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Nothing warms our hearts as much as cute adopted pet pictures and their rescue stories. However, it is sad that to this day, we have so many neglected pets living on the street, and even though you would like to save them all, that seems too big of a task to fathom.
But what all of us can at least try is to become a more responsible person for other lives and hope that this example will follow. Therefore, to remind you how adorable all the pets are, today we present you with another post of rescue pet images of this February. With this selection of images, we would like to thank those who recently decided to adopt and open their hearts to a new adventure.
Hopefully, these furballs will leave a smile on your face, showing that all you need is to share a bit of your love to get tons in return. And don't miss our previous post on Bored Panda, January edition.
To learn more about the adoption process and what goes into it, Bored Panda got in touch with Fairy Tails Rescue, which is a registered nonprofit animal rescue based out of western and central Maine. Read the full interview below.
More info: Facebook | Instagram | Fairytails-rescue.com
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#1
Before/After Of The 5yo Rescue Dog We Adopted Last Week
Silent Hill 2 years ago
At my local vet you can adopt animals. Someone dumped a twelve week old hound mix. Well he's my baby now, weighs 70 pounds and he's 7 months old. He's name is Mehrunes Dagon The Lord Of Domination.
AnnwylTheBloodyLovesFerghus 2 years ago
I am SO loving Mehrunes' name! Upvotes for that and for adopting him!
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LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
Thank you for giving this sweet dog a new lease on life and a loving home.
Ruth Harper 2 years ago
Aw. Poor precious one. But clearly the rest of your life is going to be the best and you will be properly loved and spoiled by humans.
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#2
This Is Pudding, I Adopted Him - He Has No Teeth So Keeping His Tongue In Is Hard…
Leslie Cookietown 2 years ago
I don't know who is blessed more; ya'll or puddin'!! God Bless Ya'll!! 🤗
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rodger coghlan 2 years ago
My poor kitty had all of her teeth removed except for the canine (feline?) teeth - poor kitties
#3
My Wife And The Cat That Adopted Us
glowworm2 2 years ago
I love it because at first, the skulls look like roses.🤣
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Ruth Harper 2 years ago
Dawwww. Yes, cats usually choose their humans. They somehow just know.
If you've decided to adopt a pet, that is great news! To let you in on the adoption process and what should be considered before, the rescue shelter Fairy Tails has answered some questions that you might learn a thing or two from. “The first step is always to fill out an application on our website. We ensure that the family dynamics fit the pet they are trying to adopt (Ex: do they have other pets, does the pet they want get along with other pets, etc.),” shared the rescue center.
When looking from the adopter's point of view, the first step seems rather easy. However, the process that happens after requires a lot of work from the rescue team’s perspective. “We call and verify landlord approval for all renters, we call the vet and check on the current status/care of pets in the home, we ask for home visit pictures from the applicant, and then we set up a meet and greet with the pet they are interested in. If all goes well, we typically will finalize the adoption at the meet and greet,” shared the Fairy Tails rescue center.
#4
I Adopted A Cat To Try To Bring More Stability In My Life… Looks Like She’s Only Going To Bring More Chaos. This Is After 2 Hours Of Getting Her
Jaren Lloyd 2 years ago
For those of you wondering what this means, It is french for "Circus of the Sun".
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Shark Lady 2 years ago
In my experience kitties bring both stability and chaos in equal measure.
P.A. Yearsley 2 years ago
I got myself 2 agents of chaos at the start of the pandemic. Working from home is lonely. Crime is up 400% at my house, but damn I love their fuzzy faces!
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
All cats are agents of chaos and that’s what makes them so fun.
#5
We Decided To Adopt 4-Month-Old Sisters
But then 2 weeks later found out their brother (orange) was the last from the litter left at the shelter and his adoption fell through. So now we have Amos, Freya, and Astrid. Yup, same litter.
Lorraine Woollands 2 years ago
Thank you for getting their brother too. They are all so beautiful
#6
Starting To Suspect That I Actually Adopted A Black Bear Cub
Dianehas6cats 2 years ago
Not to be a buzzkill, but cats are safer inside. He’s adorable, though.
It is important that through this whole process, the animals are matched with the right families and homes. The rescue team shared how they ensure that this goes right: “via our application that asks about people and ages of those in the home as well as other pets, we also have questions on the application that ask about their experience with training, etc. in the event that they are looking to adopt a pet with training needs.”
#7
We Just Got Adopted By This Little Girl
glowworm2 2 years ago
According to the OP on Reddit, this little girl had a microchip and was returned to her owner who was extremely happy to have her back.
