#happyCaturday Meet Chowder! When he arrived at our shelter in May, he was a social, cuddly kitty who captured the hearts of everyone he met. A wonderful family took a chance on him and took him home. Once he arrived, Chowder became anxious and aloof, and his family was worried he wasn’t the friendly cat they fell in love with at the shelter. After the first few days of hiding and hissing at his new surroundings, Chowder realized that his people were kind, and his new home was comfortable. He began to let his guard down and allow his beautiful personality to shine through. Now, Chowder is the pride and joy of his family. Just like people, animals need time to adjust to their environment. We recommend following the 3-3-3 rule for adopting a new animal, which provides insights into the first three days, three weeks, and three months of pet ownership. You can learn more about this concept on our blog which is attached to our website. We are so grateful for owners like Chowder’s who pr...