Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

re-home

verb

/ˌriːˈhoʊm/

Definition

To find a new home for a pet or object that is no longer wanted or can no longer be cared for.

Examples

After realizing they couldn’t care for their dog anymore, they decided to re-home him with a loving family.
The shelter helps re-home animals that are abandoned or surrendered by their owners.
She was heartbroken but thought it was best to re-home her kitten to a family with more time to devote to him.

Meaning

Re-homing typically refers to the process of giving up ownership of a pet or item and transferring it to another person or organization willing to take care of it.