What Shelters Wish Every Adopter Knew

Adopting a new pet? Here's what shelters wish every adopter knew before bringing them home. In this episode, I sit down with Stevanie Scott, Director of Operations at the Kennebec Valley Humane Society, to talk about what actually happens in the first few days, weeks, and months after adoption — and why "normal" looks a lot messier (and far more forgivable) than most new pet parents expect. You'll learn: 🐾 The KVHS 3–3–3 Rule — what to expect in the first 3 days, 3 weeks, and 3 months 🐾 What to ask the shelter before you bring your pet home 🐾 Why hiding, low appetite, and lots of sleeping in the first few days is normal, not a warning sign 🐾 When "getting through it" turns into "time to ask for help" 📋 Grab the free Adoption Day Checklist mentioned in this episode: https://whiskerwisepublishing.com/ado... Everything in this conversation, organized into one printable page you can use before, during, and after adoption day. More from Whisker Wise: 🌐 whiskerwisepublishing.com 📧 jennie@whiskerwisepublishing.com 📌 A Well-Planned Life for a Well-Loved Pet 10% of Whisker Wise profits support pet-related charities, including Morris Animal Foundation's Stop Cancer Furever campaign. #WhiskerWisePublishing #PetAdoption #AdoptDontShop #RescueDog #RescueCat #DogMom #CatMom #PetParents #AnimalShelter #VetApproved