Bringing home a new pet is an exciting time for you and your furrever friend. Now that you're equipped with the must-have supplies and are ready to bring home man's best friend, let's take a look at what to expect when adopting a new pet:
Lola's heads home with her furrever family.
Sprinkles and Finnagan on adoption day.
My pet seems a little nervous and uncomfortable. How do I make her feel welcome in her new home?
Lola's heads home with her furrever family.
- Start training immediately. This will let her know which behaviors are and are not acceptable. Pets, especially dogs, want to please their humans, and the knowledge that she is behaving will put her at ease.
- Creating a designated ‘spot’ in each room will make your pet feel right at home, as they will know exactly where they are allowed and gives them a chance to be on their best behavior.
- Be consistent. For example, if your pet isn’t allowed on the furniture, don’t confuse them by allowing them on there sometimes and forbidding it other times.
- Follow their lead. Often times, we are unaware of the living conditions of our rescue pets before they found a loving home. This may make them a bit anxious around their new human. As long as you’re showing them love, they’ll learn to trust you in time.
Will my pet come house-trained?
Yes and no. According to Austin Dog Rescue, pets can’t generalize like us humans can. This means your dog will be distracted by the new sights, smells and sounds of his new environment, and might not understand that he’s supposed to do his business outdoors or in the litter box in his new home like he was in his foster home or at the shelter. The good news is that with a little patience, this behavior is usually quickly relearned.
Sprinkles and Finnagan on adoption day.
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