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There are a gazillion reasons to why adopting a pet is the best idea you can think of. Saving a life and giving a pet its second chance is one. Other benefits include fighting puppy mills, saving money, making yourself a better person, boosting your emotional (and physical) wellbeing, and earning the bragging rights we all secretly crave.

But nobody knows it better than people who rescued an animal and adopted one. And this means, it’s that wholesome time of the month where Bored Panda has compiled the monthly post of the most soul-soothing pics of adopted furry friends. Let’s leave the stage to the goodest boys, bestest girls, tiny critters, and measureless love that connects us all.

After you’re done, don’t forget to share your pet adoption stories in the comment section below and check out our previous posts from October, September, August, July, and June. Trust me, they will tuck you in like a much-needed warm blanket for these cold days.

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I Rarely Adopt (I Always Rescue Then Adopt Lol) But This Little Cutie That Was Born With A Facial Birth Defect Stole My Heart The Second I Saw Her Adoption Post. Please Say Hi To My New Adopted Kitten, Nala!

I Rarely Adopt (I Always Rescue Then Adopt Lol) But This Little Cutie That Was Born With A Facial Birth Defect Stole My Heart The Second I Saw Her Adoption Post. Please Say Hi To My New Adopted Kitten, Nala!

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    #2

    This Cat Adopted A Puppy

    This Cat Adopted A Puppy

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    My Newly Adopted Friend. I Think He Likes Me

    My Newly Adopted Friend. I Think He Likes Me

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    In a previous interview with Bored Panda, Kelly DiCicco, who’s the adoptions promotions manager at the ASPCA, told us that despite the recent surge in pet adoptions due to the Covid pandemic and quarantine, animal shelters are under immense strain right now.“

    Since it began, COVID-19 has put an immense amount of strain on animal shelters across the country. Because this is an ever-changing situation, each shelter is facing unique challenges specific to its community.”

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    Due to social distancing requirements, many shelters had to reduce staff members, which “has meant reductions or limits to the number and types of services offered to the public.”

    Moreover, most shelters have been hit financially due to reduced donations and the inability to host in-person fundraising events. It turns out that these events in particular play a key role in annual fundraising efforts.

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    #4

    We Adopted This 11 Year Old Senior, Shayshay, Today From A Woman Who Couldn’t Keep Her Anymore. Her First Photo Matches Her Personality. We Are So Happy To Have You, Beautiful Girl

    We Adopted This 11 Year Old Senior, Shayshay, Today From A Woman Who Couldn’t Keep Her Anymore. Her First Photo Matches Her Personality. We Are So Happy To Have You, Beautiful Girl

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    #5

    Our Son’s Dream Of Becoming A K-9 Officer Got One Step Closer Today. We Adopted Him At 2.5 After His Parents Passed Away. His New Best Friend, A Little Girl Named Jovi, Was Born On His Biological Mother’s Birthday. Meant To Be!

    Our Son’s Dream Of Becoming A K-9 Officer Got One Step Closer Today. We Adopted Him At 2.5 After His Parents Passed Away. His New Best Friend, A Little Girl Named Jovi, Was Born On His Biological Mother’s Birthday. Meant To Be!

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    #6

    Rescued This Very Good Boy, Arnold!! He Looks So Handsome In His Sweater!!

    Rescued This Very Good Boy, Arnold!! He Looks So Handsome In His Sweater!!

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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ahw bless.. all the scars.. he had a rough life. .thanks for saving him!

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    But while the pandemic has created a lot of new challenges for shelters, many are now implementing innovative solutions to adopting procedures.

    “With hundreds of thousands of animals across the country currently in shelters, with rescue groups, and in foster care, animal welfare organizations are implementing innovative solutions, including virtual or socially-distanced adoptions, online meet-and-greets using video chat, and minimal-contact drop-offs or pickups to help these animals find adoptive homes.”

    Right now, many shelters are working hard to make sure that each pet in need of a loving forever family will not lose a chance to gain one due to the pandemic.

    #7

    We Adopted A Second Cat From A Hoarding Situation. It Turns Out He Was My Cat’s Soulmate. The Two Of Them Have Been Inseparable Since He Arrived

    We Adopted A Second Cat From A Hoarding Situation. It Turns Out He Was My Cat’s Soulmate. The Two Of Them Have Been Inseparable Since He Arrived

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    Raine Soo
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm glad that these two get along so well. Mine don't like one another. :(

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    #8

    We Adopted Nova 12 Weeks Ago Today And I Wanted To Share With You All How Much He Has Changed Since He Arrived

    We Adopted Nova 12 Weeks Ago Today And I Wanted To Share With You All How Much He Has Changed Since He Arrived

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    #9

    I Accidentally Adopted A Sleeping Machine

    I Accidentally Adopted A Sleeping Machine

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    #10

    Just Rescued This Sweet Lil Old Lady, Chloe. She’s 12 And She’s Gonna Have Her Finest Years Yet

    Just Rescued This Sweet Lil Old Lady, Chloe. She’s 12 And She’s Gonna Have Her Finest Years Yet

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    #11

    Baby Squirrel Found Alone In Apartment Loft Gets Adopted And Lives In A Cosy Hat, His Name Is Conker

    Baby Squirrel Found Alone In Apartment Loft Gets Adopted And Lives In A Cosy Hat, His Name Is Conker

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    #12

    This Is Dalton, The 13 Year Old Diabetic Dog My Family Adopted Today

    This Is Dalton, The 13 Year Old Diabetic Dog My Family Adopted Today

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    #13

    Been Telling Myself The Only Way To Keep Them Together Is To Just Adopt Them Myself. It’s Not My Fault. I Have No Choice

    Been Telling Myself The Only Way To Keep Them Together Is To Just Adopt Them Myself. It’s Not My Fault. I Have No Choice

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    #14

    This Is Axel. He Was So Scared In The Animal Shelter That He Didn't Get Adopted For 4 Months, And Then Got Returned For "Being Too Shy" When Someone Finally Took Him Home. He Loves His Life Now! Pure Bliss

    This Is Axel. He Was So Scared In The Animal Shelter That He Didn't Get Adopted For 4 Months, And Then Got Returned For "Being Too Shy" When Someone Finally Took Him Home. He Loves His Life Now! Pure Bliss

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    Raine Soo
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Animals need the right family and the right environment to blossom. Axel has found both with you.

