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Adding a furry friend to your life is a decision that can transform your world. Sure, it takes dedication and patience, but the rewards are definitely worth it. Every day becomes a chance to be greeted by a wagging tail or a soothing purr—a dose of happiness that melts away stress and fills your days with warmth.
Here at Bored Panda, we love to celebrate these special bonds. That’s why each month, we eagerly gather photos of recently adopted pets. This June is no exception, so we’ve put together another collection of animals settling into their forever homes. Scroll down to see their adorable faces, and don’t miss our chat with social media creator Anastasia Duravkina about her cat adoption story.
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#1
I Adopted 2 Cats Yesterday Because I Was Lonely, And Just Woke Up To This… This Is Amazing… I’m Not Alone Anymore
Sergy Yeltsen 1 year ago
I so understand. I had to have my 18 year old cat put down about a year ago, and coming home to an empty house was agonising for the first few months. I wish you the best of luck for you all. They look like a pair of cuties.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
I am so sorry for your loss. <3 My old gray girl died in 2018 (at 20 years old) and I'm still not over it. I was fortunate to have my other kitty Kohl when Wintressia died, and I adopted a tuxedo boy three years ago. If you haven't adopted another kitty since, the Cat Distribution System will find you one when the time is right :)
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KOURDUKOFF Isabelle 1 year ago
Indeed, cats are great company and they know how to communicate, especially when it's soup time !!!
Seeing pets click with their new families is pure joy. Sharing their adoption stories is even more special—each one is a happy ending waiting to be told. That’s why Bored Panda got in touch with Anastasia Duravkina, a social media and content marketing specialist from Ukraine, to hear about how she adopted her cat, Dixie. In her free time, Anastasia is a photographer who features her work on Instagram and films videos about her life on TikTok, where you can also find cute glimpses of Dixie.
Anastasia has always felt a deep connection to animals and knew she would eventually adopt one. “I grew up with a cat, but he stayed with my parents when I moved out,” she recalls. “Ever since, I’ve been thinking about getting my own pet.” However, she understood the commitment it would take and wanted to be fully prepared.
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#2
After Waiting Almost His Entire Life Of 10 Years, Carrot Was Adopted. I Cried. I Ugly Cried. His New Forever Fam Learned How To Express His Bladder. Six Months Old, Unknown Injury, 9.5 Years At The Shelter. Adopted. A D O P T E D!!!!!!
#3
Adopted 11-Year-Old Whiskers This Past Weekend
One day, though, while scrolling through a local online marketplace, Anastasia came across a peculiar cat staring back at her from the screen. “It was an ad from a shelter. I was mesmerized. It was the cutest and weirdest-looking cat I had ever seen. I knew she had to be mine, but I was afraid to take the leap,” she shares.
Weeks went by, but Anastasia couldn’t get the cat out of her mind. So when a free Saturday presented itself, she set off for the shelter. “The woman working there struggled to find the cat at first because there were so many animals there,” Anastasia says. “It broke my heart knowing they might never find their forever home.”
#4
Just Adopted This Thing. How Is This Cuteness Even Possible
#5
Today Was A Great Day At Our Shelter. Batman And Robin Were Adopted Together!!!
minnieslave0 1 year ago
Dinner dinner dinner dinner, dinner dinner dinner dinner,.... CATMAN!!!!
Finally, after a frantic hour of searching, Anastasia spotted the cat hiding amongst the others. Tiny, with fur standing on end in a comical yet charismatic explosion, she looked exactly as she did in the ad. Relief washed over her as she scooped her up, knowing this was the perfect match.
“It was one of the best things I’ve ever done,” Anastasia says. “Every animal deserves a loving home.”
#6
My Mother Found Her In The Trash, We Adopted Her
Misty Swecker 1 year ago
Last week on my way home, I went through an intersection, and someone had thrown three kittens in the middle of the intersection in a plastic bag. It was the saddest thing I had ever seen. I got there in time to save two of them luckily and they were just 3 weeks old.
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Wanda Hawkins 1 year ago (edited)
When my youngest daughter was 5 we found a 8 week old kitten that had been thrown in a dumpster. We took him home and named him Max. My husband didn't want him but he wanted my husband. We had him for 15 yrs. He now sits on our mantle with part of a spiked collar on it that my husband bought for him.
Daya Meyer 1 year ago
Don't look in his eyes! One look and you will be completely under his spell! 😉
#7
Adopted These Kitties A Few Weeks Ago
Jude Laskowski 1 year ago
I see your double upvote and raise you one upvote!
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#8
Adopted This Guy Today After Losing My 14-Year-Old Dog 6 Days Ago
Miss Tinker 1 year ago
You’ll never replace your first dog but be proud you’ve given this lovely boy a second chance. Lots of love coming your way ❤️
Mabelbabel 1 year ago
There's a poem called The Last Will and Testament of a Dog. It's about a beloved pet dying, and willing his human to give the love in his heart to another animal, to give him the loving arms that held him, the voice that called his name and made him feel safe. It leaves me crying every time. When I lost my first cat, I thought I'd never have another because I couldn't go through that again, but loving another doesn't mean loving the first one less.
