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50 Of The Most Heartwarming Pics And Stories Of Happily Adopted Pets (Best-Of-All-Time Edition)
Get ready to suffer a heart attack from the cuteness that you will experience in this listicle. Not literally, of course.
You can wager how excited people get when they adopt and rescue a puppy or a kitten or any other floof of floofiness, but it seems to go double—nae, triple—for the floofs themselves. And when it hits the internet, the joy spreads.
Speaking of which, guess what’s hiding just a few scrolls away? Yep, the joy we just talked about.
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#1
The Time I Rescued A Crying Kitten Outside My Cat Cuddled Her
S. E. in Indiana 1 year ago
Tell me that doesn't tug at your heart. I love these kinds of stories here on BP.
WFH Forever 1 year ago
All gingers are natural mothers? Certainly our boy Stampy is - in charge of cuddles and grooming for the whole gang.
LokisLilButterknife 1 year ago
Awww! Animals show more empathy than we believe there are capable of.
DragonofMordor 1 year ago
Dawww. Cats know that kitty cuddles are the best thing in the world. So of course they would share them with other cats as well.
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#2
We Adopted An 11-Year Old Cat From A Chicago Shelter. He And My 13-Yo Daughter Fell In Love. This Is Them After She Got Back From A Week At Camp
#3
My Friend Just Texted "Adopted A Dog Yesterday".... With This Pic
It goes without saying these days that pet adoption and rescue is the way to go if you’re in the market for an animal companion who would nibble on your couch but would in turn love you more than any human could.
We won’t dive into why shopping for pets is less than ideal but rather will focus on the 920,000+ reasons why there ought to be more adoption.
#4
My Husband Couldn't Have Pets Growing Up. When We Bought Our First House I Got Him A Little Surprise
Jakoe 1 year ago
That's exactly what I was thinking. It doesn't even look real, it's so itty-bitty!
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Lee Henderson 1 year ago
I always felt that a person/family should adopt 2. They keep each other company (especially when home alone) and, eventually one will pass on. The surviving pet helps you gwith your grief.
Mimi M 1 year ago
Something tells me this may not be their last pet adoption!
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Calvin Smelliott 1 year ago
Kitten: Hello, Father! Man: Hello you sweet ball of fluff that I'm going to love and spoil FOREVER!
#5
My Rescue Cat Assuring My Recently Adopted Pup That She Will Be All Right And Is Now In A Home Full Of Love
#6
Had To Say Goodbye To Becker. Adopted Him At 18 Because He Needed A Final Home And He Surprised Us By Being The Most Loving Cat That Ever Lived. Never Missed An Opportunity To Get Pets And Would Always Greet You At The Door. I Don't Think He Ever Stopped Purring. #adoptdontshop
Kraneia The Dancing Dryad 1 year ago
Thank you for giving him a comfy spot to spend his last days in <3
S. E. in Indiana 1 year ago
I'm tearing up. So glad you gave him a great love while you had him.
Poppy 1 year ago
My sister adopted a blind, elderly cat that had been thrown out of a car and left at the side of a busy road. Imagine being blind, not knowing where you are and then being left beside a road that would have killed him had someone not found him. He lived with my sister for 4 love filled months before he passed away in my sister's arms. He was such a snuggle bug and just a beautiful soul and I'm glad I was able to play a small part in giving him love in his final months on this earth.
Kim Lorton 1 year ago
A sweet boy who jad his wings his whole life… he just needed love to let him fly!
The aforementioned 920,000 number was actually how many dogs and cats were euthanized annually in the past several years. This is actually an improvement on the 2.6 million who were euthanized back in 2011. Luckily, the number declined.
And it’s statistically more likely that this number included a bigger proportion of cats than it did dogs.
#7
I Adopted The Saddest Looking Cat At The Shelter Three Years Ago
sharron lynn parsons 1 year ago
Now, happiness, so content, much love to give, in some cities, if nothing is done to help with the stray cats, they multiply, they did not ask to be born, and discarded, my city does not help, it makes me livid, so many cats, suffer and die, there are some small groups that rescue the cats, have them fixed, and work hard to find them homes, all by donations, one of my cats came from a group, therefore, I donate when I can, please adopt, so many in shelters just need food and love !!!
#8
Khemjira Klongsanun Found An Abandoned Puppy On The Road Side In Thailand Whilst Running A Marathon, Carrying It For 19 Miles To The Finish Line And Adopting It. That Puppy Is Now All Grown Up!
Flamingo Croquet 1 year ago (edited)
Hmm... this is adorable. But is that the same dog? The face "pattern" looks so different 🤨 Edit: Thanks for all the explanations, I was genuinely curious as I have never had a puppy and I do not know how their fur evolves 😊
Natalia Girotti 1 year ago
My dog was born with a black face and just some caramel markings. As an adult, her whole face is caramel. They grow into the marks.
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Mauricio A.Rivera 1 year ago
WOW! Just a thought, what if she'd carried that dog all along it's growing, what a fitness regime that would've been!
sharron lynn parsons 1 year ago
Bless your big heart, knowing you are one of some, that care, and help !!!
