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Aug 21, 2021 1:56 AM
psyche86
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ciriausly
How long is that in dog to human year ratio
clintwestwud
I’m almost confident those aren’t the same dog.
howtofindrevelentusername
Kinda also true for introverts
ProudAussie
My rescue girl of 9 years is snoring her head off next to me. Would give her the world if I could.
RavPrincess
OSU is doing a study on this. Acclimating is quite a process for pets. And patience is key.
zanoii
I always tell people to think of their rescue as a puppy. Do short walks, don’t even leave the yard during the first week or so. There’s
zanoii
a lot for them to process. And they need a safe place. Rushing it might lead to insecurity.
HeywouldJablowme
As someone who has two new year and a half year old kittens, this seems true for cats as well. And we just moved, so got to see it again.
zersana
Didn't read full title, read about halfway comparing it to myself until i realized something was up
OntDave
Great advice. We got lucky with ours. She settled right in right away and has been the best behaved pooch we've ever had.
SnossedAndLost
Also got lucky. Almost immediately went on a long road trip with mine and then returned and then went on an even longer road trip lol.
RideTheStimutacs
This is also me after I go anywhere.
k98aj01
My husband had a dog who spent the first 3 weeks under his bed. She came out for walks & food. Never met her, but glad they had each other.
cadesama
Also true of cats. I felt like I couldn't read our younger cat for months after we adopted him and suddenly it clicked
MrAndyPuppy
We've had our rescue for 9 years. She still freaks out when we put her in the car thinking we're going to dump her. When we get in car to 1/
MrAndyPuppy
Come home, she's as calm as can be. It's only the first time on leaving the house.
xUnrealRealityx
I always knew it didn’t happen instantly, but I never knew the specifics. This will be something to consider if I ever get a dog.
Andtheworldwentwhite
Adopted a dog who in week one was like a different dog to the one visited, was very worried. He was terrified of everything until he relaxed
cutepiku
Mine literally was on the couch, feet in the air, passed out day one. I love her.
BulletToofTony
We have a friend that only gave a new pup one week.. Very upset with them but happy to find the pup a real forever home afterwards
TheSupremeCrabMaster
Cats: congratulations, you now maintain a home solely so this miniature tiger has a safe, warm place to judge you.
OCDClean
My chap took the no eating to town, was like 7 days before he had anything larger than half a sausage. Scared me silly.
astrangehop
How are the dogs supposed to read this?
370zSteve
bitchesonmonday
We had to return our rescue dog because she keep attacking our other dogs without provocation. She showed no previous signs of aggression.
bitchesonmonday
She lasted 4 days. We were heart broken to let her go but our other dogs started becoming scared in their own home. We couldn't have that.
Andtheworldwentwhite
Unfortunately some reacues have behaviours that are not manageable and disappointingly some centre will lie to perspective adopters.
bitchesonmonday
They did lie. She whimpered every time we pet her. They said that means she likes it. She was frightened.
DiddyMao20XX
Took my Eskie a few days to come to terms with us being her new family. She would just look out the window and when I let her out she...
DiddyMao20XX
...would just stare down the street. Looking for the family that gave her up? She warmed up to us but those first days were heartbreaking.
Zzzhhhzzz
Our pup was found running the streets. Got him from the rescue. First month didn’t think he barked at all….
Zzzhhhzzz
Took about six months and we realized he rescued us. It’s like a new experience everyday with him and have had him over two years.
Zzzhhhzzz
Now he is very vocal! Very lovable! And couldn’t imagine life without him. We did have growing pains those first sixth months but worth it!
WitchIrkalla
When I first brought home my pup, I slept in the same room with her while she was decompressing to help her relax. She is currently sleeping
WitchIrkalla
On my foot, and occasionally wakes up to lick my toes.
StarscreamAndHutch
By-tor is in week 2 with us. Shes doing a heckin good job at getting with the program with our Goldie
sunnypepper
StarscreamAndHutch
Thats how i feel about her. Shes currently our foster, but i think we’re going to keep her.
sunnypepper
I honestly hope it works out. Will you keep her name By-Tor? It's adorable and clever.
StarscreamAndHutch
Thats a pseudonym to protect the innocent. She’s going to stay with us now that shes met the health requirements of the rescue.
StarscreamAndHutch
OxygenTheif
And remember, if the dog comes from a very traumatic experience/home, or if they were in the shelter a long time, it may take longer.
providedlava
Took our anxious rescue a year and 6 months of anxiety meds. He still isn't a fan of strangers but he is right at home with us!
neutronfish
Took almost a year for my pup. He was effectively feral. It was like having a small, fluffy coyote in the house.
haquie
Took my boy 2 years to show us the magical and loving goof he is I love my scaredy dog to death
saintofchaoticgood
It took mine a year and a half of socializing to learn how to be a real dog. She had no idea.
Xenogear2077
6 years of breeding cage for mine. She's safe now.
thedoorman42
Four years later and she still bites me....
METROlD
Oh hey, that's me
sunnypepper
It took over 6 months for our last rescue to not flinch every time you pet him. I have no idea went his life was prior, but I'm assuming it>
sunnypepper
wasn't very kind.
