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The 3-3-3 Rule: Helping Your New Dog Adjust and Thrive

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NYC Second Chance Rescue's Weekender Foster Program Have you thought about fostering a dog but just don't have the time during the week? Have some free weekends that you want to fill with helping a dog socialize and get out of the rescue center? This program is the answer to your prayers!  What Does a “Weekender” Do? Spend your weekends fostering one of the dogs at our Rescue Center. Pick them up on Friday, drop them off on Sunday, and repeat! Dog Experience Preferred. No Cats. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The 3-3-3 Rule: Helping Your New Dog Adjust and Thrive Bringing a new dog into your home is an exciting time, filled with anticipation and love. But it’s also a time of significant change for your new furry family member. To ensure a smooth transition, it’s important to understand the 3-3-3 Rule—a helpful guideline that outlines what to expect in the first three days, three weeks, and three months of bringing home a new dog.
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To "Nomi" Is To Love Me!

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                                                              NYC Second Chance Rescue's Weekender Foster Program Have you thought about fostering a dog but just don't have the time during the week? Have some free weekends that you want to fill with helping a dog socialize and get out of the rescue center? This program is the answer to your prayers!  What Does a “Weekender” Do? Spend your weekends fostering one of the dogs at our Rescue Center. Pick them up on Friday, drop them off on Sunday, and repeat! Dog Experience Preferred. No Cats. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Today’s transport brought a bit of a role reversal, with Mark taking the wheel while I settled into the back seat. We usually choose our spots based on which one of us the dog feels most comfortable with, and today it was my turn to be that comforting presence. As soon as I was the first to take Nomi off the transport van, I could sense a special connection forming
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Will Lindy's next transport be her final one?

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NYC Second Chance Rescue's Weekender Foster Program Have you thought about fostering a dog but just don't have the time during the week? Have some free weekends that you want to fill with helping a dog socialize and get out of the rescue center? This program is the answer to your prayers!  What Does a “Weekender” Do? Spend your weekends fostering one of the dogs at our Rescue Center. Pick them up on Friday, drop them off on Sunday, and repeat! Dog Experience Preferred. No Cats. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We’re all in this for the dogs, right? One of the best but hardest aspects of transporting is that while you try not to, you sometimes grow attached and become a part of the dog’s life. Adoption, unfortunately, is not always quick - some pups have a harder time finding placement than others, which means they can come up for transport more often as needs arise. Since we have been active transporters for some time now, Lindy ha
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