The Rule of Three

Rule of 3

3 days

To
Decompress

Feeling Overwhelmed
May feel Scared/Unsure of what's going on
Not comfortable enough to be Himself/Herself
May not want to Eat/Drink
Shuts down and/or hides under furniture
Test the Boundaries

3 weeks

To
Learn Your Routine

Starts Settling In
Feels more Comfortable
Realized this could be His/Her forever home
Figures out His/Her environment
Gets into a Routine
Let's His/Her guard down
May begin to show true Personality
Behaviour issues may start to appear

3 months

To
Start To Feel At Home

Finally feels completely comfortable in His/Her home
Begins to build trust and true bond
Gains a complete sense of security with his new family
Sets into a routine

Ready for Adoption

Livia

Stella

Pokemon

Merry

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