2070 Griffin Road
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312

954.989.3977
Think about this
Your new dog may have been abandoned or surrendered by a previous family. The dog or puppy had to adjust to the shelter and now is going home to a new, unfamiliar place with strangers. Kind of scary if you think about it! Being gentle, considerate, kind and patient will help ease your friend into his new family.

Expect mistakes
Your dog had a completely different routine before he met you. He may have eaten a different food and had another set of rules. A new routine will take some time for him to adjust to; please be patient. If you need help, call our Behavior Helpline at 954.266.6851

How long will all this take?
Allow your dog or puppy several weeks to adapt to his new surroundings and up to 4 months to fully adjust (adult dogs may take longer than puppies). Adopting a pet is a lifetime commitment. We assume that you will make a patient and concerted effort to achieve a successful placement.

Call and ask!
If you have any concerns or problems regarding your animal's health or behavior, please don't hesitate to call us at 954.266.6851 You can also checkout our behavior pamphlets from our downloads page.

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