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Every month, we scour the internet for the most heartwarming transformations — adopted pets who went from abandoned to adored. These furry faces remind us that, with love, even the saddest beginnings can lead to joyful new chapters.
From shy shelter pups turned ride buddies to once-stray cats now ruling the couch, they're no longer just surviving; they're thriving, and the happiness is contagious.
So get ready to smile, maybe tear up a little, and continue scrolling to meet the gang!
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#1
Adopted A 15 Year Old
Colleen Glim 4 months ago
I have a senior cat. She’s 19 and on ridiculously expensive kidney care food but I wouldn’t have it any other way. The void screams back
Erla Zwingle 4 months ago
Never thought he'd have been getting ruffles again at his age. I can hear the purr from here.
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#2
Meet Steven
Mimi M 4 months ago (edited)
OP: "Steven is about two and a half years old and fully blind. His favorite thing to do is loaf and stare off into the distance. I adopted him about 6 months ago after seeing his photo one morning and immediately drove to the shelter to see this sweet face in person. It was a bit of an adjustment adopting a fully blind cat, but I wouldn’t change a thing."
Cronecast AtTheRisingMoon 4 months ago
Thank you for taking the time to bring that over from Reddit, how wonderful she’s his seeing eye person!
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Sadly, these pictures, as cute as they are, aren't telling the whole story. Many shelters are having a bad time, and New York City's largest has just hit a sad milestone.
Rocky, an 11-year-old senior dog surrendered by his owner, became the 1,000th animal at the Animal Care Centers of New York City, which announced on July 18 that its three shelters stopped accepting dogs, cats, bunnies, and other critters, except in dire emergencies.
"We’re in the business to care for animals that come to us, and we want to help people with their pets, but when we have 1,000 animals to care for and a capacity to house them that doesn’t meet that need, we’re in a bit of a difficult situation,” ACC President and CEO Risa Weinstock told the press.
#3
Adopted My First Senior Cat! 13 Yrs Old
Lila Allen 4 months ago
Which I don't get because who needs a bite scratchy kitten instead of a chill senior love bug. My senior rescue Binx was the sweetest cat I ever had
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Mimi M 4 months ago (edited)
OP: "I kept his name Rusty given by the rescue and foster. He was captured when the rescue was catching feral cats at a colony, it was clear Rusty was not a feral but was a pet at some point. He didn't have a microchip though and no one came forward to claim him. The vets have estimated him as approx 13 yrs old. He's got a bit or arthritis so on metacam, and has had a benign lump removed during his time at the rescue. He also only has 3 teeth so swallows all his food whole. He seems like the perfect cat so far, he doesn't eat the houseplants, has no interest in my pet quails (one was recovering indoors after an injury from another hen), prefers to stay indoors (no native bird hunting) because he's afraid of noises, very gentle and loves cuddles."
Mary Ballard-Johansson 3 months ago
My baby boy turned 13 in July. I still can't think of him as a senior!🥰
#4
Just Adopted A New Shoulder Cat
Barbara Wilcock 4 months ago
And another 2 for your feet. Add 1 more for your lap
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MalayDragon 4 months ago
"What ya watchin? Hey look at how that rat controls the human. HAH Classic" - Shoulder Kitty
PirateOctopus 4 months ago
Or from about 10 years ago, if anyone on this site has heard of a street cat named bob??!
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#5
Adopted This Beautiful Girl Today!
Mimi M 4 months ago (edited)
OP: "I’ve been doing a ton of research and planning for adopting a shelter dog. We had actually met one dog we loved at the shelter, but when we went back to get him today, someone else was walking out the door with him. But the wonderful lady at shelter told us not to worry because she had just rescued a beautiful Australian Shepherd from death row who needed a home. Meet Hazel! (She doesn’t know her name yet.) She’s about 1 year old, and my first dog since becoming an adult. I’m aware Aussies are a LOT of work and energy, but we’re prepared (mostly by stocking energy drinks /s) and already have so many fun things planned for her." (more at link)
Lila Allen 4 months ago
Oh I am so happy for you. Enjoy being outwitted by your furry child and all the silly chaos that ensues
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Weinstock said after they made the announcement to suspend intakes, 200 animals were still accepted into their shelters that were either a public safety risk or sent by city agencies.
