Adoption & Transition6 min read
The 3-3-3 Rule: Your Rescue Pet’s First 48 Hours
Vet review planned before launch
What your new pet goes through in the first days, and why to expect very little at first.
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Day 1 to 3: The Decompression Phase
Your new pet may feel scared, shut down or on edge. Give them one quiet room with a bed, water and food. Skip visitors, grooming and busy shops for now.
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Week 1 to 3: Learning the Daily Rhythm
Keep meals, toilet breaks and bedtime at the same times. A steady routine helps them relax and learn the rules.
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Month 1 to 3: True Personality Emerges
As they relax, you will see their real personality, and some testing of rules. Reward what you like. Never punish.
When to call a vet straight away
Call a vet straight away if your pet will not drink for a day, keeps vomiting or has watery diarrhoea, has pale gums, or suddenly will not get up.