23/01/2021
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Bringing home a shelter cat and the 3-3-3 Rule. This is a general guideline, all cats are unique and will adjust differently. Please give your cat space and allow him to go at his own pace.
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🐾In the first 3 days your new cat may be scared and overwhelmed with his new surroundings and might not be comfortable enough to be himself. Don’t be alarmed if he doesn’t want to eat much or if he just wants hide under a bed. Your home is new and has more freedom than a shelter can provide so it may be overwhelming for many cats, especially those who have been in the shelter for weeks. To help make his transition as low-stress as possible, we recommend confining your cat to one room for the first few days or weeks, depending on how quickly he acclimates. Having only one room, such as a bathroom or bedroom, to get used to at first minimizes stress for your cat, and allows you to monitor how well he is eating, drinking, and using his litter box. It also allows you easy access to him for bonding time.
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🐾After 3 weeks he’s starting to settle in, feel more comfortable, and realizing this really may be his forever home. He has figured out his environment and is getting used to your routines. He lets his guard down and may start showing his real personality. He may have acclimated enough to have full run of the house, or he may just be starting to venture out of his room. Providing him with scratching posts, litter boxes, and blankets/beds in his own room at first allows you to then place these objects in other areas of the home, giving him familiar scents and sights to help him get used to a new place.
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🐾After 3 months your cat is most likely completely comfortable in his home. You have built trust and a true bond with your cat, which gives him a complete sense of security with you. He is set in his routine for his meal times, playtime, and snuggle time. He is now a happy part of your family!
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You can view available cats on our website: BereaAnimalRescue.com
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