Patricia Smith 1 year ago
I've never heard such beautiful sentiments on this site before. Enjoy your new buddy gentleman. You both deserve a wonderful life together.
Gustav Gallifrey 1 year ago
Your old dog would say to you: 'Good boy! Well done!' And wag his/hertail furiously.
Naming her new feline friend was a fun process. Anastasia and her boyfriend spent a while trying to come up with the right one and landed on Dixie. The name sounded pointy and fun, which matched the cat’s personality. “She’s 3 years old now. The sweetest cat I’ve ever known, but she has a certain pizzazz aura following her around. She can be quite cheeky and quirky, but it’s the combination of all her traits that makes her a perfect cat.”
#9
My Grandchildren, No One Wanted Them. One Is Wobbly The Other Has Epilepsy. My Kind Son And His Gentle Fiancée Adopted Them. They Are Pure Joy!
#10
How Could I Not Adopt Both
Fraxinus excelsior 1 year ago
I had 2 grey boys, i was only adopting one but his brother kept being let down, so i had to do the right thing and adopt them together.Both are now playing in kitty heaven. Miss them so much.
Metalhead Turtle 🇺🇦 1 year ago
I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending love your way.
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Mabelbabel 1 year ago
The last time I went to my local animal rescue, I wanted one cat who could be a companion to my older cat (we'd just lost her brother). I fell in love with a kitten. The kitten's mother had been brought in as a pregnant stray, so the litter was born in the shelter. The lady in the shelter said it would be better to take two, just as easy to look after as one, and he wouldn't be left alone when my older one died. I agreed to take another of the kittens. Then she said that one of the remaining kittens had to stay with his mother because he needed some surgery, so that meant the healthy kitten wouldn't be able to play with his sick brother, so he'd be lonely without the two I was adopting. And that was how I ended up with three kittens. Shelter volunteers-masters of emotional manipulation!
Lee Henderson 1 year ago
I have always felt that cats should not be alone. Adopt two and they will always have a companion and, when one dies, the remaining cat helps lessen the pain.
#11
My Friendly Adopted Kitten
On TikTok, Anastasia shares a photo of Dixie as a kitten alongside how she looks today. “She’s got big, beautiful green eyes and tortoiseshell fur,” Anastasia describes. “When you look at the photo from the shelter, it’s easy to understand why I was charmed. She looked a bit funny and cartoonish, but full of character.” The transformation from the shy shelter cat to the confident and happy feline she is now is just remarkable.
#12
My Adopted Boy's First Day Home
Jude Laskowski 1 year ago
Just like my last adoption. He had been in and out of the shelter several times, and was 8 when I took him home. He climbed up on the sofa, put his head on the pillow and slept. It took him about 6 months to realize he wasn't going back to the shelter again.
#13
We Adopted Gertie Yesterday. She Wanted To Say Hi
#14
This Rescue Kitten That Was Recently Adopted From My Job Has A Heart On His Nose
However, in February 2022, Anastasia faced one of the most challenging times of her life when Russia began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. She had to flee the country with Dixie. “I had all of her documents prepared beforehand, even though multiple countries were kind enough—and I will always be grateful for it—to let people cross the borders with their pets without the necessary documentation,” she explains. The escape was a stressful experience for both of them, but they made it out safely, and the shared ordeal only strengthened their bond.
#15
Adopted Barely Six Hours Ago
Daya Meyer 1 year ago
This is my home and head quarter now. Just a quick nap and then planning my world domination. Harhar!
Grace Note 1 year ago
Such a shame he's not settling in. If only he could relax and chill out a little!
#16
This Is Bug Bug. She Suffered A Traumatic Brain Injury As A Stray Kitten That Left Her Mostly Blind And...special. We Adopted Her From A Shelter About A Month Later And Nursed Her Back To Health. She's 8 Now. She Has To Wear A Bell So We Can Keep Tabs On Her. Roast Her
JK 1 year ago
Agreed. So many needs cats do not end up adopted. They are truly adaptable to their new situation with adopters who care and are prepared. Glad she has a home.
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#17
His Name Is Rael, I Adopted Him, It Makes Me Very Happy (I Recommend Adopting And Not Buying Hehe)
Disgruntled Pelican 1 year ago
I honestly don't think I've ever seen a cat with that eye color before! It's magnificent!
Griffy 1 year ago
And if you do decide to buy, PLEASE go to a reputable breeder, not a pet store! My petcare client got a cockapoo from a Petland that sold dog that were probably from a puppy mill. Spent a ton of money to purchase. Then the sweetie had massive kidney issues, so toss another couple thousand and in my case, miles, at the vets. Sweet pup is ok now, but I wish she would have gone to a breeder instead. Of course, adoption is the way to go, though!
