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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
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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.
Anon822209 2 years ago
This is precious, but I really need to know which yarn was used to make that blanket
DetongLhamo 2 years ago
Human animals need the company of non human animals all the way through life, especially towards the end.
Heather Vandegrift 2 years ago
The look of joy on your mom's face is lovely. I'm sorry for your loss, but at least in knowing it's coming, you have time to say what you've always wanted to say and make sure she knows how much you love her and appreciate everything she's done and been for you your whole life.
Kim Lorton 2 years ago
I bet she makes your mom’s last weeks very happy and I wouldn’t be surprised if she lives a bit longer than expected, because animals, especially baby animals, seem to be very healing for patients ! May your mom pass peacefully and lovingly with you all by her side!
#3
I Adopted This Senior Corgi From A Couple In Assisted Living Who Could No Longer Care For Him. Say Hello To Binki!
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
#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 :)
#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 :) )
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!!
#8
Was Told This Little Lady Was Unfriendly To Visitors… Apparently I Am The Chosen One!
#9
Found This Little Guy On The Road In A Closed Box. Welcome To The Family, Nugget
“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
#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
#12
I Rescued This Blue Eyed Beauty After Her Littermate Had Been Hit. They Were Dumped
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!
#15
This Street Pupper Has Been Living On The Construction Site Of Our House, So We've Adopted Her
“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!
#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!
#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.
#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
“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
#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.
#25
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❤️
#26
My Sister Brought This Guy Home
#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
#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!
#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.
#30
Update On Eddie, The Feral Cat No That One Wanted, Who Needed Lots Of Space….currently Chilling On My Lap
#31
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.
#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
#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.
#36
Kubo Became A Part Of Our Little Family Today. Such A Perfect Gentleman
#37
Adopted This Fluff Nugget A Week Ago. Safe To Say Cleocatra Seems Pretty Ok With Me
#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...
#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
#40
We Just Adopted This Sweet Girl, She's Six Weeks Old
#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
#44
We Foster Failed With Gus Oops
#45
This Little Girl Was Found On The Highway With People Driving Over Her. We Have Taken Her In. Meet Serafina!
#46
Spent Months In A Shelter Cage. Now He's Mine
#47
The Newest Addition To The House!! Meet Kilala!!
#48
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).
#49
Our New Family Member
#50
Adopted My First Cat
#51
My Partner And I Just Moved In Together And Adopted This Little Man
#52
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
#53
Meet Pebble - She’s Got Her Forever Home Now
#54
Welcome Home Lotta
#55
Found Him Abandoned. Poor Old Cat. Sweet As Can Be, Named Him Toothless
#56
Meet Our Newest Family Member!
#57
Meet My Firstborn
#58
Saved These Little Dudes From Euthanasia Today!
#59
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?
#60
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 😊
#61
Mr. Squid Is Settling Into His New Home Nicely!
#62
Eddie, Our Little Shed Kitten, Has Settled Right In
#63
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.
#64
My Sister's New Kitty
#65
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.
#67
My New Baby Atticus! He Spent Over A Year Waiting To Be Adopted! Obviously I’m Not Getting Much Done Today!
#68
We Welcomed Chai To Her New Home
#69
Adopted This Guy From A Shelter!
#70
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
#71
Rescuing My Best Friend
#72
We've Just Adopted A 75% Samoyed Girl - She Sleeps So Gracefully!
#73
First Days At Forever Home For Zuki
#74
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.
#76
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
#77
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.
#79
After Years Of Wanting A Cat, My Partner And I Adopted A Kitten Right Before My Mcat!! She Is My Good Luck Charm
#80
He’s Been A Member Of The Family For Almost 2 Weeks Now
#81
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.
#83
Newest Member Of The Family: Celeste
#84
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
#86
Adopted Our Good Boy From The Shelter. Currently In Training
#87
Just Brought This Little Girl Home. Her Name Is Rupee!
#88
Meet My Newly Adopted Senior Cat, Chef!
#89
My New Baby Miles Is Not A Fan Of My Dogs
#90
My Newly Adopted Son Cliff And His Cleft 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
#92
Everyone Meet Layla! Our Beautiful New Family Member!
#93
New Baby!
#94
We Adopted This Guy Recently And I Think He’s Happy!
#95
Found This Girl On The Stairs Of An Apartment Complex Today
#96
Just Adopted This New Baby Girl. Not Sure If She’s More Of A Pixie Or An Aria
#97
Found Him In The Street
#98
Got A New Dog
#99
Adopting This Sweet Girl On Thursday And Need Help With A Name - Our Top 2 Are Tuna And Calamari
#100
Getting This Kitten Today. We Haven't Settled On A Name Yet But We Were Considering Geralt. What Do You Think?
#101
I Adopted This Sweetie Last Week! Say Hello To Charlie!
#102
Introducing Gumbo And Chowder
#103
This Is My New Kitten Morty
#104
Met My Sister's New 2yr Old Cat, Tigger, For The First Time Today
#105
Our New Boy, Rugen
#106
New Puppy 😍
Midnightoil 2 years ago
Those ears!! Make sure people are being gentle with ears. They are not toys to flop.
#107
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
#108
My New Kitten
#109
Got These Sweet Babies A Forever Home Today
#110
Can Someone Tell Me What Bread Is She? She's Been Wondering Around And I Took Her Home And Adopted Her
#111
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
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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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