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83 Wholesome Pics Of Adopted Rescue Pets Who Are Learning The Meaning Of “Home” (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
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!”
#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
Thought I Was Adopting A Cat But Ended Up With A Truck-Driver
#5
Just Adopted This Beautiful Boy
#6
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 5 days ago
My cat used to do that to keep my hand in place - until she got over stimulated, then it was a different story.
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
Just Adopted This Lil Sweetie, Her Name Is Siggy!
LakotaWolf (she/her) 4 days ago
Siggy looks exactly like Stilgar when he was a puppy! Same floppy ears, white blaze, and big ol' eyes XD
#8
My Dog Has Decided To Adopt A Kitten 🥲
#9
Adoption With A Surprise 😅😍 She Arrived Home And 10 Days Later Had Beautiful Puppies 😍
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
This Is Gizmo, We Just Adopted Him. He's 3yo And The Happiest Most Spoiled Ever Thx Bye
#11
Kringle Got Adopted !!! 🎉🎉 His Adopter Drove 4 1/2 Hours One Way To Get Him!
#12
We Adopted Yoshi After He Was Rescued From A Single House With 40+ Cats
Dee Hampton 4 days ago
I feel very sorry for the owner of the house. They must have surrounded themselves with cats because you can guarantee affection from them.
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
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
#14
Just Adopted A New Kitten And Look At That Tiny Tongue!!
Glen Ellyn 5 days ago
I hope her (?) name is Adora. Seeing her fur, I'd say she's a fine example of a "staticat."
#15
Accidentally Adopted A Stray… Now I Have A Tripod Named Honey
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
Adopted A Senior Cat This Week!
#17
Just Adopted These Two! One Is A Lover And The Other Is Spicy, I'm Sure You Can Figure Out Which Is Which
#18
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 🤍
#19
We Adopted Our First Cat. Say Hello To "Mickey Meowz"
#20
Tractor Supply Parking Lot Got Me
#21
I Adopted My First Cat On Friday!!
#22
Adopted Saoirse This Weekend
#23
Adopting A Feral Cat
#24
About To Adopt This Little Guy. First Time Having A Cat I’ve Always Had Dogs
#25
Hands Down The Best €50 I’ve Ever Spent — Adopting These Two Brothers Was The Ultimate Glow-Up For My Mental Health
LakotaWolf (she/her) 4 days ago
I think this guy's brother has consumed a lot of spice/melange XD (Dune joke.) See attached comment for a pic from Reddit of the above kitty's brother, since BP only shows us one photo.
#27
Just Adopted This Guy
#28
Adopted An Older Stray
#29
We Adopted This Little Girl Today 🩷
#30
Meet Zuzu! A Dog We Fostered, She Recently Got Adopted!
#31
Adoption Update: Taco
#32
We Adopted A New Member Of The Family Today. 5 Months Old And Just The Cutest Little Girl
Angie Falzarano 3 days ago
She is not going to be a small cat. Something tells me she is going to bigger than expected
#33
Adopted A Little Lady
#34
I Adopted This Little Angel From The Animal Shelter Today
That’s all what I yam 5 days ago
I always have a soft spot for tri-colors. Had one as a kid, called Patches.
#35
Meet MS. Maisie
#36
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 ❤️
#37
I Adopted A Cat!!
#38
Just Adopted, See His Little Claws 🥰
#39
The Cute Ozzy That Was Just Adopted From Our Shelter
#40
Newly Adopted Sammy Girl
#41
"We Thought We Adopted A Cat... Turns Out She Adopted My Son"
#43
Adopted A Kitten Today (Left), His Name Is Seymour
#44
Adopted This Queen Today! Meet Noodles
#45
I Adopted A Kitten To Keep My Big Boy Company And They’re Finally Besties 😭
#46
Adopted My First Cat 2 Days Ago. Meet Pepper!
#47
Just Adopted This Pup!
