Your New Pets Home
The day your pet comes home is a big step for both of you. If she's a kitten or a pup she's leaving her little mates and her mom and throwing her lot in with you, and incredibly large and, to her mind, an gainfully and unpredictable creature. If she's grown cat or pup, she's dealing with the uncertainties of her recent life and is unsure of what the future may hold. As you would for a child visiting your home, be there for your cat or dog but don't force yourself upon her.
For four days after joining Francis' family, he's cat, Bridget, lived in a tiled room, refusing to join for a party in any socialize events . In fact, she would jump four feet in the air every time Gerry tried to coax her to interact during his cleaning and feeding time in her room. But slowly and surely, she acclimated to his presence and her new surroundings, and her need for social interaction drew her out on her own terms. She's now the friendliest cat you would ever hope to meet.
Try to arrange sometimes off work after your cat first comes home, or at the very least, pick her up the first morning of a weekend. You want to spend some extra time with her, and a little extra attention her helps with the bonding.
You want the transition to be a smooth as possible, and a safe trip home is an important step. The first rule of transporting a cat or dog: use carrier! The second rule: use a carrier! You may also wants to bring towels, both a the paper and old bathroom variety, and a bottle of pet-mess clean up solution in case of an accident- although don't try to clean up any mess inside the carrier until you and your new pet are safely home.
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