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We’ve got so many cute cats, adorable dogs, and other rescue animals to share with you today that they’ll cuddle any and all sadness out of you, dear Pandas. It’s that magical time of the month when our team here at Bored Panda gathers up the most heartwarming photos of rescued pets to share with you all. It’s the most soul-healing article you’ll read all month. Guaranteed.
Scroll down to see the photos of the pets that have been welcomed into their new owners’ homes and hearts, upvote the ones that made you smile the most, and don’t forget to tell us how cute all of them are in the comments. Have you recently adopted any animals from a rescue shelter? We’d love to hear all the wonderful stories and your amazing pets, Pandas!
As you’re enjoying these great pics, you can also read Bored Panda’s interview with the PDSA, the UK’s leading vet charity, about bringing new pets—puppies and kittens—into our lives. And if you’d like to see more cute animal pics to share with all of your friends, check out our earlier articles about rescue wonders here: October, September, August.
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#1
This Guy Will Never Be Neglected Or In A Cage Again! Rescue Called Him Lucky, But He Looks Like A Lu To Me! So Happy To Bring Him Home! Hard Knock Life Is Over For This Guy!
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 4 years ago
Poor little guy! I am happy that he found a truly loving home where he will be pampered, loved, and cared for.
Janina Prado 4 years ago
SIR Knuckles McStreetFighter (I believe I read he was knighted just the other day).
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ThEboRedEsTpANdA 4 years ago
He is definitely lucky, but if you want a less on-the-nose name try something like awal or baru, awal baru means new start in Indonesian.
GoddessOdd 4 years ago
I love a happy ending. This old soldier has earned his comfy retirement. I'm sure you'll both love each other very much! =^..^=
Marianne Hatfield 4 years ago
That expression reminds me of Sir Scrappy, one of our rescues. He was FIV positive. The Vet said he wouldn't last more than a couple months. He was in bad shape. Sir Scrappy lived 5 good years. He passed in March.
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#2
This Is Toffee, I Just Adopted Him From The Shelter! I Was Sobbing While Petting Him Through A Small Hole In His Pen, Was The Only Dog Not Barking, He’s Underweight And Shy, He’s Made Life So Worth It
globallake 4 years ago
Dogs have a way of digging deep holes into our hearts. Wouldn’t trade mine for anything.
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 4 years ago
How can you not resist those soulful eyes, sweet face, and very "boopable" snoot?
DeNasha. ReNee 4 years ago
That look right there is soul imprinting.. he's gazing at you knowing he'll forever be loved & cared for. So glad yu found each other.
#3
Only Wanted To Adopt 1 Kitten But After Seeing This We Couldn't Possibly Split Them Up!
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago (edited)
So glad you took them both. Their transition will go so much more smoothly as a bonded pair than it would if they were separated.
Son of Philosoraptor 4 years ago
I went to the shelter hoping for a Siamese or a long hair. Found two bonded adolescents, both all black, tight together in a cage: an Oriental shorthair boy and Longhair girl! And that's how I got Mister Jones (house panther) and Muffy the Fluffy, who looks like a black Chuzzle. God I love them...
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Hadesdaughter 4 years ago
Thought it was a two headed cat for a min. Scared the crap out of me lol
RandomHumanBean 4 years ago
thank ou SO much for not splitting them it would have made the poor babies so sad.
GoddessOdd 4 years ago
When I was actively fostering cats, I always encouraged people to take two if possible. If not, I tried to pair them with a "loner" cat... some cats just prefer their own company, but cats, especially kittens, need company too, and they're more fun when you can watch them playing together. I'm so glad you got the BOGO package.
Gingerfoxx 4 years ago
Happened to me with my cats. They sure know how to sneak into your heart lol
Lynn Biasini McElfresh 4 years ago
We adopted male and female siblings. They are both fabulous, still love each other, and have very different personalities. Lots of fun!!
Providing your new pet a forever home means more than filling a couple of food and water bowls. The animal’s physical, mental, and even emotional health is in your hands. The responsibility is huge, however, the happiness these dogs and cats radiate is more than worth it.
Something that you should definitely put at the forefront of your mind is your pet’s health. If you’re bringing a baby cat or dog home with you from a shelter, you should definitely book an appointment with a trusted local veterinarian.
#4
Shirt Warmer. He's Just Sooo Happy To Be Adopted Still!
Zaza 4 years ago (edited)
I have similar pictures of my 3 day old Floof who I held close to my body for weeks, to make sure he wouldn't die after he was abandoned. None of his siblings made it but he did. Can't post it anywhere without getting "boobs" or "tits" or "I want to sleep there" comments unfortunately, but Floof made it, he's healthy, headstrong, sweet, lovable, stubborn, cuddly, obnixious and entitled, lived through a house fire before 6 months of age, pneumonia when he wasn't even a month old,, polyps in his ear when he was barely a year ols and is now 5 years of age, very healthy and still obnoxious. A legion of angels must be watching over him Good to see other kittens getting the same treatment! Floof and I are sending some of the angels over to watch over this kitten too
StormWolf 4 years ago (edited)
I totally understand you not posting the pic, but fyi I just cursed out those cyber-pervs because I'm sure plenty of us non-degenerates would've liked to see that adorable pic 💜. You and Floof are very lucky to have one another
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M. A. McKnight 4 years ago
Congrats, Floof! You have reached kitten nirvana! Long life of love and snackos to you!!! (And a HUGE shout out to your hooman hero!) 🤩
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 4 years ago
Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball of fur. Happy kitty, sleepy kitty, purr purr purr.