Ann M Clinkscales 1 year ago
Very special person who won more than a race! She won the sweetest heart race!!
Tom jenner 1 year ago
Your the true winner in the race. You'll be paid with love. Not ribbons or cash. That's just fine
#9
Frankie Was Born With Four Ears And An Eye Deformity But He’s Still Purrfect
S. E. in Indiana 1 year ago
Oh you are in trouble with this one, that means he can hear the food bowl being filled twice as fast.
robin aldrich 1 year ago
And from an even greater distance!!!! so cute!!!
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Hamlets twin 1 year ago
Frankie is so cute! Just kind of permanently buffering into the foreground. The world just can't keep up loading all the cuteness.
In context, the U.S. is estimated to have roughly 90.5 million homes, or 70% of the total number of households that own a pet. Among these, there are more dog owners than there are cat owners.
The good news is that there are about 4.1 million animals that end up adopted from shelters each year, with more stray dogs than cats returning to their actual owners per year. So, the ball is definitely rolling.
#10
Today, I Adopted Two 8 Week Old Kittens Who Are Brothers. I Originally Applied For One But When I Got The Call About Being Accepted To Adopt, I Was Asked If I Wanted To Adopt The Brothers Together Because The People Adopting His Brother Backed Out. Meet Kingston And Derby!
Mabelbabel 1 year ago
The rescue centres really know emotional blackmail! I went looking for a kitten to keep my older lady cat company after her brother died. The shelter staff said it would be better to take two kittens so they grew together and wouldn't be left alone when older lady passed. That made sense, so I said OK, I could home two. As luck would have it, they'd had a pregnant stray brought in a few weeks ago and her kittens were looking for new homes. There were three left....it was such a shame that I was taking two, because that would mean a little one would be left on his own. And that's how I got talked into adopting three kittens.
S R Godwin 1 year ago
For rescue centres read vets here. You go in with your old rescue dog, who just happens to adore the vet and his technicians (she has her own special treats drawer I swear).....and come out with two abandoned kittens....
Load More Replies... LokisLilButterknife 1 year ago
Awww, I’m glad they were adopted together and went to a loving home.
#11
This Is Ruger. We Rescued Him In August. He Was Found In A Box On The Side Of The Road. No Fault Of His Own. This Poor Boy Would Have Died. I Can't Even Think Of It Without Crying. He Is Now One Of Our Children And Will Never Go Anywhere Else
Daya Meyer 1 year ago
Just the thought of getting our dog girl into the car, putting her out somewhere, leaving her behind and looking back into these eyes and her tilted head trying to understand what is going on makes me sick. How would ever someone do this and then going on with life, feeling no guilt?
Weim Central 1 year ago
Whenever you have the torches and pitchforks ready - let me know - I'm in.
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S. E. in Indiana 1 year ago
I have thoughts about people who abandon pets like that, but I am sure that BP would have to edit my words to those people. What an adorable baby. Glad you found her.
Monoxide 1 year ago
Both of my dogs were rescues, and I know nothing of their lives before they were with me. There are times I really wish I knew so I could avoid anything that might stress them out (which I am pretty sure doesnt happen anyway), but I also really, really do not want to know what they went through.
Edward Treen 1 year ago
I try to be nice and not judgemental, but I really wish seriously unpleasant karma on these perpetrators, and all of their ilk.
Melanie Ghramm 1 year ago
Horrible people in the world! To do these things to a sweet defenseless animal is just the ugliest kind of person!
#12
Charlie! He Was My Sober Gift To Myself. 130 Days Alcohol Free Today :)
Brian Droste 1 year ago (edited)
Yes, but this is his win. I commend him.
Load More Replies... Rostit.. . 1 year ago
He'll give you more purpose to stay sober. Good on you OP if you ever see this.
However, the fact that there are still around a million dogs and cats who get euthanized annually means that there isn’t enough adoption and population control happening.
It’s not to say that things aren’t happening. The leap from 2010 to 2022 of the number of households that owned pets was 14 million—73 to 87 million. But more has to be done.
#13
This Cat Was Abandoned And This Is His Photo Minutes After Being Rescued
Claudette Poulin 1 year ago
I completely agree. I feel tears and I just want to hold this baby and cry that he's now found happiness.
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Alexandra 1 year ago
I think that's the one thing that would turn me into a homicidal maniac: seeing someone abandoning their pet. I wouldn't be responsible for my actions.
Maggie Fulton 1 year ago
I can’t fathom how someone can abandon their pet. Losing my kitty would just about kill me.
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#14
Rescued Good Girl Wants All The Love
robin aldrich 1 year ago
I don't know what to do first: boop the snoot...or just hug that little love bug.