The situation is so desperate that New York City stepped in Friday with $1 million to help ACC, “but we are asking the public to work with us to slow down what is coming in," Weinstock added.
#6
Just Adopted The Dog 8 Days Ago And The Cats Have Already Taken Over His Stuff
R1MV4Superleggera 4 months ago
Soo unfair! But again! Not even us, the mere mortals wouldn't dare to argue with our Supreme, hairy Rulers....unless we want to stop breathing!
#7
Adopted Our Thumb Cat On Saturday!
#8
Karl Urban Recently Adopted A Dog Named Max From The Akl Council Adoptable Animals In New Zealand: “Thanks To The Wonderful Team. We Are So Delighted To Have This Special Lil Fella Join Our Whanau.”
Spencer's slave no longer 4 months ago
Yay Karl! And all New Zealand adopters. For the last 30 years in NZ, all of mine, cats and dogs, have been abandoned, foster fails and adoptions. I currently have 2, 1 is a failed foster with an in-utero brain injury, 1 was born in my home and then I have an amputee kitten who is in serious danger of becoming a foster fail.
#9
Just Adopted These Two!
Corbmi 4 months ago
After our last cat died (aged 21!), I decided I wanted another one. So I called the local shelter. They had a kitten, so perfect. But then I figured it was better to have two cats, to keep each other company. No problem said the lovely lady at the shelter, he (Jude the Dude) is one of three kittens, so you can take one of his sisters. Hmm. Not sure I can just leave one of the kittens out of the three, so, ok, I'll take her as well (so no we're at Jude the Dude, Wanda, and Savannah. Plenty, right?). "Great" says the lady, now all we need to re-home is their mum. So now I have four cats because I can't say no to cute balls of fluff.
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Mimi M 4 months ago (edited)
OP: "I’m sorry I don’t have better pictures (yet) but I’m just so excited and happy that I had to share the news. After looking at these two for over two months (prepping our home and saving up money) I finally adopted this bonded pair yesterday. 🥹 The grey/white cat is male and named Yoshi! He’s doing amazing and already exploring the room we have them in and asking for pets, etc. The caliby is named Chibi. (She’s tiny, only weighs 4.99 lbs.) She is much more timid and shy compared to her brother. She hasn’t left from hiding under the bed yet but I was able to give her some treats this morning. And yes, she’s a pirate kitty too! I just love these two so much already and I’m so happy to finally have them home. ❤️"
Colleen Glim 4 months ago
The only thing better than adopting one homeless kitty is adopting two
And it's not just NYC struggling. As the cost of living rises, animal shelters across the country are at critical capacity dealing with an influx of surrendered pets, often due to the price tag associated with their care.
An estimated 5.8 million animals filled up facilities last year, according to the nonprofit Shelter Animals Count's national database. While there was a 1% decrease in shelter intakes from 2023 to 2024, there are other factors at play. For example, in 2019, 55% of shelter dogs had "live outcomes," meaning they were adopted or returned to their owner. That number dropped to 50% in 2024, with about 334,000 canines being euthanized.