#5
I Adopted A Kitten Today And She’s Everything I Was Missing
Salma Hernández 4 years ago
Here in Mexico and other countries we named Karen to those woman that loves cats and have one or more cats. She is now a Karen
Jamma 4 years ago
That's much nicer than the reason Karens are called Karen in the U.S.!
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#6
Our 1st Pet, Adopted Today. Meet Fred Lobster
Anita Snider 4 years ago
He is so stinking CUTE!!! So happy he gets a second chance to know what real love is!!
PDSA Vet Anna Ewers Clark had this to say to Bored Panda: “You should book your puppy or kitten in for a health check with your vet soon after bringing them home. This will allow you to check they’re healthy, they’re growing at the correct rate, and when they need their next parasite treatments or vaccinations.”
The vet explained that this also gives you the chance to speak to your vet about any other procedures. “You’ll also be able to discuss when is the best time to have them neutered.”
#7
Just Adopted This Mini Loaf!
Emma Perkins 4 years ago
Aww that looks like the baby version of my old man cat. The ear tufts are just so cute!
DeNasha. ReNee 4 years ago
The faaaaaaave is anybody else getting super strong Puss in Boots vibes??!
#8
I Was Told My New Rescue Pup Has The Rarest Of Ears
smugdruggler 4 years ago
>"mid-lollop" 😂🤣😂😃 I vote for you to win the internet for the day!😆 They look like teddy bear ears. And he has fur boots on.
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Kimberley Gayle Thomas 3 years ago
That's what I was thinking. Doggie is prepared to fly.
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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago
Just saw a dog from a rare breed with ears like that at the National Dog Show on tv.
RedMarbles 4 years ago
What a gift for the adopters to be able to see those ears every day! How could you not smile every time?
#9
Adopted This Siamese Girl, Making Me Her 4th Owner. She Was Returned Twice Due To Her Aggression… Turns Out It Was Just Play Aggression That Was Misdirected. All She Wants To Do Is Chase Feather Toys And Be Pet
Joan Zatorski 4 years ago
Congratulations! You're going to be the greatest pet parent! She is a stunner!!
Ashley Passino 4 years ago
Sounds like the Bombay I had. Some idiot thought it would be a good idea to declaw him🤬. (Just in front, but STILL!) He became aggressive because he couldn't protect himself. He also bit, because he couldn't scratch. We were his 4th home in less then a week. (Or something similar). We also became his last home, because I understood why he was like that, plus he did calm down once he realized he wasn't going anywhere.
TheAnimalLady 4 years ago
And those ashsoles probably got mad because he couldn't handle the torture of the litter box after they chopped off the ends of their toes. What do they expect? Idiots!!!
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According to Anna from the PDSA, there are some financial things to consider for pet owners, too. Some owners might forget about the importance of insurance. “Make sure you insure them from the day they’re brought home so their vet bills will be covered if they ever become unwell or are injured,” she pointed out. In other words, you should hope for the best while planning for a realistic scenario.
The age of your new pet is more important than you think. The PDSA Vet stressed this fact to Bored Panda. “Your puppy or kitten will need a slightly different routine from an adult cat or dog,” Anna said.
#10
We Adopted Little Salem A Week Ago. She Was Incredibly Timid And Would Hide Whenever She Saw Us. She Now Comes To Check Us Out When We Are Reading. I Think We Are Making Progress!!!
Wondering Alice 4 years ago
Looks like a young version of mine. Rented a house and landlady asked us if she gave us food money, would we feed her cat she couldnt take. Previous tenents had said he just came in at night to eat, but was scared of people so just leave him alone. A few months of leaving treats leading to the fire, we tempted him in. That was 6 years ago - when we moved, landlady was very happy we asked to take him with us. He is the most affectionate loving cat in the world. Not tecnicaly a rescue - but went from being alone to loved, and gives us back ten fold every day.
Christy A Kyriss 4 years ago
Thank you for being the one to give this precious cat a loving home, when others couldn't or just wouldn't. 🌟
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I adopted a kitten from the Humane Society where I once lived. She had been rescued with her litter mates when just a few days old. When I met her, she had been living in a cage there. All her siblings had been adopted when they were about 8 to 10 weeks old. She was almost 9 months old when we met and fell in love. Don't know why noone wanted her. She was a beautiful cat and so sweet and demure. And so very shy She hid under the bed for almost two months before she began to venture out. I would catch glimpses of her peering around the corner of a doorway watching me. One afternoon while watching a program on bird migration, I felt a soft touch. Later a light weight near my lap. She had climbed up onto the couch to watch the birds on TV. I named her Lil' Darling. She became my best bud and we had 23 wonderful years together before she crossed the Rainbow Bridge. I still miss her.
Sharon Lewis-Waites 4 years ago
She is so beautiful 😻! I have three Black Cats. At one point I had six. They are known as the Black Cat Army. I’m trying to get things in motion to start an non profit, selling products featuring black cats (t-shirts, coffee mugs, personalized gifts and such were most of the profit goes to building a shelter for Black Cats. A place where senior Black Cats can live out their lives in peace if not adopted. Where they will be safe, loved by the staff & me. The plan is a shelter in a country setting where they will have an open areas. Not the old type shelter.
Jennifer Potter 4 years ago
I pray that you get the means to get this going!!!!!
