Adopting a dog

You’ve taken the time to research what type of dog would be best for your lifestyle and reading about how to go about adopting one from a shelter. Finally, you found the perfect match; Your life is suddenly complete. But what happens next? How do you know if this is going to work out? What are some things that you can expect in those first seven days as your new rescue pup adjusts to his new home?

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This dog adoption checklist will prepare you with everything from determining the right time to adopt to what dog supplies you'll need.

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What to do in the first days and weeks with your new pet

Food, bowls, toys, check — but there are a number of other things I wish I'd known when I first brought a new dog home. Here are my top ten: