Q&A for How to Adopt a Shelter Cat

Return to Full Article

Coming soon

Add New Question

Question

What if your cat is scared of the your home and wants to escape?

Community Answer

The cat'll get used to it. It's all new to the cat, and takes approx 2 - 3 months to acclimate. Get the cat a bed with a roof so it can hide from the world, and don't touch the cat when it's in the bed so it has a safe space to hide/escape to. Get the cat some toys to play with so that it feels like your home is its home, too.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 1 Helpful 11
Question

How do I look for a shelter on the internet?

Community Answer

Let Google or Bing (or whatever you use) know your location, then search "animal shelters near me."

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 3 Helpful 7
Question

What if I adopt a cat at the shelter that seems very nice and friendly, and then I bring it home and it hates me?

Community Answer

Give your cat some time. It's probably scared of being in a new place and just needs some time to get comfortable. If you've had your cat for some time and it's still being aggressive or antisocial, try to identify what may be causing it to feel stressed. Is its food, water, and litter box easily accessible? Does it get enough activity and stimulation through the day? See if you can identify patterns in your cat's behavior, figure out why its acting out, and solve the problem.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 1 Helpful 11
Question

Can I adopt a cat to keep the mice away?

Community Answer

Absolutely! Many people do this. Just keep in mind that not every single cat is a mouser.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 2 Helpful 7