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Sheila Bodey 4 years ago
She looks just like our cat Lee Lou! Same behavior also. It took time and patience but she learned to trust us. It would be nice if they could talk and tell us what they've been thru. Lee Lou is a big cuddle bug now!
#11
Breaking News: Newly Adopted Kitty, Whiskey, Has Been Welcomed Into Home By Happy Old Doggo, Gus
Deborah B 4 years ago
When you buy your cat three different beds, and it chooses to sleep on the dog.
malenchki 4 years ago
When you buy your cat a bed and the dog who is a million times bigger than the cat
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Suzanne Clark 4 years ago
You know when you've got that spot you can't quite scratch yourself? Get a kitty to take care of it...Ahhhh, just a little more to the right.
DeNasha. ReNee 4 years ago
This is great. I recently became the human to a 4th puppy, this one being a 9 wk blue nosed female pitty & I was really concerned my middle child, a 92lb pit-rot-corso-tibetan mastiff mix would not take to her well as he's insanely jealous of the other dogs & my bf 🤣 but guess who her absolute best friend in the whole world is.. & who's left feeling left out & jelly asf!! 🥺
Sheila Bodey 4 years ago
What an amazing relationship they are building. Animals are far more trusting and forgiving than humans. We can learn so much from them.
#12
The Morphed Axolotl I Adopted Last Week Is Finally Starting To Trust Me Enough To Approach Me For Food!
Kimi Tomminello 4 years ago
Axolotl are aquatic and don't grow to salamander stage, though....
Kira Okah 4 years ago (edited)
If they are given TSH/iodine then they can and do metamorphose. They can also have an extremely rare condition that results in them producing TSH and metamorphosing. This is indeed a morphed axolotl.
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Cori 4 years ago
I rescued a salamander from my goat barn a few winters back. I don't know his story for certain. But if I had to guess, I'd say a bird snatched him and brought him up to the rafters. Salamanders are slippery though, so I imagine he managed to wiggle free only to plummet dozens of feet to the floor of a busy goat barn. I found him cold stunned and a tad beaten up. I'm not usually one to move wild animals, but the little guy was definitely going to get trampled. I let him coalesce for the night in a bucket of damp potting soil and set him free under the garden shed the next morning. Hands down one of my cooler house guests. 😊
What this means is structuring your day differently than you would with an adult animal. The owner has to be prepared to be more disciplined and put in more effort until their new best buddies grow up a bit.
“It’s important that they have regular mealtimes when they’re young. Usually around 3 meals a day. They’ll also need plenty of rest. Often young pets are very active in short bursts and then will become sleepy,” the animal health specialist explained to Bored Panda
#13
Her Name Is Pandora, I Adopted From A Family That Didn't Like Her
CatGirl 4 years ago
WTF??? 'Didn't LIKE her?' that is BS. They should n't be allowed to have pets again.
Vicky Z 4 years ago
On the other hand it's good they gave her to someone that will give her all the love she needs
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Some people don’t deserve dogs. This sweetie is better off without them.
Salma Hernández 4 years ago
Pandora will open a box and will send all negativity to that family
#14
I Was Told I Was Adopting A Kitten, But Received A Very Smol Parrot? Anyone Know What Steps I Can Take To Get The Correct Animal?
! ? 4 years ago
I've heard of these, it's sad they're going extinct. They're descendents from the exotic "shoulder tiger" I believe
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Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago
Just keep doing what you’re doing, and you’ll be just fine. It’s called bonding. We rescued a 5-6 week old, barely 1 lb kitten who was abandoned, all by herself, in our yard. She spent the first two weeks living on my neck in my hair. She’s now a year and a half old, and about the most well-adjusted cat I’ve ever seen. However, I still share the title of Mama Cat with our oldest female cat, Smudgy. I took care of her when she needed it most, and still take care of her, as well as the other cats and the dog, and Smudgy taught her how to be a cat.
Jacine Purcell Moloy 4 years ago
You are blessed to have a "parrot". Polly is the perfect name.
Christy A Kyriss 4 years ago
You have a Shoulder Buddy (Kitten). 😺 I take it as a really good sign for a lifetime of loyalty.
Ann Dennis 4 years ago
Just accept the fact that you got a funny looking parrot, and enroll in pirate school.
#15
When I Adopted Him, The Humane Society Said "He's A Total Lap Cat! He Just Wants To Sleep And Won't Get Into Trouble"
Katy McMouse 4 years ago
That tail is insane! It doesn't even look real. I can't stop looking at it!
She mentioned to us that we should be willing to play with our new pets as much as possible to keep them active and help them develop. However, at the same time, we have to be aware of the fact they’re tiny cuddly creatures: they get tired easily.
“It’s important to play with your puppy or kitten as this is an important part of their development and encourages them to be active, but if they start to get tired it’s best to let them sleep for a while,” Anna advised us.
#16
Daisy's First Snow! Look At Her Nice Sit And Wait. Adopted Her Friday Night! We Love Her So Much
#17
Just Adopted This Stray Kitty And He Needs A Name
4 years ago
His public name should be Gremlin, his secret name O'Malley. His real name is only known to him.
Mieke 4 years ago
Now the part of " his real name is only known to him" truly appeals to me! Well done, and well thought out! Love it!
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Didn’t Know I’d Be Playing Matchmaker When I Adopted A Second Cat
imsouravmitra 4 years ago (edited)
No mortal has ever adopted a cat.. Cats are known to choose their caretakers/feeders/occasional parents..
