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40 Of The Most Heartwarming Pics And Stories Of Happily Adopted Pets (May Edition)
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Adopting a pet is a great way to find a loving companion in need of help. There are shelters all over the world willing and able to help people find the right pet for them. Gone are the days of mutts and street cats, shelters now have to deal with people abandoning rare and expensive breeds.
If you are looking to brighten up your day, look no further. Here is a collection of furry friends who were adopted this May. We also reached out to Nina Thompson from the San Diego Humane Society to learn more about what people can do to help and some tips for adopters. So scroll through, upvote your favorite stories, and comment your thoughts below.
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#1
Our Mail Lady Heard Something Crying From A Storm Sewer Drain. I Was Able To Find A Nearby Manhole And Get Down There
Found this little girl Saturday afternoon in the sewer. Completely covered in muck. Cleaned her up and gave her some KMR the first night. She was very timid and afraid. Lightened up Sunday and ate some soft kitten food. Slowly let our cats get acclimated . By Sunday night our big boy Siamese had adopted her. It is the cutest thing ever
Nay Wilson 2 years ago
I love the look on the Siamese’s face ‘there will be no touching of MY kitten. You touch my kitten, you get my claws’. You have been warned 🙂
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago (edited)
What an adorable void kitty and very handsome Siamese cat. Thank you for rescuing this little one.
Lori T Wisconsin 2 years ago
I've had more than one older male cat become a Mr. Mom to a kitten. So adorable; they are good for each other.
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#2
On Sunday, Hospice Told Me That Mom’s Lungs Were Starting To Fill With Fluid, Indicating The Start Of Organ Failure. My Mom Is Likely In Her Final Weeks Of Life
On the way home, my fiancé and I saw a tiny kitten miraculously dodge 4 lanes of speeding cars. We pulled over and got the kitten as fast as we could. Today, she met mom.
That Goth Demon (zey/zem) 2 years ago
Damn onion ninjas with pollen sticks!
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Paul C. 2 years ago
Many years ago my girlfriend (now wife) had to change flat and my mum said she would look after Mo (Mowgli) even though cats thoroughly disliked her......she said. That cat worshipped the ground my mum walked on and visa versa and would drape himself around her neck like a scarf. For the remainder of my mums life, about thirty five years, she took in numerous cats that were looking for homes, until somewhere suitable became available. He changed her life.
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
Aww, I think this little one is a sweet angel in disguise. I am glad this sweet kitten brought your mom solace and continues to bring you much love.
sherry allison 2 years ago
Honestly it's beautiful how that happened. Now Mom has a little fluffy kitty to help take her mind off any pain she might have.
Mary F. Martinez 2 years ago
Yes, Cats are amazing and powerful. It's just to bad more people would realize when they abuse an animal they could look past their anger and not hurt or kill a Cat or dog. All they want is unconditional love‼️ Exactly like children want a family to just show them LOVE ❤️
Cynthia Marrs 2 years ago
A bright moment for her final days. Bless you and bless that cute kitten for being so kind.
#3
I Adopted This Senior Corgi From A Couple In Assisted Living Who Could No Longer Care For Him. Say Hello To Binki!
Hecate DeMort 2 years ago
I hope so too, or if they can't cope with him visiting maybe letters/emails and photos
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Bored Panda asked Nina Thompson from the San Diego Humane Society some questions to help guide potential adopters. We wanted to know what is the best way for animal adopters to set themselves up for success. “Before you adopt a pet, consider your own lifestyle and how you want your new family member to fit in. Here are some good criteria to consider before getting a pet: Activity level: Are you active and want a running buddy? Or are you looking for someone to keep you company on the couch? It’s important to balance the pet’s needs with your own.”
“Organization: how much fur can you tolerate on the upholstery, or carpets, or anywhere else? Time management: How much time are you at home? Dogs were bred to be our companions, and often we are their only company. Their happiness is in our hands. We don’t recommend leaving any dog at home alone for more than a half-day. The same goes for cats, but their tolerance is probably a full day. If you can’t bring your pet to work with you, consider using a dog walker or doggie daycare.”
#4
The Beautiful Kitty I Found In A Trash Can, Whoever Abandoned Her Lost Out On The Most Sweet And Smart Cat I’ve Ever Met. She Knows How To Do Tricks And Helps Me Through Ptsd Flashbacks
Sean 2 years ago
yeah though i woumd rather spend a day in that trashcan, than near that person
Load More Replies... LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
Thank you for rescuing this beautiful kitty. I hope that you spend many happy years together and that they always bring you joy.
Teresa Spanics 2 years ago
I hope that you have many long and happy years with your dear sweet girl kitty 😻💖 I also hope that KARMA gets the horrible so-called person that dumped her in the trash 😠😡🤬👿
#5
These Boys Were Found Inside A Storm Drain Last Week. They Ended Up With Me After No One Else Would Take Them, Not Even The Shelter. I’m So Lucky Cause They Are A Perfect Set!