#10
Blep! The Cat I Adopted Today
JK 4 months ago
And chased into the bathroom at 3:00 am when they are supposed to be passed out on your feet. :)
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Jerome Lenovo 4 months ago
I've read that most of the times, white cats are deaf. Anyway, this one has competition whiskers :)
LakotaWolf (she/her) 4 months ago
This is not entirely true :) Only 17%-22% of white cats with non-blue eyes are deaf. So this little catto has a 78%+ chance of NOT being deaf, since its eyes are not blue. The percentage chance of deafness increases to 40% for cats with one blue eye, and 65%-85% for cats with two blue eyes. Some blue-eyed cats are only partially deaf, or only deaf in one ear. So, tl;dr it depends on the cat's eye color XD
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Our Newly Adopted Cat Is Out Here Acting Like The Rent Is In His Name
Jerome Lenovo 4 months ago
"" hooman, get out of my house now. Come back every three hours to feed me. Off you go now ""
Grace Sssssss 4 months ago
He looks so much like my Roscoe! Full name RoscoBoscoe, King of Cats, Lord and Master of All He Surveys (Depending on What He Surveys)
Hill Branda 4 months ago
It's hard being cute and fluffy 24/7. You need to rest to keep up your strength.
#12
Adopt An Orange Cat They Said
Mimi M 4 months ago (edited)
OP: "Rescued him from the streets about half a year ago. We definitely did not expect him to be this..dumb. I love my cappuccino but he should've come with an istruction and warning lable. The amount of furniture he broke and the amount of hair he looses is surreal 😭"
#13
New Son
The price of pet care has been exploding. A Bank of America Institute report found that since 2019, prices of services like veterinary care and grooming have gone up 42%, with the cost of goods like food and treats surging 22%.
That has led pet owners to pull back on pet-related transactions: card spending at pet stores dropped by 4% from April 2024 to this April, and spending at vets declined 1% during the same period.
#14
Adopted An Orange Furball Today
Mimi M 4 months ago (edited)
OP: "This sweetie has been visiting us every day for months, and we wanted to adopt them because we think that they were getting bullied by the feral cats in the neighborhood. We decided to see how they liked coming into our enclosed porch and fed them some tasty wet food. Well they did not like being enclosed and I decided not to Force them to get adopted. Fast forward a few weeks and Julius shows up today with a horrible wound on their hind leg. It looked really bad so I decided to take them to an emergency vet. The doctors told us that it was pretty bad and would need surgery, but the muscle was mostly unharmed, just some infection and dead tissue that would have to be removed. About $500.00 later we discover that Julius is actually a girl, which I hear is kinda rare for orange cats. She’s been spayed so we know that she belonged to someone at some point, however, she’s never had a collar on and she eats at our place a couple times a day". (part 1)
Mimi M 4 months ago (edited)
(Cont.) OP: "If she has “owners” they don’t let her inside and probably don’t feed very well cause she always seems hungry. Plus she’s always coming around with wounds that are healing. I feel like I’m responsible for her especially since I spent so much money on her vet today, but I do feel bad that I might be taking her away from her “home” or whatever you would call it since she is an outside cat. Shes not feral at all but I think she’s been getting hurt by other cats in the feral colony. I decided that that was enough and that if she wasn’t being taken care of then I was going to do it. I have a feeling she was kicked out of her house for excessive shedding. She sheds constantly and has an orange trail of floaters wherever she goes. I’m ok with the fur, I’m not ok with her getting hurt and getting sick and dying cause of an injury. I guess I’m just looking for reassurance that I’m doing the right thing." (part 2)
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My GF And I Recently Adopted Our First Cat Together 🐈
JK 4 months ago
Absolutely, I can see him in a cat version of Hitchcock hour with a dry martini and a cigarillo. Apparently, I've been watching too many reruns.
Load More Replies... Colleen Glim 4 months ago
My orange looks like that. He’s not really orange. Kinda tan. His name is Gossamer. IYKYK
LakotaWolf (she/her) 4 months ago
Then your boy has a dilute gene! :D He's still an orange tabby, just a dilute orange tabby. Similarly, gray cats are actually BLACK cats genetically but with a dilute gene!