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Meanwhile, the more varied the experiences we can introduce into our new pets’ lives, the better they’ll be off in the long run. Think of it as training them to be better prepared for the future.
“Puppies and kittens have a socialization period when they are young, which is a time when their brains are hard-wired to learn about the world around them,” the expert said.
#19
Adopted This Little Fellow In Shanghai Yesterday. Was Found Abandoned In Front Of A Supermarket. Vet Says He's Surprisingly Healthy For A 2 Week Old Kitten. Say Hello To Olaf!
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago
Not two weeks old. Probably more like five or six weeks old. He’s way bigger than a two week old kitten, and his eyes are open.
Jayne Kyra 4 years ago
Caption was about the picture on the right, not the one where he´s in bed.
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#20
This Is My 20$ Rescue Cat. No One Wanted Him At The Shelter. He’s A Little Funky. He Has Cerebellar Hypoplasia, No Righting Instincts And Is Always Squinting
HorrorEyeArcade 4 years ago
give the funky or shy ones some love, people! they're always the sweetest lil things
John Murray 4 years ago
He looks like he's had a bad day at the office and needs a beer. At least, that's what I look like when I've had bad day and need a beer. =)
Janina Prado 4 years ago
Where's his cuppa, and the remote? He's had a full day of being a cool cat. Needs a bit of rest.
#21
Adopted This 6 Year Old Cat From The Shelter. She Loves Her Forever Home
“For puppies, this [the period of socialization] is from 4-12 weeks, and for kittens from 3-8 weeks old. During this socialization period, it’s important to allow your pet to have lots of positive experiences with different sounds, smells, and situations as well as helping them meet a variety of different people.”
And there you have it, some spot-on advice if you choose to bring home a tiny doggo or catto instead of a big woof or majestic floof. Which of the photos made the biggest impact on you, dear Pandas? Which of these pets would you love to bring home with you? (Personally, I’d invite them all into my home if only they’d fit!)
#22
This Is Jeff. We Adopted Him A Couple Days Ago. He’s A Good Lad, And Obviously Very Handsome
Cold Contagious 4 years ago
He looks like a lions head that has been a little stressed out. He's still adorable. We had a white lions head with black and tan circles around his eyes. He looked gorgeous. He was a precious bunny.
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#23
Cain Has Been Adopted. Now We’re Down To The Last 45 Cats. For Those Who Don’t Know We Rescued 130 From A Hoarder
tw 72 4 years ago
Thank you for finding them homes. I understand that hoarding is a sickness - but the cats deserve better.
Kimi Tomminello 4 years ago
And thank you for recognizing it as a sickness!! It's hard for a lot of people to understand that.
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Shirley Bell 4 years ago
What a lovely shade of orange , my cat looked scared like that,now she rules the roost
Rebecca Umpierre 4 years ago
Some hoarder! I hope they will all get adopted. We have such serious problems with finding homes for our animals here in Puerto Rico. Ours is such a small island !
#24
Our Smallest Girl Luna, Just Adopted This Weekend
Lastly, why do you think so many pets end up being abandoned? A whopping 6.5 animals enter shelters each year in the US, according to the ASPCA. There is a bit of good news: this number has fallen from roughly 7.2 million way back in 2011. There is some progress there, though the numbers of unwanted pets are still pretty high.
The ASPCA notes that around 4.1 million shelter animals end up getting adopted each year. Moreover, 810k are strays that end up being reunited with their worried owners.
Obviously, we wish that more pets would get adopted, however, we have to give it to those who do end up rescuing pets: you’re doing great work and we’re proud of you. If only there were more people like you, the world would be a far, far better place.
#25
What Should We Name This Sweet Boy? He's Sweet As Can Be, Goofy, Wiggles His Bottom Really Fast When Excited, And Gets Along With All People And Animals. He Also Has No Teeth, He Was Rescued With Us And Is Getting His Second Chance!
real_izuku 4 years ago
I had a small black foster kitten that I named Toothless. And when he started getting his adult face he really did look like Toothless.
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#26
Adopted This Lovely Gal Today
Vicky Z 4 years ago
Nice sit but i hope she was transferred more appropriately and with safety
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Lynne Stankard 4 years ago
OH this is the sweetest baby furry - she'll soon be running up your legs and using your head to launch herself into space!! ENJOY!
#27
I Adopted A Vampire
DeNasha. ReNee 4 years ago
I have a 9 week old blue nosed female who too believes she's Dracula.
#28
This Is Brad. The Shelter Told Me That Brad Wouldn’t Be Cuddly. He Hasn’t Left The Sides Of Me Or My Son Since We Brought Him Home Last Weekend
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago
Brad just didn’t have the right people in his life. Consider yourselves very very special.
#29
Rescued A Puppy Yesterday. Safe To Say He Likes Me
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago
Simple. You’re his hero, and you always will be. So never let him down.
Susan Green 4 years ago
My husband and I bought this fridge magnet that says “be the person your dog thinks you are” it’s true, we all should be.
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Rannveig Ess 4 years ago
How people can think animals don't feel emotion...my God. look at the Love in that face, knowing he was saved. They save you back
#30
My Foster Fail Eva. I Cried All Day When We Gave Her Back To Be Adopted By The Public. Husband Went Back And Got Her For Me. She Is Perfect
A B C 4 years ago
Looks like a juvenile version of my late cat. Rest in peace Charly, we'll meet again on the other side of the rainbow bridge.
