Shelter For Cats: What Is It, Where To Give The Animal If It Is No Longer Needed, How To Take A Kitten Home From Overexposure, Rules And Features

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 12:53

5 ways to avoid leaving your cat outside

Many people think that a cat is a cute fluffy toy. But it often happens that when an animal does not meet the expectations of the owner or simply bothers him, he throws it out into the street. But not everyone knows that there are more humane ways to find a cat a new home.

Content

• 1 Reasons People Get Rid of Cats

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

  • 2.1 Overexposure
  • 2.2 Friends and acquaintances
  • 2.3 Cat Cafe
  • 2.4 Internet
  • 2.5 Shelters
• 3 How to prepare a cat for transfer to a new owner
• 4 Is it worth taking a pet at the shelter

• 5 How to pick up an animal from the shelter

  5.1 Classification of shelter cats

• 6 How to prepare a house for a cat
• 7 How to adapt a cat from a shelter to a new home

Reasons why people get rid of cats

The reasons to get rid of a once beloved pet are the following factors:

• the cat has unwanted offspring, which have to be thrown out into the street;
• the animal annoys the owner;
• the cat is aggressive towards children;
• a family member is allergic to a pet;
• a cat spoils property;
• the owner changes his place of residence.

A pet allergy is a common reason a pet ends up on the street.

Where to put your cat if you don't need it

Best of all, if the cat suddenly becomes unnecessary, give it to a shelter, give it to friends or find a new owner for it via the Internet. But in any case, do not throw the animal out into the street. Just think about what could happen to him:

1. She can contract a serious illness and die from severe pain.
2. The cat will suffer from hunger, because it is not used to finding its own food.
3. She can die from hypothermia or being attacked by stray dogs or cats.

Overexposure

Overexposure involves a short-term settlement of the cat with another person. You can find a temporary owner on the classifieds website or on social networks. If you can't find a kind person, then you can make an announcement yourself. It is imperative to indicate why you are giving the cat, for how long and under what conditions you are giving the animal for overexposure. Basically, this service is paid and you need to immediately stipulate the conditions and cost of overexposure.

The advantages of this type of cat attachment are:

• a similar environment to which the cat will get used to in a few hours;
• constant communication with the temporary owner;
• good care.

The disadvantages include the fact that:

• the service is paid;
• there is a risk that the animal will not live in the promised conditions;
• the apartment may contain pets hostile to your cat.

Friends and acquaintances

Try asking your friends, relatives and acquaintances if they would like to take the animal for themselves. There is a chance that they will agree because of pity for the cat or because they just wanted to have a pet.

The advantages of this method are that:

• the animal can be visited;
• a real friend or relative will not treat your cat badly;
• your friend will pick up the cat for free or even pay some money.

The only downside is that if the animal is very problematic or the new owner is not very responsible, then he can return the cat back. Therefore, it is imperative to inform the new owner about all the difficulties in keeping the pet, as well as about all the bad habits of the furry friend.

Cat cafe

A new type of leisure has recently appeared in big cities - cat cafes. These are places where anyone can relax with friends over a cup of coffee and chat with cats at the same time. The animals that live in the cat cafe, in most cases, were found on the street or taken from a shelter. There is a chance that your pet will be taken there as well.

Cat Cafe - a novelty on the entertainment market

Healthy and adequate cats are taken in the cat cafe.

The advantages of a cat cafe are:

• good living conditions;
• a large amount of attention of visitors.

The disadvantages of this way of attaching an animal are:

• high bar for the cat;
• a small number of free seats.

As an example, we will give several addresses of a cat cafe:

• Kotomania: Cats & Relax Club. Address: st. Pokrovka, 20/1, building 1. Tel. 8 (495) 133–33–03 (Moscow);
• Cat coffee shop. Address: st. Maroseyka, 10/1. Tel. 8 (495) 115–52–38 (Moscow);
• Soulmate. Address: Fontanka Embankment 51–53. Tel. 8 (965) 079-05-80 (St. Petersburg);
• “Paws and Tails”. Address: st. Pushkinskaya, 72a, office 10k. Tel. 8 (863) 301–20–16 (Rostov-on-Don);
• COFFEE. Address: st. Nahimson, 1a. Tel. 8 (980) 746-39-65. (Yaroslavl);
• Murchim. Address: st. Kommunisticheskaya, 45. Tel. 9 (383) 213-13-48 (Novosibirsk);
• Mr. Moore. Address: st. Nikitinskaya, 44. Tel. 8 (960) 139-03-09 (Voronezh).

the Internet

Most often, they try to attach animals through 2 Internet channels:

• sites with ads (Avito, Yula, From hand to hand, etc.);
• social networks.