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Breaking News: Husky Girl Steals Hearts
Mimi M 4 months ago (edited)
OP: "This is moro, she’s my bestie. i adopted her from the shelter a little over a year ago. i am very lucky to take her to work every day. she was a gamble to adopt, but ended up being the smartest, sweetest dog that, at her worst, will grab an old sock out of the laundry pile or a tissue out of the trash and put it by the door in protest. she’s a guard dog and helps keep me feeling safe in my neighborhood. she’s a velcro dog when we ride in the car. i am so thankful she came into my life, it’s full of so much joy now!"
#17
My Newly Adopted Guy, “Crybaby”
Mimi M 4 months ago (edited)
OP: "This very distinguished (and not derpy at all 😉) fella has been my other dog, Guthrie’s, best friend since he was just a puppy. His previous owners used to be my neighbors until we moved away, so the boys hadn’t seen each other for a while. When his owner’s encountered some seriously hard times, I started taking care of him long-term. Ultimately his owners made the hard decision to have me adopt him, permanently, so he could have more stability. They wanted what was best for him and love him so much that they chose to put his needs over how hard it is to lose him. I’m so happy I was able to take him in as part of the family. He’s your typical back talking husky (hence the nickname, “Crybaby”) and the most lovable guy. Since Guthrie’s energy level is through the roof it’s great for him to have a partner in crime to hike and run around in meadows with." (part 1)
Mimi M 4 months ago
(Cont.) OP: "My newly adopted boy is dealing with some complex health issues that aren’t completely figured out yet, but fortunately his vet is on it and he’s feeling a lot better. So happy to have my new boy - and Guthrie is too."
Load More Replies... "The main reason for pet surrender is, 'I can’t afford it.' Vet care is expensive, food is expensive, I mean, just human cost of living is expensive," Weinstock said.
Shelters are working to provide new resources to persuade pet owners to reconsider or delay surrendering their pets. The ACC in New York provides free food, vaccine clinics and veterinarian vouchers—"anything "we can do to help you keep your pet," Weinstock explained.
#18
Meet Flip Flop, He’s Been Waiting For His Forever Family For Over A Year!
Mimi M 4 months ago (edited)
OP: "This sweet boy was rescued from a shelter in NY where he was in the euthanasia list in March of 2024. He had some behavior challenges, nothing huge, mostly impulse control issues. He went to a board and train and since then he’s been living temporarily with his trainer while he waits for his forever family. He’s done amazing and he’s now really a well adjusted, super obedient, super amazing pup! Unfortunately, he’s got no interest from adopters despite being a truly fantastic dog who deserves a chance, so I wanted to reach out to pittie lovers out there and see if anyone is looking for a new family member who comes with lots of love to give. Flip is around 4 years old, weighs 42 lbs, and is located in New York. He’d do best in a home outside the city. If you’re interested in knowing more about him, you can reach out to Hearts & Bones Rescue at adopt@hbrdogs.com"
#19
Look What I Got For $1.25! My First Orange
Mimi M 4 months ago (edited)
OP: "We got Ichabod for $1.25 at Elmbrook Humane Society (Wisconsin) . Brought him home a few weeks ago, a few months shy of his 15th birthday. One of the chillest cats we’ve ever adopted . Social and vocal. My first orange and refreshingly at home after just a few days. Please consider adoption, especially the seniors."
Cara Vinson 4 months ago
Wait... Tell me more about the OUTRAGE spice in the background ( I know reddit can't hear me )
#20
Adopted A Owner Surrendered 14yr Old Chi Today
Mimi M 4 months ago (edited)
OP: "Meet Abby! Adopted her from the Animal Foundation in Las Vegas NV today. She was surrendered by her owners last week- she’s 14. She is terribly underweight- as in can see all of her bones - spine, hips, everything. She has no teeth , and bad cataracts . The kicker.. this family adopted her April 2024 and she was also emaciated then and still is . She’s the SWEETEST lil girl. Giving her small meals (she’s very hungry), goats milk and bone broth. She’s very weak . Letting her decompress a little then taking her to the vet . Hoping she can live her best years here in our home being spoiled "
Vicki Perizzolo 3 months ago
how someone can do that to a family member, let alone a senior family member, is beyond me.
