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When the autumn blues are starting to make us all feel miserable, Bored Panda has got a powerful antidote that instantly warms us up. It’s that precious time of the month again, which means everyone is getting their much-needed shot of happiness with the most adorable rescue pets who have found their loving forever families.
If you know someone who's feeling down, having a rough day, or going through some rocky patch, don’t be greedy—share the fluffy post with them. Because if there’s something that can make any soul feel better, it must be the adorable furballs who have finally got the love they deserve. Big ups to shelters, animal welfare organizations, and loving parents!
And in case you need more wholesomeness in the form of wagging tails, twitching whiskers, and moist noses, be sure to check out our previous rescue animal posts from August, July, June, May, April, March, and February.
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Approximately 6.5 million companion animals end up in US shelters every year. Roughly half of these are dogs, while cats make up the other half. Fortunately, though, the situation has gotten better: the number has dropped from 7.2 million in 2011. But that doesn’t mean there still isn’t room for improvement.
And in times of the worldwide pandemic, when good news has become a rarity, there’s been a long-awaited surge in pet adoption. All over the country, from New York to Wisconsin and North Carolina to Colorado and New Mexico, animal shelters are reporting massive growth in the numbers of animals they’ve adopted out or placed in foster homes.
Kitty Block, the president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, told Wired that the demand in fostering has increased by 90 percent in some cities. “Folks who don’t have animals for one reason or another, because of their work schedule or their travel schedule, that’s all changed right now,” she said.
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Meanwhile, New York City is facing a new shortage. After running out of bikes recently, it is now coming up short on dogs to foster. “For the moment, we definitely don’t have any dogs left to match” with foster volunteers, Anna Lai, the marketing director at Muddy Paws, told Bloomberg. “Which is a great problem to have,” she added.
If you also feel tempted to adopt a pet and let a companion animal into your life, it should never be an impulse decision. Bored Panda reached out to Rob Young, the head of center operations at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, who shared some insights on what you should know before and after adopting a cat or a dog.
Even during the times of the pandemic when we all feel more lonely and in need of a companion than usual, “getting a pet should never be an impulsive decision,” said Rob. As a result, Battersea animal rescue in London, England continues to follow their normal rehoming procedure, such as “assessing the motivations and suitability of new owners.”
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Moreover, Rob said that their rehoming staff “will additionally consider the impact of Government restrictions on new owners.” That means that they will be checking that potential “owners are able to provide a setup that will still be suitable for a new pet once lockdown is over and they return to their usual lifestyle.”
Whether we like it or not, there will always be pet owners who are struggling for whatever reason to take care of their dogs and cats. Rob said that “Contacting a rescue center is the most responsible decision if you can no longer care for a dog or cat,” and even if it’s a very difficult decision, he asked to “put that fear aside for the sake of your pet’s welfare and bring them to a rescue.”
“You’ll never be judged or shamed for making the responsible decision,” promised Rob and reminded that the wellbeing of an animal should be of the highest priority.
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Jos Tiguidou 5 years ago
What? That's a thing one can do? Like...how??? I need more information.
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Kathryn Baylis 5 years ago
Even as adults, animals just love to listen to the heartbeat of someone they love.
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Low-key but life-changing
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Jonathan Teh 5 years ago
I know this is a joke, but Jackson Galaxy has some tips on YouTube for cat owners on how to encourage cats not to hassle their humans for food - AND without resorting to squirt guns.
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Alex Bailey 5 years ago
Happy new life Lux - may it be full of belly rubs, walks and the right amount of treats!
Narwhal Blast 5 years ago
She looks so happy! Like she's smiling! <3 and those ears are ready for take off!
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Rescued This Little Bird 2 Weeks Ago. Tried To Release It Today To Where It Belongs, But It Doesn’t Want To Leave.
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Our Little Rescue
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A Good Samaritan Here In Cambodia, Dismantled A Power Generator To Rescue Her As A Kitten. I Adopted Her And It Took Months For Her To Trust Me. Now She Won’t Leave Me Alone. Guys, Meet, ទឹកស៊ីអ៊ីវ (Soy Sauce)
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Got Married This Weekend And Couldn’t Go On A Honeymoon Due To The Pandemic. So My Wife And I Adopted A New Puppy Instead. This Is Oreo, He’s A Papillon. His Ears Should Be Symmetrical But He Doesn’t Care.
pusheen buttercup 5 years ago
Many puppies take a while for their ears to gain muscle in order to perk upright :)
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Welcome Mr Tiggs My Wife Adopted Him As His Previous Owner Wanted Him Gone. Mr Tiggs Has Made Himself Feel Quite At Home On My Bed.
