How to adopt a cat

Where can you give a domestic adult cat if it is no longer needed?

When they encounter an advertisement for an adult cat, animal rights activists panic: according to statistics, 81% of stray animals end up on the street due to the fault of irresponsible owners.

The reasons why a family has to part with a pet can vary. If this is a necessary measure, it is necessary not only to find a new home, but also to make the move as gentle as possible: the animal has a hard time with a change of place of residence. Particularly sensitive individuals may even die.

According to statistics, cats live in almost half of Russian families. Once she came to a person’s house, she became a real mistress. Animals have adapted to life in city apartments so much that only rare individuals dream of “walking wherever they please, taking a walk on their own.” However, sometimes life with a beloved owner comes to an end - the family wants to give the pet into good hands. Why?

Some reasons why even the most loving owners have to part with their pet can be considered valid:

Allergy. Contrary to popular belief, most often this is a reaction not to fur, but to saliva, skin particles and fleas that can live on the cat. In 80% of cases, antihistamines are ineffective. The only way out is to eliminate the cause of the allergy, give the cat to a shelter or new owners. Adaptation to new conditions will take time.
Moving. In advertisements about where to place it, it is mentioned as the most common reason why people try to give away a cat. It is unlikely that truly loving owners will part with a family member. Moving is an insignificant excuse; people are not moving to the moon. However, residents of rented apartments have to reckon with the demands of the owners.
Death of the owners. Love for a four-legged friend is not always typical for the whole family. Sometimes a cat left behind after the death of an elderly person is no longer needed by his children. The question arises: “Where should I give the cat?”

Owners of free-ranging pets also have to deal with the problem of accommodation. Having happily spent the summer at the dacha, Murka gives birth to kittens, and the owners are forced to solve the problem of finding new owners for their mustachioed offspring.

Usually owners see several ways to give their cat:

Find owners among friends or by advertisement. The ideal option is if these are good friends who love animals.
Give it to a shelter. Those who decide to get rid of a boring cat have high hopes for them. But there are not enough shelters in cities, and life in them, even for those who are “lucky” to get there from the street, is not sweet. Cage, lack of food. And there is very little hope that someone will take you into the house, caress you and take care of you.
Send to the street. Zoo defenders know: domestic cats that are not accustomed to street life die on the street in the first year of life. They do not know how to hide in case of danger, are unable to obtain food, and are not adapted to life on the street. Stress causes a surge in diseases even in vaccinated and healthy people.

Where to put a cat if you don't need it?

When the decision to get rid of the animal is final and cannot be appealed, it is time to seriously think about where to put the cat - not to throw it out into the street. There are several civilized methods.

Friends and relatives

First of all, tell as many people as possible about your intention, because it is possible that word of mouth will help you find a suitable candidate for the role of a new guardian. Placing your cat with someone you know well is the best thing you can do for your pet. In this case, you can continue to take part in the cat’s life as much as possible, but on someone else’s territory. And if something happens, it will be easier for a friend to turn to you for advice. This is the least stressful option for both – the cat and the former owner.

You can tell about your cat through newspaper advertisements, post bright offers on the street or post information on the Internet, but it is better to do everything at once - this increases the chances of success significantly. The main thing is that your ad should be catchy and different from hundreds of other offers “I’ll give the cat to good hands.” Here are some tips on this matter.

1. High-quality photo

You can describe the unusual color and cute face of your cat as much as you like, but as they say, it’s better to see once. It is optimal if the cat is photographed close-up against a contrasting background - such photos look the most impressive and immediately attract attention.

2. Creative description

There are many cats, but Sunny Lizaveta is one. In the text, be sure to call the cat by name, this will make it possible to immediately stand out from the crowd. Look carefully at your pet and find a feature that distinguishes it from others: a cheerful disposition, big intelligent eyes, tenderness or just a funny spot - at least something.

This is interesting! If you indicate in the text of the ad about a recent veterinary examination, the presence of all necessary vaccinations, and castration, then the chances of it will increase significantly.

3. Be honest about the main things

Disadvantages should not be described so colorfully, but they are definitely worth mentioning. In the end, everything secret becomes clear. And if the new owner does not know in advance what awaits him, then your furry friend risks ending up on the street.

4. Promise bonuses

Promotions and gifts have a hypnotic effect on the consciousness of the majority. Take advantage of marketing tricks and promise a tray, feeder, house, litter or a pack of food as a gift. This way you can kill two birds with one stone. Firstly, the number of people willing to respond to your offer will increase. Secondly, with your things it will be much easier for the cat to settle down in a new place.