Calvin Smelliott 4 months ago
It’s sad to think this pup was probably surrendered by people that loved her but couldn’t provide the care she needed. I’m glad she found a soft landing spot. Sweet baby dog…. ❤️
#21
My Friend Adopts Mistreated And Sick Dogs
Detroit Citizen 4 months ago
Not to make light of the good works, but this pic totally encapsulated the kinds you get lol.
"Even if it's just one animal, one person’s dog, who we said, 'If we give you food for a month and you can pay your electricity, would that help you take your dog or your cat or your rabbit home?' and they say yes, and they walk off with their kids and they’re crying because we were able to keep that pet with them, that’s a good day," Weinstock said.
#22
Need A Name For My Adopted Cat. Despise The Name On His Papers
nottheactualphoto 4 months ago
Prefix that with "His Excellency," just to be sure.
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OP: "So I adopted this guy when his family had to move away and said they couldn’t take him with. He has his papers showing he’s a full breed and the name on it was Gaara. I imagine from the popular anime “Naruto”. I never liked the name and haven’t called him by that name for the almost year I’ve had him. One of my buddies is watching him while I’m gone for work for a month and when he asked what his name was I was just like…uhhhhh….i haven’t named him lol. Most of the time, I just call him Meow Meows..he doesn’t mind, he responds to it and comes when I call him. But Id really like any to give him a proper name. I’ll leave his name how it is on his papers and just give him a proper nickname! He’s a 3 y/o Maine C oon. (commenters: Meowgli)"
#23
I Adopted A Shelter Dog
Mimi M 4 months ago (edited)
OP: "This is Dallas. He's a 7 year old pom that was saved from a hoarding situation. Dallas comes with a ton of pom personality, but a few challenges. How do I housebreak a pup who isn't trained at all and is terrified of the outside?!"
Holly Herr 4 months ago (edited)
Enhanced-by-science has an excellent plan on Reddit! “Crate training is the way!! Especially for a pup with fear, a crate can become their safe space and reinforce house training as they won't potty inside the crate if appropriately sized. Routine, routine, routine and consistency is the key and basis for training. Dogs thrive on routine and structure. I would treat this guy like a puppy since he's learning house training from scratch. - crate overnight, take out immediately upon waking, after eating, drinking, and playing. Hang out in the crate unless directly supervised, and taken out every 2-4 hours to the exact same spot (scent reinforcement to eliminate). It might be hard to not want to snuggle/let him run free, but I promise the structure and safety is what he needs. Over time, with success, you can trial supervised times outside the crate and transition away from the initial strict schedule. FWIW, my Pom (10 years old), adores his crate and prefers to sleep and relax there. ”
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Adopted My First Cats, Say Hi To Clove And Maple
Colleen Glim 4 months ago
And a certain kind of special. Torties are crazy
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#25
Just Adopted This Little Dude. Name Suggestions?
Holly Herr 4 months ago
I’ll say what I always say: Come up with a list of names you like and try calling those out to him. The one he responds to, in any way, is his name.
"We can have a dog stay here, a cat, a guinea pig, a rabbit, could be three days, and it could be over a year," Weinstock said. Euthanasia remains the "last, last, last choice."
There's no easy solution to reduce the overpopulation of returned animals. Weinstock said it requires the community to step up and foster pets — but also government resources to address the root causes of pets being surrendered.
"People who bring their animals are out of options," Weinstock said. "They’re not out of compassion."
Luckily for these animals — and others featured last month — people who can are still helping.