Lakota Wolf 2 years ago
Oh GOODNESS. Buff tabbies are the best. <3 They're orange tabbies, but with a dilute gene :)
Fire Singer 2 years ago
I had no clue my tabby was called a "buff" tabby! I learned something new today!
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#6
Finally, After 5 Years Of Taking Care Of This Very Friendly, But Also Kinda Shy, Stray Cat, We Were Able To Catch Him, Take Him To The Vet And Finally Officially Adopt Him
Welcome to the family, Max! (even though you where part of it the entire time :) )
Iron Penguin 2 years ago
Respectfully disagree, I submit that it is actually a BLEP.
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Caroline Overill 2 years ago
You wanna know what I think of vets. That’s what I think of vets.
Nina gave some other important criteria to consider, for example, “Space: If you’re considering a dog, will the dog have access to a safe, enclosed outdoor space? Some pets need more space than others. Family dynamics: Do you have children? Are they ready to safely co-exist with a pet? Do you have other pets? Have you considered how they will react to a new pet in the house? Some pets don’t enjoy the company of other animals, but many do. Climate: Do you live in a dry, hot desert or a colder climate where you get snow? Consider the needs of the animal you wish to bring home.”
#7
I Just Adopted This Old Man (15yrs) With A Lot Of Health Issues. His Owner Passed Away And They Were Going To Put Him To Sleep. Welcome Home Buddy!!
Pamela24 2 years ago
Lots of change for him in his old age. But he'll be fine in a moment. :)
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Oskar Hauser 2 years ago
I'm so glad there are no kill shelters in my country. It's illegal here to kill an animal unless it's beyond saving or the pain would be unbearable for the animal. Shelters are full of course, as they are everywhere, but you can't put down a cat or dog just because their owner died.
Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago
15 cat years is equivalent to 76 human years. I’d say he deserves his grumpiness. Besides, some of the sweetest cats have resting grump faces.
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
Thank you for giving this very handsome (albeit grumpy) ol' boy a loving home to live out his twilight years.
#8
Was Told This Little Lady Was Unfriendly To Visitors… Apparently I Am The Chosen One!
Pamela24 2 years ago
Is there anything better than being chosen by a cat? You know most don't like everybody. They'll come to you only if they want to. Makes you feel like a superstar.
Rod 2 years ago
I'm this lucky like 99% of the time. The remainging 1% is heartbreaking though.....
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Laurel Smith 2 years ago
One of ours was returned because she was a nuisance and wouldn't use the litter box. Turned out, she needs WAY more attention than any other cat. We are a work from home family, so she gets her attention and love. Another cat of ours was at a high kill shelter. She was very aloof so about to be killed. She chose our son! She walked over, looked at him, he sat on the bench and she jumped into his lap with a major purr going!
Jared Robinson 2 years ago
Unfriendly? let me have a go.. What do you mean sweetest thing ever wouldn't hurt a flea, side note completely unrelated, do you have any bandages?
#9
Found This Little Guy On The Road In A Closed Box. Welcome To The Family, Nugget
Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago
The a******s who closed this sweet and so little baby in a box and put her in the road deserve the same treatment—-but without the rescue part.
Patricia Stilwell 2 years ago
I cannot wrap my mind around the kind of monster that would do this. Just can't.
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Miss Frankfurter 2 years ago
How do people do this to animals? Such a teeny kitten. Special place in the 10th level of h€!! for them.
Satan Laughs 2 years ago
I’ll see the person who boxed up that kitten in hell, don’t worry, Pandas. They will pay soon enough. Just how?
Lauren S 2 years ago
Bestow upon him or her terrible allergies to cats and require them to live in a room made of cat fur with cats of all ages crying outside his window. Or you know, fire. Fire is always good too.
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Sally Signup 2 years ago
Kitten is less than 10 days old if the eyes are still closed. Poor baby. 😿
MAKtheknife 2 years ago
why would someone through out a new born kitten? Thanks for saving its life.
“Finances: Have you considered your budget? For example, keeping a horse and keeping a hamster are very different financial commitments. Commitment: A pet is a lifelong commitment. Are you in it for the long haul? Consider the lifespan of the pet before you adopt. Guinea pigs lives on average five years; Dogs and cats can live 10 to 15 years or more. Make sure you’re ready before starting your pet search.”
#10
Got My New Puppy Today
Iron Penguin 2 years ago
You might want to check the pressure on that, I think somebody let the air out of your puppy.
Abha Srivastava 2 years ago
My screen is now marked with handprints... A few puckered lips may have also wormed their way in there.
#11
Lost My Brand New Kitten For Over An Hour. After Literally Tearing My Room Apart, Found Her Inside My Lamp Passed Out The Whole Time
Maggie Fanelli 2 years ago (edited)
Every time I’ve brought a kitten home they’ve always gone missing for at least a few hours and we thought they were gone. Nope, they just found the most random place in the house to sleep.