TChallaVanDam
Good on you.
sunnypepper
Seeing his confidence grow and his personality shine, it was worth every second helping him adjust.
CoinedWatcher
Had a rescue that was the stud dog at a puppy mill for 9 years, never really adjusted to people but started following our other dogs and
CoinedWatcher
and would try to mimic their behavior. It was interesting watching an adult dog learn to be a dog like a newborn puppy would...
Tentrees
It took just under a month to find out one of my rescue attempts was a no-warning level four biter over anything that displeased her.
Tentrees
The other two came out of their shells in about two-three months.
Jkenda1
And training (for you and the dog) may be really helpful
sunnypepper
That is so very, very true. There's always something new to learn.
DemSumBigAssRidges
Took my boy a couple years. He still has nervous ticks from his old life. Gets me fighting mad thinking about his history.
PanicAtTheYouNameIt
It’s take a little over a year for my rescue pup. She was from Texas and I think someone was not nice to her. She’s happy and safe now!
Xxyter
Or like the old Sheppard my family used to have, it never happens ?
OptimusPom
3 years and I'm still trying to kennel train a Pom. Her separation anxiety is a pain in the ass.
Neywiny
It's approaching 10 years. I don't think she'll ever be as docile as we want. Always barking at everything. Still a bit bite-y
providedlava
I think mine will always be a bit unpredictable and bite-y with strangers and new experiences lol still happy he is here!
ThomasThundersword
indeed! my old boy took a long time to settle in, and even to his last day years later would still snap when startled (mainly from sleep)>
ThomasThundersword
he always looked so sorry/guilty as soon as he was fully awake and realized what he did, (we dk what all he had been through but clearly he>
ThomasThundersword
had been chained at one point) but he was the sweetest guy, just had some trauma issues.
dart223
This is so important. My neighbor fosters dogs and once a year theres an idiot who returns the dog because they are acting scared a day.
dart223
From alot of these comments to it looks like some of these rescue places aren't being honest about behaviors. Here its disclosed
echonite
Are they idiots or people who realized dogs are more work than they thought and couldn't provide what they needed?
ShawnS4362
We returned a rescue dog after we figured out it didn’t like men & had severe separation anxiety. None of this was disclosed beforehand.
dart223
See thats bullshit, you should have been told. There needs to be a good match.
HeyCopernicus
I agree. Our dog was returned by the previous adopter after a day. She was a stray and was3yo already we’ve spent a lot of time and <
HeyCopernicus
>and $ training her. Not everyone can afford to do that. Some people have good intentions but dk what they’re getting into.
OntDave
You're right. My folks rescued several Great Danes and it amazed me how many times they were told "we didn't know how big it would get."
VividDreamsLividScreams
Exactly! We had to return rescue as showed severe aggression towards anyone entering home and current dog. Couldn't risk it biting guests
dart223
You should have been told. There needs to be a good match. That is super dangerous not disclosing something like that wow
VividDreamsLividScreams
Honestly better that person returns the dog since they clearly don't have the understanding/time/resources to deal with a rescue.
mississippilessly318
It feels like we should have checks in place before getting a pet - sterilise, register, and training (settling, nutritional, behaviour)
dart223
People need to be matched with a dogs behavior that matches their life. Here they try to do that. Sounds like people are not being truthful
dart223
To push dogs out the door and that makes legit rescues have an even harder time with good dogs.
mississippilessly318
All very true. Have seen it heaps esp with high energy dogs. Our 2nd rescue was pushed on us by the rescue group. A lot of people told us to
Lakeylake
I'll probably use this timeline for myself when I finally get the courage to quit my soul-crushing job.
HiImLick
You're gonna be looking back on your past steps soon. :) best oof luck,
HeyCopernicus
I’m in my first month at a new job and I wouldn’t say I’m acclimated yet but I am very confident I made the right decision to leave.
TChallaVanDam
I just told our company’s JVP today that I want out, and we worked out an exit strategy together. My last day will be November 1st.
TChallaVanDam
And I already feel such a sense of relief. I’m positive that this was the right decision for me.
Hellhammer86
This is exactly what happened to me, I started my new job in March, by mid June I was all good land happy. My new job saved me.
TChallaVanDam
Do it. Just be honest with them and let them know it’s what you need. They may appreciate the transparency.
SerenePrincess013
It took me a month to recover from the abuse of my old job. I've been at my urgent job right at 3 months, & I'm finally able to feel like I>
afatrollofmyown
Bit jealous, it's been almost 2 years since an abusive job, and I am better, but not 100% what I was before it.
SerenePrincess013
Write it out of your head. Get the abuse out of your mind, & onto paper. It was the only way I could start to heal.
SerenePrincess013
Can breathe again. Then my old boss came in, & shot me a nasty look, tried to make a scene about "you abandoned us". My current boss>
SerenePrincess013
Wasn't having any of it, & told her to get out. Having that kind of emotional support in a business is... startling.
TChallaVanDam
Holy shit that’s great. Just let my job know on Friday that I need an exit strategy. My last day will be November 1st.
SerenePrincess013
Bc of the support that I'm getting at my current job, I'm currently filling out the application for a move into management.