The 3-3-3 Rule

When bringing your new cat or dog home, please be patient when letting them adjust to their new home and family.

There is a general rule or guideline of 3-3-3:

• 3 days to decompress

• 3 weeks to adjust to YOUR routine

• 3 months (or longer) for them to feel completely comfortable and “at home.”

The graphic above is a great example of how cats adjust. The graphic below, is a great example of how dogs adjust.

For cats, we recommend keeping them in their own room (bedroom) with food, water and a litter box when they first arrive at your home. Even leave their cat carrier on the floor, open all the time and their blanket in it so they have a “safe place” to go. This also gives them a chance to get used to the carrier so it’s not such a scary place (to shelter, vet, etc.)

Give them time and lots of love and patience and you will have a very happy pet!

Thank you for adopting!