Iridian 2 years ago (edited)
I once tore apart my apartment, because I couldn't find my new kitten only to find him dangling/ hanging (still alive) from the top rack of the dishwasher. His body had slipped through, but his head was keeping him from going all the way through. The weird thing is that I wasn't even looking for him in there; I was taking a break from panicking/ looking- probably just to pray- and I can't recall even now why I opened the dishwasher in the first place. But I did and there he was. After more frantic prayer, I was able to get him loose without hurting his neck. He's good now- an old man of 13, but I'm writing this to let other people know to- yes- look in those weird spots you don't expect them to be in. Afterward, I couldn't even recall opening the dishwasher the first time- the time he must have climbed in- but apparently, I did.
Michelle K 2 years ago
Yep. That's what they do, snickering the whole time while you tear your hair out looking for them.
#12
I Rescued This Blue Eyed Beauty After Her Littermate Had Been Hit. They Were Dumped
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
I never understand how anyone could dump a living creature. Thank you for rescuing this little one
Kat-Renee Kittel 2 years ago (edited)
My neighbors daughter just happened to be driving on the highway when she saw a man in a black Cadillac throw out a box and she stopped to find three beautiful long haired black kittens, about 3 weeks old who had been fed recently. They had no idea what just happened to them. Later that day my neighbor brought them over and I looked after them until the rescue I work with could take them in and they found wonderful homes. Two boys and a girl. Still wonder what that mother cat thought of losing her kittens and what those horrible people did with her. 😿 My neighbor's daughter wasn't able to catch the license plate. But if she hadn't acted quickly that box would have gotten hit by a speeding car.
sherry allison 2 years ago
There's never a just reason to dump an animal. He's so lucky you found him.
We also wanted to hear some good resources that first-time adopters could use to help integrate a pet into their homes. “Dr. Gary Weitzman, president and CEO of the San Diego Humane Society has authored nine books all intended to be the best pet owner you can be. You can find them here.” She also wanted to give some additional advice to remember. “One in three pets will become lost during their lifetime. As a pet owner, there are important steps you can take to prevent your pet from being lost.”
#13
Rescued A New Kitten.. Pupper Approves
#14
My New Kittens Eclipse And Gelato. They Are 2-3 Months Old. Came Into The Shelter As Strays And Are Almost Fully Recovered From A Bad Case Of Fvr. Just Adopted Them Yesterday After Many Years Of Not Having Cats. They Are Adorable, Affectionate Little Bundles Of Energy
Madam Puddyfoot 2 years ago
Another great thing about all of these rescue posts is you can see all of the brand new toys and houses folks have gotten their rescues. They are so loved!
sherry allison 2 years ago
They have the same coloring as my 17 year old baby. I call him my peaches and cream lover boy. They're adorable.
#15
This Street Pupper Has Been Living On The Construction Site Of Our House, So We've Adopted Her
Lori T Wisconsin 2 years ago
It will be a very happy new home. The Karma is positive and the pupper is an angel.
Brenda White 2 years ago
My pit mix (probably lab) is the best! So loving, so smart, such a devil!
Teutonic Disaster 2 years ago
And now, whenever someone asks them where they got her, they can say "She came with the house."
“It all starts with the basics: a well-fitting collar with an ID tag. This is essential, even for pets who remain primarily indoors or in fenced yards. Make sure your contact information is always up-to-date, and even if you don’t have tags, writing your phone number in permanent marker directly on a collar can be the difference between a pet going straight back home or entering a shelter!” This is an important tip that many first-time owners won’t even consider until it’s too late.
#16
My Nephew With His New Puppy
#17
I Was Just Told About This Subreddit And Wanted To Share. This Is Winnie, We Just Adopted Her Today - She Is An 11 Year Old Pitbull/Potato Mix!
Bill McDowall 2 years ago
I can see the potato side of the family, she's a chip off the old block!
Bill McDowall 2 years ago
Sorry, "French fry" for our ex-colonical cousins!
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#18
Just Brought This Sweet Angel Home, Meet Charlie
“Microchipping is another important step to make pets easily identifiable if they’re found by someone else. A tiny chip (the size of a grain of rice) containing a unique identification number is placed under the skin of your pet in a quick and painless procedure. Animal shelters and veterinarians can quickly and easily scan for the microchip. Your contact information will show up, making it easy to identify the lost pet and reunite them with you.”
#19
Meet The Newest Member Of The Family, Charlie Brown!
Richard Graham 2 years ago
Charlie Brown, Charlie Brown He's a clown, that Charlie Brown He's gonna get caught Just you wait and see (Why's everybody always pickin' on me?)
#20
I Present To You The Best Thing I’ve Ever Pulled Out Of A Dumpster: Zap
Bonniebluebutler 2 years ago
I always check each dumpster when leaving recycling. People no doubt think I'm dumpster diving, but I'm looking for dumped animals.
Kim Morrison 2 years ago
My pupper Obi Juan was found when he cried out as the dumpster was being emptied into the truck! Thank God he was heard and the trash collector stopped! No idea how he got into the dumpster but ecstatic he was found! Best dog EVER !!
