How to Rehome Your Siamese Responsibly in the United States
To rehome your Siamese responsibly in the United States, first check whether your breeder or rescue contract asks you to return the cat, then gather its vet records, write an honest listing that covers its voice, need for company and health, screen applicants in person, and hand over with a signed agreement and a microchip transfer. Honest disclosure matters most, because it is what stops the cat being passed on again.
The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) describes the Siamese as vocal, affectionate, active and sometimes insistent. The right next home is one that wants exactly that.
Key points
- Read your contract first; many breeders and rescues want their cats back and may have homes waiting.
- If the problem is loneliness or crying, ask your vet and consider a second cat before deciding.
- Disclose voice, alone-time behavior, health and habits such as fabric sucking honestly.
- Screen for a home where someone is around or another friendly cat lives.
- A modest rehoming fee and a signed agreement protect the cat; transfer the microchip on the day.
Should you rehome your Siamese, or can the problem be solved?
Some reasons, such as a move to housing that bans pets or a serious allergy, leave little choice. Others may be fixable. VCA Animal Hospitals notes that some Siamese left alone become anxious and over-groom, and that many prefer having another cat around; CFA says the best companion for a Siamese is a human or another Siamese. Constant crying, over-grooming or a change in litter habits can also have medical causes, so see your vet before you decide.
- More daily play and puzzle feeders for an active, bored cat.
- A pet sitter or a friend to visit during long days out.
- A second, friendly cat, introduced slowly.
- Removing wool and fabric items if the cat sucks or chews them.
What should you check before you rehome your Siamese?
- Read your purchase or adoption contract. Many include a return clause; Austin Siamese Rescue, for example, says it will accept the return of a cat it placed.
- Book a vet visit so vaccines and records are current, and note any medicines.
- Spay or neuter if not done. Cornell's Feline Health Center reports a higher mammary cancer risk in Siamese than in other breeds.
- Find the microchip number and registry, and any registration papers and DNA reports, including rdAc.
- Write a care sheet: food, litter, routine, favorite games and what upsets the cat.
What should you disclose about your Siamese?
| Topic | What to tell them |
|---|---|
| Voice | How often and how loudly it calls, including at night or when ignored |
| Alone time | How it copes when left, and any over-grooming or crying |
| Other animals and children | How it gets on with cats, dogs and visitors |
| Health | Asthma, dental work, eyesight, any liver findings and all medicines |
| Tests | FeLV/FIV results and any rdAc DNA result |
| Habits | Fabric sucking, scratching, litter preferences |
| Lifestyle | Indoor only, harness trained or not, declawed or not |
It can feel like honesty will put people off. In practice it finds an owner who can cope, and the wrong owner will not take a cat only to give it up again.
How do you write a Siamese rehoming listing?
- Clear, recent photos of the face, points and whole body.
- Age, sex, color, spay or neuter, and whether the cat is registered or a pointed mix.
- The disclosures above, written plainly.
- The kind of home you want, for example someone home most days or a friendly resident cat.
- The real reason you are rehoming.
When it is ready, post your Siamese rehoming ad on PetzLover, and keep your phone number out of the ad text so applicants message you first. Looking at other Siamese rehoming listings shows how similar cats are described.
How do you screen applicants for a Siamese?
- Ask who is home in the day, what other pets live there and whether they rent.
- Ask whether they have lived with a talkative cat, and how they would handle crying for attention.
- Ask for the name of their vet, and call it.
- Meet in person, and visit their home or ask for a video tour.
- If you have two Siamese that are bonded, look for a home that will take both.
- Decline anyone who will not meet, wants the cat shipped, or plans to let it roam.
Should you charge a rehoming fee for a Siamese?
Many owners charge a modest fee. It discourages people who want free animals to resell or breed, and it can reflect vet work you have paid for; the ASPCA estimates about $150 for a spay or neuter and $20 for a microchip. For comparison, Austin Siamese Rescue charges $175 to $225 for adult Siamese and $100 for seniors, including vet work. You can refund the fee after a settling-in period, or waive it for an ideal home. If you prefer no fee, read how to give away a Siamese for free without risk.
How do you hand over your Siamese safely?
- Sign a short rehoming agreement: names and contacts, the cat's description and microchip number, disclosed issues, any fee, indoor care, and a promise to contact you before passing the cat on.