That_One_Harry_Potter_Nerd 4 years ago
So cute!! You have a wonderful husband. Ps, is that a picture of the mockingjay from Mockingjay in the background?
#31
My Rescues Are Completely Obsessed With Each Other!
A B C 4 years ago
Looks like one of those "drunk teenage girls found a photo booth" snapshots :D
Janina Prado 4 years ago
One of them is gonna have to call a friend or older sister (who has a valid driving license) for a ride home, and don't tell mom
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Ashley Deane 4 years ago
There's just too much cuteness in one picture. It makes me so happy 😁
#32
Meet Princess Carol, A Stray Kitty Who Decided To Adopt Us
FreyaShips 4 years ago
she adopted them, therefor she owns your house, I mean she sure is acting like it.
#33
My Partner And I Adopted A Little Baby
A B C 4 years ago
This! They're so so so much cuter than human babies IMO 😅
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OMG!! What a Stunning little baby ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 4 years ago
I want to scratch that little chin and boop that tiny, pink nose.
Kristina Peterson 4 years ago
Oh! What a sweetie!! How lucky are you!!! I miss snd can’t have a cat. So very very sweet!!❤️❤️
#34
Officially Adopted My Foster Fail Nova Today. My Mom Got Her Sister Lily
Monday 4 years ago
If I ever fostered animals they'd all be foster fails...no way could I give them up.
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago (edited)
Same. Especially since foster parents do so much of the “heavy lifting” involved in getting them healthy, happy, and socialized enough to finally go to their forever homes.
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LavenderAxolotl 4 years ago
My cousin adopted a husky puppy with three legs that was named Peggy by the shelter (due to her missing leg) and was renamed Nova (no va means doesn't go in spanish...but she runs like crazy and is so happy!)
Anita Snider 4 years ago
Priceless these babies are so lucky to have both of you!! You are their angel's here on earth!! God bless both of you. ❤️ They are so beautiful!!
#35
My New Buddies! I Just Adopted Two Hairless Male Rats Today, They Can Keep Me Company In My Wfh Office. I Have Named Them Pinky And The Brain
Tenacious Squirrel 4 years ago
I thought that too, but hopefully the OP was in the process of setting it up.
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GlipGlop 4 years ago
Uh, I think so Brain, but we'll never get a monkey to use dental floss...
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Shannon Matthews 4 years ago
Rats are amazing pets! I've had 2 - Snuggles & Cinnamon. Their deaths hit me really hard.
Tami 4 years ago
A coworker of mine and her boyfriend had a rat. When they broke up there was a custody battle that they eventually resolved with shared custody. That's how precious their baby was to both of them!
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Just Adopted A Husky / Weimaraner Pup And He Is The Happiest Boy Ever!
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago
He looks like a sweet goofball. Settle in for years of laughing at his antics. He will always make you smile, even when you’re down in the dumps.
FreyaShips 4 years ago
I have a husky, safe to say, He is fat and lazy and does not look that happy
#37
This Is My Boy Blue. The Neighbor Kids Brought Him To Me To Rescue. I Love Him So Much
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago
Neighbor kids know who the right person is to take an animal in distress to. Kind of a nice reputation, if you ask me.
#38
Here’s Our New Adoption!
#39
Just Adopted This Beauty Today. She’s Currently Hiding Under The Bed And We’re Giving Her Time To Adjust. We’re Excited For When She Feels Comfortable And Comes Out Of Her Shell
Lynne Stankard 4 years ago
I believe you have yourself a Tabby Point Siamese cat there. She's the absolute double of our late Kisibi when she was young. As she grows her tabby points will become clearer - she'll talk you to death - run up curtains - and own the whole house....I'm jealous xxxx
Kristina Peterson 4 years ago
You are smart giving her time!! She’ll come around. She is so cute!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
#40
We Adopted The Most Photogenic Cat
TaylorsVersion111 4 years ago
Looks like a grandparent who lost their glasses and took an accidental selfie(but with the cutest ever nose!!)
Scorpiolion M 4 years ago
Beauts! Cudnt have come up with a better description. Well done!
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#41
Just Adopted This Sweet L’il 7 Yo Pirate And We Love Her So Much Already!
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago
Ah, the dreaded Cone of Shame. At least she’ll be settled at home by the time it comes off, and not on the street or in the shelter where recovery will take longer (amazing how a lowered stress level can cut a recovery time down).
Deirdre McGoldrick 4 years ago
Thank you...I also rescued a one eyed beauty! Eleven years later, she's still perfection
Kristina Peterson 4 years ago
She is so very cute!! She is so lucky she has someone who cares!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
#42
I Adopted A Disney Prince In Dog Form
#43
My Fiance Picked Up This Sweet Boy From The Shelter Today And Surprised Our Daughter. Meet Chester!
HorrorEyeArcade 4 years ago (edited)
i bet this boy is going to be quite the troublemaker! you can see it in his eyes. but you'll never reprimand him, cause he's too damn cute.
Kristina Peterson 4 years ago
Oh! Chester is such a handsome color and looks so very very sweet!!❤️❤️
#44
My Husky I Adopted About 24hrs Ago. He Is So Great!
FreyaShips 4 years ago
HEY that looks like my husky, warning they will lay in the middle of the walkway and bark after the doorbell rings, worst but cutest guard dog ever.
