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Your New Rescue

The Important Adjustment Period

Give your new dog time to adjust to his/her new home. It takes dogs at least a month to feel comfortable and to show their true personality. It can take dogs up to THREE months to become acclimated and comfortable in a new environment.  Open Word Doc Here...

Mental Exercise - Enrichment

Keeping your dog physically stimulated and in shape is an important part of dog wellness, but it is also crucial to provide mental stimulation and enrichment for your dog.  Click here for Canine Enrichment Resources

To-Do List for Your New Pet

There's a few things you need to do once you bring your new pet home.  We've put together a list to help you out.

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  • Register your Microchip Today!  The day you get your paperwork, you must register your pet's microchip! This is very important if your pet should ever become lost!  Go to https://petlover.petstablished.com/microchip_registry_public/owner_info.  Your pet's microchip number is on the adoption contract and on the Important Info sheet in the adoption folder.

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  • Read "Two Week Shut Down":  Please read this article and give your new dog time to adjust to prevent problems down the road!  Click here to open PDF file.

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  • Vet Appt:  Take your new pet to the vet within 14 days of adoption (30 days for an adult dog)

 

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  • Microchip Registration:  Follow the instructions included in the adoption packet to register your name and address to your dog's microchip.

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  • Pet Insurance:  Included with your adoption is a 30-day trial of PetFirst Pet Health Insurance. It's complimentary and could save you a lot of money if anything would come up in the first month.  You must call to activate it - 855-710-PETS(7387)  Click here for more information.

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  • Training:  Research a local dog training center. If you are unable to attend obedience classes, check out our Training section to get tips and how-to's on training your dog at home.

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