What do you do when you can't look after your cat anymore?
If for any reason you can no longer look after a cat you adopted from Cats Protection, we will try our very best to rehome your pet for you. You should contact your nearest branch or adoption centre as soon as possible to let them know about your situation as they will be best placed to advise.
When should you give up on a cat?
You may be thinking of giving up your cat for other reasons, such as:
- You're going off to college and aren't allowed to have a cat in your dorm. ...
- You lost your job and can no longer afford to take care of your cat.
- Your cat needs treatment or surgery that you can't afford.
Is rehoming a cat cruel?
Even just rehoming your cat might feel like abandoning it, making you a bad person in your own eyes. It's important to remember that giving away a cat doesn't make you a terrible person. There can be good reasons for this decision. In some cases, it's the best way forward for you and the cat.