Disgruntled Pelican 2 years ago
Currently sitting at my desk crying because she is identical to my cat, Baby, who passed almost 1 year ago. I wish I could post a picture because it's so eerie. 😭😭😭
Manny_Flawz 2 years ago
I had a cat try to adopt me once. It didn't like the fact my Landlord had a no pets rule, and kept trying to get in.
#8
Just Rescued A Dog From The Shelter. Meet Brady!
Kat Pekin 2 years ago
Skinny and scared! :( So glad you adopted him, would love to see an updated pic!
#9
I Can Finally Post Cat Pics! This Is Athena And I Just Adopted Her
Harlan Sarvis 2 years ago
Magnificent eyes! She is clearly the goddess of wisdom, you can see it! Instant upvote!
Bringing a new pet home can get overwhelming at first, but with the right support, the adaptation process can go easier. Fairy Tales rescue center shares what support they offer for new families: “We always provide our contact information and tell them to contact us if they have any questions/concerns. We have trainers/vets etc. for whom we can provide contact info in the event an adopter contacts us with needs. We always take our pets back if it is not working out in the home, no matter how long they have had the pet.”
The same goes for common challenges and concerns that may arise during the adoption process; the rescue center is always there to support you. Specifically, in the case of Fairy Tales rescue: “we are a small organization, so we do work closely with all applicants, we try to be as transparent as possible regarding any and all behavioral or health issues a pet has, we have no problem questioning adopters on how they would handle certain situations/behaviors, etc. whatever the pet's needs may be. We have no problem declining an application if we feel it is not a good fit, and we always try to explain to the applicant that it isn't about them, but what the pet needs in order to live a happy, healthy life.”
#10
Meet Diablo My Rescued Rottweiler Puppy
#11
Kitten I Adopted This Weekend Fell Asleep Holding My Hand
Raine Soo 2 years ago
One of my cats likes to hold paws with me too. It's a very special feeling.
Lorraine Woollands 2 years ago
My rescued cat does this, so special to get this much love from them
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#12
Just Adopted This Little Carbon Copy Of Our Gamora
Nat of Clan P 2 years ago
I'm a sucker for a black and white. I have my own (Floyd) and I'm besotted with him. He's my baby.
Lakota Wolf 2 years ago
I love all cat patterns but tuxedo is my favorite! My first cat, Kaz, was a tux, and one of my current two is also a tux (Preacher)!
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In this case, being a small organization has many benefits. One of them is keeping up with the families and their pets after the adoption process goes well. “We have someone that tracks all health/medical needs. We have a private Facebook group just for fosters so we can stay connected. As I said, we are a small organization, so it is fairly easy to stay in contact and know what is going on with each pet. We typically have 25-30 pets in the rescue at a time,” shared the rescue center.
And lastly, they also added: “We are always in need of foster placements. We provide all the medical care needed, food and supplies, fosters just need to provide day-to-day care.”
“We rely on volunteers, adoption fees, donations, and fundraisers to do the work we do. We appreciate your support.”
#13
Just Adopted This Sweet Senior Girl And I Couldn’t Be Happier!
Metalhead Turtle 🇺🇦 2 years ago
Thank you for taking in this sweet senior pup! I hope you have many more years together
Leslie Cookietown 2 years ago
Thanks so much for showin' love to older canines!! They deserve it too!! God Bless Ya'll!!
#14
Adopted Baby
Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago (edited)
Kitten: Are you my mother/father? Dog: Ehhhh. Why not? Sure, kid. Sure I am. Welcome to the family.
#15
Today I Broke The News To Loki That He Was Adopted And Used To Be Named Egghead. He’s Still In Shock
Veronica Richard 2 years ago
My first black cat was named Virus (named by a young nephew); we now have Mr. Ridley No-Biting, the bat-headed boy! Love hearing all the names folks have given their pets.
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Rosemary Booth 2 years ago
Aww! He looks just like my late cat Blackjack. His shelter name was Guam. We also adopted Iceland who became Vegas Baby! (or just Vegas) at the same time. I love and miss you both, my baby boys.
Zayan Ramirez 2 years ago
His whole entire world just shattered lol so cute but so sad that his name was (Egghead) I'm glad you adopted him because whoever had him did not choose a good name a cat's name has to match the personality that's why I named my cat baby doll because she looks like a Chinese baby doll lol 😆
#16
My Roommates And I Rescued A Kitten Under My Shed
Mighty Toastress 2 years ago
I have the feeling, that mummy had a get together with a racoon. A very handsome raccoon...
Tuna Beach 2 years ago
That's a raccoon. We only rate cats. 13/10 for the raccoon. Please send only cats.