The success of this method of attaching an animal largely depends on how well the announcement of the search for a new owner is written.

1. Take good pictures of the cat when she is having fun or resting.
2. Write true, useful, and original text. Indicate the breed, age, eye color, coat color of your pet. Write about what he likes to eat, about the operations he has undergone, how much he likes to sleep and play
3. Do not hold back information about both the bad habits of the cat and its good qualities.
4. Don't make the text too big.

5. Don't lie or exaggerate.

   

   A funny and original ad text that you are giving your cat into good hands will attract more responses and increase the chance of finding your friend a good new home

If you post an ad on a social network, then first of all publish this text on your wall and ask your friends to share it with your subscribers. You can also write a message to a group in your city or region that the animal is looking for a new owner.

The advantage of this approach to finding a new home for your cat is that many people will see your post, and this increases the chances of finding a new owner as soon as possible.

The downsides are the following possible outcomes:

• the cat may not take root with the new owner;
• if you want to know how your former pet is doing, the new owner can ignore your calls and not answer messages;
• the owner may be cruel to the cat.

Shelters

If it was not possible to find a new owner using the methods proposed above, then you can consider such an option as transferring the animal to a shelter. This path is much more traumatic for the pet and has a number of disadvantages, which are very important when deciding whether to leave the cat there.

1. Very often there are poor living conditions.
2. Most often, animals are fed with poor food.
3. If a cat is ill, it is usually not immediately noticed.
4. The life expectancy of animals in a shelter is often lower than at home.
5. There is a risk of giving the animal to a shelter, in which defenseless wards are immediately thrown out into the street or even killed after admission.
6. Cats mostly live in cages.
7. Animals are very rarely taken from shelters, most of them will live here their whole life.

Still, this method is the best alternative to the street. At the shelter, the cat receives:

• protection from hostile animals, cars and evil people;
• company of other cats;
• food;
• treatment.

Life in a shelter leaves a certain imprint on the condition of the animal. Many cats become depressed or even aggressive towards humans. Some will no longer be able to adapt to a new home or host. And due to stress, the animal can develop health problems. A long life in an orphanage can negatively affect the physical and mental health of a purr.

Animals at the shelter mostly sleep in cages

How to prepare a cat for transferring to a new owner

If you find a potential owner, then you should find out more about him. Invite him to your home. Let the pet get to know him. If after 1-2 hours he still has a negative attitude towards the guest (hisses, bites, scratches), then it is better to find another person.

Never give your cat to teens or children. Do not believe them that their parents gave permission to take the animal. You need to give your pet only to adults

If the new owner made friends with the cat and took it away, then you should call him in a week and ask how the adaptation stage went. It may happen that the new owner could not find a common language with the pet and is already ready to get rid of it. And your call can either cheer him up, or, if necessary, you can take your cat back to you in time until you find another owner.

When transferring kittens to a new home, you need to remember the following:

• kittens need to be given only 12 weeks after their birth;
• it is imperative to introduce the kitten to the future owner;
• it is necessary to teach the baby to the tray.

If a cat is stressed, it will hide from people very often.

Should I take a pet at the shelter

The main advantage to adopting a cat from a shelter is that the animal undergoes sanitary and medical checks there. In good shelters, cats are not afraid of people and are not shy about them.

There are many reasons why the animal should be taken to the shelter:

1. You save the animal from poor living conditions and quick death.
2. The animal has a chance for a prosperous and happy life with a new owner.
3. Freeing even one place in the shelter, you will save at least one more abandoned animal.
4. There are often expensive pedigree cats in shelters, which you can pick up for free or very cheaply.
5. You save money on castration, sterilization and vaccinations.
6. Shelter animals are often in good health.
7. You set a good example for other people.