Anastasia believes that rescuing a pet from a shelter saves multiple lives. “Shelters often euthanize animals when they are not adopted for a long time or if they are senior,” she explains. “By adopting a pet, you free up space in the shelter for another animal which otherwise could starve or die on the streets.”
#18
Bringing This Sweet, Gentle Boy Home In A Few Days. He Came Right Up To Me And Asked For Pets From Me And My Family At The Shelter. Can’t Wait To Show Him A Good Life!
Pan Narrans 1 year ago
These eyes have seen a lot. Be gentle with him and he'll lavish you with love.
Chris Kelly 1 year ago
Are you sure he's just not asking why your watching him in the litter box?
#19
I Got Adopted By Cat Today
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
Finally! A soft can-opener who knows what's going on!
#20
The Moment You Realize You’re Adopted!
Moreover, choosing to adopt your pet from a shelter rather than buying from a breeder is a more ethical and compassionate way to support animals. Although she rescued a kitten, Anastasia is open to adopting older cats in the future. “I can see myself getting an older cat given they have an even smaller chance of finding a home,” she says.
#21
Just Adopted A Half Blind Kitten. Anyone Has Any Suggestion For Take Good Care Of This Special Kid? Thanks
Pan Narrans 1 year ago
Live a structured life, keep everything in their place, and your cat will thrive.
delacruzshio 1 year ago
Adopt another (sighted) one, your cat's life and behavior will be based on the other, they'll help each other.
EL Markey 1 year ago
Your number 1 job for this little guy is to keep him/her safe! Use audio cues to help them find water, food, etc. Knocking on floor or using spoon to tap on food bowl. Different textures help them feel with their paws where things are. DON'T move furniture, etc. around! Change is very hard on blind kitties!
Patricia Smith 1 year ago
Please get a sighted cat if possible. They will both thrive . This one's anxiety and adjustment to changes will be amazing. You're also an amazing human being!
Margaret Shannon 1 year ago
Talk sweet to kitty, ears work! You have a good heart and kitty will thrive.
Mystery Kitteh 1 year ago
If you can afford a running/walking wheel. Then they can exercise without the fear of bumping into things
Disgruntled Pelican 1 year ago
Forgive me for the dumb question, but is them falling off the wheel a concern when blind/half blind? Or are they able to keep straight enough that it wouldn't be a concern?
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I'd recommend a soft bell on her collar too! God Bless You, Sweet Soul! 🤗🇺🇸
CF 1 year ago (edited)
I fostered a pair of blind kittens several years ago, siblings that were born that way (microophthalmia for one, couldn't ever figure out a diagnosis for the partly visual one). Anyways they ended up being adopted by one of my vet techs so I got frequent updates. The fully blind from birth cat actually got around better than the cat with partial vision, who occasionally bumped into things. He ran up and down stairs no problem. One evening my tech was watching TV and the blind cat, Stevie, was on the couch with them and he jumped up into the air and caught a bug. That pair of kittens taught me that (indoor, well-loved) cats don't need no stinking eyes! ETA- The cat in the picture looks like probable congenital micro-ophthalmia too.
#22
Adopted!
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
Not every bi-colored-face cat is a chimera - and a cat can't be a "semi-chimera" - it's either a fused chimera or not. Chimeras are two embryos that fused early on in gestation. It is rare. Since this little lady has the same foreleg and ear markings, it is unlikely she is actually a chimera. She is a tortoiseshell colorpoint with mitted/white markings. (I think she's a dilute tortie as well, but it's hard to tell from the photo.) "Split-face" markings like hers are actually very common in tortoiseshell cats.
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#23
My Adopted Boyo, Ginger
Unfortunately, shelters are currently facing a crisis. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people were looking for companionship out of loneliness and found it by adopting pets. The adoption rates at the time were record-high, and videos of empty shelters were going viral. In 2020, 2% more animals left shelters than came in, according to Shelter Animals Count. However, in 2021, this trend reversed, and now 4% more animals are entering shelters than leaving. These animals need help now more than ever.
#24
Her Name Is Angel. Adopted From The Shelter. Welcome To Your Forever Home
#25
Adopted Our Foster Cat, Best Decision Ever
Soton_Sherpa 1 year ago
Did you mean to say that the cat had graciously allowed the humans to continue living - as long as the humans served - in the cats new empire? 🤔🤭
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#26
My First Ever Cat
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
At least they match! My tux has mismatching socks XD
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So by sharing her experience, Anastasia hopes to inspire others to consider adoption. “Dixie has brought so much joy into my life, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I truly wish all animals out there receive the love and care they deserve.”
#27
Adopted After Being Kept Locked In A Closet For 3 Years
Cecilia Herrera 1 year ago
May Karma visit those fecal matter for brains former owners, and give them equal treatment.
Phillip Moderow 1 year ago
There is nothing terrible enough that can be done to people who abuse animals IMHO.
