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Your rehoming plan
Two questions, then a checklist in the order that works best for your timeline.
Pet food banks, low-cost vet care, pet-friendly housing lists and free behaviour help solve more rehoming problems than people expect.
Adopters and shelters will ask. Call your vet for a copy of vaccines and any medical history.
Daylight, eye level, one face close-up, one full body, one doing something they love.
Good with kids? Other pets? Any quirks? Honesty now prevents a return later. Our profile writer helps.
Friends, family, coworkers, your vet and groomer. A known home is the safest home.
Use a site that screens messages for scams and never shows your email or phone number.
Many have waiting lists. Ask about intake, any fee, and whether you can foster until a spot opens.
For purebreds and many mixes there's a breed-specific rescue with experienced foster homes.
Ask about their home, other pets, landlord, and what happens if it doesn't work out. Meet somewhere safe.
A modest fee discourages people looking for free animals to resell. Many owners donate it to a rescue.
A simple agreement with both names, the pet's details and what happens if it doesn't work out.
Food, bed, toys and records make the first week easier. Update the microchip registry with the new owner.
Cats settle faster with familiar litter and a quiet room for the first few days.
Running out of time? Ask a no-kill shelter whether you can stay on their list while you keep looking. Some can find a foster home quickly.