#15
My Cat Had Anxiety Issues, So We Adopted A Little Sister For Him
Pheebs 1 year ago
My girl cat’s anxiety is caused by her brother. I think she wishes to be an only child some days.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
OMG, same with mine XD I adopted Preacher 3 years ago when my girl Kohl was 5, so she'd have a snuggle buddy. Preacher is the quintessential "annoying little brother". He pokes her in the butt as she walks by. He will inch closer and closer into her personal space while she growls. They have not snuggled once XD I'd hoped that Preacher would settle down once he got a little older... nope XD They do play together, and can happily lay within a few feet of each other, but cuddle? Nope XD Kohl wasn't always an only cat, either - but HER big sis Wintressia was a stately old lady of 17 when I found kitten Kohl in a parking lot, and Win died two years later :(
Load More Replies... Edward Treen 1 year ago
She'll be the boss: Little sisters just naturally are. Mine is still, after many decades!
Folks consider the decline in euthanizing shelter animals to be a hopeful sign. One of the main factors for this decline is adoption and stray animal-owner reunions. However, when the minimum required period to keep an animal in a shelter is as low as 48 hours, with the typical being 5 to 7 days, time is of the essence. Also, just 5 states—California, Florida, Georgia, Texas, and North Carolina—alone are responsible for half of the euthanasia.
#16
As A Single Dad, I Had To Put My Foot Down And Tell My Seven Year Old Daughter That There Was No Way She Was Getting A Dog For Chanukah, No Matter How Much She Asked. Anyway, Meet Waffle
S. E. in Indiana 1 year ago
Everybody reading this story knew exactly how it was going to end! Waffle is adorable!
Courtney Christelle 1 year ago
Yeah, my mom said no too when I showed up with a dog. Then she picked him up and was immediately won over with puppy kisses.
#17
Harvey’s Skinny Body Was Found Abandoned In A Ditch, Soaking Wet, And Dotted With Cigarette Burns. He Was Infested With Fleas, Anemic, And Starving. One Look At His Little Face And I Knew Had To Adopt Him. Fast Forward 5 Years, He’s Now A Confident, Happy, Healthy Boi With A Career In Modelling
LokisLilButterknife 1 year ago
People who hurt animals deserve to be locked away behind bars for eons . I’m so glad this cute, little one found a loving home. Harvey is such an adorable cat with one heck of a great mustache.
Tabitha 1 year ago (edited)
If we find the people who did this, we can take turns where one of us sits on them to hold them down while the other manages the cigarettes—-maybe even throw in a nice fat cigar as a flourish. (Sorry. I’m not a violent person, but cruelty to animals just makes me see red and crave eye for an eye type revenge.)
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Sunshine 1 year ago
Who in the world could burn a sweet little kitten with cigarettes?! The wickedness of some people never ceases to amaze me!
AnnwylTheBloodyLovesFerghus 1 year ago
It's standard serial killer training. Evil, cowardly people taking advantage of helpless, little souls.
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Susan Teter 1 year ago (edited)
I have no issue going to jail for beating someone who so richly deserves it. If you hurt an animal, you deserve it.
#18
Colby = Biggest Love Muffin Ever. 💗 All He Wants Is Pets. ...but People Are Usually Afraid Of Him. So, He'll Just Stare At You In Adoration Until You Pet Him. Rescue Doggo
LokisLilButterknife 1 year ago
I don’t think I could resist Colby’s smile. I would totally have to pet him.
sharron lynn parsons 1 year ago
He does look like a big baby, wants to be lap dog, I bet, thanks for the rescue !!!
There are, of course, no-kill shelters who keep animals around indefinitely, with the exception of the ones who are terminally ill or suffer from poor quality of life. However, they do go out of their way to make sure every animal finds a forever home and the no-kill shelter count has actually increased over the years, which is another hopeful sign on the matter.
#19
On Our Way Home From Adopting Her. Like Father Like Daughter
sharron lynn parsons 1 year ago
So beautiful, such love, this photo should be, print and frame, priceless !!!
#20
My Dog, Who Has Never Liked Cats, Adopted My Bottle Baby Foster Kitten. She Adopted Him Too, I Think
LokisLilButterknife 1 year ago
My heart is a giant puddle of goo. So sweet and cute. Many people do end up keeping their first foster.
#21
These Two Were Adopted 3 Years Apart From Different Cities. A Dna Test Revealed That They Are Long Lost Siblings!
sharron lynn parsons 1 year ago
Yes I see they could be twins, not identical though, but beautiful, thanks for adopting, not many people choose to have two big dogs, nice you did !!!
Ann M Clinkscales 1 year ago
No way! Excellent! They were totally meant to be together!! ❤️ 💙 💜 💖
In just 6 years, the number of no-kill shelters in the U.S. has more than doubled, jumping from 24% to 57% between 2016 and 2022.
This in turn means that 42% of counties in the U.S. are officially no-kill zones for pets, and 93% of all no-kill shelters have managed to sustain their goals of not euthanizing animals in 2021.
