FLATHEAD SHELTER FRIENDS Opt to Adopt Pet Talk Or, pensive Pete: But Tigger boy is also mighty cute: Welcome to Pet Talk, an occasional column about homeless pets and related topics. With the advent of a new year and associated resolutions, some folks may be thinking about adopting a homeless pet as a new family member! If so, pets often require some time to get used to their new environments. For example, do you know about the 3-3-3 rule for dogs? A typical scenario often goes like this, according to pet experts (via Google Al Overview): The 3-3-3 rule for dogs is a guideline for new And so is mister Scamper: pet parents, especially for rescues, outlining But sad-eyed Scout also needs a loving home: the adjustment phases: 3 Days (overwhelmed, hiding, decompressing), 3 Weeks (settling in, testing boundaries, learning routine), and 3 Months (feeling secure, showing true personality, bonding). The rule emphasizes patience, consistency, and providing a safe space to help dogs transition, though individual timelines vary. So, here's the take-home message: Much love & patience required! If that's you, please consider adopting from a local shelter. For example, below are just a few of the homeless pets who are patiently waiting at Flathead County Animal Shelter as of this writing: And here's 8-year old Churchill: First up is cute Haru: Or how about a laughing cat named Harper: OK, how about happy Golem? And so forth... as of this writing, nearly 25 adoptable dogs and cats are waiting to meet you at the county shelter! So, if you're seeking one or more loving companions you can schedule a meet-and- greet by phoning Flathead County Animal Shelter at (406) 752-1310. And did you know about the low adoption fees and other incentives at Flathead County Animal Shelter? For example, Flathead Shelter Friends offers a Senior Pet Voucher, which pays up to $350 toward veterinary care for 7+ year-old adopted pets. For more information, please contact Flathead County Animal Shelter, phone number (406) 752-1310, or visit the website at flathead.mt.gov/department-directory/animal. Pet Talk is produced by Flathead Shelter Friends Inc., an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Personal donations are always appreciated! For more information, see www.flatheadshelterfriends.org 253696 FLATHEAD SHELTER FRIENDS Opt to Adopt Pet Talk Or , pensive Pete : But Tigger boy is also mighty cute : Welcome to Pet Talk , an occasional column about homeless pets and related topics . With the advent of a new year and associated resolutions , some folks may be thinking about adopting a homeless pet as a new family member ! If so , pets often require some time to get used to their new environments . For example , do you know about the 3-3-3 rule for dogs ? A typical scenario often goes like this , according to pet experts ( via Google Al Overview ) : The 3-3-3 rule for dogs is a guideline for new And so is mister Scamper : pet parents , especially for rescues , outlining But sad - eyed Scout also needs a loving home : the adjustment phases : 3 Days ( overwhelmed , hiding , decompressing ) , 3 Weeks ( settling in , testing boundaries , learning routine ) , and 3 Months ( feeling secure , showing true personality , bonding ) . The rule emphasizes patience , consistency , and providing a safe space to help dogs transition , though individual timelines vary . So , here's the take - home message : Much love & patience required ! If that's you , please consider adopting from a local shelter . For example , below are just a few of the homeless pets who are patiently waiting at Flathead County Animal Shelter as of this writing : And here's 8 - year old Churchill : First up is cute Haru : Or how about a laughing cat named Harper : OK , how about happy Golem ? And so forth ... as of this writing , nearly 25 adoptable dogs and cats are waiting to meet you at the county shelter ! So , if you're seeking one or more loving companions you can schedule a meet - and- greet by phoning Flathead County Animal Shelter at ( 406 ) 752-1310 . And did you know about the low adoption fees and other incentives at Flathead County Animal Shelter ? For example , Flathead Shelter Friends offers a Senior Pet Voucher , which pays up to $ 350 toward veterinary care for 7+ year - old adopted pets . For more information , please contact Flathead County Animal Shelter , phone number ( 406 ) 752-1310 , or visit the website at flathead.mt.gov/department-directory/animal . Pet Talk is produced by Flathead Shelter Friends Inc. , an all - volunteer 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) nonprofit . Personal donations are always appreciated ! For more information , see www.flatheadshelterfriends.org 253696