Bringing Home a New Pet

When parents find out they are expecting a new baby, they make all sorts of preparations. Well bringing home a new pet requires many preparations as well.


I realize that bringing home a new pet can be very exciting, but at the same time a very stressful time for any pet owner. Here are some tips to help you and them through it. Just call it a little advice from someone who has brought home many many new pets over the years.

Before you bring home your new pet:

• Make sure you have all the necessities, such as potty stuff, food, carrier, tags, and toys.






• It is also important to make sure your house/apartment is as pet friendly as possible. Put away breakables, chewables, and things you don't want pottied on, at least until your pet is familiar with its new surroundings.
  


• If you have other pets, make sure you put them away. It is crucial for your new pet to get to know the house without being bothered.

Once you get home:

• Take your new pet straight to their potty place. Let them smell around and get familiar with the area.


• Next find one room in your house where you can let your new pet loose to snoop around and become familiar with. After a few hours you can increase their roaming zone and let them wonder two rooms. Slowly increase their roaming area.

• Once the new pet is familiar with their new surroundings, then you can introduce them to your other pets. Make sure to do this with one pet at a time, bringing your existing pet into the space your new pet is already familiar with. KEEP BOTH ANIMALS ON A LEASH to allow you control over the situation. Many pet owners assume their animals will get along, this may not be the case, especially at first. It is a good idea over the next few weeks to watch how your pets interact with one another.

Good luck! Let me know how it goes.

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