#22
Adopted Her Today! Finally Peeking Out Of The Couch
Alecto76 1 year ago
A couple of days ago, we just adopted an 11 year old that has been in the shelter for 10 years. For that 1 year, she was a stray. As of today, she is accepting treats and sardines and will smell hands. Still hisses if you try to touch her. The history at the shelter was that she has been very slow to warm up to anyone. But as of today, she's in the fort I made her and is not running under the bed as fast when I come in the room. We are expecting micro-milimeter progress. We will get there eventually.
Pan Narrans 1 year ago
Now this is a normal post adoption picture for me. I'm used to having to search for the new adoption in all small spaces, with a flashlight...
Pandasizing World Peace 1 year ago
I swear, cats can be invisible when they really want to be.
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sharron lynn parsons 1 year ago
Oh so cute, I have a black cat, I think they are unique, I rescued her, as my first rescue need a friend, the black girl, is more playful and makes me laugh !!!
#23
My Mom Meeting Her Dream Kitten For The First Time Today!
Milady Blue 1 year ago
If I play my cards right, I will have complete control of this hoomin...
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
Of course. Soft can-openers exist to serve us.
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#24
He Was A Rescue. A Runt. Probably Blind, Deaf, Won't Make It Very Long, They Told Me. Well, Happy 10th Birthday, Buddy
Nykky 1 year ago
An experiment was run where there were two groups of "researchers" who were the test subjects, told they would be studying different rats. One group was told their rats were extremely intelligent and had shown signs of incredible understanding. The other group was told their rats were pretty stupid and didn't understand even basic mazes. Guess what happened? The group with the "good" rats praised them, gave them little extra treats, placed them gently into their homes and mazes, and gave them extra affection. The "bad" rats were taken from place to place by their tails, tossed into their mazes and homes, barely got picked up, and never got treats. The results were the "good" rats performed excellently and the "bad" rats did very poorly, some even not completing mazes the true researchers knew the rats knew. Some things are very much due to nature, but a whole f**k ton is due to nurture.
A huge chunk of cases of adoption are attributed to the need for companionship. 47% of families who adopted pets reported that they wanted a pet and so they got one, with 25% specifying that they wanted a friend. 47% said that it was just the right time and circumstance to finally adopt as they were spending more time indoors.
#25
The Way Our New Puppy Looked At Me The Whole Ride To Her New Home Melted My Heart
STress (I/me) 1 year ago
Get prepared to see that exact look each and every day till the very last day! (Speaking from personal experience)
sharron lynn parsons 1 year ago
It is times like this, we wish they could talk, but usually you can see it in their eyes, this sweet baby, is thinking happy thoughts, looks content already !!!!
#26
Meet Lucy. Our 5 Year Old, Recently Adopted Spaz With A Zest For Life And A Need For Constant Belly Rubs. I Hope She Makes Someone Smile
Bookworm 1 year ago
Maybe. When our cat shows you her belly, it's an invitation to play 'touch the armpit,' the goal of which is to touch the little white spot under her armpit without getting claws sunk into your hand. Not recommended if the murder mittens haven't been trimmed recently.
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Tom jenner 1 year ago
IAm so jealous. You are so lucky. You both have A great future to look forward.
#27
We Rescued A Terrified Australian Shepherd As A Friend For Our Dog. Now He Doesn't Leave His Side
readingthequibbler 1 year ago
That's exactly how my older dog (Star) is. Only calming down when by comfort people. When we got our younger dog (Hailey) we were so worried, but they are great together. Star is terrified of fireworks and you can't get between them when they hear one. Hailey will knock your àss over to get to her big sister and cuddle with her.
Load More Replies... One of the bigger reasons why folks don’t opt for having pets at all is the amount of responsibility it entails. And much of it leans on the cost of having a pet. Luckily, there’s a thing called pet insurance (no, it’s not like volcano insurance), which can have reimbursements of up to 90%. So, no more oopsie daisies off the shelf when making that impossible jump, Mr. Whiskers.
#28
My Grandmother (87) With Her Newly Adopted Senior Peanut (14) On Their Way Home From Foster Care Today 😭
Cheryl Anne 1 year ago
Don't ever let anyone tell you, you are too old to adopt a loving companion 💖
Suzie 1 year ago
I tried every local charity Inc the big ones to get my father and mother in law a senior dog when he was 80 she was 75 lived by the sea still drove and massive fenced in garden lots of space inside and out would have been very spoiled they had dogs all their lives and not one would do it because they were too old at 80 !! I was disgusted .. this is in the UK
#29
We Rescued This Little Guy From The Streets. His Face Can Melt Hearts
Rocky Horror Panda 1 year ago (edited)
Blep P.S. I would happily give my life for this beautiful little face
#30
I Didn’t Know Cats Could Have Such A Wide Range Of Emotion Until I Adopted Leonardo Dicatprio
Jakoe 1 year ago
The one on the bottom row, the second from the right, is how I feel on a daily basis.
Tammy Bennett 1 year ago
I've always said whomever says cats can't give dirty looks has never owned a cat.
So, if you need more goodness of the animal adoption variety, you’re welcome. But if it’s time to go offline and maybe enjoy your own pets for now, then why not share some of your takes and stories in the comment section below!