Silent Hill 2 years ago
Someone abandoned a stripy cat near our house. He's timid but comes by for food. Named him Larry.
Leslie Cookietown 2 years ago
She mesmerized ya'll with those deep, chocolate brown eyes, eye?!?! I'd fall for it too! 😸
#17
Drove 2 Hours Each Way And Took A Ferry To Adopt This Beefcake From The Animal Shelter
Incredibly handsome and polite. Begins purring violently the second you make eye contact with him. Makes that “eck eck eck eck eck” sound when he sees a bird through the window. 20/10 star cat.
#18
Reddit, Meet Bella, Our Newest Adoption!
Benita Valdez 2 years ago
Be careful. Their tails are dangerous. Freaking happy tail is like a whip; no bare skin is safe 😝 also, the goofiness is high. My boys are mixes but I still find myself laughing while asking "what the hell are you doing?"
#19
I Think We're On Week Two That My Wife Rescued This Puppy Out In The Middle Of A Field. He Was Living In Tires
Raelene Christie 2 years ago
OMG poor baby I never understand why people do that kind of thing to animals, lol mine eat better than I do!
SeaJaySea 2 years ago
my dum*ss brain thought you were going to EAT your dog- thank GOD for my bad reading skills!
Load More Replies... Narwhal Blast 2 years ago
No boop. Puppy is sleeping... sweet dreams little one, you're safe now! <3
#20
We Recently Adopted A Pregnant Stray Cat And She Just Gave Birth To 6 Beautiful Babies, Each One With Fur That’s A Different Colour And Pattern To Their Siblings
Teresa Spanics 2 years ago
Same here! Dear sweet Mom and her six dear sweet babies would get fixed once her dear sweet babies were old enough.
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You Changed My Life When I Adopted You My Little Tanya!
Shyla Bouche 2 years ago
She's making that face because she knows that she adopted you! Plus, now she has to train you. It's always difficult, training a soft can-opener.
Lakota Wolf 2 years ago (edited)
Does Bouche have any tips to give to Kohl and Preacher for training me? I've been a soft can-opener since my first boy Kaz in the early 90s, but I'm not sure I'm a max-level soft can-opener yet.
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Rachael 2 years ago
Awww she reminds me of the cats that you see on Christmas cards wearing cute little Santa hat's, adorable
Leslie Cookietown 2 years ago
Yes... you nailed it, Rachael!! She's a Sweet, Lil Soul!!!
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#22
Had An Adoption Party For My Foster Fail…everyone Welcome Blade To The Family
Margaret Witte 2 years ago
Haha, Love it...they KNOW what they're doing when they get you to "temporarily foster", haha
#23
My Parents Just Rescued This Sweet Girl From A Breeding Mill
Lorraine Woollands 2 years ago
She is gorgeous but looks so sad. Maybe thinking of all her lost puppies?
Carrie Hebert 2 years ago
My brother-in-law adopted a puppy mill mamma.... what they told us about how they treat these dogs.... it's not nice. She's very anxious of technology and will bark and growl at the tv.
Load More Replies... LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
I truly wish breeding mills would be outlawed and made a criminal offense all over the world.
Toffee's girl 2 years ago
Me too and I'd love to think one day they will be 😁 one rotten abuser at a time
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Karen Philpott 2 years ago
Cruel and nasty money making, hell on earth places for dogs and cats. I'm glad shes been rescued. Shell get a chance at a normal life with lots of love.
Leslie Cookietown 2 years ago
Thanks for openin' your hearts and home to her!! Many blessings to all of ya!! 🤗
#24
My Orange Boio Pumpkin Has Been Adopted By A Gremlin Child
#25
We Adopted This Boy And His Orange Brother Recently. He Hasn’t Sucked Any Blood Yet, But We Expect Soon He Will Start Growing Rapidly…
#26
Just Adopted This Derp. Meet Ralph
#27
Just Wanted To Share A Pic Of My Newly Adopted Baby, Gnocchi!
#28
Just Rescued An Adult Cat. Is This Behavior Normal For Ex-Street Cats? He Loves Sticks, Rods, Poles, Rulers, And Anything Long And Straight. I Love Him And All Of His Weirdness
Littlemiss 2 years ago
Yep completely normal. Our boy chews on things for fun, always has. Took him to the vets and discovered he's just weird.
Pink kitty 2 years ago
My rescue is a chewer too! The only one of my cats that is. Never had a cat like that before
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The Amazing Waldo coughed once and then proceeded to pull a ruler out of his stomach
Hutt'nKloas 2 years ago (edited)
If you dont want them to chew on something that can hurt them or dont want to get damaged.........buy them dried meat dog treats.Our little siamese has the tendency to chew on plastic or large wood chips for the wood stove if she gets bored [not mentioning the hours of daily play time]. Cow skin wrapped with chicken or turkey meat. It keeps her occupied, happy and it's good for her teeth/gums hygiene.
