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These 83 Adopted Animals Are Starting The Year Off In Their Forever Homes (February Edition)
Many of you Bored Panda readers are likely here for the monthly pet adoption photos, and understandably so. Seeing an adorable animal find a new home brings soul-stirring emotions that will make you forget about your daily stressors.
For those of you who have been looking forward to these pieces, wait no more. Here is this month’s edition of adopted pets, and these images are as endearing as they come.
If you’re looking for a cuteness overload to cleanse your timeline of all the negativity, this list should do the trick.
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#1
Ernie (Left) Was Adopted Recently And Has One Eye. Goose (Right) Has Both Eyes But Wanted Ernie To Feel Welcome
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#2
Just Adopted This Lil Sweetie, Her Name Is Siggy!
LakotaWolf (she/her) 53 minutes ago
Siggy looks exactly like Stilgar when he was a puppy! Same floppy ears, white blaze, and big ol' eyes XD
#3
Got Adopted By A Cat Today
Many people who want pets would likely rather go to a store and buy one. However, experts agree that adopting is the better option for a handful of reasons. One of them is preventing overpopulation.
To provide more context, 2023 statistics show that there are 900 million dogs worldwide, with a “large portion” being strays. Worse, 480 million of them were believed to be feral.
#4
My Picture Of Lyla And Her Newly Adopted Cat Became My #1 Post Of All Time. As A Thank You, Here’s A Bonus Pic I Call “Don’t Ever Talk To Me Or My Daughter Again!”
#5
Baby Beau , Adopted Him On Valentines Day From National Mill Dog Rescue In Peyton Colorado. This Lil Boy Is Bringing Joy Back Into Our Home ❤️
#6
Adoption With A Surprise 😅😍 She Arrived Home And 10 Days Later Had Beautiful Puppies 😍
There are also advantages to taking in an adult pet. According to Worldwide Veterinary Service, adult dogs, in particular, already know some basic commands, which makes them easier to be housetrained.
#7
Adopted Him 3 Days Ago. I Was Told He’s Very Shy. Every Time I Pet His Stomach He Does This. Is It S Good Sign?
That’s all what I yam 4 hours ago
My cat used to do that to keep my hand in place - until she got over stimulated, then it was a different story.
#8
Just Adopted This Beautiful Boy
#9
This Is Gizmo, We Just Adopted Him. He's 3yo And The Happiest Most Spoiled Ever Thx Bye
Many people who have adopted pets would agree that having their new furry companion around has improved their mental health. Studies have corroborated this, stating that people who reported losing their sense of purpose have felt more in control of their lives after adopting a pet.
Other studies reveal that having a pet not only improves brain health but also reduces the brain’s age by up to 15 years.
#10
Just Adopted This Guy
#11
She Showed Up At The Er I Work At. I Fed Her For A Few Weeks, And I Took Her Home Eventually And Accidentally Adopted A Queen 🤍
People who have apprehensions about adopting a pet may hold misconceptions about shelter animals. Virginia Tech’s College of Veterinary Medicine dispelled those notions, beginning with possible behavioral issues.
“With patience, consistency, and love, most shelter pets can overcome challenges and become well-adjusted, loving companions,” the article reads.
#13
Meet Zuzu! A Dog We Fostered, She Recently Got Adopted!
#14
Tractor Supply Parking Lot Got Me
#15
Kringle Got Adopted !!! 🎉🎉 His Adopter Drove 4 1/2 Hours One Way To Get Him!
We would also like to hear from you, our readers. Which of these pets would you adopt on a whim if you saw them in a shelter? Share your thoughts in the comment boxes below!
#16
I Adopted A Cat!!
#17
We Adopted Yoshi After He Was Rescued From A Single House With 40+ Cats
#18
Jaiminho Just Got Adopted! This 45 Days Old Boy Already Got His First Vet Visit, Sleeps A Lot, Likes To Stay In His Litter Box And Thinks He's A Parrot
#19
I Adopted My First Cat On Friday!!