#21
We Found This Beauty At The Market. She Was Very Hungry And Covered In Ticks. We Decided To Take Her To Our Family, Had Her Spayed, Treated For Parasites And Now She Is A Very Sweet, Affectionate And Grateful Kitty
Cynthia Marrs 2 years ago
Wow! Whiskers that really stand out! She's lovely. And I'm sure very grateful.
“A third piece of protection for a dog is their license, which is not only required by law but gives you additional protection. Microchips and licenses serve as supplemental methods of identification to collars and tags, which — while still critical — can fall off or become lost. They can also help protect your dog from theft, giving you recourse to reclaim them if they are found in someone else’s possession. The San Diego Humane Society provides dog licensing services for pet owners in their jurisdiction, as well as affordable microchipping clinics for dogs, cats, and other pets. These investments can save pet owners both time and money spent on searching for a lost pet or paying reclamation fees — and provide valuable peace of mind.”
#22
We Just Adopted This Little Boy An Hour Ago. We Plan On Calling Him Icarus
#23
Adopted This Little Polydactyl Gremlin. Meet Pastina
Lakota Wolf 2 years ago
That tortie is full of tortitude... don't let the sweet eyes fool you XD
Weirdo Axolotl 2 years ago
That is so weird my family literally just got two kittens that look exactly like that! Their names are Starfire and Raven 🖤
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
I love Tortie cats. They are definitely full of sass and catitude.
Upstaged75 2 years ago
We have 2 of them! They are such characters/weirdos. :)
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I had a Torti with greens and she was full of attitude❣️ it was like having a little boy arguing over food and more. My Shilo I had to put her down on 9/16/22 I miss Shilo so much, a non-stop talker 😥😢😸
#24
New Kitten Definitely Has Preferences As To The Most Comfortable Place To Sleep
Lakota Wolf 2 years ago
Another lovely kitten that likely isn't a rescue or was "adopted", as kitty is a Bengal that was probably purchased for thousands of dollars from a breeder XD oh well.
Nay Wilson 2 years ago
Not necessarily. A few months ago I saw a 2 year old bengal in a shelter. He was a stray who got hit by a car and had to have his hind leg amputated. There are numerous shelters that cater to specific breeds of animals
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Yvonne Dauwalder Balsiger 2 years ago
I remember reading a news article a couple weeks ago that a lot of people who bought a Bengal just can't handle how energetic and unruly they can be (because they are in general a lot wilder than your regular house cat). And then the poor cats get dumped in a shelter. Former friends of ours got rid of theirs after 2 weeks and returned him to the breeder, eff them but better for the cat.
Untamed Snark 2 years ago
When I adopted my little grey girl Tilly at 8 weeks she loved sleeping on my chest like that, or under my chin. She's grown into a huge girl but still wants to sleep on my chest , it's just a little harder at 8kg
Disgruntled Pelican 2 years ago
A friend found a Bengal kitten in my rural hometown. No one knows how he got there but he was the absolutely sweetest boy.
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Look At This Happy Dog!!! She Was The Smallest Of Her Siblings And No One Wanted To Take Her. And I Took! She Seems To Really Love Me❤️
Heather Vandegrift 2 years ago
I don't understand why anyone wouldn't want the smallest pup in a litter! They are usually the sweetest and have lots of personality!
Jan Bowyer 2 years ago
And we love you for bringing her into your life. God bless
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Cynthia Marrs 2 years ago
Add the wisteria backdrop, and you have a wonderful photo of your gorgeous doggo.
#26
My Sister Brought This Guy Home
Heather Vandegrift 2 years ago
Lots of people don't realize just how many pet rabbits and guinea pigs are abandoned all the time! Rabbits can get much bigger than the tiny buns they start out as, and can live over 10 YEARS! They are just domesticated, just like dogs and cats, but unlike those animals rabbits are NOT hunters, so they have even less of a chance of survival if they are just released into the wild/dumped. Anyone wanting a funny, cute pet that's maybe not as affectionate as a dog, but that can't climb all over their furniture and counters like a cat, should consider a house rabbit!
#27
From Shelter Cat To Couch Potato. Meet Kirsten Who Turned Me Into A Cat Person
Nay Wilson 2 years ago
Everyone’s a cat person, they just don’t always know it yet. Sometimes it takes the cat that will make you a cat person a while to turn up
Insono 2 years ago
Definitely! My bfs best mate always claimed to hate cats but then our cat had a litter and one of the kittens wasn't pre adopted yet when he came over to visit. The tiny guy climbed his pants and then proudly sat on his knee while bfs mate exclaimed "this is my cat, his name is Tobias". And Tobias definitely turned him because he now has 4 cats lol
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Cynthia Marrs 2 years ago
She'll be a beauty when her fur grows back. Thank you for the rescue.
#28
New Puppy / Little Polar Bear Cub!
Sue Wade-Walters 2 years ago
The size of those paws makes me think it will be a large floof ball soon!
robin aldrich 2 years ago
That's it? I can't take it.... too much cuteness.... I'm overloaded. Wait give me more.