#26
I Won The Dream Dog Lottery
Mimi M 4 months ago (edited)
OP: "Heelers and other working breeds have always been my dream dog. After a few years of scrolling through Petfinder, checking with rescues, and fostering a different pup, I finally have my own adventure buddy!! I know I could have just gone to a breeder years ago, but I can't bring myself to go that route when there are so many left in shelters or abandoned. She's and 8 months old mini blue heeler who was put up for adoption because her owner had major surgery and couldn't keep up with her needs anymore. She's only been home for 2 hours and is already laying in her bed, "centering" between my legs when I call, and playing with her toys. I can't wait to see her while personality develop as we grow together. I'm so happy 😭"
#27
I Converted My Mom (She Adopted A Greyhound, Too)
Auntriarch 4 months ago (edited)
Welcome to the wonderful world of greyhound addïction! Isn't that right Multa?
Multa Nocte 4 months ago
Oh honey, anyone who get a sighthound gets a treat for life!
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OP: "My family dog died a couple weeks a go after living 12 years with us my mom was sad bc she retired from her job and was exited to spend time with our dog but sadly that didn’t happen, she told me she didn’t want more dogs but i saw this cute little baby on ig and couldn’t help but to tell my mom to adopt her. she and her parents were rescued by a local organization, they were using her parents to sell their babies and also for races 😭 so I talked to the organization and they picked my mom to adopt the baby based on my adoption and how I’ve been treating my lady galga 🥰. She’s six months old and bc she’s so young she wasn’t abused the same way her parents where so she’s a typical puppy, so so active it’s so pretty I can’t wait to meet her. Her name is Gala🌸"
Russell Bowman 4 months ago
Check Greyhound-data.com if your pup is tattooed ... you might be able to trace his stud and/or race history
Greymom 4 months ago
I so miss having a greyhound. The rescues in my area have largely disappeared due to most of the YS tracks closing (a very good thing!) Still plenty overseas though if you’re located outside the US or have the financial means to import one you won’t regret it. I’ve moved on to mutts which are wonderful as well!❤️
#28
Is My Cat Tuxedo? - Adopted Today
Nancy Bania 4 months ago
Not a tuxedo. Tuxedo's are mostly black with white on their face and chest. What you have is a cow cat.
Sheri Lytle 4 months ago
A cool name would be Charlie Chaplin... half mustache and the hat on sideways...lol, what a cutie!
#29
This Is My New Pack Of Kitties 😸
Multa Nocte 4 months ago
My new little one does this when he's totally comfortable. Then I get to scratch that little belly. Any other time, however, and it's shredded flesh all over my limbs. Thank goodness I got my tetanus booster when I got my other two last year.
Colleen Glim 4 months ago
It’s a trap! Don’t fall for it unless he’s had a manipedi recently
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Rest of kitties: https://preview.redd.it/this-is-my-new-pack-of-kitties-v0-nyngv0d8bmaf1.jpg?width=1080&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=1afc5db5a3a3682ebbc884db4b58f4d5b3ee8ec3
#30
We Adopted A Dog Who Turned Out To Be Pregnant. What Do You Think The Pups Could Be?
Fire Singer 4 months ago
LOL! That was my first thought "uh...they're puppies."
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I know! Are these the pups that CAME from the pregnant dog? Otherwise someone is going to need a little introductory biology class.
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Adopted Just Over 2 Weeks Ago
Mimi M 4 months ago (edited)
OP: "Adopted June 16. We weren't sure if he was going to work out after we got home, my daughter(non-bio) decided to develop a fear of dogs on day 2. Daughter is 5, autistic, and broke her arm 3.5 weeks ago. She got bit by a previous attempted adoption on the hand that broke the skin between the middle and ring finger. That adoption lasted about 2 hours. =( So, understandable, even though she was fine at meet and greet, and she's been around my previous dog(recently died, spine tumor, ~13.5yrs) for ~2 years with a fantastic relationship. Anyways, shes been warming up, and we've been working through that, so I think it's safe enough to say, this will work out. He's been great and has settled in nicely. She's literally laughing with him right now and saying his name in the kitchen. So go figure. So, clearly he is a cattle dog. He is clearly also mixed. I am going to do a DNA test to confirm both, all, and other, but I am currently suspecting a cattle dog + terrier/toy terrier mix(fox?)"
