Also, not all pet owners plan ahead allowing for the necessary time to re-home the cat. Cats get disoriented and their immune systems lower leaving them susceptible to deadly feline diseases. Some become so terrified they crawl under a building and starve to death. Others fall victim to cars, dogs, coyotes, and owls. They are often not thinking of the 15-20 year commitment the cat needs, vet bills, or life style changes such as roommates, traveling, school etc.
Many people regret getting the kitten that night.
If you do give away a litter in front of a store, please give the person taking your pet your phone number as a safety net. Screen the callers to find out what kind of home they plan to give the cat. Take all information from the new pet owner, including driver's license number, home address, and both work and home phone numbers. Free cats and dogs can attract those wanting to sell animals to research. If you are uncomfortable asking for money, have them issue a check payable to a non-profit animal welfare organization.