#31
Adopted This Sweet Baby Boy Today. His Name Is Pickles!
#32
Lolita’s First Night At Home!
#33
Charlie Before And After His Adoption
#34
The Love Of A Rescue Dog
Maartje 1 year ago
That is EXACTLY what I wanted to say. They always know. My two abuse victim parrots were from the very first moment just so incredibly grateful.. (the two parrots rehomed from good homes were more freaked out at first than the abused ones).
Load More Replies... Hyppymom the Only 1 year ago
There's no greater love than that of a rescue for it's human. That's what being grateful looks like!
#35
Rescued Him From The Streets. Vet Visit Was Great Despite Skin Issues
Daya Meyer 1 year ago
That is a picture you can frame and hang it on the wall. This is so touching!
#36
Adopted Him Last Week From A Shelter. I Think He's Happy About It
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
I love to see a smiling cat. They just have the perfect faces to smile.
Milady Blue 1 year ago
Looks like a Russian Blue. They are famous for their smiles. OP is in for a treat with this baby!
sharron lynn parsons 1 year ago
Now, that is a true kitty smile, ear to ear, and such beauty !!!
#37
Couldn’t Decide A Name So I Just Kept Calling Her Little. So Meet Little!
Evelyn Lee 1 year ago
My dad had a weiner dog named Red Dog for the same reason. He would ask "where's that little red dog?" while trying to think up a name. It took 2 days for the puppy started answering. He lived to be 17.5 years old.. I hope you have a much time with Little.
S. E. in Indiana 1 year ago
Maybe you should call her Lotta, because she is going to get a lotta love and attention. Such a sweet little thing.
Dina Lubman 1 year ago
The ears!!!!😭(PS I'm on laptop so the emoji.....yea I did scroll up and copy it from someone else!
#38
After Adopting Our First Cat Everyone Prepared Us For A Nervous And Timid First Few Weeks, This Was Our Sweet Boy 30 Minutes Later
#39
This Cat Adopted A Puppy
#40
Just Adopted This Dude. His Name Is Tucker And He Is Good Boye
#41
Lots Of Strange Things Happening In The World Lately. Adopted This Rescue Kitty Today To Help Make Both Our Lives Better
Robin DJW 1 year ago
Kitties will always make our lives better - if we let them. Love animals but never had a kitty? Try it!
Nykky 1 year ago
Exactly. All ya need is a litter box, litter, food, and some patience. Plus toys if you want, but they're good with a bunch of things just lying around
Load More Replies... Heather Menard 1 year ago
My first real boyfriend didn't like cats until he met mine. Then he went and adopted one.
sharron lynn parsons 1 year ago
Thanks for adopting, I have seen many, new kitty, or pup, looking up at their new parent in awe, they can't believe what luck they have, this is awesome !!!
#42
Karen And Kevin. Adopt, Don’t Shop. :)
J 1 year ago
Our cats constantly demand to speak to the manager of their food bowls. These names make sense.
Load More Replies... robin aldrich 1 year ago
Why, do we, as a society, still have a tendency to be suspicious of black cats? They typically don't get adopted as quickly as others.... is beyond me. They're awesome, just like all cats.
sharron lynn parsons 1 year ago
OMG, this is too much, my mouth hangs open in awe, a double blessing, upvote !!!
#43
Girlfriend And I Adopted A Puppy, Meet Scarlet Batdog :)
Amy Pontious 1 year ago
Omg her face is so beautiful and she just adorable love the name! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
#44
My Wife And I Were Warned About Adopting A Second Cat. Within A Few Days, The Older One (Brown) Was Snuggling, Grooming, And Spending Every Minute With Her
PhilosophicalPanda 1 year ago
They look so much alike! Beautiful colours, looks like this is where they were meant to be, right at home. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
sharron lynn parsons 1 year ago
Well, you said it all for me, they are beautiful !!!
Load More Replies... Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
This is how Bouche and Audi were. Bouche badly needed a companion. She was entirely over the acceptance phase in four days, the fastest I'd ever seen.
Tammy Bennett 1 year ago
My husband got to pick out a cat after one of ours passed. Our then four year old cat decided she was his buddy and they've been buddies ever since. They sleep near each other, groom each other, and wrestle.
Rayne OfSalt 1 year ago
Sigh. I found my second cat 10 years ago, and he and my older cat (15yo) still hate each other as much as the day they met :(
#45
My GF Wanted To Adopt A Kitten, I Said Not Now. As Compromise Here's The Kitten
DUN DUN 1 year ago (edited)
Oh I definitely chuggled (chuckle+giggle) at this
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Lori Price 1 year ago
Omg, I am a sucker, too. Just look at that sweet little face. People that can walk right past him…..psst...there must be something wrong with those people. Just saying…
#46
Abbi Learned How To Walk Upstairs Alone & She’s Very Proud Of Herself
#47
Adopted This Guy A Week Ago. Was Scared Of Everything, But Decided To Trust Me. Four Days Later, And He Is A Very Good Boy With His Very First Own Squeaky Toy ❤️
#48
The Day I Adopted Her
#49
My Girlfriend Has This Rescued Cat, And I Think She's Cute
#50
I Think I Adopted A Vampire
#51
Meet Amy! She’s 12 And I Rescued Her Yesterday. I Love Her
S. E. in Indiana 1 year ago
Thank you for rescuing an older cat. They need our love also. She is lovely!