#29
I Think These Brothers Look Comfortable In Their New Home
Spencer's slave 2 years ago
This particular one brought me to tears because these two remind me so very much of Puss and Boots. So long gone but never forgotten.
Firstname Lastname 2 years ago
At first I thought they were super tiny in a big hand until I saw the edge of the chair.
#30
Update On Eddie, The Feral Cat No That One Wanted, Who Needed Lots Of Space….currently Chilling On My Lap
Bill McDowall 2 years ago
I used to run a pub and we knew we had feral cats in the garden. She had kittens so we started leaving food out. When the the kittens were old enough, we had the local cat protection folks trap them so we could spay/neuter them. They had to stay indoors for 3 days so I put them in my spare room. When it came to release day, the kittens ran straight for the garden while the mum ran straight for my my sofa and then started demanding food with menaces. TL:DR My good deed was punished
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We Have A New Adoptee Joining Our Family. Reddit, Meet Olive!
She's still a little shy, but she's warming up to her new home. Soon she'll get to meet her brother who's been trying to talk to her through the door.
Iron Penguin 2 years ago
Am I the only one who thought the first picture showed her having somehow wedged herself into a corner near the ceiling? Because like Janine B. said, oh yeah, cat.
Elaine Reed 2 years ago
The first picture show the kitten in an empty cardboard box, not up the wall.
Michelle K 2 years ago
My my so many beautiful little Voids here. Black cats are the last to be adopted at shelters. Kudos to everyone who poo-poos stupid superstitions and takes one of these home. They are MAGICKAL. ❤
#32
About To Adopt This Little (Big) Boy From The Shelter I Work At. He Went A Year With No Applications, And Now, I'm Finally Financially Ready For A Cat!
#33
My New Littles Ones, They Need To Be Bottle Fed, Mom Got Hit By A Car, I Feel Horrible
I aM dA sQuIdDy SqUiD sQuId 2 years ago
The damn onion cutting ninjas again!!🧅🥷
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Someone dumped a 5-6 week old kitten in our yard (we live on a dead end street, it happens) three years ago. Of course, we rescued and adopted her. She spent the first week wrapped around my neck up in my hair, and I became Mom. After that first week, she wanted to spend time with the older cats and the dog (all deceased now, except the youngest of the older cats). The older cats taught her how to “cat”. Though littleTabitha was old enough to eat kitten food, and was familiar with the litter box, she still had accidents in the house. The reason for that is the same reason we diaper babies. She was too young to have the muscle control to hold it until she was in the box. Once she hit 8 weeks, the accidents stopped, but that was a tough two weeks. Additionally, being abandoned at an age when they’re just starting to be weaned means she’s become an obsessive-compulsive wool and hair sucker and arm licker. She will lick your arm down to the bone if you don’t gently stop her. But for all of that, we have no regrets. She’s a lovely cat, and a little clown who has brought a lot of joy to my husband and I, and especially her cat brother, Jack.
sherry allison 2 years ago
That's how I have my youngest cat. He was about 10-12 weeks old when his mother was hit by a car. I didn't see his mom but neighbors said there was a female cat in the road the same night he appeared in our courtyard crying all night. Took me two weeks of feeding him and talking to him before I got him inside. He'll be 11 next month.
Patricia Stilwell 2 years ago
No, no, you did a wonderful think. Don't let the sad part spoil the joy for you.
Cynthia Marrs 2 years ago
It will be worth the lost sleep. They will LOVE you for being their new MOM.
Teresa Spanics 2 years ago
AWW, poor dear sweet mother cat 😭😿💔 I am so glad that you were able to rescue these two dear sweet kitties😻😻💖💖
#34
Our Newest Addition
#35
Saw A Sign That Said Free Kittens So Now I Have A Free Kitten
Spencer's slave 2 years ago (edited)
I really don't care how many times I get downvoted on this particular thread but far too many of these "adopted from a shelter/saw an advert for a free kitten" posts are of kittens too young to be adopted. They aren't fully weaned until 8 weeks. Please do your research before taking on a kitten that's small and cute, not all of them are weaned, de-wormed and de-flead. Worm and flea infestations kill kittens with malnutrition and aneamia.
That Goth Demon (zey/zem) 2 years ago
Yeah, but it's better to take the kitten in then leave it outside for possibly a few days to find it dead, it's better to take it in and do research than leave it out, do research and then take it in (btw I don't think anyone's gonna downvote your comment, maybe mine tho)
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Vicki Perizzolo 2 years ago
first visit - to the local humane society for dewormer & shots!! then spay/neuter. make appt early too
#36
Kubo Became A Part Of Our Little Family Today. Such A Perfect Gentleman
ЛеснойКороль(ForestKing)H/H 2 years ago
Kubo was one of my favorite movies as a kid! For those who don’t know, the main character only has one eye :)
#37
Adopted This Fluff Nugget A Week Ago. Safe To Say Cleocatra Seems Pretty Ok With Me
two-sided llama 2 years ago
(whey meow whey meow ay meoowwww) PURR LIKE AN EGYPTIAN
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#38
Adopted This Boy Yesterday, His Crest Makes For Perfect Snack Storage
Sue Wade-Walters 2 years ago
I see guinea pig, I upvote! Wonder how long that tomato will stay there...
