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Shailene Woodley opens up to PEOPLE in an exclusive interview about adopting animals and why a "grace period" is necessary at first

"Things take time, relationships take trust and patience. It's the same way for animals and humans," the actress says

The Emmy, SAG and Golden Globe-nominated star is a proud pet mom to two rescue cats — Bear and Pharrah

Shailene Woodley knows the care and comfort that must come with being a pet parent to a new furry friend.

The actress, 33, is helping raise awareness for pet adoption during Mars' Global Adoption Weekend . In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, she opens up about finding a forever home for animals and why a "grace period" is necessary, in order to allow them time to adapt to their new lives.

"When you bring an animal ho

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