Shelter

Suitable for the most extreme cases, since conditions in private shelters leave much to be desired. An animal accustomed to the warmth of a home is unlikely to be able to adapt there. There is nothing to say about state menageries - only stray cats are accepted there.

Whatever option you choose, it will take time to accommodate a four-legged one. But where to put a cat if the child has allergies and there is no way to wait? For these purposes, there is such a type of service as overexposure. For a certain fee, finding someone willing to adopt a pet is not a problem. Only this is a temporary measure: the cat will not be able to move there for permanent residence, but only for a while until you find a new home for him.

Tips on how to place kittens in good hands

When a cat gives birth, the kittens are small, cute and fluffy, but time passes and you need to look for somewhere to shelter them. It’s easier for owners of purebred animals - kittens with a pedigree are in demand, some even have queues. What if she is a “Ural street servant”? It may be difficult to give it away. Perhaps some tips will help you:

Kittens should be given away no earlier than 2.5-3 months of age. By this time they will get stronger and will receive good immunity from their mother’s milk. The kitten needs to be trained to use the litter box, otherwise the new owners may get rid of the nasty pet and throw it outside.
Try offering kittens to friends, colleagues, and family. Perhaps someone wanted to take a mustachioed baby into their home or give it to elderly parents.
You can place an ad - in a newspaper, social networks, on classifieds websites and cat breeder forums. Don’t forget to take beautiful photos and describe the kitten’s character and habits.

We write a sales ad (if we are looking for a new owner ourselves)

The expression: “Advertising is the engine of trade” also applies to the case if you need to find someone to give kittens or an adult to. A simple announcement: “I’ll give the cat into good hands. Grown-up, beautiful,” is, of course, not enough. When preparing an ad:

Get the animal in order - cure all diseases, treat it for worms and fleas, give it a bath. Vaccinate, sterilize (if necessary).
Take selling photos – be sure to be close-up, preferably against a plain background. Preferably, not just a portrait, but also photographs of life: the cat sleeps, washes itself, plays.

In the ad, describe not only the color, but also the features of appearance (perhaps a very fluffy tail, like a squirrel, piercing green or blue eyes). Be sure to describe the characteristics and habits of your pet - so as to interest the reader:

“Playful and cheerful Thomas is looking for a friend with whom he can have fun, and then purr sweet songs in each other’s ears”;
“A lady with character - the Siberian cat Sonya - dreams of meeting a life partner without housing problems, who is ready to fulfill her feline whims - comb out her velvet fur, feed her treats.”

Such advertisements will give potential pet owners the opportunity to choose their own pet. Some breeds cannot tolerate loneliness - they should not be taken by those who spend a lot of time outside the home, others have spent their entire lives in an apartment - and this must be indicated in the ad, since living in a private house will be difficult.

Important! In the ad, write only the truth - does the cat love children, is it healthy, does it have problems with digestion, hygiene, how easily the animal adapts to new conditions.

Sometimes scammers respond to advertisements - so be careful: it is not a fact that in half an hour your cute kitten will not end up in a forest belt or become a victim of cruel reprisals. If possible, try to find out as much as possible about the future owners if you care about its future fate. Feel free to ask questions:

Were there any animals in the house, what was their fate?
In what conditions will the cat be kept?
For what purpose do you take a pet into your home?

When giving the animal away, take contact information and agree with the new owner that you will periodically receive information about the pet from him.

Where to place domestic cats: options

Letting an unwanted cat out into the street is an irresponsible act. People calm their conscience with the fact that a cat is, first of all, an animal; it will find food and shelter for itself. They rely on compassionate citizens who will feed the animal.

Important! Finding yourself without care is a huge stress for a cat. The domestic sissy has a weak immune system, because she lived on vaccinations

Deprived of vaccination, the cat will pick up parasites from street strays, get sick and die.

Often people release cats near public catering facilities, construction sites, farms, but this is tantamount to throwing them out into the street. Many stray animals with diseases and insects already live near such places. Such actions amount to leaving someone in danger. They entail administrative liability and are punishable by fines of up to 2 thousand rubles.*

Note! The Government of the Russian Federation plans to increase the punishment for such cases, equating them to cruel treatment of representatives of wildlife, and this is already a criminal article. People must understand that an ownerless cat can fall into the hands of knackers and sadists.