Linda Robinett 1 year ago
Ah cats are solar powered. This one needs a full charge after being kept in the dark
Chris Kelly 1 year ago
Beautiful fur, hint to help your kitty, just keep all your doors open. I have a cat I adopted & it became very clear he did not like closed doors except the front door. I think someone was moving & put him in a room & closed the while the movers did thier job. When someone came to show the house the andcat ran bolted of the house. I've owed cats all my live & this cat loves people. I had him4 days & the grandkids came for a visit with the dog so I close to my bedroom. The kids asked if they could see my new cat I said sure he's in my bedroom. They were 2-4 &6years old and ran down the hallway like a herd of elephants,throw open the door. I was right behind them. The was on the dresser and as soon as he saw those kids he jumped down to met them. That'sthe point I knew someone let a really good cat get away. Your cat will be fine as we all know, LOVE solves every thing
#28
Our Newest Family Member, Whom I'll Be Adopting And Bringing Home On Monday, Still Deciding On What Will I Call Him
Patricia Smith 1 year ago
You might want to wait a bit for him to show a little of his personality to you before naming. Each cat is different I think, of course I know that it's hard to keep calling, Hey, you!, for a while.
#29
Colleague From Work Recently Had A Litter Of 5 Furballs. I'm Beyond Happy To Get 2 Of Them While The Other 3 Are Getting Adopted By My Brother
Kalikima 1 year ago
I had kittens the other day when I broke something, it happens..
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#30
Adopted This Friend A Bit Ago
Vivian McBride 1 year ago
Looks like a ceramic salt and pepper set that my aunt had; the cat was salt and the pillow was pepper. Cute!
#31
This Is My New Baby Casper. I Adopted Him This Past Weekend And He Is An Amazing Dog! Great Dane/Lab Mix
Jerome Lenovo 1 year ago
don't look at me like this ...... okay then, do you want a treat ? petting ? both ?
Rosemary . 1 year ago
LOL! I thought the same thing. Casper is absolutely darling, but those are not Great Dane mix feet. Lol! Maybe Lab and something a bit smaller? Either way, he's the perfect dog for OP.
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#32
Second Day Of Adoption, And She Came Out Of Hiding! She’s Exploring My Apartment Now
#33
Today My Best Friend Adopted This Cutie
#34
Everyone Meet Kali Our New Family Member!
Leslie Cookietown 1 year ago
Pits are a misunderstood breed but my experience is that they'll love ya till you die if you'll give 'em a chance! It's all how they've been raised (aggressive or sweet).
#35
I Have A Cat, Nala, Who Steals My PC Chair, Now I Adopted Another Cat, Spike, And Now I Have 2 Stealers Xd
Sergy Yeltsen 1 year ago (edited)
Spike? It's a big name for a little kitten, but I'm sure he will grow into it. :)
#36
Found Our Adopted Site Puppy Sleeping Between The Plants
#37
Just Adopted From The Shelter:)
glowworm2 1 year ago
Most likely a little girl. Torties are almost always female.
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Upstaged75 1 year ago
Up until last year we has 2 torties. They passed away at an advanced age. Best cats ever! Always doing something weird. :)
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Caroline Nagel 1 year ago
My Tortie has a beige moustache. She is quite a handful: very headstrong and bossy 😄
#38
My Cat Has Adopted A Miniature Version Of Himself
Sinead Kenny 1 year ago
Sure that isn't his offspring he is bringing home to show off? Look very similar and very cute
Victoria Howell 1 year ago
Hopefully their boy is neutered and they get the little one spay/neutered as well.
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Our Adopted Tnr Cat Resting From Protecting The Farm
#40
Hi I'm Nina, I Was Adopted
#41
Just Adopted This Kitten.. She’s Such A Cutie
Anna Drever 1 year ago
Came here to say that. We adopted a bonded trio a few weeks ago and the first night they nuked a toilet roll. And even the opposite way they managed to do it again because one of our grandkids left a decent length hanging down. 😬 But they’re still worth it. 🙂
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We Adopted Minnie The Lhasa Apso And She Is Everything We’ve Been Looking For And More!!
Panda'sMom 1 year ago
Adopted a little bi-color Lhasa myself. He has brought me such JOY! I laugh every day!
Patricia Smith 1 year ago
That smile! She's so happy that you're so happy that she's happy and she's so happy you're happy and you're so hap. . . .. well, the circle of life!
#43
Found This Baby In The Carpool Lane The Other Day
Miss Tinker 1 year ago
Update from the OP: “I spotted this tiny kitten on the freeway in the carpool lane the other day. I frantically got off at the nearest exit and called the police. They said they’d send an officer to go find the kitten and by the time I got back on the freeway (literally a minute), highway patrol was already clearing the freeway! The operator said they will be taking it to the pound so I said if the officer finds the kitten I will take him. I got a call back and I met the officer at a gas station and took him! Got him to a vet and my coworker adopted him the same day. Just has an eye infection and is now on antibiotics and eye drops. It makes me so sad to think that if I never saw him, this poor baby would’ve been hit and killed. I still can’t believe I even saw him in the first place.“
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robin aldrich 1 year ago
And had cooperation from the local police also... how nice!
