Sideburns-Astro
Sideburns was found on the streets of San Antonio in July 2024, along with his four brothers, all named after different hairstyles. Scared, hungry, and traumatized, the puppies found themselves at SNIPSA to have a chance at finding loving homes. And the adoptions took place like fastballs! Sideburns was no expectation; he was adopted and is enjoying the spoils of his new turf.
Now named Astro, this sweet Poodle/Spaniel mix is a bundle of energy who loves to play with anything, from balls to mitts, and even the backyard sprinkler. Like his baseball team namesake, Astro’s future is bright! He immediately scored a home run with his adopted family, who as first-time pet owners were provided lots of advice from SNIPSA on how to make Astro the champion he has become.
The new family was provided the signature new pet folder from SNIPSA, including a handout of the 3-3-3 rule, where a new dog is introduced to his surroundings over time. The first 3 days are focused on giving the dog time to decompress and get used to its new room. The next 3 weeks are spent enlarging the dog’s zone of reference to friends, family, and other pets. Then, for the final 3 months, the dog’s “world” is gradually increased to provide exposure to new experiences, like dog parks, friend’s homes, and training classes. As creatures of habit and routine, the dogs are given time to adjust to their new environments and to build trust with their new family. It seems Astro’s family has followed these suggestions to a tee- he looks happy, healthy, and full of love and life in his new home!
We are thrilled to hear about the successful adjustment. Life’s a ball- we wish you all the very best!