You’re not the only one marrying your significant other. Nope, your entire family is marrying them, including your pets. With everything going, however, you might not realize that it may present a bigger challenge than expected. My husband and I thought we had all the stresses of the wedding behind us until my cat and his dog were forced to live under the same roof. Mufasa was a street cat who enjoyed fighting off raccoons and getting petted by every stranger walking around my apartment complex. Shiner was a spoiled chocolate lab used to getting all his owner’s attention. Colliding worlds doesn’t have to be traumatic to your pets as long as you follow some guidelines.
Be Patient
Pets don’t like change. They’re used to sunning in the same window, lounging in the same spot on the floor, and chasing the same squirrel up the tree in their backyard. They have to find new favorite places in your home and they may not like it. Just be patient with them and make the new place feel as at home as possible. Give them space and don’t intrude on their space during this time. They will come to you, and they will probably warm up to the other animals in their own time. Introduction on Neutral Ground

It’s best to introduce animals on neutral ground. This way neither of them believes the other is stepping on “their” territory. Introduce them in a friendly environment with minimal distractions. It is best to keep the first introductions...