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    #15

    Got This Little Boy From The Animal Shelter, Meet Percy !

    Got This Little Boy From The Animal Shelter, Meet Percy !

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    #16

    Stray Momma Kitty Brings Her Babies To The Nice Lady Who Had Been Feeding Her. All Kitties Were Taken In And Adopted

    Stray Momma Kitty Brings Her Babies To The Nice Lady Who Had Been Feeding Her. All Kitties Were Taken In And Adopted

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    #17

    The Stray I Adopted Came With One Little Surprise !

    The Stray I Adopted Came With One Little Surprise !

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    #18

    Just Adopted Both Of These Little Monsters

    Just Adopted Both Of These Little Monsters

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    A Very Fluffy Good Boy That Got Adopted Yesterday

    A Very Fluffy Good Boy That Got Adopted Yesterday

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    #20

    This Angry Cat Is Named Giggles. He Was Just Adopted From A Local Shelter

    This Angry Cat Is Named Giggles. He Was Just Adopted From A Local Shelter

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    #21

    My Friend Adopted A Stray Cat Two Months Ago vs. Now

    My Friend Adopted A Stray Cat Two Months Ago vs. Now

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    My Boyfriend’s Dog, Rex, 3 Weeks Post-Adoption!

    My Boyfriend’s Dog, Rex, 3 Weeks Post-Adoption!

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    #23

    Broke Down And Got My First Cat Because Of You Guys! Meet Meeghan

    Broke Down And Got My First Cat Because Of You Guys! Meet Meeghan

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    #24

    I Just Adopted This Gorgeous Boy Who Was Saved From A Hoarding/Breeding Situation And He Is The Most Affectionate Cat I've Ever Met! Completely Obsessed With Tofu

    I Just Adopted This Gorgeous Boy Who Was Saved From A Hoarding/Breeding Situation And He Is The Most Affectionate Cat I've Ever Met! Completely Obsessed With Tofu

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    Aski Markup
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Silly me, I thought the cat was obsessed with tofu, not named it!

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    #25

    Picked Up My New Best Friend From The Shelter Today! Meet Bosewick!

    Picked Up My New Best Friend From The Shelter Today! Meet Bosewick!

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    #26

    Our Newly Adopted Dog Has Already Found Her Favourite Spot In The Morning Sun!

    Our Newly Adopted Dog Has Already Found Her Favourite Spot In The Morning Sun!

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    #28

    We Adopted Our Second Kitten Last Week. He Sleeps Weird...

    We Adopted Our Second Kitten Last Week. He Sleeps Weird...

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    #29

    Rescued Junkyard Dog Became Huge Fan Of Warm And Dry Towels And Blankets

    Rescued Junkyard Dog Became Huge Fan Of Warm And Dry Towels And Blankets

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    #30

    Mountain Climbing Stray At Work...adopted!

    Mountain Climbing Stray At Work...adopted!

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    #31

    [rip] This Sweet Boy Went Over The Rainbow Bridge A Few Days Ago And I Miss Him So Much. 17 Years Of Pure Puppy Love

    [rip] This Sweet Boy Went Over The Rainbow Bridge A Few Days Ago And I Miss Him So Much. 17 Years Of Pure Puppy Love

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    #32

    The Long Adoption Paperwork From Animal Control Was Worth It To Bring Winston Home

    The Long Adoption Paperwork From Animal Control Was Worth It To Bring Winston Home

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    #33

    I Volunteer For The National Foundation For Animal Rescue. This Shoulder Kitten In Training Was Recently Adopted And Now Has Many Shoulders To Ride On!

    I Volunteer For The National Foundation For Animal Rescue. This Shoulder Kitten In Training Was Recently Adopted And Now Has Many Shoulders To Ride On!

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    #34

    Adopted Bambi Tonight And I’m In Love

    Adopted Bambi Tonight And I’m In Love

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    Raine Soo
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks more like a 'Thumper', but I digress. Rabbits make wonderful pets. I have had two over the years.

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    #36

    She Seems Pretty Happy With How Her Life Turned Out After Adoption

    She Seems Pretty Happy With How Her Life Turned Out After Adoption

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    #37

    I’m Back Again With A Stray That Adopted Me. Her Name Is Stoner Because She Stole My Taco Bell At 3am. Musta Had The Minchies

    I’m Back Again With A Stray That Adopted Me. Her Name Is Stoner Because She Stole My Taco Bell At 3am. Musta Had The Minchies

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    #38

    After 25+ Years, I Was Finally Able To Adopt My First Cat. Everyone Meet, Alaska

    After 25+ Years, I Was Finally Able To Adopt My First Cat. Everyone Meet, Alaska

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    #39

    My Adopted Baby Finally Healing! Lots Of Treatment , Human Herpes Medication Being The Final Cure! I Love Him So Much

    My Adopted Baby Finally Healing! Lots Of Treatment , Human Herpes Medication Being The Final Cure! I Love Him So Much

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    #40

    Big Bertha, One Of The 3 Ladies I Adopted Yesterday

    Big Bertha, One Of The 3 Ladies I Adopted Yesterday

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    Note: this post originally had 76 images. It’s been shortened to the top 40 images based on user votes.

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