Deanna Crichley 2 years ago
My (late) cat Bose always had a pencil or pen in his mouth. His favorite, though, was a watercolor paintbrush I had. He would hold it in his paws to sleep. Had to get a new paintbrush. That one was obviously his.
Argie Smith 2 years ago
Mine, too, but only ones I have used at least once.
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#29
Jasper, Adopted Today
Narwhal Blast 2 years ago
Boop! Such an adorable fellow! Those ears and those paws! And the way he looks... <3
Leslie Cookietown 2 years ago
I'd bet he'll grow into those ears and paws!! What a blessed little feller!
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
This entire thread is only serving to highlight just how much I want to adopt a dog. I just wish I had money for a bigger place.
#30
I Adopted Her Yesterday; I Think She Feels At Home
Deanna Crichley 2 years ago
I always have trouble letting my babies sleep when the look like that. I want to kiss a belly or a paw...
#31
Just Adopted This Sweet One Ear Girl
#32
They Just Met Yesterday And Are Already Enamored With Each Other
Claire Kaplan 2 years ago
That's incredible. I've had cats become comfortable around each other with minimal fuss but I don't think I've ever seen two cats completely hit it off from day one.
#33
A Few Days After Adopting Her, I Think She's Pretty Comfy Here!
#34
Heres My Adopted Baby, Rubi
Leslie Cookietown 2 years ago
Looks like Rubi is in for a Wonderful Life!! Congratulations to you both!
kitten levels tokyo 2 years ago
I thought the first word was Herpes, and that was the dog’s name.
#35
Adopted This Sweet Girl Two Weeks Ago
Leslie Cookietown 2 years ago
Pitties are a huge blessin'!! I love when their ears aren't cut... just natural! She's a Sweet Pupper!!
John Schneider 2 years ago
From the looks of her feel, this little lady will grow to gargantuan size very soon
#36
Adopted Him From A Shelter As A Energetic And Sassy Cat, I Have Him Now For 2 Days And He Is Basically Just Cuddling And Sleeping
Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago (edited)
He can finally relax, now that he’s home, and safe, secure, and loved.
Lesley Zed 2 years ago
It’s called distressing. It takes a while to acclimatize to a new environment.😻
Liz 2 years ago
The OP said the shelter said he was a Norwegian forest cat
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Leslie Cookietown 2 years ago
Don't he remind you of a cool, Vietnam Vet, Marine who's just decided to live the rest of his life chillin'?! 😂
#37
Welcome Home Loki! Rescued Yesterday
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 2 years ago
This is the best ferret description I have ever heard
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LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
Loki is the perfect name for a fuzzy, mischievous noodle of chaos.
#38
Just Adopted This Sweetheart. She Headbutts For Pets. Meet Lizzie Everyone
#39
I Adopted A Very Polite And Handsome Gentleman This Week! Meet Miso!
#40
Just Rescued This Little Girl
Marcellus II 2 years ago
Is that a 2.5mm or 3.5mm minijack? A big difference!
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Lori T Wisconsin 2 years ago
Looks too young and small to be away from her mama. Hope she will be ok.
#41
Adopted A Dumpster Kitty, This Is Charles. Charles On The Way To His Neutering Appointment (Not Excited)
Kathrin Pukowsky 2 years ago
Please secure your animals in the car. I don't care about your attitude towards seat belts, YOU dying is on YOU, but if you have to hit the brakes, your animals will go flying and get injured. Pet carriers and harnesses that can be buckled in exist for a reason.
Rubyjune 2 years ago
And you know the car is moving and they aren't parked in front of the vet waiting for their appointment how?
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#42
This Is Archie. We Adopted Him Last Week. He's Settled In Really Well
Harlan Sarvis 2 years ago
Look at this distinguished gentledog! Ahh, how he'd stand out in a crowd.
#43
Say Hello To Wednesday! Just Adopted Her Yesterday
Knitting Panda 2 years ago
My cat looked liked this as a kitten. Now he's a humongous fluffy sweetheart.
#44
Meet Adora, The Little Lab-Cur-Gsd Mix That We Just Rescued Yesterday
#45
Say “Hello” To Joy
#46
Meet Beans & Cheese Our New Rescue Rats
#47
Our New Rescue Pupper. Meet Ruby
Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago (edited)
Ruby my love You'll be my love You'll be my sky above Who'll be my light? You'll be my light.