#45
Just Adopted Her Yesterday
#46
Illegally Smol Adopted Stray
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago
Baby will fill out, believe me. You’ll blink and suddenly have a very large full grown cat. We adopted the runt of a litter, who was half the size of his sisters, and always two steps behind them, developmentally. Jack is now almost seven years old, and weighs a little over 14 lbs. From runt to big boy in the blink of an eye.
Mariana Quinones 4 years ago
I kept the whole family and the runt reached 18 lbs. The biggest of the siblings reached 24 lbs at some point and he definitely filled in after getting him fixed.
Load More Replies... Jewelly A. Shetka 4 years ago
Have a foster from a very sick 5-kitten litter...sibs died within two days. Three lost the same day we got them. Missy is a little over a pound now (had to be a pound to get her kitten shots) and very active. Might end up as another ‘foster fail’. 7 of the 9 we have are foster fails.
Sheila Bodey 4 years ago
We adopted 2 kittens . One was "filled" out but the other was like your new baby. When they grew that little one ended up being the biggest cat in the house. Steady meals, vet care and most importantly a lot of love work wonders.
Kristina Peterson 4 years ago
So very tiny!! What a sweetie and so lucky to be adopted!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
#47
I Was Adopted Today!
Zoe Senese 4 years ago
Oh that little sweetheart. Little does he know but his life has taken a beautiful turn. He will be forever loved and cherished in his new forever home!
#48
Let Me Show You My Two Goobers! Both Adopted From Shelters And Are Now The Best Of Buds! Yoda And Groot!
Kristina Peterson 4 years ago
Nothing but the best!!!❤️❤️ These two are so blessed and sweet looking!!!!❤️❤️❤️
#49
Adopted This Baby
frsp 4 years ago (edited)
My husband says when he was a kid late 60s early 70s his parents decided to invest in chinchillas. Raise them and sell them for coats. My mother in law had several get rich schemes my father in law humored her with. Like Amway. Anyway, they had dozens in cages but they all died of old age because his parents couldnt bring themselves to that end.
Karin Gibson 4 years ago
Chinchilla awww cute. My next door neighbours has a whole lot of them that are cute but not cuddly.
Dee Colombo 4 years ago
A chinchilla, had them for years, tons of personality, oldest lived to 18 years. Only caution, they can't stand much over 80°
Dee Colombo 4 years ago
Check your facts. This is probably descended from generations of domestically raised and would not survive in the wild. They are hard to find because most breeders don't want to be bugged by animal rights people. They make great pets if you have a cool enough environment for them, and don't die in 2-5 years like most rodents, and don't stink up the house after two days either.
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Everyone, Meet Prudence. She’s A Holland Lop That I Adopted From A Friend’s Farm. She Likes To Sit On My Shoulder Like A Parrot
Patti 4 years ago
I know, I don't get it. Eyebrows & eyelashes are out of control lately
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Ashley Deane 4 years ago
I absolutely love to see all the animals being adopted! Our shelter is legitimately empty RN and it's been empty off and in for the first time in over 10 years!!!! Thank you to everyone who adopt and congratulations with your new family member!
#51
Our New Rescue Pup, Rexxar
Dorothy Parker 4 years ago
Looks so soft and cuddly. He'd be hard to resist. Glad his new people didn't.
#52
Just Welcomed A New Member Into Our Family. I Saw Gandalf On The Adoption Centre’s Website And She Immediately Stole My Heart!
Natalia Maciel 4 years ago
I had a Gandalf too, she was amzing. I wish you many years of love and frienship!
#53
Adoption Day Smiles
#54
My Coworker Rescued This Lil Kitten And Brought Him To Work Today
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago
Hope they took the baby to the vet, to take care of those weepy eyes. Stray cats and kittens can pick up eye infections.
#55
I Just Adopted This Amazing 9 Week Old Chunky Boy. Say Hello To Rocky!! If He Ever Stops Sleeping I’ll Be Sure To Tell Him
#56
Just Posting My Sweet Baby, I Adopted Her From The Shelter And She’s So Happy
#57
List Of Things I Didn't Expect To Do Today. 1. Adopt A Kitten
#58
Adopted A Stray Kitten, It's Only Been 2 Days But I Think She's Gotten Used To Me
#59
Meet Gigi, 8 Year Old Poodle Rescued From A Breeder. She Still Thinks She's A Puppy
tw 72 4 years ago
If she came from a breeder, this is probably her first time to just BE a puppy.
Karin Gibson 4 years ago
Poodles usually are spirited for quite a long time. My Mum's was a character even when he was 13/14
#60
Adopted This Little Monkey Few Days Ago. He’s Still Very Shy But Making Progress Every Day!
#61
Just Adopted This Cutie From A Neglectful Home. I Like To Think He's Smiling At Me
Kimi Tomminello 4 years ago
Thank you!! My hubby got me into turtles when we were doing rescues. Nice to see the basking lamp/ turtle dock. Cant see the claws or tail so beautiful turt boy/ girl.
#62
My GF And I Have Always Wanted A Cat, But Over The Six Years We’ve Been Together, We’ve Never Been In A Position Where We Could Truly Dedicate Ourselves To A Furry Friend (Courtesy Of Work, Travel Etc). Two Days Ago Though, We Finally Adopted! Needless To Say, I Am Now In Love. Internet, Meet Mew!
HorrorEyeArcade 4 years ago
can confirm. my minerva, may she rest in peace, was a real lovebug
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Adopted This Sweet Girl Yesterday! Welcome Home, Makoa
#64
Adopted A Few Weeks Ago. Meet Bando!