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#44
Just Adopted A Kitten
Holly Herr 1 year ago
What a beautiful stretch! How do you leave him/her alone, for heaven’s sake?!
#45
My Mom Just Adopted These Babies And They Already Stole My Heart
#46
Recently Adopted My New Best Buddy, Freddie!
#47
Help With Names!
Tabitha 1 year ago (edited)
I have a 16.8 lb (recently weighed him) void named Jack (Jack Black, or Blackjack, if you like), who has just told me you have permission to give your little void his name if they’re a boy. Jack does not mind sharing. But if they’re a girl, how about naming her Wednesday Addams?
JK 1 year ago
Love it, give us some nics. I mean it is a little long to be used to yell at your cat while it is debating whether to toss the glass off the edge.
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#48
My Wife And I Adopted This Little Dude Last Weekend
#49
Just Adopted This Beautiful Kitty. She Loves Sitting On Her Favorite Spot By The Window
#50
I Recently Adopted A Cat, So Now We Watch Anime Together. That's So Cute :3
Soton_Sherpa 1 year ago
That's a very big can of energy drink for such a small cat! Be afraid, be very afraid! 😱
#51
My New (But Old) Adopted Little Angel :")
#52
It Should Be Illegal For A Cat To Be This Cute And Simultaneously This Sweet. I Hit The Jackpot When I Adopted Juniper
Jerome Lenovo 1 year ago
oh, i see he's learning to play guitar, got a stretch/force finger thingy
#53
When We Adopted Cat We Didn’t Expect She Will Became Our Third Dog (They All Love Each Other)
#54
This Is My Daughter Pickles
#55
The Most Loving Foster We Ever Had, My Favorite Adoption
#57
Meet Beans
#58
Recently Adopted This Lil Guy. They Said He Was Mixed But Weren’t Sure, Opinions?
Daya Meyer 1 year ago
It is a unique dog with its own character ready to be a family member. That is all you have to know 🙂
#59
Adopted A Dog, Can Anyone Tell Me The Breed ?
ElfVibratorGlitter 1 year ago
Hey random question, but has anyone ever used those cat or dog DNA things, and do they tell you what breeds they are?
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
I've used them on my dog Stilgar, whose parentage I knew, but I was curious what the tests would say. (His dad was a purebred German Shepherd and his mom is a Kuchi Dog, a livestock guardian breed.) I used both Embark and Wisdom Panel. I'll attach Stilly's results in a comment-reply to my own comment here. I also used Wisdom Panel on my younger cat, Preacher, expecting the exact result we got: 91% domestic cat XD (he is a shelter-adopted tuxedo and I didn't suspect he was a purebred anything, but I was curious!)
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Jerome Lenovo 1 year ago (edited)
gonna be a large dog i guess, got big paws. So i'd say ...... a cute dog, with a big nose and flappy ears
#60
Her Name Is Freyja. I Rescued Her From The Street And Adopted Her. She Is Very Adorable ❤️
#61
I’ve Been Kinda Lonely Lately, So I’m Adopting These Cuties On Friday ! I Need Help With Names
#63
Meet Goose . My Cat Of 10yrs Passed Away 9 Days Ago So I Have Adopted This Little Ray Of Sunshine
#65
Adopted This 9 Year Old Beauty. Welcome, Willow!!
#66
My New Blue-Eyed Boy 🥺
Suck it Trebek 1 year ago
I so miss my Siamese cat. She was the best and would chatter at you all day. You never feel lonely with a Siamese 🐈
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
Meezers are the best! Many years ago my neighbors had two Tonkinese cats and they absolutely had the meezer personality <3 I myself had a gray moggy who was so talkative that my friend asked if she was part Siamese XD
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#68
Adopting A Karakachan-Mix, Any Name Suggestions?
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
Ooh, good luck, friend XD Livestock guardian breeds can be intense. One of my dogs is half Kuchi Dog and even though he's disabled, he still has very strong livestock guardian breed instincts XD
#69
Adopted This Little Guy!
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
Funny, my aunt has two chihuahuas, and they both look exactly like this as well, just different coat colors XD
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#70
One Week After Getting Adopted, I Think He's Adjusting Well
#71
Name Suggestions Needed For Orange Adopted Kitten :)
#72
Believe It Or Not, This Gorgeous Girl Was Left In A Shelter Only A Few Days Ago. Now She's Ours!
Suck it Trebek 1 year ago
Wow, you lucked out. Looks like a pure bred Samoyed. We lucked out with a pure bred German Shepherd.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
It makes me so sad that people can abandon dogs period, but it's even more baffling to me when I read about purebreds being abandoned. GSDs are my favorite breed, so I used to follow my local GSD rescue after I lost my heart-dog Ember (purebred GSD) in 2010. They rescue GSD mixes too, but I was shocked how many purebred GSDs got abandoned. Unless people are buying from backyard breeders, a AKC-registerable purebred GSD could cost thousands of dollars.
