rehomed
Given new family
Rehomed is the past tense of rehome, meaning to find a new home for a pet or animal that can no longer stay with its current owner: We rehomed the dog after moving to an apartment that didn't allow pets.
The term emphasizes placement with a new family rather than surrender to a shelter.
Sometimes used for children in adoption contexts, though this usage is controversial.
One legally taken in
- adoptiveLegally taking as one's own
- fosterEncourage development of
- placementPutting somewhere specific
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
custody · permanent · family · bonding · attachment · nurture · prospective · parenting
Protected place or structure
- strayWander from course
- abandonedLeft behind completely
- fosterEncourage development of
- petDomesticated household companion
dog · cat · rehabilitated · sanctuary · neglected · humane · welfare · microchip
Moved to new location
- entrustedGave into another's care
- surrenderedCeased resistance formally
- relinquishedGave up possession of
- custodianGuardian of a place
Emotionally affecting
- packingPutting items in containers
- settlingReaching resolution or rest
- housewarmingCelebration of moving in
- unpackingRemoving items from containers
transition · uprooting · destination · adjustment · downsizing · resettling
Recovery or moral restoration
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- renewalMaking current again
- restartCommence anew
- opportunityFavorable circumstance for advancement
hope · transformation · reinvention · revival · comeback · reintegration · second-life · turnaround
adoptee
One legally taken in
- adoptiveLegally taking as one's own
- fosterEncourage development of
- placementPutting somewhere specific
guardian · custody · permanent · family · bonding · attachment · nurture · prospective · parenting · integration
shelter
Protected place or structure
pet · dog · cat · rehabilitated · sanctuary · neglected · humane · welfare · microchip · spay
transferred
Moved to new location
- entrustedGave into another's care
- surrenderedCeased resistance formally
- relinquishedGave up possession of
moving
Emotionally affecting
- packingPutting items in containers
- settlingReaching resolution or rest
- housewarmingCelebration of moving in
unpacking · transition · uprooting · destination · adjustment · downsizing · resettling
redemption
Recovery or moral restoration
opportunity · hope · transformation · reinvention · revival · comeback · reintegration · second-life · turnaround