rehome

verb

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English home English rehome From re- + home.

1. To find a new home for (especially a pet).

   “The cat recovered after treatment by a vet and has now been rehomed.”

   “Lucy added: "Working in a busy station means that acquiring animals on shift isn't particularly unusual. At the start of lockdown last year, we had to rehome a baby dove.”

2. To find a new family for (one or more adopted children) without using official adoption agencies.