The perfect start to your new home – tips for a happy life together
A new pet is moving in—whether it's a puppy, kitten, or rescued animal: The first few days are crucial for building a trusting relationship. A safe, calm, and lovingly designed environment will help your new companion settle in more quickly and develop a sense of well-being. Here, we'll show you how to create a harmonious foundation step by step.
1. The first period: peace, security & clear structures
Especially in the first few days, everything is new: smells, sounds, people. Offer your pet:
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A permanent retreat: a basket, a cave, or a quiet room.
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Reliable routines: Feeding times, bedtimes and fixed rituals provide orientation.
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Patience & Empathy: Not every animal trusts immediately. Give them space and time.
2. Make your home safe
Before your new family member moves in, it's worth doing a little safety check:
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Remove poisonous plants (e.g. lilies, ivy, rubber tree)
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Secure cables , especially for young animals
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Make windows and balconies cat-proof
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Remove dangerous small parts , e.g. needles, rubber bands, medications
3. Harmony with existing pets
Bringing a second pet into the home? Here's how to make living together work better:
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Slow approach : First through smells (e.g. exchanging blankets), then visual contact.
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Do not encourage jealousy : treat all animals equally.
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Retreats for every animal : Even long-established animals need their own protected space.
4. Promote emotional balance
Especially sensitive animals or those coming from animal welfare benefit from:
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Rest periods and opportunities for retreat
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Gentle helpers such as Bach flowers (e.g. to calm the patient during the settling-in period)
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Observation instead of over-demanding: Do not offer too many stimuli at once
5. Conclusion
A harmonious environment is the best foundation for a happy life with your pet. With calm, structure, and loving attention, you build trust – right from the start.
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