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It was a hard decision. You’ve checked out all the other options and you really need to find a new home for your feline friend. And you know finding that home won’t be easy either. But we have a few suggestions that might help.
- Make a flyer with pictures and descriptions of cat’s personality and behavior patterns. Include age, sex and if spayed or neutered. Point out if the cat is used to kids, other cats, and dogs. If an older cat, explain why a new home is needed.
- Put it where women and kids go, in beauty salons, vet's offices, pet stores and grocery stores. Try to get it in the church bulletin. Don’t forget you break room at work and any electronic break room your employer might have. Check if this is allowed first.
- You can also post information on the CARE More page (www.careforanimals.org/pets/NonCarePets.asp) or www.petfinder.com (a national listing).
- Use social networking. Post on Facebook and Twitter and ask your friends to pass the word on to their friends.
- FuRR strongly recommends that you not just give any cat away. A new owner willing to pay something is more likely to be a responsible owner, willing and able to take care of the cat’s food and medical needs. Free animals also many times end up as bait for fighting dogs (a huge and real problem in Arkansas) or sold to researchers.
- Check out the great brochure on how to find your pet a new home at www.bestfriends.org/nomorehomelesspets/pdf/howtofindhomesforpets.pdf.
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