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Adopting a pet is a great way to add love and companionship to your life while helping an animal in need of a family. Below we’ve gathered some pictures that users of the r/aww subreddit submitted about their newly-adopted fuzzy friends. 

Welcome to this post showcasing the excitement of adopting a furry and not-so-furry friend! Most people think of dogs or cats, but don’t worry, abandoned lizards, rodents and even horses feature here as well! 

Be sure to upvote your favorites and leave some comments! And if you feel like seeing more aww-inducing animals, check out Bored Panda’s previous collections here and here!

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We Adopted Klaus Today! He Has 1 Eye, Half Of Each Ear, And A Partially Amputated Tail, But We Think He’s A Perfect Handsome Baby

We Adopted Klaus Today! He Has 1 Eye, Half Of Each Ear, And A Partially Amputated Tail, But We Think He’s A Perfect Handsome Baby

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Abandoned By His Owners, Rescued From A Dumpster Behind Taco Shop..my New Adopted Ginger, Pancho

Abandoned By His Owners, Rescued From A Dumpster Behind Taco Shop..my New Adopted Ginger, Pancho

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are a truly good person. Unlike his previous owners. Who would do something like that? Animals are a life-long commitment.

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A Family Meowed On My Door And Adopted Them

A Family Meowed On My Door And Adopted Them

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Adopting a pet from a shelter or rescue organization is a great way to save an animal's life. Most animals that we would think of as pets are pretty social and would prefer to be with a family. Some US states even have laws that prioritize shelter animals. California, for example, mandates that pet stores have to source their animals from shelters and rescues. And you don’t have to adopt to help the animals in your area! Find a shelter or rescue organization and donate to them! Many also accept pet food and other useful items. You can even volunteer with walking the animals if you want to socialize without the commitment of taking a pet home. 

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Meet Mochi, Our Adorable Rescue Kitty With Three Legs, No Ears, And No Tail

Meet Mochi, Our Adorable Rescue Kitty With Three Legs, No Ears, And No Tail

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#5

My Aunt Rescued A Hummingbird And Now It Won’t Leave

My Aunt Rescued A Hummingbird And Now It Won’t Leave

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#6

Adopting These 2 Rescue Dogs Together Was The Best Decision I Could Possibly Make

Adopting These 2 Rescue Dogs Together Was The Best Decision I Could Possibly Make

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Adopted pets are just as loving and capable of forming strong bonds with their new owners as animals purchased from breeders or pet stores. Many shelter pets are already trained and have known personalities, making it easier to find the perfect pet for you. There is an old-fashioned myth that many of the animals in shelters, particularly dogs and cats, are mutts or mixed-breed. In fact, the recent popularity of purebred animals has unfortunately led to a situation where extremely rare breeds can be found in shelters. In US shelters, up to 25% of dogs may be purebred. 

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Here Is Our Velvet Hippo That We Adopted A Couple Weeks Ago. She’s Almost 10 Years Old And Her Name Is Halo! She Is A Mixed Breed Of Hippo/Manatee/Dog

Here Is Our Velvet Hippo That We Adopted A Couple Weeks Ago. She’s Almost 10 Years Old And Her Name Is Halo! She Is A Mixed Breed Of Hippo/Manatee/Dog

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

she looks like a worried grandma who wants to know if you have already eaten today

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#8

We Adopted A Cat - Here’s Ava On Her First Night With Us!

We Adopted A Cat - Here’s Ava On Her First Night With Us!

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#9

Adopted This Little Sweetie

Adopted This Little Sweetie

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Many shelters and rescues conduct thorough evaluations and provide medical care for animals before putting them up for adoption, ensuring that you are getting a healthy pet. Adopting a pet from a shelter also ensures that your pet has been vaccinated and spayed or neutered. In fact, some places mandate it, so if you are worried about adopting, you can always call your closest shelter and ask! 

#10

Adopted This Guy A Few Weeks Ago, Hes Gone From Timid Around Me To This But I Don't Mind

Adopted This Guy A Few Weeks Ago, Hes Gone From Timid Around Me To This But I Don't Mind

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#11

Couldn't Decide Which To Adopt, So I Kept The Family Together & Adopted All 3

Couldn't Decide Which To Adopt, So I Kept The Family Together & Adopted All 3

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Excellent choice! I think it's heartbreaking to split up families. Cats are a lot more sociable than some people think.