Danger Bunny (She/Her) 2 years ago
Until it rolls off and the lil piggie eats it
Load More Replies... Patricia Stilwell 2 years ago
Please get a partner for him/her. They are highly social animals and honestly need a buddy.
MotherofGuineaPigs 2 years ago
Yes, the blueberry holder. Our Mr. Mouse has a crest big enough for a tomato too. Enjoy the sassy.
Coleen Zickert 2 years ago
They are very social and require specialized diet. Prone to calcium oxalate bladder stones. Take a trip to the vet to find out dietary needs and if you plan on introducing another piggy be careful of the sex and spay or neuter if need be. Sweet little critters.
Vicki Perizzolo 2 years ago
now get a second one to keep him company-- g-pigs NEED to be in pairs for their sanity
Claudia Lorenz 2 years ago
Guinea pigs need to be adopted in pairs. They are very social and need interaction!
#39
I Hit The Jackpot Today
Lakota Wolf 2 years ago
Belgian Malinois are NOT for everyone. They are an incredibly active breed that needs a "job". I sure hope OP knows what they're getting into with their "jackpot" XD
Sami-Jo Ross 2 years ago
As someone with two, I can confirm they are not for beginners.
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Vicki Perizzolo 2 years ago
needs a job and LOTS of exercise.. he's at least as smart as any 5 y/o human.. maybe more
#40
We Just Adopted This Sweet Girl, She's Six Weeks Old
Betsy Ray 2 years ago
Beautiful puppy. Too young to leave mom unless there are extenuating cumstances.
Jestinna Welch 2 years ago
I'm pretty sure the fact that it is noted how young the pup is, basically implies there are extenuating circumstances here..
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Lakota Wolf 2 years ago (edited)
Six weeks is too soon to be away from mom/littermates. Hope it was a rescue situation and not something else.
#41
The 2nd Day We Had Nova, Look At That Sass!
#42
I Adopted My First Cat From A Shelter Today. I Expected Him To Need At Least A Few Weeks To Adjust, But He’s Been Glued To My Side Since He Came Home. Meet Oscar!
#43
My 2 Year Old Cat Already Accepted Our New Kitten. It's Been 24 Hours. He's Very Protective Of Her Already
Lakota Wolf 2 years ago
This is what I WANTED to have happen when I adopted my younger cat XD Instead, he follows his big sister around and pokes her in the butt with a paw, and then she turns around and makes goblin noises at him. Sometimes he leaps out of ambush at her just for variation, and then chases her around while she makes goblin noises. He just turned 2. I used to hope he'd calm down. XD
Leigh 2 years ago
My Tom cat used to wait for my tortie to come by so he could swat her butt! She used to slap him!
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We Foster Failed With Gus Oops
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This Little Girl Was Found On The Highway With People Driving Over Her. We Have Taken Her In. Meet Serafina!
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Spent Months In A Shelter Cage. Now He's Mine
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The Newest Addition To The House!! Meet Kilala!!
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My Newly Rescued Baby. I Can't Believe Someone Tossed Her Away
I've has cats my whole life but this little girl is so sweet, gentle, and playful, I can't imagine the type of person who would dump her in the woods to die. Safe and warm forever now baby girl (still working on a name).
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Our New Family Member
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Adopted My First Cat
#51
My Partner And I Just Moved In Together And Adopted This Little Man
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We Were Worried At First Because Our Cat Was Being Rough With The Kitten, But It Took About 24 Hours For Him To Begin Giving Our New Kitten Love
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Meet Pebble - She’s Got Her Forever Home Now
Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago
In her own comfy bed, surrounded by toys, well fed, safe and secure, happy, and oh so very much loved
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Welcome Home Lotta
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Found Him Abandoned. Poor Old Cat. Sweet As Can Be, Named Him Toothless
Cynthia Marrs 2 years ago
Looks like his ears have taken a beating. Glad you can offer him solace.
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Meet Our Newest Family Member!
Cynthia Marrs 2 years ago
Bunny poop everywhere? Sand box trained? My! What big ears you have, my dear!
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Meet My Firstborn
#58
Saved These Little Dudes From Euthanasia Today!
Lakota Wolf 2 years ago (edited)
Unfortunately not every shelter has the capacity, staff, or the funding to rescue young kittens, who sometimes need intensive, round-the-clock care such as bottle-feeding. If fosterers cannot be found in time, it is more merciful to euthanize the kittens rather than have them die slowly of illness (which could spread easily to vulnerable kittens in a shelter environment) or dehydration. It's horrible, and I wish that we never had to euthanize another kitten, but the reality is that there are too many kittens being born and not enough shelters, rescues, and fosterers :(
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She Was The Smallest Of Her Brothers And Sisters, And For A Long Time Could Not Find The Owners) I Accidentally Saw An Ad With Her Photo And My Heart Melted... Would You Feel The Same?