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Our New Rescue Doggy And Her Kitty 💕
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Who Adopted Who
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We Adopted This 11 Year Old Kitty And For Months She Was So Skittish That She Wouldn't Let Anyone Touch Her. A Year Later, She Insists To Sit In My Lap While I Work. Reddit Meet Alice.
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A Cat Adopted My Sister. When You Kiss Her, She Kisses Back!
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Still Trying To Figure Out What Made Me Stop At The Local Rescue.. Now I Have A New Best Friend :)
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My Sweet Rescue Pup, Finally Living The Life She Deserves After 4 Years Of Neglect.
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I Wanted A Cat From 4 Years And Was Waiting So Desperately. Finally About 3 Weeks Back, My Mom Agreed To Bring One And We Adopted This Little Cutie. His Name Is Ricky And He Is My Best Friend
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I Adopted A Cat, And She Won’t Leave My Husbands Side.
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Juniper The Rescue Fox Seeing Her Human After A Couple Of Days Apart!
Kathryn Baylis 5 years ago (edited)
Considering that foxes are canids, therefore a relative of dogs, it’s easy to see how the domesticated (not tame—-tame is still wild) foxes can bond with us in much the same way as our dogs do.
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I Was Living By Myself. I Needed Some Company
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Adopted This Cutie Yesterday! Reddit, Meet Tango!
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First Cat Rescue Of My Career, Her Name Is Pipes Because We Found Her In The Pipes Underground. ❤️❤️
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Just Adopted This Adult Rescue! I Think He’s Settling In Nicely. Naps Just Got A Lot Cuter.
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Adopted Kitten Yesterday. He Is Happy With Us.
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It’s My Cake Day So Thought I’d Share My Boy Variks. We Rescued Him As A Kitten And Now He’s 3. We Had No Idea Just How Floofy He Would Get.
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My Rescues 6 Yrs After. Jax And Gemma
Final score:
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I Rescued Three Kittens From A Storm Drain Two Weeks Ago. Here's Two! Meet Todd, And Daisy!
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This Is Sasha. We Adopted Her From A Kennel Where She Was Being Used Only For Breeding. She’s Cute But Also In Heat So This Is Her “I’m Sorry I Tried To Hump Everyone” Face
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Just Adopted This Handsome Guy Today
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I Finally Caved In To My Kids. Every Body Meet Vlad Our 9 Week Old Rescue Kitten!!!
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Room Mates Rescued A Little Kitty On A Walk, Say Hello To Zelda. (She Won’t Leave My PC Or Keyboard Alone)
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Hurricane Rescue Squirrels Are Getting Bigger And More Active.
Kathryn Baylis 5 years ago
Be sure to help them learn how to survive outside before you release them!
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Bub The 10 Year Old Rescue Settling In Pretty Nicely
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This Year I Got My Fiance A Rescue Doggo For Her Birthday, I Think It Went Over Pretty Well.
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Just Adopted This Little Girl. So Far We’re Getting Along!
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I Finally Bought These Two Fire Emblem Games. Didn’t Get The Best Deal But I Had To Have Them. The Guy I Bought Them From Was Also Giving Away Free Kittens So I Went Ahead And Adopted One From Him!
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Adele Maestranzi 5 years ago
Getting a little behind at work with my new 3 month old Ernie! Getting-a-...647f8c.jpg 
Catlady6000 5 years ago
May want to check with your vet, but I think Ernie may be Ernestine.
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Mary Dellenbusch 5 years ago
I hope that all these kids stay with their parents forever. I hope they are not just a "quarantine" adopt.
RandomHumanBean 4 years ago
i want a cat sooooo bad, and seeing all the cute kitties.... i used to have a cat he died when he was 18 so really old, but i loved him so much. but i always got sick when i had him, and after he died, i found out im really allergic to cats :(
Janet Woodward 5 years ago
Have been asked many times what is the best breed of cat?? Its a rescue...
Adele Maestranzi 5 years ago
Getting a little behind at work with my new 3 month old Ernie! Getting-a-...647f8c.jpg
Catlady6000 5 years ago
May want to check with your vet, but I think Ernie may be Ernestine.
Load More Replies... Mary Dellenbusch 5 years ago
I hope that all these kids stay with their parents forever. I hope they are not just a "quarantine" adopt.
RandomHumanBean 4 years ago
i want a cat sooooo bad, and seeing all the cute kitties.... i used to have a cat he died when he was 18 so really old, but i loved him so much. but i always got sick when i had him, and after he died, i found out im really allergic to cats :(
Janet Woodward 5 years ago
Have been asked many times what is the best breed of cat?? Its a rescue...
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