So the conscience cannot be calm when a pet, accustomed to comfort and care, is left to its own devices

Overexposure

These are places where cats are taken for temporary care. Such a service costs from 1.5 to 3 thousand rubles. per month - offered by individuals and organizations. The points are relevant for owners who are going on vacation or a long business trip. During apartment renovations, owners also often give their pets for foster care.

Here the animals are fed, walked, and cared for. Cats easily adapt to new conditions, especially if you give familiar objects to temporary owners: rugs, dishes, toys.

Note! This extension option also includes hotels for animals. There, the contents are documented, prices are higher, conditions of detention are better

What does a cat cafe look like where you can take pets?

Catcafe

One of the forms of temporary shelter for unwanted cats. A unique project is gaining popularity in cities and large settlements.

People who cannot afford to keep pets come here for communication. Admission is by donation, there are no fixed amounts. Visitors to the establishment drink coffee and pastries (additional fee) and play with kittens.

Cat guards provide the animals with food and care: the cats are examined daily by a veterinarian, their rugs are washed, and dishes are disinfected. Cats are accepted from people who have nowhere to place their pets; they are taken from the streets and shelters. Animals are kept in quarantine, vaccinated, cured.

For your information! The owners of the company are looking for kind people where they hand over the furry animals forever. A cat cafe is a place where you can surrender a stray cat.

New owners

Tips for installation:

it is necessary to put the wards in order: get vaccinated, treat for helminths, castrate/sterilize adults;
It is recommended to take good quality photos with cats;
it is necessary to make a creative ad in which to describe the character of the animal, its habits, what the pupil has been trained to do: does it crap in the apartment, is it adapted to human society, what makes it unique. Here you need to be truthful. If the cat does not like children, this must be indicated. The publication should arouse the sympathy of the applicant;
there is no need to write that the cat is given away with its personal belongings, since there will be people who will be tempted by them and throw the four-legged one away. It is better to give the “dowry” to the new owner as a gift;
It’s worth talking with the applicant, getting an idea about him, and thinking about whether the animal will do well in a new family.

Note! When an unsterilized pet gives birth to numerous offspring, the question of where to give the kittens is especially acute. Posters and reposts on social networks will come in handy here.

Stay during departure

Sometimes it is necessary to find not a permanent, but a temporary home for a cat - for the duration of treatment in a hospital, going on a business trip, vacation, or sanatorium. There are several options where you can give your cat:

close relatives - the most reliable option in which you can control the well-being of the animal;
to specialized hotels for animals. There are specialists working there, and veterinarians will monitor the pet’s health. The disadvantages of pet hotels are the high price, the need for vaccination and confirmation of the pet’s health certificate. In many hotels, they are kept in cages, and this is a lot of stress for a pet;
for paid overexposures. Most often, this type of service is provided by animal rights activists and volunteers. Thanks to commercial foster care, charities and shelters receive additional funding.

Where to give a cat will depend on the financial capabilities of the owner and on the character - many have a hard time being separated from the owner and changing homes. It is possible to leave your pet at home under someone's care - it is better not to transport it anywhere.

If you meet a stray cat on the street

Don't pass by, don't remain indifferent. The best way to help an animal is to take it home, at a minimum - get rid of worms, wash it, clean its eyes and ears. Inspect for skin damage or wounds.

The cat needs to be taken to the veterinarian, even if he seems healthy. An examination by a doctor and tests will show possible pathologies. The veterinarian will tell you the approximate age and give recommendations on treatment and nutrition. Cats found on the streets quickly adapt to home conditions.

If you do not plan to keep your pet, take measures to accommodate the animal. Inform animal rights activists about the “find” - many animals are lost on city streets, perhaps a mustachioed stray - a “lost one”, and they are looking for him. Take photos and post on social media, local message boards and online.

Animals trust their owners, and cats have their own Hachiko. It is important not to give away a cat on a whim, but only when there is no other option. Shelters, the street, the basement are not a place for a cat. It is better to find her kind hands and a warm home, where the pet will not experience stress, but will feel loved again.

Option for housing domestic cats

As you can see, the need to house a cat can arise for several reasons. And this should be done according to all the rules, by finding a good caring family.

Important! Throwing a domestic cat outside means signing its death warrant. Pets are not at all adapted to harsh conditions

There are several ways to find good homes for your pet, including:

friends or relatives;
cat cafe;
newspaper advertisements;
PR on the Internet;
overexposure;
shelters, etc.

Overexposure is a temporary home for a cat, the accommodation in which is paid for by its owners. These can be specialized hotels for animals or private apartments. Paid foster care is relevant in cases where a new home has not yet been found and it is not possible to keep a pet.