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Meet Vanya, The Catch And Release Stray I Adopted From The Alley Behind My House

Meet Vanya, The Catch And Release Stray I Adopted From The Alley Behind My House

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Adopting an older animal has its own set of benefits, including the fact that they're often already trained and have a known personality. Older pets also tend to be calmer, making them great options for families with young children or older adults. Sometimes you can even find abandoned work animals with thoroughly impressive skill sets! As cute as they are, puppies are a lot of work! Potty training, dog school and tiny bladders mean that the first year or so can be time intensive. Older animals could fit your busy schedule better. 

#13

I Officially Adopted Bernard After Fostering Him While He Was Healing From His Amputation. One Of The Amazing Veterinarians At My Work Saved His Life After He Was Brought In As A Stray With A Severely Broken And Infected Leg

I Officially Adopted Bernard After Fostering Him While He Was Healing From His Amputation. One Of The Amazing Veterinarians At My Work Saved His Life After He Was Brought In As A Stray With A Severely Broken And Infected Leg

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#14

This Little Darling Was Adopted By A Friend Of Mine. What Do You Think Of Him?

This Little Darling Was Adopted By A Friend Of Mine. What Do You Think Of Him?

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I Told Her That She's Adopted

I Told Her That She's Adopted

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Adopting a pet can be a wonderful, life-changing experience for both the animal and the adopter. Not only do you get a new companion, but you also get the satisfaction of knowing you made a difference in an animal's life. Adopting a pet can also have many health benefits, such as reducing stress, decreasing depression, and increasing feelings of companionship. Dog owners in particular benefit from improved physical health, since frequent walks is great for stretching your muscles and getting some fresh air. 

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#16

Rescued This Girl From The Animal Control Shelter One Week Ago - Her ‘Aww’ Factor Has Only Increased As We’ve Gotten To See Her Lovely, Silly, Personality Really Come Out

Rescued This Girl From The Animal Control Shelter One Week Ago - Her ‘Aww’ Factor Has Only Increased As We’ve Gotten To See Her Lovely, Silly, Personality Really Come Out

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#18

Our Newly Adopted Blind Cat

Our Newly Adopted Blind Cat

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love how they squint like humans do when they wanna see clearer, even though they're blind

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We had the honor to ask Nina Thompson from the San Diego Humane Society some questions about adopting. "Coming to a new home can be a big change for any animal, so it’s important that you give them time to adjust and feel safe in their environment. As they become more comfortable, you’ll see your companion’s personality continue to bloom! Adopting a pet is a lifelong commitment — whether you are drawn to a dog, cat, rabbit, guinea pig, bird, reptile or any other wonderful creature — and you should think about how they’ll grow with you. When you adopt a pet, you not only change that animal’s life, but make room in a shelter or rescue for another deserving animal in need of a second chance. Many shelters are at high capacity right now, so there’s never been a better time to adopt!"

#19

Tripod - Adopted From The Mountains, Now A House Cat

Tripod - Adopted From The Mountains, Now A House Cat

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#20

The Stray Cat I’ve Been Feeding Came Into My House A Few Days Ago And Never Left

The Stray Cat I’ve Been Feeding Came Into My House A Few Days Ago And Never Left

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Arrival vs. An Hour At Home (Adopted Fur Babies)

Arrival vs. An Hour At Home (Adopted Fur Babies)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how quickly they went from 'I dunno sis I don't trust them' to 'OK we'll stay!' best of luck

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#23

Just Adopted My First Puppy And First Pit And I’m In Love

Just Adopted My First Puppy And First Pit And I’m In Love

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Hello, Say Hello To Paquito, My Little Ball Of Fleas Rescued From The Street, He Currently Has Sick Eyes But Soon He Will Recover, He Is An Adorable Naughty Kitten Who Loves To Play

Hello, Say Hello To Paquito, My Little Ball Of Fleas Rescued From The Street, He Currently Has Sick Eyes But Soon He Will Recover, He Is An Adorable Naughty Kitten Who Loves To Play

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#25

Adopted A Little Void Baby The First Thing She Did At The Pound Was Jump On My Shoulder

Adopted A Little Void Baby The First Thing She Did At The Pound Was Jump On My Shoulder

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#27

We Adopted This Little Sweetheart From The Shelter. I Mean, Look At Her Face!

We Adopted This Little Sweetheart From The Shelter. I Mean, Look At Her Face!