#65
My Girlfriend And I Finally Started Our Furfam! We Adopted These 2 Boys A Few Days Ago. Meet Calvin And Django!
#66
Totally Stumped On A Name For This Little Cutie… She Was Rescued From A Box On The Side Of The Freeway. One Blue Eye And Such A Sweetheart. Please Help!
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago
A box on the f*****g freeway? Some people should just be taken out and shot. Sorry. I’m usually a live and let live kind of person, but cruelty like that just makes my blood boil.
Joan Zatorski 4 years ago
Yes! Sweet Judy Blue Eye and call her Jude for short.
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#67
Girlfriend And I Just Adopted This Sweet Girl. We Have A List Of Names But Haven’t Decided Yet. I Had To Share How Cute She Is
#68
Adopted A Baby Bush Cat. She Is Very Smol And Terrified Of Everything, Screams When I’m Not Petting Her
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago
I have had many a kitten climb up my jeans that exact way. When they reach the top, they settle on my shoulder to hide in my hair. Yeah, sometimes I get to be the Mama Cat.
#69
My Momma Cat Has Been Missing Having Kittens Around Her Since We Adopted Her Two Years Ago. We Finally Took The Leap And Adopted A New Kitten. I'd Say It Was The Right Decision
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago (edited)
Our oldest female cat was already fixed when we adopted her as a six month old kitten, so was never pregnant. However, every kitten/cat adopted since has looked at her as their adoptive Mama. Oddly, even though she has no experience with motherhood, she fell into the role quite easily.
13 4 years ago
Oddly? It's one of the few things in this world you don't need to be experienced for.
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#70
I Adopted Baby Rats And Absolutely Do Not Regret My Decision
Laurie F. Daut 4 years ago
After I rescued a neglected rat, I was hooked. Wonderful, sweet, loving, playful, smart and loyal pets!!!!
#71
Adopted This Street Pup. She Was Terrified Of Me A Week Ago
Dorothy Parker 4 years ago
Even the term street dog hurts my heart. Everyone deserves a warm bed and kindness, human and animal.
#72
Do Your Small Dogs Do This Or Did I Adopt A Cat?
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago
We have three cats (it was four, but the nineteen year old passed a couple months ago) and a dog. All rescues with mystery pasts, I might add. We swear the dog is a cat in a dog suit, and one of the cats is a dog in a cat suit. Amongst other cross-species behavior, Scruffy (the dog) acts like he wishes he could do his business in a litter box, and Smudgy (the cat) would just love being able to do hers outside (like she used to before being rescued). It evens out on paper, but in reality, it’s just weird.
Holly Allen 4 years ago
Pfft our 80 lb. dog does this!!!!! He learned it from the cat I guess lol
snipergun 4 years ago
Not really. Rescues I had, reached their maximum luxury by laying on soft matrace (or even carpet, some were freaked out by soft matrace) and dry place, as those I had were almost entirely abused and held in outer cages without roof. But yours found where he's most comfortable and that's great.
#73
I Think Molly Is Happy In Her New Forever Home
#74
Newly Adopted Baby Settling In On Her Second Day In Her New Home
#75
Adopted This Beautiful Boy Yesterday- I Love Him Already
#76
Grandma Adopted New Cats And Sent Me This Pic Of Them - Smol & Angy
#77
Drove Over 10 Hours Round Trip To Adopt This Cutie A Few Days Ago. Meet Coco!
#78
Just Adopted This Girl And Named Her Cinnamon Bun Because Of Her Swirls
#79
Meet My New Rescue Kitty, Fig
#80
Last Week I Rescued This 7 Week Old Baby Boy. Lately He’s Been Staring Me Down In The Eye And Blinking Very Slowly. What Does This Mean?
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago
They’re “eye kisses”. Means he’s comfortable enough around you to feel safe enough to close his eyes, and he loves you for it.
Aitsuki Kitsune 4 years ago
Awwww, that's the "I love you" blink! He's showing that he feels safe with you by letting himself be vulnerable near you!
Stephanie IV 4 years ago
Do it back. Never stare at cats without pronounced slow blinking. Without blinking means: you’re prey for me. I will attack. With blinking it means I trust you.
#81
Name Suggestions ? Found A Litter Of 5 Kittens Dumped On A Studio Lot In Hollywood, These Are The Two We Adopted. White/Grey Is A Boy. All Grey Is His Sister
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago
Mack and Mabel (after Mack Sennet and Mabel Normand). Or Nick and Nora (watch the Thin Man movies).
June 4 years ago
Since you can see the destruction in her eyes looking at the plant, I think Storm would fit perfectly
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Virginia Green (she/her) 4 years ago
bonnie and clyde <3 a good friend of mine has some cats named this.
#82
Adopted (Rescued?) This Rex Mix Who Was Surrendered To A Petting Zoo. He Was Being Chased By Kids And Bullied By Another Bun All Day And Trying To Hide. I Hope He’s Happy With Me! Might Name Him Soba Or Buckwheat?
CatGirl 4 years ago
I absolutely HATE petting zoos. Imagine it was the other way around - it would be torture. Why is it OK to do it to animals?
snipergun 4 years ago
I don't know how it works where you live. Here petting zoos are not bad at all for animals. They spend time with them and they find right match for every one to be happy, and if it's animal which prefers solitude they find him place where visitors can't come and take good care of it. Same about animals which don't feel comfortable with being touched (holding and lifting up is forbidden), and all is built in the way that it's entirely on animals if they want to greet people or be left alone. At least in this area it's like that.