Betsy Ray 2 years ago
Not quite clear to me. She was the runt of the litter and got lost. Then the OP found the owners?
Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago (edited)
The best sense I can make bout it is: Lost, found by OP, who relied to find the owners, and then saw an ad for her, probably either an old ad to sell her, or a lost dog ad (like they wanted their merchandise back to sell), decided to adopt him and let the owners know.
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Just Adopted This Sweet 1 Year Old Boy
Lori T Wisconsin 2 years ago
He's scanning you. Showering him with treats and love will improve your chance of acceptance 😊
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Mr. Squid Is Settling Into His New Home Nicely!
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Eddie, Our Little Shed Kitten, Has Settled Right In
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Everyone... Meet Yoshi
Spencer's slave 2 years ago
That is a picture of a very frightened kitten. Please don't ever do this, the tail curled up between the legs is total fear.
Lakota Wolf 2 years ago (edited)
Ears are starting to flatten sideways too. That is one scared kitten who is putting its body into defensive "I'm about to get attacked" mode. :( OP's other photos of Yoshi are even worse.
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My Sister's New Kitty
Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago (edited)
Are you sure your sister was well prepared to welcome a new cat? (That’s the luxury model cat condo!)
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Adopted This Pretty Girl Today!
Lakota Wolf 2 years ago
I have a soft spot for gray kitties... my old gray girl was my everything. She lived to be one month shy of her 20th birthday. Also, I doubt that this lovely lady is actually a Manx - purebred cats rarely turn up in shelters! XD Likely her taillessness is a de novo mutation or the result of injury when she was younger.
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My New Baby Atticus! He Spent Over A Year Waiting To Be Adopted! Obviously I’m Not Getting Much Done Today!
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We Welcomed Chai To Her New Home
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Adopted This Guy From A Shelter!
Bill McDowall 2 years ago
Are you aware that he's already decided who's in charge of the TV remote? 😱
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Ben Has Been A Stray For Years, But Came To Live With Us A Few Weeks Ago - This Is The First Time He’s Sat On My Knee
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Rescuing My Best Friend
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We've Just Adopted A 75% Samoyed Girl - She Sleeps So Gracefully!
Lana Lana Banana 2 years ago
I had a Samoyed... There will always always be a special place in my heart for them. Love that Sammy Smile.
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First Days At Forever Home For Zuki
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My Friend Adopted This Cute Little Thing
Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago (edited)
Sweet baby. Seems to love snuggling—-which is the most beautiful gift.
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She’s Home!
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Nebula Furiosa Destroyer Of Worlds Celebrating 1 Week In Her Furever Home And All Her New Names
Lakota Wolf 2 years ago
Her tortie markings DO look a little like Nebula's character design! XD
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Finally A Name! Meet Javi!
#78
This Little Baby Showed Up Outside My Partner’s Job Last Week And Now It’s Ours
Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago
Not It, he or she please. They’re not objects, they’re living, breathing animals.
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After Years Of Wanting A Cat, My Partner And I Adopted A Kitten Right Before My Mcat!! She Is My Good Luck Charm
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He’s Been A Member Of The Family For Almost 2 Weeks Now
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Loki Was In The Shelter Over A Year. He Seems To Like His New Bed And Our Soft Clover
Sue Wade-Walters 2 years ago
Don't understand how he could have been in a shelter for a year. Makes me sad.
Sami-Jo Ross 2 years ago
You'd be surprised how long animals can be left in shelters. We adopted a cat from a no-kill shelter who had been there for over 4 years.
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Newest Member Of The Family: Celeste
Nay Wilson 2 years ago
There’s no telling what the fish might do if Celeste takes her eyes off it 😂 they’re sneaky things, fish 🙂
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My Son (6) Has Been Begging Me For A Dog. He’s At His Dad’s For The Week, So I’m Surprising Him! Meet Bentley, The 1 Year Old Reecue Heeler
Ur worth it 2 years ago
Imagine if the dad also was surprising him with a dog while he was at his mom's house! 🤣
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First Day Home
Bill McDowall 2 years ago
How lucky are you!? You've been adopted to what looks like a marvellous house! Well done kitty, if more cats did the same, homeless for humans would be ended.
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Adopted Our Good Boy From The Shelter. Currently In Training
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Just Brought This Little Girl Home. Her Name Is Rupee!
#88
Meet My Newly Adopted Senior Cat, Chef!
Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago (edited)
God I hope not! You really do NOT want to hear a cat cuss a blue streak. It will strike fear all the way down your spine (have heard enough cat fights to the death, and had to separate my cats (in the past, when I used to let them outside, before I knew better) from the mutual death grips.
Load More Replies... Bill McDowall 2 years ago
Sorry, but very niche joke! I bet he thinks he's toque of the town! 🙄
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My New Baby Miles Is Not A Fan Of My Dogs
Heather Vandegrift 2 years ago (edited)
Aww, the ear tufts! The cat will have the dogs put in their place soon enough
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My Newly Adopted Son Cliff And His Cleft Lip
Heather Vandegrift 2 years ago
Name him Joaquin, after Joaquin Phoenix who has a scar on his upper lip
#91
We Added A New Member To Our Family Today. Her Name Is Junie And She’s The Sweetest Girl. I Love Her So Much
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Everyone Meet Layla! Our Beautiful New Family Member!
