Make sure rehoming is truly necessary
Check local shelters, rescues, and breed-specific organizations
Ask trusted friends, family, and coworkers first
Screen potential adopters carefully
Ask about their home, pets, schedule, and experience with cats
Require a stable, safe, indoor-only home
Verify landlord or housing approval if needed
Charge a reasonable rehoming fee
Request veterinary references if possible
Meet the adopter in person
Let the adopter spend time with the cat
Share the cat’s medical records and vaccination history
Provide details about diet, litter habits, behavior, and routines
Be honest about any medical or behavioral issues
Use a written adoption agreement
Include spay or neuter status
Include return-to-owner or return-to-rehoming terms if needed
Transfer microchip information
Update the cat’s registration and ID tags
Send the cat with familiar items
Follow up after the adoption
Contact a veterinarian or rescue if you need help finding placement