Page 10 2025 Animal Stories Lincoln Daily News February 2025 According to the Pew Research Center, 62 percent of Americans own a pet, and about 35 percent of households own more than one. It seems then that people like to have an animal companion and are likely to have more than one. Something people might not consider until looking into getting another pet is how to introduce them into their household if they already own a pet. You have likely heard the common phrase, ‘you never get a second chance to make a first impression.’ This is likely true about animals with other animals too. How should I introduce another animal into my home? The Animal Humane Society’s website has a lot of great information regarding introducing a new pet in this way. One of the most important things you should do is make sure you take your new pet to the vet before bringing them home. They also recommend keeping the pets away from each other for the first couple of days, confining the new animal to a room of their own. Allowing them to eat on opposite sides of the door at the same time can also help them get used to the smell of the other animal. It is important to remember that every animal is different, and they each have different personalities. If you and your pets tend to be a Continued -- Photo by Barnabas Davoti
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