Taking a cat from a shelter prolongs her life

The disadvantages include the fact that the cat can be aggressive or hide from the owner. And there is also a risk that the shelter staff will not give full information about the animal's health, and it will turn out to be sick.

How to pick up an animal from the shelter

When choosing a cat, you need to examine your potential pet for diseases or defects. To make sure your cat is healthy, you need to:

• make sure that the animal is adequate: a cat should not attack a person, be overly aggressive;
• make sure that the cat has no discharge from the nose and eyes: they must be clean;
• examine the auricles - they must be clean;
• pay attention to the fur - it should not be pale;
• make sure that there are no insects (fleas, ticks) in the hair of the animal;
• Examine your cat's skin for flaky skin, scratches, bumps and swelling
• feel the stomach: it should not be very large and hard;
• pet the animal: when stroking the abdomen, the cat should not show displeasure;
• look under the tail of the cat: there should be no redness, cracks and discharge on the anus.

Shelters have great demands on a potential host. They will interview you and may even come to your apartment. There were times when the shelter staff even dropped in on neighbors. Sometimes the shelter concludes an agreement with the future owner on the responsible maintenance of the pet, which spells out the duties and responsibilities of the new owner of the animal.

The cat will be grateful if you take her

Shelter cat classification

There are 2 types of cats that live in shelters:

• who have never had an owner, that is, those born and picked up on the street;
• abandoned by man or lost.

Cats that have never lived at home tend to have the hardest time living in small spaces. They are unlikely to spend the night with you in the same bed. They can also show aggression towards a person.

And cats, which already had an owner (formerly domesticated), differ little from ordinary pets.

Sex differences in the nature of shelter cats and cats differ little from the characteristics of domestic cats. Males are more curious and aggressive. And the females are cleaner and more affectionate.

If you are going to take an adult cat, then you need to take into account that it is almost impossible for an adult cat to change habits and character. Most often, problems arise with training to relieve the needs of the tray. But with a certain amount of patience and perseverance, you can cope with any difficulty.

The easiest way is to take another small kitten, whose age does not exceed 6 months. They are easy to learn, their character is just being formed. Many negative character traits are easily corrected.

Shelter cats can have trauma

How to prepare a house for a cat

Before picking up a future pet, you need to inspect the home for dangerous places and, if possible, remove all things that can harm the health of the animal.

You need to buy the following things:

• carrying (will be needed to carry the animal home or to the veterinarian);
• two bowls (for water and food);
• feed;
• tray and filler;
• scratching post;
• a bed for a cat.

Determine the place where the animal will sleep. It must be protected from drafts. It is not recommended to allocate space for the animal's bed in the kitchen or in an unheated room.

How to adapt a cat from a shelter to a new home

Moving is always stressful for the animal, so you should calm it down and then put it in the carrier. When you arrive home, place the carrier on the floor and open the door while waiting for the cat to climb out. At first, it is better not to touch the animal, especially for children. Let the cat explore the area and find a bowl of water and food. If she uses the tray, then you need to praise her and give her a treat. Then the animal will get used to it and will not make toilet surprises.

Shelter cats are not picky about food and have strong immunity. But you should definitely find out what the cat ate before entering the house. And in the first week, give her the same food. If you do not follow these rules, then the animal may have a digestive upset.

As soon as the cat crosses the threshold of your house, you need to let her understand what rules exist here: what can be done and what not. Raising your voice is contraindicated. Roughly and clearly enough to say: "You can't!"

The adaptation period of a cat from a shelter takes place in several stages:

• 1-2 days: exploring the territory and getting to know other creatures;
• 3-4 days: a period of active interest in everything that surrounds the cat;
• 5-14 days: first stabilization. Shows trust in the owner and is afraid of losing him. He becomes very affectionate;
• 1-3 months: cats find out the limits of their owners' patience;
• 3–6 months: second stabilization. Life for a cat is becoming normal. The cat becomes attached to the family and home.

It is very difficult for cats without an owner. Being alone on the street for a pet is one of the most terrible tests. There are several ways to find him a new owner. Moreover, each of them does not take a lot of time and effort from a person.