LakotaWolf (she/her) 4 months ago
No. It's unlikely it's a purebred of any type - it is likely a mutt. Looks more like a cattle dog mix - structurally speaking, its appearance does not match that of a Heeler perfectly, plus OP says it's a bit on the smaller side.
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#32
Adopted My First Dog Ever, And She’s Perfect
Rebecca O’Donnell 4 months ago (edited)
Tap on the name on the lower left side of the picture for a better look at “Poppy”. Adorable!
#33
Newly Adopted Mother And Daughter Pair
Mimi M 4 months ago (edited)
OP: "Hi everyone! This Sprinkles (white, mama, 8) and Cookie (fluffy one, daughter, 6). I brought them home about a month ago. I’m completely new to the breed. I’ve already learned a lot from this sub. They were with several foster families through a local shelter for 4 months. They had to be adopted together and no one wanted Sprink. I lost my sweet Luna (sheltie/lhasa mix) on Mothers Day this year after 16 years together. I always knew I’d adopt another dog, but not so soon. These two captured my heart and I just had to help them. Turns out they’ve helped me too. They are adjusting remarkably well, they are so sweet. No issues with meeting new people, no fear or barking. In fact, Cookie will hop into any willing lap."
#34
Just Adopted This Sweet Girl
Mimi M 4 months ago (edited)
OP: "Meet Abby !! We adopted her Sunday from The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas. Her owners surrendered her the week before . She was here a year ago also 😭. Shelter said she’s 14- I think she’s a little older. She’s very frail (working on gaining weight), had dirty ears and nose (gave her a makeover), can’t see great or hear great but is the SWEETEST lil girl. I have her on bone broth for dogs, probiotics for dogs, Missing Link senior, Honest Kitchen and CBD for dogs."
#35
Shih Tzu Adopted!
Mimi M 4 months ago (edited)
OP: "If you didn’t see my original post about this dog, you can find more here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Shihtzu/s/GfXiykM7R1 Last Thursday we found a severely matted, stray Shih Tzu roaming our neighborhood. We were able to catch him and take him to El Paso Animal Services to check for a microchip. Sadly he didn’t have a microchip or collar, so we had him get his 1st round of vaccines and took him in as a foster. The following day we had a groomer graciously volunteer to shave him down, the rest is history. After the grooming he really started to come out of his shell, albeit a little shy he improved so much. We had him at the shop over the weekend and someone came in & fell in love, they decided to adopt him! He’s now living his best life as Bubba Gump and the adopter revealed he also likes to play catch and is really good at it. They’re working on him slowly, as he’s still scared but has slowly warmed up to his new family."
Colleen Glim 4 months ago
Poor thing looks like he/she has been neglected. Shaved to get rid of fur mats
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Poppy 4 months ago
It's my dream to one day being in a position to be able to go to a shelter and adopt the most senior dog/cat there. I currently live in a rented flat and work 12 hour shifts so I'm not able to provide the care they would need but I hope one day to be in a house with a garden and working where I only have to leave them for short periods of time.
Cronecast AtTheRisingMoon 4 months ago
These were wonderful, thank you for sharing them! This made my day better, they were all so cute and then it’s just so lovely that people go out of their way to rescue older animals, as well.
Poppy 4 months ago
It's my dream to one day being in a position to be able to go to a shelter and adopt the most senior dog/cat there. I currently live in a rented flat and work 12 hour shifts so I'm not able to provide the care they would need but I hope one day to be in a house with a garden and working where I only have to leave them for short periods of time.
Cronecast AtTheRisingMoon 4 months ago
These were wonderful, thank you for sharing them! This made my day better, they were all so cute and then it’s just so lovely that people go out of their way to rescue older animals, as well.
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