- Take payment in person at the handover. Never accept a check for more than the fee and send back the difference; the FTC describes this as a fake check scam.
- Transfer the microchip registration the same day.
- Hand over records, the care sheet, a few days of food and a familiar blanket or toy.
- Ask for an update after a week.
Share taking in a rehomed Siamese with the new owner; it covers the first weeks from their side. If you would rather use a structured adoption with an application and contract, see how to list a Siamese for adoption.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I rehome my Siamese responsibly?
Check your contract for a return clause, prepare vet records and write an honest listing. Screen applicants with questions and a meeting, then hand over with a signed agreement and a microchip transfer.
Should I tell people my Siamese is very vocal?
Yes. Siamese are a vocal breed, and an owner who expects it is far more likely to keep the cat. Describe when and how much it calls.
Is it better to rehome my Siamese myself or use a rescue?
Either can work. Rehoming yourself lets you choose the home; a Siamese breed rescue or your original breeder brings screening experience and may take the cat back under your contract.
How much should a Siamese rehoming fee be?
There is no standard amount. A modest fee that reflects vet work, such as spay or neuter and a microchip, is common. Austin Siamese Rescue's adult fee of $175 to $225 is a useful upper benchmark.
Can I rehome two bonded Siamese together?
It is worth trying. CFA says the best companion for a Siamese is a human or another Siamese, so keeping a bonded pair together can ease the move. Say clearly in the ad that they go as a pair.
What if my Siamese has a health condition?
Say so in the listing and give the new owner the vet records and treatment plan. Conditions such as asthma or dental disease are manageable for the right owner. Hiding them risks the cat being returned or passed on.
Helpful guides
Pet for RehomingHow to Take In a Rehomed Siamese in the United StatesBefore taking in a rehomed Siamese, ask why it is leaving, how it copes alone, and for vet records and any rdAc result; then give it a quiet room, daily play and company while it adjusts.
Pet for SaleHow to Buy a Siamese Kitten in the United StatesBuy a Siamese kitten in the US from a breeder you can visit who shows both parents' PRA rdAc DNA results; pet-quality kittens typically cost $400 to $1,000 (Petful, 2026).
Pet for SaleHow to Sell Siamese Kittens in the United StatesSell Siamese kittens in the US by testing the parents for PRA rdAc, describing type and color honestly, keeping kittens until vaccinated and handing over in person with a contract.
Pet for FreeHow to Get a Free Siamese Safely in the United StatesA free Siamese is usually an adult being rehomed or a pointed mixed-breed kitten; meet it in person, check vet records and eyes, budget about $1,904 for the first year and never pay shipping fees.
Pet for FreeHow to Give Away a Siamese for Free Without Risk in the United StatesGive away a Siamese safely by checking your breeder or rescue contract first, spaying or neutering, screening applicants for time at home and indoor care, and handing over in person with a signed agreement.
Pet for AdoptionHow to Adopt a Siamese in the United StatesAdopt a Siamese in the US through a Siamese breed rescue or a shelter; expect an application, references and sometimes a home visit, fees typically of $100 to $300, and a cat that wants company from day one.
Pet for AdoptionHow to List a Siamese for Adoption in the United StatesList a Siamese for adoption by setting clear criteria (indoor home, company, no declawing), charging a fee in line with Siamese rescues, describing the cat honestly, screening applicants and following up.
Pet WantedHow to Respond to a "Siamese Wanted" Ad in the United StatesBefore answering a Siamese wanted ad, check that your cat really matches what is asked, verify the person and their home, refuse shipping or overpayment, and hand over in person with an agreement.
Pet WantedHow to Post a "Siamese Wanted" Ad and Get Replies in the United StatesA Siamese wanted ad gets better replies when it states type, color, age, budget and area, says you will meet in person and asks for vet records and rdAc results; never pay a deposit to a stranger.
Lost PetHow to Help Find a Lost Siamese in the United StatesLost Siamese usually hide silently near home, so the best help is to check your garage, shed and under decks, send the owner a photo with the time and place, and never chase the cat.
Lost PetWhat to Do When Your Siamese Is Lost in the United StatesIf your Siamese is lost, search hiding spots near home first, report it to the microchip registry, check shelters for cats listed as Siamese, Siamese mix or pointed, post a lost ad and never pay before proof.