So your family is growing by four feet! You’ve been to the shelter and found your perfect pet. It’s a dream come true. However, now is when the real work begins. On average, it can take as long as 3 months for a pet to get comfortable and truly feel at home in his new surroundings. Below, find tips and tricks to help you both make the transition successfully. If you need more help after reading through the resources, feel free to call us at 360-757-0445 or email us at info@skagithumane.org. We genuinely want to see you and your new pet succeed and will do all we can to help!



Decompress for Success Series

Make The Most of a Life With a New Pet

Decompress for Success is a collaboration of Dog Latin Dog Training and Behavior Consulting with artist and illustrator Lili Chin. It is provided as a free service to dog companions and dog trainers seeking to bolster the human-canine bond. You can find more information at the website: decompressforsuccess.com. Thanks to them both for making this information available for free to the public!

Click the thumbnails below to download a pdf with essential information to help you and your pet find success after adoption.



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