rehome
verb
re·home
(ˌ)rē-ˈhōm
rehomed; rehoming; rehomes
: to provide (someone or something) with a different home or location : relocate
The goal is to rehome unused crafting materials that are in good condition so they don't end up in the landfill or collect dust in a drawer.—Maria Lockwood
… the St. Petersburg couple has made a career out of saving bees, running a removal service and nonprofit organization full time. Noble Nectar Apiaries removes the flying critters and rehomes them as an alternative to extermination.—Selene San Felice
: such as
a
: to transfer ownership or possession of (an animal and especially a pet)
Social media is full of posts from people who say they're rehoming their pet. They claim they're not home enough to give them the kind of life they deserve.—John Moore
Cats continue to prowl the Queens' Marketplace despite efforts by advocacy groups to rehome 98 feral felines last year.—Kelsey Walling
b
: to establish (someone, such as a refugee or displaced person) in a new home or location
The International Rescue Committee, a global organization that rehomes refugees, is helping settle around 100 refugees in Iowa City over the next couple of months after opening an Iowa City office late last year.—The Daily Iowan (University of Iowa)
… a concert will raise the funds needed to rehome Monona [Wisconsin] residents displaced by fire in mid March.—Roberta Baumann
rehoming
noun
Rehoming allows your pet to transition from one home to another, bypassing the stress of a shelter.
—Sarah A. Neikam
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“Rehome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rehome. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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