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#73
We Inherited My Father-In-Law's Cat After He Passed Last Week
Judy Reynolds 1 year ago
Still looks a bit confused! Glad to know he has a loving home, though, while you all grieve!
#74
Just Adopted This Mostly Blind And Partially Deaf Old Man, Rice (8ish Years)
STress (I/me) 1 year ago
Old?!? Just give him some adaptation time... (I know, I've also been punk'd)
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
I agree, 8 isn't old for a small breed dog! XD My German Shepherd only made it to 12, but we had a medium-sized mutt when I was a kid who lived til she was 17. I even got a little salty at my vet recently when he said my older cat (who just turned 8) would need "senior cat exams" every year now. Like, how dare you?! XD She's only 8! My old gray kitty lived until 20! 8 isn't old for a cat or small dog! XD
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My Sister Adopted Both Haru & Hana!!
#76
Mr. Chicharito All Of 3 Hours After His Adoption
#77
In The Process Of Adopting Her. She Has Such A Unique Look I Think
#78
I Get To See You Guys Posting Pictures Of Your Newly Adopted Babies All The Time. I Didn’t Think I Would Get Another One, But Meet Tuesdae
#79
Adopted By A Stray Orange
#80
Adopted My Third Cat - Meet Smoked Gouda!
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
No, OP stated he's a junkyard cat, so he's just a domestic longhair. Not every gray cat is a Russian Blue or a Nebelung. Unless someone has papers to prove a cat's pedigree, they are just a "domestic shorthair/longhair". Cat breeds don't work the way dog breeds do, and even cats from purebred parents of different breeds are just "domestic shorthairs/longhairs" and not "half Bengal" or whatever one parent was.
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#81
She Got Adopted By The Cat
#83
Nelson's Doing His Best To Look Handsome For His Adoption Profile Pic
#85
Adopted This Little Guy Over The Weekend! 14 Pounds And ~1 Y/O. What Do We Think?
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
Or maybe an Aussie! I'd think a Catahoula mix would be larger than this guy.
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Two Months Ago I Found Sampson Limping On A Busy Street And Today I Finalized His Adoption :)
#87
Meet Gigi!!
#88
This Is My New Baby Boy Matcha And He Loves Attacking Anything With Stripes
#89
We Adopted A Goofball. Caesar Seems Happy About It
Miss Tinker 1 year ago
I think your dog needs to be reassembled. Do you have the instructions?
Daya Meyer 1 year ago
That is just his dog yoga time. This position is known as 'cow pat bath'
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#92
My New Adopted Kitten, Rory!
#93
My Soon To Be Adoptable Babies
#95
The Kitten I Am Adopting Has Dwarfism, At Almost 2 Months Old He Weighs Only A Little Bit More Than A Can Of Coke. He Will Be Illegal Forever!
#96
I Always Do “Last Foster Day” Photos For My Foster Kittens Before They Go Up For Adoption. I Was Trying To Get A Photo Of These Identical Flamepoint Brothers Together. I Failed
#97
Help!!!! I Have Adopted A Kitten Who Literally Won’t Leave Me Alone…ever!
#98
Shocked The Spca Let Us Adopt A Bear Cub
#99
I Adopted This Cute Girl (Figlia) And My Life Has Never Been The Same. She Observes Me Like This When I Eat Or Sleep Or When I Play Video Games. She Jumps On The Bed When The Sun Rises And Waits For Me To Wake Up. I Feel Blessed. It's My First Ever Pet. Some People Say She Got A Mustache Coloring!
#100
Recently Adopted This Stray Kitten — How Do I Go About It?
Daya Meyer 1 year ago
I spontanously went for 'survivor' as name. And yes, get her to the vet to get and keep her healthy.
#101
Just Adopted These Two Boys Today!
#102
Adopted Myself A Little Skrunky Thang
#103
Foster Kitten Has Adopted All My Cats
#104
New Pup That Will Soon Be Welcomed In Our Family
#105
Benjamin’s First Ride In His New Car Seat After The Groomer!
#106
Put In An Application To Adopt This Lil Cutie And Free Her From Petsmart Jail
#107
We Adopted A Kitten Yesterday, But This Was Not The One Who Was Adopted
#108
Adopted This Cute Guy A Few Days Ago. How Does He Expect Me To Get Any Work Done?
#110
Just Adopted This Guy, Any Idea What’s Going On With The Bridge Of His Nose?
Pan Narrans 1 year ago
Probably was a boxer in a previous life. If he were human I'd say he has his nose broken once. But I'm more concerned with the dark patch in his left eye.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
That's likely just pigment. At worse it's iris melanosis, which is benign. OP should monitor, and consider enucleation if the pigmentation spreads.