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#83
Meet Oliva, Freshly Rescued, Fed, Showered And Ready To Sleep
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago
Ollie probably feels so much better, being clean and flea-free (after you drowned them all in his bath).
#84
Just Adopted And All Tuckered Out, Finally Feeling Comfy In His New Forever Home. Meet Pippin!
Joan Zatorski 4 years ago
Oh, Pippin sounds like an ideal name! What a sweet face! Heartfelt congratulations!!
#85
Adopted This Precious Baby!
#86
Just Adopted This Sweet Girl This Morning! I'm Thinking Peaches For Her Name, Any Other Suggestions?
Auntriarch 4 years ago (edited)
Full name Peaches N. Cream (middle initial stands for Nibbles)
#87
Adopted This Silly Little Thang Exactly A Week Ago. She’s Always So Sleepy
#88
Meet My New Little Girl, Ceres. I Adopted Her Today And I Love Her So Much Already
#89
Just Adopted This Lil Guy. Help Me Hame Him
Cynthia Carter 4 years ago
Benny, Kermit, Henry, Junior. (All my male kitties in my 70 year life!)
#90
I Just Adopted This Little Prince And I Need Help Naming Him. Do You Have Any Suggestions?
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Jo Choto 4 years ago
Thank you to everybody who has rescued a beautiful animal. I can't stand the idea that humans cause so much unnecessary suffering to animals. But I'm overjoyed that all these lovely babies have safe and loving homes now.
WakeUp Before Its too Late 4 years ago
We rescued our pup yesterday & both me & my husband believe in rescue adoptions. All our pets, except one, has been rescues. They literally make the best family members
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ilikeplants 4 years ago
I love these lists so much. Every picture is so sweet and wonderful. It's also really important to realize that when you adopt a pet, they nearly always come with baggage and often past trauma. I have had 3 rescue dogs, and they are beautiful and wonderful and I love them more than life. But these pictures definitely only show the happy feel-good part. There's also anxiety and regression and distrust that can take *at least* a year or more to really begin addressing. It's worth every second! But I often wonder how many people see these lists, think it's all rainbows and feel-good moments, adopt a pet, and then return them to the shelter because it can be really hard.
Karolina Strużyńska 4 years ago
How/where to send a photo of my lovely dog before/after adoption?
GaeFrog 4 years ago
I think you would have to post them on Reddit and hope boredpanda puts it in one of their articles since that's where this site gets a lot of its content
Load More Replies... WakeUp Before Its too Late 4 years ago
We adopted a beautiful 3 year old Red Heeler yesterday. She's very petite & a bit small for her breed but she is perfect! So calm & smart. She had been with the rescue for 3 months, she was a surrender by owner who didnt say why but just didn't want her. She's knows all basic commands and literally is my husbands shadow now. He has severe Crohns & is house bound due to symptoms & Covid so this is definitely just what he needs...special loving from his new best friend.
Briana Landers 4 years ago
I wanna thank these lovely people who clearly know the phrase, "Adopt, don't shop!"
Dorothy Parker 4 years ago
These new family members are darling and special. I just worry that too many of the kittens are far too young to be taken from their mothers and siblings. A lot appear to still need to be bottle fed kitten milk replacement, KMR.
Jo Choto 4 years ago
Thank you to everybody who has rescued a beautiful animal. I can't stand the idea that humans cause so much unnecessary suffering to animals. But I'm overjoyed that all these lovely babies have safe and loving homes now.
WakeUp Before Its too Late 4 years ago
We rescued our pup yesterday & both me & my husband believe in rescue adoptions. All our pets, except one, has been rescues. They literally make the best family members
Load More Replies... ilikeplants 4 years ago
I love these lists so much. Every picture is so sweet and wonderful. It's also really important to realize that when you adopt a pet, they nearly always come with baggage and often past trauma. I have had 3 rescue dogs, and they are beautiful and wonderful and I love them more than life. But these pictures definitely only show the happy feel-good part. There's also anxiety and regression and distrust that can take *at least* a year or more to really begin addressing. It's worth every second! But I often wonder how many people see these lists, think it's all rainbows and feel-good moments, adopt a pet, and then return them to the shelter because it can be really hard.
Karolina Strużyńska 4 years ago
How/where to send a photo of my lovely dog before/after adoption?
GaeFrog 4 years ago
I think you would have to post them on Reddit and hope boredpanda puts it in one of their articles since that's where this site gets a lot of its content
Load More Replies... WakeUp Before Its too Late 4 years ago
We adopted a beautiful 3 year old Red Heeler yesterday. She's very petite & a bit small for her breed but she is perfect! So calm & smart. She had been with the rescue for 3 months, she was a surrender by owner who didnt say why but just didn't want her. She's knows all basic commands and literally is my husbands shadow now. He has severe Crohns & is house bound due to symptoms & Covid so this is definitely just what he needs...special loving from his new best friend.
Briana Landers 4 years ago
I wanna thank these lovely people who clearly know the phrase, "Adopt, don't shop!"
Dorothy Parker 4 years ago
These new family members are darling and special. I just worry that too many of the kittens are far too young to be taken from their mothers and siblings. A lot appear to still need to be bottle fed kitten milk replacement, KMR.
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