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New Baby!
#94
We Adopted This Guy Recently And I Think He’s Happy!
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Found This Girl On The Stairs Of An Apartment Complex Today
Lou Cam 2 years ago
Because they're too bust trying to take a photo instead of supporting the animals' weight properly.
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Just Adopted This New Baby Girl. Not Sure If She’s More Of A Pixie Or An Aria
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Found Him In The Street
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Got A New Dog
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Adopting This Sweet Girl On Thursday And Need Help With A Name - Our Top 2 Are Tuna And Calamari
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Getting This Kitten Today. We Haven't Settled On A Name Yet But We Were Considering Geralt. What Do You Think?
Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago
Because of that tiny little mustache, Charlie. For Charlie Chaplin.
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I Adopted This Sweetie Last Week! Say Hello To Charlie!
Upstaged75 2 years ago
The OP won't see your question because these posts are taken directly from Reddit. If you click on the small text at the bottom left of the picture it will take you to the original thread where it was posted.
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Introducing Gumbo And Chowder
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This Is My New Kitten Morty
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Met My Sister's New 2yr Old Cat, Tigger, For The First Time Today
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Our New Boy, Rugen
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New Puppy 😍
Midnightoil 2 years ago
Those ears!! Make sure people are being gentle with ears. They are not toys to flop.
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We've Adopted Our Second Cat And She's Been Hiding For Over 8 Hours Now
shawna Reich 2 years ago
sit next to him where he can see you, back turned away partially so he has an escape route...talk to him in a nice voice and place your hand laying down in front of him and hang out there for 5-10 mins on and off, he will come out of his shell - may take few weeks depending how scared he is
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My New Kitten
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Got These Sweet Babies A Forever Home Today
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Can Someone Tell Me What Bread Is She? She's Been Wondering Around And I Took Her Home And Adopted Her
Lakota Wolf 2 years ago (edited)
PSA: most cats aren't a specific "breed". Unless you have provable pedigree papers, your cat is a Domestic Shorthair (or Mediumhair, or Longhair.) Cat breeds don't work the way dog breeds do. Unless you have a pedigree, your cat is a moggy. If your cat had one parent that was a purebred Bengal and the other parent was a purebred Persian, your cat is a moggy. It is not a "half Bengal". It is not a "Pergal" or a "Bensian". I know we all want our cats to be "extra special" by being a certain breed/crossbreed, but that's just not how cat breeds work. XD Cute as this kitten is, she's a Domestic Shorthair and that's that.
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My New Boy Simba
Lakota Wolf 2 years ago
So... this article is ostensibly about animals who were ADOPTED, ostensibly from shelters or rescues, and BP just inserts a purebred British Shorthair kitten from a Reddit user who appears to be a British Shorthair breeder. Who sells their purebred kittens. Not a rescue nor a shelter. Got it. XD
Heather Vandegrift 2 years ago
This kitten looks like the feline version of a Shiba Inu and I LOVE IT!
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Shannon Matthews 2 years ago
Meet Sweet Pea. Adopted her from shelter in Illinois last weekend. She originally came from a hoarding situation before her foster took care of her. I love her so much! Sweet-Pea-...13e69b.jpg 
KathleenJ 2 years ago
I really hate when I reach the end of these posts....want them to keep going and going!
Jude Laskowski 2 years ago
Please remember that many of us dog owners do not live in homes with yards. I was turned down years ago by a rescue group because I live in a condo. I had a dog walking business, and the dog I eventually adopted had more "walkies" time than dogs who have back yards.
hereforthecatpics 2 years ago
My cat Sykes is 19 now but my parents got her when she was about 3. Was called ‘little one-eye’ in the shelter, when my parents came in she wouldn’t stop miaowing until they took her. We don’t know how she lost her eye. She’s now old and deaf and incontinent but we love her to bits!
Shannon Matthews 2 years ago
Meet Sweet Pea. Adopted her from shelter in Illinois last weekend. She originally came from a hoarding situation before her foster took care of her. I love her so much! Sweet-Pea-...13e69b.jpg
KathleenJ 2 years ago
I really hate when I reach the end of these posts....want them to keep going and going!
Jude Laskowski 2 years ago
Please remember that many of us dog owners do not live in homes with yards. I was turned down years ago by a rescue group because I live in a condo. I had a dog walking business, and the dog I eventually adopted had more "walkies" time than dogs who have back yards.
hereforthecatpics 2 years ago
My cat Sykes is 19 now but my parents got her when she was about 3. Was called ‘little one-eye’ in the shelter, when my parents came in she wouldn’t stop miaowing until they took her. We don’t know how she lost her eye. She’s now old and deaf and incontinent but we love her to bits!
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