Screen Carefully, Choose Wisely

Need to find a new home for your cat? Screen a potential pet parent carefully. Inspect his or her home, verify landlord approval, and get a referral from the adopter's veterinarian, if possible. Also, help keep your kitty safe from dangers and irresponsible owners by asking about issues like these:

•	Experience: Has the person looking to adopt ever had a cat? If the cat is no longer in the home, what happened to him?
•	Safety: Was the cat indoors or outdoors? Ever had a cat declawed? Does the prospective owner live on a busy street or in an area with coyotes or other predators?

If they hedge, or your gut feels funny, keep looking.