Load More Replies... Sinead Kenny 1 year ago
Unfortunately between that and both eyes it looks like possible previous abuse
#112
My Baby Boji
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
Scottish Folds are cute, but ALL Scottish Fold cats are affected by osteochondrodysplasia, a developmental abnormality that affects cartilage and bone development throughout the body. This condition causes the ear fold in the breed and studies point to all Fold cats being affected by it. Fold cats therefore have malformed bone structures and can develop severe painful degenerative joint diseases at an early age. Due to these health conditions, breeding Fold cats is prohibited in several countries and some major cat registries do not recognize the cat breed. ALL Scottish Folds have cartilage deformities, ALL Scottish Folds will develop progressive arthritis to some degree, and ALL Scottish Folds will end up in pain at an early age. We need to stop breeding cat and dog breeds who are deformed and in pain/cannot function normally (ALL brachycephalic dog breeds, munchkin cats, Scottish Folds, etc.)
#113
Just Adopted Kimchi Yesterday. I Think He Likes It Here
#114
Adopting This Little Guy. Any Advice For Very Anxious Cats?
Noltha 1 year ago
Patience. Do not force patting, cuddling etc. Speak to him a lot, show your hands, let him smell them, give some treats. Wait patiently for him coming to you.
Tabitha 1 year ago (edited)
Keep any sudden noises or movements to a minimum, to create as calm and soothing a space as possible, until the cat comes out of their shell and can learn to recognize all the normal household noises. Beat the ever-lovin’ c**p out of anyone who purposely tries to scare the cat, as some a******s think it’s funny, for some reason. Kick their a*s(es) into next week.
Load More Replies... Sinead Kenny 1 year ago
Took our adopted 6 weeks to even come near us. Had to feed her under the couch with cat paste food at first as she would take solids and also had to touch water to her lips to make sure she didn't dehydrate. 1 yr on and she is amazing. Cones and sits with us at night. Also took her about 2 month to meow but when she did it was the sweetest sound.
Miss Tinker 1 year ago
Just to give him lots of space & time to adjust. Tell him you love him every day ❤️
ElfVibratorGlitter 1 year ago
Not to go straight for the d***s, but I've heard CBD drops can help kitties with anxiety and pain. If the calm environment doesn't resolve the anxiety.
#115
My First Cat, Audrey!
#116
Three Months Ago We Adopted A Kitten For Our Very Neurotic, Codependent Greyby. Initially It Did Not Go Well. Currently:
#117
My Best Friend Adopted A New Puppy, And They Decided To Visit Me A Few Weeks Back. His Name Is Loki!
#119
I Just Wanted To Share My New Buddy I Just Adopted
#120
This Is Samwise. He Has Claimed My Meditation Spot As His Own
#122
Keep Or Change His Name?
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
OP says his name is Rocco XD I wonder if PAWS is the name of the shelter he was at.
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He’s On A Weight Loss Journey (Just Adopted Him)
ElfVibratorGlitter 1 year ago
My girl was over 16 lbs when I adopted her, down to a healthy 10. You can do it Kitty!
Tabitha 1 year ago
My void, Jack is now 16.8 lbs, up from 15 lbs a couple years ago. But he isn’t a chonker, he’s a very long cat with a bit of meat on him, but not too much. Highly doubt he’s got any Maine C**n or other large breed cat DNA in him, though. Just a big beautiful cuddly boy. Believe it or not, he was the runt of his litter, half the size of his siblings. We never thought he’d grow up into such a big solid guy. But we wouldn’t have him any other way.
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Accidental Doodle Adoption
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
OP says they adopted her from the shelter and only found out she is part Poodle after doing a DNA test XD
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Adopted This Precious Tiny Void Yesterday From The Shelter. She Was Just Spayed After Being A Stray And Having Kittens. She Hid For A Few Hours And I Gave Her Space. I Can't Believe She Trusts Me Enough To Cuddle Already 🥹 🖤i'm In Love
#126
After Only 2 Days And One Night Together, She’s Comfortable Enough To Lay Next To Me!
#127
My Flatmate Adopted A Cat And He's Just The Sweetest Angel
#128
Got This Adorable Bonded Pair Yesterday
#129
Just Adopted 2 Adorable Kitties, Both Boys. I’m Bad At Naming So I Would Love Some Suggestions?
#130
Adopted These Two 2 Days Ago From A Fellow Redditor
Spencer's slave no longer 1 year ago (edited)
I'll 100% take the down votes on the chin but these kittens are too young to be away from the queen.
Krd 1 year ago
We don't know the back story, there may sadly be no mom. They look healthy, so they are being cared for at the least.
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Rebecca O’Donnell 1 year ago
I don’t think this picture shows them accurately. Tap on “DeltaDP” (lower left side of the picture) to see additional pictures. They may not be 12 weeks old but they look maybe big enough that there shouldn’t be any issues.
Holly Herr 1 year ago
They are young, but in the other pics they look old enough to be adopted.
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My Little Goose Got Adopted Today. I’m Hoping I Will Be A Good Cat Mom To This Little Angel
#132
Just Adopted This Three Legged Wonder, What Breed Do You Guys Think He Is?
#133
I'm Adopting This Beautiful Girl In A Few Days, Can't Wait! Any Name Ideas Would Be Appreciated!
