Shared by Cindy Lim: https://shine.yahoo.com/pets/top-5-reasons-cats-end-shelters-avoid-problems-133100548.html
Please click on the link above to read the 5 top reasons pet cats end up in shelter.
The conclusion:
No matter what your issue, taking your cat to the shelter shouldn’t be the first solution. “Many alternatives to giving up a cat are available for pet owners,” notes Dr. DiGangi. For example, he says, “Most veterinary practices are well-equipped to assist with any medical or behavioral issues that are causing a pet owner to consider relinquishment.”
I agree with him there, and I’d take it even farther: Talk to your veterinarian about any problem you’re having with your cat. Many problems people think are behavioral – such as avoiding the litterbox – can actually have a medical issue at the root. Until that issue is correctly diagnosed and treated, you won’t have much luck changing the problem behavior. Your veterinarian is also a great resource for finding help with other types of problems, including behavior issues and allergies. She might even know a cat-loving allergist for you!
Finally, do your research before you say goodbye to your cat. As Dr. DiGangi notes, these days you can find lots of assistance and advice that is geared toward keeping The Bond intact, and it’s worth seeking out. And while you may still decide that it is in everyone’s best interest to re-home your feline companion, you might instead find the help you need to get over this bump on your long road together.