#48
Adopted Many Years After Losing My Kitty
#49
Nube - My First Adoption
#50
Just Adopted
#51
My Kid Recently Adopted Marley, A Rescue Puppy Who Was Cattle Trained. Yesterday He Herded All His Toys Into An Invisible Corral
#52
Adoption Day! Brought Home Our Little Derp Today
Laszlo Larthlanc 4 days ago
Little derp spent some time on the streets judging by that clipped ear.
#53
Newly Adopted 8mo Old Sisters :) Meet Pinky & Princess Pea!
#54
The First 24 Hours With My New Adopted Baby ❤️
#55
The First Picture I Snapped Of My Pup When I Adopted Him And Brought Him Home 💜
#56
Welcome Home, Mayo 🤍
#57
Went To Adopt A Kitten, Ended Up With Two
LakotaWolf (she/her) 4 days 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
#58
Just Adopted My First Kitty
#60
Just Adopted This Sweetheart Two Days Ago
#61
My Newly Adopted Girl, I Think She’s Settling In Well! 🥰
#62
Meet Peppermint. Just Adopted Today :)
#63
Butterscotch: Before And After Adoption
#64
… Just Adopted An Angel
#65
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!
Laszlo Larthlanc 4 days ago
I'd have taken her home. I'd have seen her shyness as meaning that she needed love and patience.
#66
Our New Baby Girl Brooklyn ‘Brooke’ She’s About 11-12 Weeks Old & Super Sweet
#67
12 Month Old Puppy I Adopted. Artyom!
LakotaWolf (she/her) 4 days ago
Definitely not a 12-MONTH-old XD Looks like OP meant 12-week-old.
#68
This Cutie Came Home With Us Today
#69
This Marshmallow! She’s About 3-4 Months Old!
#70
This Is June Bug, We Adopted Her This Last Weekend
#72
Meet Winston! He’s 7 Months Old 🐾
#73
This Is My Cousin's Adopted Poodle
Dee Hampton 4 days ago
I like poodles to be left in this 'puppy cut'. The sculptured look is so artificial
#74
Fostering This Guy. Needless To Say He Got Adopted Pretty Quick
#75
He Took My Spot🫠🥴
#77
Went Out For A Walk. Ended Up At A Dog Event And Took These
#78
I Took My Elderly Adopted Doggies Out To Take Some Pictures During The Snow Day!
#79
Toby Was Adopted!! ❤️
#80
Adopted This Little 6-Year-Old From The Shelter. No One Knows His Breed. Any Guesses?
#81
We Just Adopted Bear, This Cute Little Pup Loves To Sleep
#83
Just Adopted This 7 Month Old , Absolute Sweetheart. She Needs A Name
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EvanisHere 5 days ago
Now i need to go find my girlfriend, drag her to an animal shelter, and adopt a cat.
Deb Ramsey 4 days ago
We adopted Luna 2 years ago from the local SPCA she is a mix of high strung breeds and a total love bug. Always wants to be next to us. Wish I k ew how to post a Pic of her.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 3 days ago
It's possible to build up a tolerance to a specific cat with exposure. My ex is also extremely allergic to cats AND dogs, and I had one of each when we met. I also vacuumed daily and got air purifiers, but over time he built up a tolerance to my individual pets. When I finally moved back home last year, we had two cats and two dogs together, and he kept one of each XD Just something to think about.
Load More Replies... EvanisHere 5 days ago
Now i need to go find my girlfriend, drag her to an animal shelter, and adopt a cat.
Deb Ramsey 4 days ago
We adopted Luna 2 years ago from the local SPCA she is a mix of high strung breeds and a total love bug. Always wants to be next to us. Wish I k ew how to post a Pic of her.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 3 days ago
It's possible to build up a tolerance to a specific cat with exposure. My ex is also extremely allergic to cats AND dogs, and I had one of each when we met. I also vacuumed daily and got air purifiers, but over time he built up a tolerance to my individual pets. When I finally moved back home last year, we had two cats and two dogs together, and he kept one of each XD Just something to think about.
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