like the person to have done more research before they got a pet, but isn’t it better that the animal now has a second chance to go to better home? Knowing what a commitment requires theoretically can be very different than having to actually follow through regularly, and I’d rather see someone maturely acknowledge that having an animal isn’t a good fit than keep it anyway!!

If animals being happy and with all their biological, veterinary, and social needs fulfilled is actually the goal, we need to prioritize their welfare over human opinion. I’d much rather see an animal rehomed responsibly to somewhere it will thrive and be welcomed than see people keep animals they can’t/don’t want to care for out of guilt or shame. 

[big-boy-noodle]

Hi everyone, due to some unfortunate circumstances around my housing situation I am rehoming my Indian fantail mix, Sophie.

I adopted Sophie as a female but based on behavior I believe him to be male. Estimated age 3-4 years old. The rescue also said that Sophie had been bonded with another bird when he was brought in but the companion bird did not survive.

Sophie is a very chatty, curious, and social bird. He loves to fly around to different perches and coo and dance for just about anyone. He's also a very cuddly bird and loves being pet in his crate.

I'm located in Portland, OR. I'm only able to do local pick up but I am willing to drive to meet up if necessary. DM if you have any questions or want more information.

Shares appreciated!

[maingel]

I know this is a super long shot but I need to rehome my cat before the end of the month so. It’s urgent . Do any of y’all live in San Diego and want a kitty? I have to move back to my parents hoarded house next month and I can’t stomach the thought of Cheese living there. He looks like this. He’s very sweet if a little shy at first. Inquire for details if yr interested

[archiveofourcrows]

rehoming a very sweet cat in the inland northwest!

hey everyone, unfortunately i've had to make the difficult decision to rehome my cat king fluffkins. i'd love to get him to a good home where i can keep in some kind of contact and i figured this would be the best way to spread the word. he's a very sweet boy who loves to snuggle once he's settled in, low maintenance (not picky with food or litter), and indoor only. he can and does free feed and i'd be happy to send you with all of his bowls and sifting litter box! we're in the spokane area but i'm willing to split transport costs or something to get him to a good home elsewhere.

please rb and ask anyone you know who is interested to message me. serious inquiries only please, it's already a difficult time <3

[smoredoghubble]

So before I got Hubble my family did a trial adoption with a terrier mix named Trixie.

TRIXIE WAS A NIGHTMARE.

After about two weeks we couldn't do it anymore. She didn't get along with our shepherd mix. And frankly, she scared us. She would growl at me if I just moved around my room. If I sat down in my saucer chair, she would jump up and start biting at my throat, face and ears. She had terrible resource guarding issues and none of us were equipped to deal with that.

We called the shelter and told them what was going on and returned her a couple days later. The owner of the shelter didn't want to speak to us when we returned her. And by stalking their Facebook and website we saw some rather pointed remarks about rehoming and returning dogs. We were being shamed for our decision. And the owner wouldn't even admit that Trixie had problems. We watched Trixie get adopted then returned a few more times after that. And still. They wouldn't admit that she had issues.

I feel bad for this dog. If they were honest with what she was like, she probably would have found a home by now. But they just say she's "energetic."

This attitude towards dog adoptions is unhelpful. Shaming people for rehoming dogs isn't healthy for the dog or the owners. And yet "dog mamas" like the owner of that shelter continue to act like it's all the wicked humans fault and dogs can do no wrong.

[foldingfittedsheets]

Hey, kind of a long shot but figured it never hurts to ask:

Do any of my followers live or know someone on the west coast who’s looking for a dog? Our friend Richard and his wife just had a baby and they’ve tried so hard but the new baby and dog are just not compatible.

He’s about nine, very high energy and affectionate. Not a good fit with young kids or cats as he’s pretty high prey drive but very friendly and well socialized otherwise.

Here’s Milo

Shoot me a DM if interested. They’d love to be able to see him sometimes if you’d also like to make friends with some cool nerds.

He’s going to have to be put down later this week if they can’t place him, all the shelters and sanctuaries they’ve looked into are full.

Update: A home has been found!

[thedosianexplorer]

ATTENTION: NORTH CAROLINA CAT NEEDS LOVING HOME

If you are a cat owner, live in/near North Carolina, and are willing to make a drive, this sweet boy wants to be your new best friend! Meet Ricky! He is AVAILABLE to a loving home!! He's almost certainly not a hapless old man polymorphed into a cat!!!

URGENT

We're moving out-of-state next week and would love to see him get rehomed! Local shelters/fosters are full and Humane Society is closed for intake.

He's very affectionate, takes a pet no problem:

He is fixed, around 5 years old (best guess), and extremely friendly towards people and other cats. Our cats love him but we are tragically at cat-pacity for our lease. Definitely a former inside kitty who would be very happy in a home with another cat. I cannot vouch for his behavior around dogs but I think he would be alright with older kids who are familiar with cats. Tolerates being picked up, good "soft paw" play etiquette, and is coming around to being a lap cat.

Interested? PLEASE message/shoot me an ask for more information! I really want to give this little guy the home he deserves and get another kitty off the streets. Non-NC residents PLEASE signal boost and let your friends know! Let's get this guy adopted!

Keep this post circulating, my asks and DMs are open to questions 💜🐱

MORE CAT PICS BELOW THE CUT!