#52
My Friend Adopted This Cutie
#53
Rescued This Very Good Boy, Arnold!! He Looks So Handsome In His Sweater!!
James Edwards 1 year ago
Looks like he might have been a bait dog and who had him before was a jerk!
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Marie deHeryng 1 year ago
Sweet adorable boy. Bless his heart. Keep him safe and very happy. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
#54
A Dog And His Best Friend. They Are Purrfect For Each Other. We Adopted The Dog, Then He Begged And Pleaded Till We Took In A Stray That Hangs Out Around Our Home. They Are Inseparable
#55
This Is Louie, Our Adopted 16-Year Old Pupper! He Makes This Face When He Is About To Get Treats
#56
1 Month Of Being Adopted, Already My Best Bud!
#57
Found Him On A Beach In Russia. Brought Him Back Home To The States. He Adopted Me
Scott Wilkins 1 year ago
Don't get discouraged. It takes foreign cats a while to learn to ignore you in English.
#58
This Is My Quarantine Cat, Ahsoka, I Adopted Her To Help Manage Her Anxiety And Prevent Her Going To The Humane Society. I Was Told She Would Hide All Day And Generally Avoid People. After About 3 Hours Of Being At My Place I Felt A Tapping On My Arm
#59
Adopted Her 3 Hours Ago And She’s Already So Comfortable And Happy To Have A Home, I Laid Down Next To Her And She Just Climbed Onto Me Anybody Who Hates On Pitbulls Has Never Owned One Of These Big Babies
Sweet Taurus 1 year ago
They are such big babies too!! Some of the goofiest lovable dogs I've ever met!
Pamula Furness 1 year ago
They are THE most affectionate doggos! Bad owners train their loving, trusting animals to be vicious thugs like themselves, because they are basically pathetic. So glad you adopted this li'l sweetie
#60
The Two Puppies Who Visited The Georgia Aquarium Were Adopted Together Today!
#61
I Adopted 2 Kittens Last Week. After Many Days Of Not Seeing Them, I Woke Up To This Today
#62
The Neighbours Wanted To Put Down This Dog Due To Being Very Aggressive. Instead, My Dad Adopted Him Into Our Family. Shadow Was Very Aggressive When We First Brought Him Home But Now He Is Filled With So Much Love. He Is With His Two Best Friends Everyday Playing And Sleeping Together
Rayne OfSalt 1 year ago
Absolutely. But you can't always undo the damage a bad owner has done.
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Lia On Day 1, Looking At My Husband. Already So Much Love!
#64
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 On Reddit. Please Say Hi To My New Adopted Kitten, Nala! ❤❤❤
#65
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
#66
Shelter Dog Cannot Contain Her Excitement About Getting Adopted
#67
The Cat I Adopted While Thru Hiking The Appalachian Trail In 2017, "Odie". He Rode On My Pack Like This All Day And Napped, Or When He Wanted Down To Hike Or Use The Bathroom He'd Get Up And Meow In My Ear
Marie deHeryng 1 year ago
Smart little Odie adopted you and you both lived happily ever after. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
#68
I Adopted This Cat When He Was 18, Thinking We Would Have A Few Months To Give Him A Good Retirement. He’s Going Strong At 20
#69
This Was My Endgame When I Decided To Adopt A Pair Of Kittens
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
You were adopted by two kittens. You must be a very difficult soft can-opener to train, as they had to double-team you.
S. E. in Indiana 1 year ago
Those are some fancy earrings you have there. Never seen a better pair.
#70
Dandy Had Part Of Her Face Shot Off (Before I Adopted Her). I Love Her Two Derpy Top Teeth
The Funny Fox 1 year ago
Ima give that dude a piece of my mind. *punch* *punch* *punch* *Gut* *gut* *takes out organs* fricker who would do that
Marie deHeryng 1 year ago
The poor baby! I hope she is not in pain now and has a good safe life!! And lots of love. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
#71
Wife Wanted A Cat. I Said No, So We Compromised And Got A One Eyed Cat
#72
3 Years Ago I Adopted This Old Guy. Today He’s 14 And Doing Better Than Ever!
#73
Sebastien Recently Gained A New Little Sister
#74
My Son, 8, Who Happens To Have Autism Got A Bunny. He Sits Outside With The Bunny For Hours. His Echolalia Stops. His Stimming Stops. He Is Calm, Focused And Most Of All Happy. We Love Bunny
#75
First Time Being Carried After Being Rescued
#76
My Dog The Night We Adopted Him
#77
I Saved Him, But Actually He's Saving Me
#78
When We Got Them The Shelter Said They *had* To Be Adopted Together. They Demonstrate Why On A Daily Basis
The Funny Fox 1 year ago
They can never be separated. Teared up a little after reading this lol. 😿
#79
We Just Adopted This Little Guy Today! Say Hi To Nugget! (Or As I Like To Call Him: Dr. Robotnug)
#80
Everyone Meet My Tripawd Buddy!! All Healed Up And Living His Best Life!!
