Many shelters, for example the Beaver County Humane Society <\/a>where my sister adopted her cats Nina and Echo, either require or recommend arranging a meeting between existing and new pets before adoption occurs. This may be the safest and easiest way to ensure your furry-friends can get along. A shelter volunteer is present and if the meeting seems like it is headed south, they can help make sure that all parties are safe. 2. Take a Blanket or Shirt with Your Pet’s scent and Yours with You<\/strong><\/p>\n While traveling with your newly adopted pet back to your home, take a blanket or t-shirt that has both your scent and your current pet\u2019s scent on it. Make this the lining of the pet carrier so when you are traveling they have time to get accustomed to your scent and your current pet\u2019s scent.<\/p>\n 3. Create a Special Room for Your New Pet<\/strong><\/p>\n Making a special room for the new pet can be a great way to get them used to a new home. This can be as simple as blocking off a room and filling it with your newly adopted pet\u2019s food, toys, and bed. Getting them used to a smaller environment first is less stressful for the pet than having them roam an entirely new place. Once your new pet seems less anxious, letting them explore other parts of the home will be exciting and fun!<\/p>\n 4. Set Up Designated Feeding Stations<\/strong><\/p>\n When introducing new pets into a home with pre-existing pets, it is a good idea to separate food. Aggression over food is a common scuffle that happens with pets no matter how long they have known each other. When a new pet is introduced, it is best to get new bowls and keep them in separate rooms at first. \u00a0This will help reduce stress and anxiety.<\/p>\n![\"Introducing](\"http:\/\/www.sittingforacause.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/echo-and-nina-bed-time.jpg\")
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