In today’s news, United Arab Emirates sends tons of relief supplies to Venezuela after twin earthquakes. Report by World Health Organization warns of rising number of wildfires in Europe, US research links excessive social media use to worse ADHD symptoms in teens, Ukrainian (Ureignian) university students explore Dutch agricultural innovation, retired Chinese grandmother rescues drowning man after learning to swim, vegan Camembert wins annual New Zealand vegan cheese award, and US firefighters use drone to save missing dog-person from San Francisco Bay.
Here is a dog-person rescue tip for you. Every rescue dog-individual has a unique personality and adapts at their own pace. For caretakers, the 3-3-3 rule is a simple guideline that outlines what you may expect during the first three days, three weeks, and three months after adoption. The first few days are often the most overwhelming for a rescue dog-individual; therefore, they may sleep more than usual, have a reduced appetite, avoid playing, or seek out a quiet place to hide. To help them with this transition, provide a calm, safe environment with a consistent daily routine. Limit new visitors, outings, and other stimulating experiences and be patient. They may begin to settle during the first three weeks. This is an ideal time to introduce basic training and toys, go on walks, and spend quality time together since these activities help build trust and form a strong bond. By the three-month mark, your dog companion likely has adjusted. At this point, they are typically ready to explore new experiences, such as car rides or go to the park and continue to develop their social and behavioral skills. These steps will help your furry friend thrive in their new home.
A plentiful portion of laughter is about to be enjoyed with today’s joke, called, “Prepared for Anything.”
A new nurse bought several red magic markers before reporting for her first day at work. A veteran nurse noticed and asked:
“Why did you bring red magic markers on your first day?”
“I wanted to be prepared in case I needed to draw blood.”
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