#81
She Was Somehow The Last Of Her Litter To Be Adopted
#82
My Rescue Cat Just Had Six Kittens On My Six Month Sober Anniversary. I Am Taking This As A Sign That I Will Be Able To Do This
PhilosophicalPanda 1 year ago
Congratulations!! on the sobriety and the kitties, it's definitely a sign and you can definitely do it!! ☺️
#83
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
#84
My Mom Adopted An Outdoor Cat After It Gave Birth To Some Kittens And Wanted To Give It Some Shelter
#85
Hi Everyone. My Name Is Joey. I Am Excited Because I Am Being Adopted Today!
Marie deHeryng 1 year ago
You are so adorable and precious. Congratulations on the adoption sweetheart!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
#86
We Adopted This Cute Boy And For The Past Couple Weeks He Has Been Super Shy. Today For The First Time He Plopped In My Lap An Did This 😭
Marie deHeryng 1 year ago
How I LOVE black cats. What an adorable precious sweet little one. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
#87
Just Look At This Little Tripod I Adopted
#88
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! 💗
#89
Jubilee Got Adopted!!!
#90
Just Adopted This Handsome Boy Yesterday
#91
My Friend Adopted A Senior Dog That Had Been Shot In The Leg And Left To Die. These Pictures Are A Day Apart
S. E. in Indiana 1 year ago
Hope whoever did this accidently shoots themself and is never found. I hope this animal has a long and loving life. Thank you to your friend.
MotherofGuineaPigs 1 year ago
I'm sure we could easily find a few people that could make it look like an 'accident'
Load More Replies... Tabitha 1 year ago
There’s nothing worse than someone betraying your trust in them. An animal that trusts humans and then is abused by them has to know that feeling all too well. It is always such a joyous thing to find out they went from that low of feeling like maybe they deserved that cruelty (abuse totally f***s with your psyche, and sometimes abused people rationalize why the abuse happened by thinking they maybe deserved it—-even though they definitely did not) to someone good coming along and reassuring them that no, they definitely did not deserve it, that they were 100% innocent—-and now they’re a survivor who is going to live out the rest of their life safe, secure, and very very much loved and cherished.
Marie deHeryng 1 year ago
I just cannot believe some humans......Anyway, this beautiful dog is safe and loved and healed and away from unkind ness.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
#92
This Is Little Arietty, Patiently Waiting For Me To Throw Her Toy. I Am Starting To Suspect That We May Have Adopted A Doggo!
I heart Boo-BI-es 1 year ago
Lol, my cat might be part dog as well. She literally catches toys when I toss them in the air and she likes to jump on the bathroom counter to drink from the faucet in the sink. 😂
#93
My Newly Adopted Friend. I Think He Likes Me
#94
Disco Is 2 Months Old And Just Woke Up From A Nap!
#95
Lucia Was Skinny And Mangy And Naked And Itchy And Scared When Rescued From A Hoarder. Now She’s Fluffy And Happy And Dare I Say It A Bit Plump. Rescued By Good Karma In Florida
#96
I Rescued The Cat Off The Street. Photos Before And After. One Year Difference. :)
#97
I Adopted A Senior Cat. He's 11 Years Old And 19 Lbs. The Shelter Told Me He Is Skittish And It Would Be A Slow Intro. His Last Family Returned Him After 6 Months. He Is My Shadow- Woke Up At 4am To All 19 Lbs Sleeping On My Chest, Face An Inch Away From Mine. Goose Was Always Meant To Be Mine
#98
This Good Boi Showed Up One Year Ago Tonight. He Rescued Us As Much As He Was Rescued
#99
I Adopted Her When I Was 15 And Living In California. We Loved Traveling Together, Even Living In A Campervan. Now I'm 25 And She's 11, And We're Still Adventuring. Now Living In Europe. People Say, "It's Awesome That You Brought Your Dog When You Moved!"...but Not Bringing Her Was Never An Option
#100
Today I Adopted A Stray Kitten. Meet Astrid
#101
Albert’s Reaction To Being Broken Out Of The Shelter..... He Could Not Stop Smiling
#102
Just Adopted Cotton! Her Favourite Hobbies Are Cosplaying As Plants And Taking Naps In Random Places
Robin DJW 1 year ago
No bath needed. I have had many many cats and have never bathed one.
Load More Replies... Marie deHeryng 1 year ago
Um, you make a much better kitten than a plant sweet baby and are so beautiful too.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
#103
After Rescuing A Puppy From Across The Country, We Found Out That One Of His Brothers Also Got Adopted Near Us. We Set Up A Play Date For The Two, Here's A Picture Of Them Together
#104
Meet The Newest Member Of The Family, Dutch!