#20
Adoption Update: Taco
#21
Adopted Saoirse This Weekend
#22
Newly Adopted Sammy Girl
#23
Thought I Was Adopting A Cat But Ended Up With A Truck-Driver
#24
My Dog Has Decided To Adopt A Kitten 🥲
#25
I Adopted This Little Angel From The Animal Shelter Today
That’s all what I yam 4 hours ago
I always have a soft spot for tri-colors. Had one as a kid, called Patches.
#27
Adopted This Queen Today! Meet Noodles
#28
Adopting A Feral Cat
#29
Just Adopted These Two! One Is A Lover And The Other Is Spicy, I'm Sure You Can Figure Out Which Is Which
LakotaWolf (she/her) 48 minutes ago
The calico or tortie is ALWAYS the spicy one XD They don't call it "tortitude" for nothing!
#30
We Adopted This Little Girl Today 🩷
#31
We Adopted Our First Cat. Say Hello To "Mickey Meowz"
#32
Hands Down The Best €50 I’ve Ever Spent — Adopting These Two Brothers Was The Ultimate Glow-Up For My Mental Health
That’s all what I yam 4 hours ago
Both you and they will live a happier life. Money was well spent!
#33
Just Adopted A New Kitten And Look At That Tiny Tongue!!
Glen Ellyn 4 hours ago
I hope her (?) name is Adora. Seeing her fur, I'd say she's a fine example of a "staticat."
#34
About To Adopt This Little Guy. First Time Having A Cat I’ve Always Had Dogs
#35
Adopted A Kitten Today (Left), His Name Is Seymour
#36
Just Adopted, See His Little Claws 🥰
#37
Newly Adopted 8mo Old Sisters :) Meet Pinky & Princess Pea!
#38
My Newly Adopted Girl, I Think She’s Settling In Well! 🥰
#39
Adopted A Little Lady
#41
Butterscotch: Before And After Adoption
#43
Accidentally Adopted A Stray… Now I Have A Tripod Named Honey
#45
This Is My Cousin's Adopted Poodle
#46
12 Month Old Puppy I Adopted. Artyom!
LakotaWolf (she/her) 40 minutes ago
Definitely not a 12-MONTH-old XD Looks like OP meant 12-week-old.
#49
Nube - My First Adoption
#51
Went To Adopt A Kitten, Ended Up With Two
LakotaWolf (she/her) 36 minutes ago
I have two sets of littermates (both brother-sister pairs) and there's no way I could have separated them XD Everyone gets along with each other, and they play with each other well, but there's something magical about walking into a room and finding one of my littermate pairs curled into a big cuddle puddle, trying to fit into the same cat bed XD
#52
Just Adopted My First Kitty
Bonnie Blue Bird 1 hour ago
First kitty will need a friend. Then the friend will need a friend.
#53
Adopted A Senior Cat This Week!
#55
The Cute Ozzy That Was Just Adopted From Our Shelter
#62
This Cutie Came Home With Us Today
#68
Adopted An Older Stray
#69
… Just Adopted An Angel
LakotaWolf (she/her) 33 minutes ago
Tuxedoes are the best XD (not biased at all since I have 3...)
#72
Brought To The Shelter As A Stray, No One Would Take Her Before She Was Too Shy. Now She’s The Happiest Girl At Home!
#75
Adopted This Little 6-Year-Old From The Shelter. No One Knows His Breed. Any Guesses?
#76
My Kid Recently Adopted Marley, A Rescue Puppy Who Was Cattle Trained. Yesterday He Herded All His Toys Into An Invisible Corral
#77
Meet Winston! He’s 7 Months Old 🐾
#83
We Just Adopted Bear, This Cute Little Pup Loves To Sleep
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EvanisHere 4 hours ago
Now i need to go find my girlfriend, drag her to an animal shelter, and adopt a cat.
EvanisHere 4 hours ago
Now i need to go find my girlfriend, drag her to an animal shelter, and adopt a cat.
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