[sergle]

what ppl always miss is that I've done This before (this being: rehoming kittens through tumblr) and if someone just wants a cat so they can fire it out of a t-shirt cannon or something, they're gonna pick up a stray or find free kittens on craigslist, they're not going to go the extremely obscure route of DMing back and forth with a bisexual woman on tumblr. 😭 also nobody has been interested in these kittens yet AT ALL, so I don't really feel like I'm being bombarded with scammers. also you guys will believe anything you hear

[followthebluebell]

As a follow up from before, do you ever get cats returned to you? Have you ever had one stay with you permanently? (Thnx for answering my questions!)

Oh yeah, it happens from time to time. Like I had a guy return a 5 month old kitten for being 'too active'--- guy then asked after the 3 month old bengal/savannah kittens I had up for adoption.

And let's see... Phoebe is VERY memorable. I got her during the fires in 2020. I was one of the people sent into the fire zone to look for missing pets and I got two cats out. One of those cats was Phoebe, adopted in 2021.

She came back in early 2023 due to health problems. She was ultimately diagnosed with a sort of brain tumor. We kept her comfortable until it was her time.

Roomba is another returned adoptee who became a resident. Her owners couldn't deal with her separation anxiety (which is completely fair; her separation anxiety is VERY extreme. She was literally spending 8+ hours a day just screaming). Now she lives at work where she's literally never alone.

[l3irdl3rain]

i am asking you this in very good faith bc i have some moral quandaries with cat breeding that im trying to examine: how do you find it ethical to breed cats more or less just for looks when you yourself have so much experience with perfectly good non-pure-bred cats struggling to find good homes? i just can’t get over the idea that every time someone drops hundreds to thousand of dollars on a breeder kitten, there is a shelter kitty who is going without a good home and i’m curious about your thoughts. i’m truly not trying to start Discourse and i understand if you don’t want to engage with the topic at all to avoid that!!

i don't breed cats. if you're talking about the hobbit and breakfast litters they're kittens that were surrendered by a client. They were already born so it's not like we could even do an abortive spay. my only purebred cats have been Arthur and John, both of whom were rescues. I think maybe you have the wrong person.

[sidetongue]

this beautiful idiot went to live with someone else and honestly, both of our QOL are much better HAHA

[wilder-cats]

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please share! kittens from southwest idaho need homes!

(check the blog for photos & updates on who's been adopted!)

these kittens were initially from a colony in canyon county, idaho. unfortunately the local humane society is unable to take in cats outside of emergencies like illness or serious injuries, so we've been bringing in kittens & doing what we can to find them all homes -- we've had about 20 kittens in and out of our house since spring!

at the moment, none of them have been vaccinated, chipped, or fixed. they were all given OTC dewormer a month ago and have been checked for fleas and ticks. they all seem happy, healthy, and active.

i don't know their exact ages, but i've done my best to approximate. clicking on the links should take you to their tag on this blog so you can see their photos.

otacon, male, ~4 months. a teeny tiny sweetheart. he doesn't seem to enjoy being pet as much as the other cats, but he LOVES cuddling -- you'll have to keep an eye on him, because he will absolutely try to climb you so he can sit on your shoulder.

solid snake, male, ~4 months. an adorable purr and a BIG personality! he needs to learn how to keep his claws to himself while playing, but he's incredibly tolerant of being handled -- his only gripe about getting his nails trimmed is that he can't play with the clippers. loves blankets. loves to be under blankets. loves to attack the unsuspecting from under blankets.

marble cake, male, ~6 months. VERY chatty, very affectionate, and very underfoot! he is OBSESSED with being pet & will follow me around meowing insistently & trying to lay down on my feet until ive given him enough attention.

taco tuesday, female, ~6 months. this lovely lady was much older than the others when we finally managed to catch her, & is VERY nervous around new people. she loves treats, affection, all of the other cats, & curling up at the foot of the bed to sleep. her favorite place to be pet is right at the base of her tail. please be aware that it is possible that she is pregnant.

capillary action (aka captain) male, ~7 months. will not let you forget he's in charge. he will follow you around the house and scream until you fulfill whatever demand he may have. this can be anything from petting to getting a little treat, but his favorite is a little piece of cheesestick. he will do anything for a cheesestick. unfortunately for him, he's on a diet. (this cat is being fostered by another family member, so information & photos are a bit lacking, sorry!)

rehoming fee is $30. ada & canyon county are the most convenient places to meet, but we can travel a bit outside of that if it means these kittens are going to the right home. if you or anyone you know lives nearby & would like to take in a new kitten, please message me so we can talk! i want to do absolutely everything in my power to make sure that these cats are placed with people who will love them as much as i do.

[despazito]

Environmentalists when saving the environment requires culling an invasive cat

[reptilerehoming]

Emerald tree skinks available for sale

Shipping available

Contact for more information

[peptozimbo]

It's almost time to say goodbye to Sugar/Barb! (I didn't actually name her, lol)

This is her first time meeting the rest of the flock (Roots and Lola) other than her parents (Potch and Chia), and they won't leave each other's side; they both seem very curious!

She is going to meet her new owner in August 🙌

[taters169]

Got this cutie today his name is George 💕