#134
Just Adopted This Sweet Girl. Everyone Say Hello To Wednesday
#135
Just Adopted This Little Cutie. Still Thinking Of A Name
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NoName 1 year ago
These are the best articles on BP! You've got cute faces, baby floof, contented sleepy angels, puppy eyes, did I mention the kitten floof?, full round bellies you want to blow raspberries on, smol boys and girls, the FLOOF! Happy loves in loving homes ❤
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
So is someone evil for wanting - and buying - a purebred animal, if that particular breed isn't prone to health issues that will make its life a living hell? I have four pets, three of which are rescues/shelter adoptions and one which is a purebred that I got from an AKC-approved breeder. I've always felt literally afraid to talk about my puppy, who is the purebred, because I feel like people will think I'm a terrible person for buying a dog when there are so many animals in shelters. I'm not trying to look for kudos, but it starts to feel a little witch-hunty after a while when people only chant things like "adopt, don't shop!"
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Michelle C 1 year ago
I need to stop looking at these threads!!!! My apartment only has a 2 pet limit and I want all of them!!
SandraG_lak 1 year ago
Please remember to spay/neuter your pets! So many little ones on this list. Of course I am thrilled they were adopted, but so many thousands are unwanted.
God of Sarcasm 1 year ago
Hooray for animals and boo to all the clickbait, aita, buy these products nonsense.
STress (I/me) 1 year ago
You liars!!! You promised 50 pics, and now I've been procrastinating for almost an hour!
Arenite 1 year ago
These adopted kittens are adorable, but my thanks goes to those who adopt the older cats. I got my Duma when he was about 10. POS he lived with put him out on the street because he didn’t want to pay for the dental work he needed. A neighbor saw the cat and, thinking it had just gotten out, kept trying to return it to the original owner, who denied that it was his or that he even had a cat, so neighbor got him to a shelter. i found him there, sick with a shelter cold and I took one look at the posting the shelter had put up and immediately said, I can’t leave him there! He came home to meet my two other senior boys (now 17 and 20, while Duma is 16). He’s curled up in his bed as I write this. Don’t overlook those senior cats. They know how lucky they are to have a home, and they give you so much love!
sadmrguna 1 year ago
I hope these are all actual adoptions/rescues, and not just people using the word "adopt" as a cute alternative to "purchase". There are expensive pedigree puppies and kittens on this list. I find it hard to believe they were adopted!
ElfVibratorGlitter 1 year ago
Shelter animals are often "purebred" animals, not every shelter animal is a mutt. But I do hope that they were actually adopted and not bought from a breeder as well.
Load More Replies... NoName 1 year ago
These are the best articles on BP! You've got cute faces, baby floof, contented sleepy angels, puppy eyes, did I mention the kitten floof?, full round bellies you want to blow raspberries on, smol boys and girls, the FLOOF! Happy loves in loving homes ❤
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
So is someone evil for wanting - and buying - a purebred animal, if that particular breed isn't prone to health issues that will make its life a living hell? I have four pets, three of which are rescues/shelter adoptions and one which is a purebred that I got from an AKC-approved breeder. I've always felt literally afraid to talk about my puppy, who is the purebred, because I feel like people will think I'm a terrible person for buying a dog when there are so many animals in shelters. I'm not trying to look for kudos, but it starts to feel a little witch-hunty after a while when people only chant things like "adopt, don't shop!"
Load More Replies... Michelle C 1 year ago
I need to stop looking at these threads!!!! My apartment only has a 2 pet limit and I want all of them!!
SandraG_lak 1 year ago
Please remember to spay/neuter your pets! So many little ones on this list. Of course I am thrilled they were adopted, but so many thousands are unwanted.
God of Sarcasm 1 year ago
Hooray for animals and boo to all the clickbait, aita, buy these products nonsense.
STress (I/me) 1 year ago
You liars!!! You promised 50 pics, and now I've been procrastinating for almost an hour!
Arenite 1 year ago
These adopted kittens are adorable, but my thanks goes to those who adopt the older cats. I got my Duma when he was about 10. POS he lived with put him out on the street because he didn’t want to pay for the dental work he needed. A neighbor saw the cat and, thinking it had just gotten out, kept trying to return it to the original owner, who denied that it was his or that he even had a cat, so neighbor got him to a shelter. i found him there, sick with a shelter cold and I took one look at the posting the shelter had put up and immediately said, I can’t leave him there! He came home to meet my two other senior boys (now 17 and 20, while Duma is 16). He’s curled up in his bed as I write this. Don’t overlook those senior cats. They know how lucky they are to have a home, and they give you so much love!
sadmrguna 1 year ago
I hope these are all actual adoptions/rescues, and not just people using the word "adopt" as a cute alternative to "purchase". There are expensive pedigree puppies and kittens on this list. I find it hard to believe they were adopted!
ElfVibratorGlitter 1 year ago
Shelter animals are often "purebred" animals, not every shelter animal is a mutt. But I do hope that they were actually adopted and not bought from a breeder as well.
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