#48
Recent Adopted This Little Void; She’s Finally Feeling More At Home
Lakota Wolf 2 years ago
RIGHT??? I have a void and she has black beans/pawpads. How did this precious panther end up with dusky rose beans?!
Load More Replies... Beruthiel45 2 years ago
Little black kitties seem to need a little extra Iove. Where I come from a black kitty is lucky not dodgy, and very good at hide and seek. 🤗
Jude Laskowski 2 years ago
So cute! I have had many voids, but my current kitty is a 16 pound tabby adopted during covid when my last kitties passed away from cancer. I had no idea he was so huge.
#49
I Told Him He Was Adopted
#50
Rescued This Beautiful Baby Today
That guy Nic B. 2 years ago
She looks like if you try to play with her, she won’t stop playing until you fall alseep
#51
Adopted This Little Fox-Squirrel Today. I Have Never Loved Anything More
Madam Puddyfoot 2 years ago
I think she feels the same! Look at her kneading, and that look- it's love!
Lakota Wolf 2 years ago (edited)
Factoid for cat coat colors: this is a tortoiseshell. They are almost always female! :D Same with calicoes. Only about 1 in 3,000 tortie cats are male.
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Our One Year Old Cat Is So Spoiled We Adopted A Kitten So He’ll Have Company :) Say Hi To Tito!
#53
Stella And Pablo Everybody. Adopted These Guys This Week
#54
I Adopted This Lovely Lady From The Shelter On Wednesday
She adjusted so quickly! She's the loviest, & when I talk to her, she kneads whatever item she's sitting on. She's my furry soulmate.
#55
Burkley, Our New Rescue
#56
Just Adopted Oscar! 8 Months Old And Already My Best Friend
#57
Blu’s First Night Home
#58
Adopted A Cat For The First Time, Meet Odin. He’s Such A Good Boy
#59
Recently Adopted This Noodle!
#60
Adopted These Two Little Ones Today
#61
Those Dreamy Green Eyes: Valentine, Our Shelter Rescue Adopted Feb14th
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
What an absolute cutie! How can you resist those soulful eyes?
#62
First Day This Baby Kitty Was Adopted By Meeee! Still Figure Out What Should Name Him?
Jude Laskowski 2 years ago
I once adopted two kittens from a litter when I had planned on only one. I wondered what to name the second kitty, when Neil Diamond came on the radio singing, "Cracklin' Rosie". So Rosie it was.
#63
Adopted This Baby Today
Marcellus II 2 years ago
Looks a bit out of energy... you should put fresh batteries in the clearly-visible compartment.
#64
Introducing Cocoa-Newly Adopted And Completely Comfortable
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 2 years ago
Activating face-clawing sequence in 3… 2… 1…
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Adopted These Delightful Young Ladies Yesterday, First Cats Since My Teens. Meet Eris And Aloy
#66
My Uncle Recently Adopted This Little Cat Burglar
#67
This Is Bergamot, He Recently Adopted Us From The Streets And He's A Sweet Boy
#68
This Is Night 2 Since I Adopted My Puppy. I’m So Happy She’s A Snuggler
#69
Adopted This Little Guy .. Keeps Running Into My Mirror Tho
#70
We Recently Adopted This Guy. He’s Between 1 And 2 Years Old. Allegedly A Mountain Cur Mix. He’s An Extremely Good Boy Until Our Youngest (8 Month) Cat Gets Involved
Bek Pataky 2 years ago
He looks like an anatolian mix to me. He is so incredibly handsome, whatever he is though!
#71
We Adopted Our First Family Dog!
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Awkward Lady 2 years ago
I always love 💘this thread, to see all the beautiful animals being given their new homes! May you all have many happy years together! I adopted my dog 10 years ago, she's my baby!
Littlemiss 2 years ago
Aww lots of pretty babies, I hope they have found their best, loving, forever homes.
P.A. Yearsley 2 years ago
This is by far my favorite thread. I wait for the adopted animals every month! Great way to start the day.
Vihra Stancheva 2 years ago
I always check this thread in the morning. It gives me a good start of the day :))
Awkward Lady 2 years ago
I always love 💘this thread, to see all the beautiful animals being given their new homes! May you all have many happy years together! I adopted my dog 10 years ago, she's my baby!
Littlemiss 2 years ago
Aww lots of pretty babies, I hope they have found their best, loving, forever homes.
P.A. Yearsley 2 years ago
This is by far my favorite thread. I wait for the adopted animals every month! Great way to start the day.
Vihra Stancheva 2 years ago
I always check this thread in the morning. It gives me a good start of the day :))
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