Practical, step-by-step guides for the first weeks with a rescue dog or cat. Each one matches a page in the free 14-Day Planner and a short video guide.
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A calm, room-by-room plan to pet-proof your home before your rescue dog or cat arrives: cords, plants, food, a quiet room and the supplies you need on day one.
Planner pages 3-4
What to expect on your rescue dog's first night and first three days, with a simple routine for potty breaks, food, sleep and quiet time.
Planner pages 5-6
What the 3-3-3 rule means for a newly adopted rescue dog or cat, what each stage often looks like, and how to support your pet through decompression.
Planner pages 7
Why cats love boxes and scratch, why dogs chew and get the zoomies, and why new pets hide. Calm, practical ways to work with these normal habits.
Planner pages 7-8
How to choose safe toys and chews for a newly adopted dog or cat, and simple calm play ideas that help with decompression instead of over-exciting your pet.
Planner pages 9
How to introduce a crate to a rescue dog slowly and kindly, so it becomes a safe resting place rather than a punishment, with a simple practice plan.
Planner pages 12-13
Why newly adopted cats hide, how to set up a safe room with good hiding spots, and how to expand your cat's territory one room at a time.
Planner pages 16-17
A slow, step-by-step plan to introduce a new rescue dog or cat to the pets you already have: separation, scent swapping, sight through a barrier, and short supervised meetings.
Planner pages 20-23
How to walk a newly adopted rescue dog safely: gear, short quiet routes, sniff walks, handling leash pulling and reading your dog on the street.
Planner pages 14-15
Plain-language differences between wet and dry food for dogs and cats, good feeding habits for a new rescue pet, and how to switch foods gradually with your vet.
Planner pages 10-11
How many litter boxes you need, where to put them, which box and litter to start with, how to keep them clean, and when litter changes mean a call to the vet.
Planner pages 18-19
What to bring, what to ask and how to make the first vet visit calmer for your newly adopted dog or cat, including records, microchip and your 14-day tracker notes.
Planner pages 24, 28
How to tell normal adjustment from signs that need a veterinarian or a qualified trainer, plus how to use the two-week check-in to decide what to do next.
Planner pages 27-28