#105
We Adopted Nova 12 Weeks Ago Today And I Wanted To Share With You All How Much He Has Changed Since He Arrived!
#106
My Ancient Rescue Pupper In His Trailer. He Is 13 And Goes Everywhere With Me, Even Out On The Bike
#107
We Adopted A Puppy Today. He's Terrified Of The Car Because He Thinks We're Taking Him Back To The Shelter. But He Loved Bedtime
#108
Found This Cat Crying Outside My House So I Decided To Adopt It
Marie deHeryng 1 year ago
Awwww sweet tiny baby! Thank you for adopting this precious wee baby!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
#109
Rescued This Little Guy A Week Or So Ago And He Keeps Peaking Over The Couch At Me Like This
#110
This Is My First Ever Pet That’s All Mine! Not My Brothers. Not My Parents. Not My Kids. Now My (Now Ex) Husband. All Mine! Y’all Meet Cordelia Rose. A Rescue That’s Stolen My Heart!
S. E. in Indiana 1 year ago
Congrats to you and Cordelia Rose. May you both be happy for a long time.
Marie deHeryng 1 year ago
Your and only your precious baby is so adorable and beautiful!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
#111
Against My Better Judgment, We Have Adopted A Pair Of One-Eyed Chaos Kittens
#112
I Just Got Jim And He Is Ridiculously Small
#113
Yesterday I Adopted A Kitten But I Think They Gave Me A Meerkat
#114
Just Adopted Both Of These Little Monsters
Synsepalum 1 year ago
A calico and an orange, you're in for it. May god have mercy on your soul.
#115
Sugar The Kitten Loved Spca Staff Member Glenn So Much And She Would Always Cry For His Attention. So, He Had To Take Her Home!
#116
Everyone Meet Jake (7 Years Old)! My Wife (Pictured) And I Adopted Him Yesterday From A Local Shelter. Jake Has Been In 4 Different Homes In The Last Year And Deals With A Ton Of Anxiety. But With Lots Of Love And His New Big Sister, Gigi, He's Going To Be Just Fine!
#117
Always Wanted A Cat Growing Up But Wasn’t Allowed. Today At 30 I Adopted This 4 Year Old Kitty Named Draco!
#118
I Just Adopted Atticus This Weekend. He Was A Stray And They Told Me He's A Very Fearful Cat. I Slowly Introduced Him To My Closet With Some Food, A Bed I Warmed Up In The Dryer, And Some Pets When He Allowed. Just This Morning He Sat In My Lap And Purred
#119
This Is Amy We Rescued Her On Valentine’s Day. She’s Been Living At The Shelter For Over A Year And No One Wanted Her Because She Has Weight Issues. But I Do As Well So We’re On A Diet Together. I’ll Post Updates Of Her Weight Loss Journey
Firstname Lastname 1 year ago
23 pounds, and unfortunately the redditor only posted one followup a month later from what I can tell. It's been four years. Hope Amy is okay!
#120
We Adopted A Pair Of Kittens Today. My Husband Was A Little Worried About How They'd Do With Our Dog.. He's No Longer Concerned
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Lyone Fein 1 year ago
All these amazing living beings. Eyes so full of love and gratitude. Such a beautiful piece.
Dan 1 year ago
I adopted a wonderful little black cat in July of last year, and today I had to have him put to sleep because of felv. Greatest little guy in the world. I'll miss ya, buddy.
sadmrguna 1 year ago
With these posts I often wonder how many of these are actual adoptions, i.e. from a shelter or similar. There are a lot of puppies and kittens of desirable or expensive breeds on these lists, and you don't normally find those in shelters. I think some people use the phrase "adopt" somewhat losely!
Daya Meyer 1 year ago
And what is wrong about this anyway? If we get a pet, for the most of us it is a family member. You take care of it, you feed it and you watch it grow and conquer the world. So what is wrong calling it adoption? For our girl my husband an I are called mum and dad and if I talk to her I either call her little sparrow or my child.
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Lyone Fein 1 year ago
All these amazing living beings. Eyes so full of love and gratitude. Such a beautiful piece.
Dan 1 year ago
I adopted a wonderful little black cat in July of last year, and today I had to have him put to sleep because of felv. Greatest little guy in the world. I'll miss ya, buddy.
sadmrguna 1 year ago
With these posts I often wonder how many of these are actual adoptions, i.e. from a shelter or similar. There are a lot of puppies and kittens of desirable or expensive breeds on these lists, and you don't normally find those in shelters. I think some people use the phrase "adopt" somewhat losely!
Daya Meyer 1 year ago
And what is wrong about this anyway? If we get a pet, for the most of us it is a family member. You take care of it, you feed it and you watch it grow and conquer the world. So what is wrong calling it adoption? For our girl my husband an I are called mum and dad and if I talk to her I either call her little sparrow or my child.
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