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People Always Ask Me Why I Volunteer At A Cat Shelter. It’s Because Of Pictures Like This One. This Is Réglisse, Who Was Recently Adopted, In Her Forever Home. To See Her Relax And Smiling Is So Worth All The Work

People Always Ask Me Why I Volunteer At A Cat Shelter. It’s Because Of Pictures Like This One. This Is Réglisse, Who Was Recently Adopted, In Her Forever Home. To See Her Relax And Smiling Is So Worth All The Work

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#29

My Name Is Krypto And I Just Got Adopted. Life Is Wonderful!

My Name Is Krypto And I Just Got Adopted. Life Is Wonderful!

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#30

My GF Just Adopted A Dog. This Is His First Time Trying Peanut Butter...he Loves It

My GF Just Adopted A Dog. This Is His First Time Trying Peanut Butter...he Loves It

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#31

My Rescue Rainbow Lorikeet The Day After I Adopted Him

My Rescue Rainbow Lorikeet The Day After I Adopted Him

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fellow parrot owner here. Lorikeets are amazing birds. From now on you'll never have any dull moment in your life :)

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#32

We Adopted The Sweetest Little Man! Welcome To The Family, Gus!

We Adopted The Sweetest Little Man! Welcome To The Family, Gus!

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Meet Vader! I Recently Adopted Him From The Shelter

Meet Vader! I Recently Adopted Him From The Shelter

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Our First Cat Since We Moved Together. We Adopted Nati. She Is Very Sweet

Our First Cat Since We Moved Together. We Adopted Nati. She Is Very Sweet

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#36

Shortly After We Adopted This Neglected Little Cutie She Became The Happiest Little Baby Ever

Shortly After We Adopted This Neglected Little Cutie She Became The Happiest Little Baby Ever

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#37

Got My Two Girls Neutered Today. Adopted Them About 10 Days Ago. I Was Afraid They Would Hate Me For It And That I Lost Their Trust. This Is How They Are Recuperating 2 Hours After The Operation

Got My Two Girls Neutered Today. Adopted Them About 10 Days Ago. I Was Afraid They Would Hate Me For It And That I Lost Their Trust. This Is How They Are Recuperating 2 Hours After The Operation

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are probably happily drugged, will sleep it off and not remember a thing.

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#38

My Boyfriend And Little Rescued Ava- She Has Officially Reached Inside Cat Status

My Boyfriend And Little Rescued Ava- She Has Officially Reached Inside Cat Status

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Getting Adopted Is Hard Work!

Getting Adopted Is Hard Work!

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#40

This Guy Escaped The Dog Shelter Few Days Ago Just Before His New Family Adopted Him. He Was Finally Found

This Guy Escaped The Dog Shelter Few Days Ago Just Before His New Family Adopted Him. He Was Finally Found

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a relief! I have a very soft spot for animals who take public transport.

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Any Idea What Kind Of Cat I Just Adopted?

Any Idea What Kind Of Cat I Just Adopted?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would say most probably a fluffius catius- most commonly known as a floofy cat

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My Senior Rescue And Puppy Rescue Are Soulmates

My Senior Rescue And Puppy Rescue Are Soulmates

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My son's black Sheprador, almost 5, likes to use my senior wienerdog, 15, as a pillow.

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His Reaction When I Told Him He Was Adopted …

His Reaction When I Told Him He Was Adopted …

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Recently Adopted This Cutie, Her Name Is Mandy! I’m A Little Concerned Tho, She Has The Worst Gas I’ve Ever Smelt In My Life. When Petting Her I’ll Suddenly Get A God Awful Whiff, They Are Always Silent. I Switched Her Food A Few Days Ago & It’s Still Happening. Should I Be Concerned?

Recently Adopted This Cutie, Her Name Is Mandy! I’m A Little Concerned Tho, She Has The Worst Gas I’ve Ever Smelt In My Life. When Petting Her I’ll Suddenly Get A God Awful Whiff, They Are Always Silent. I Switched Her Food A Few Days Ago & It’s Still Happening. Should I Be Concerned?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would talk to a vet just to be sure. Hopefully it turns out to be nothing and she's alright, but an ounce of prevention can stop a pound of trouble

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Could be an adjustment in food. When I took in my last cat she was SBD for the first couple of weeks

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you rescued her off the street, then she’s been eating whatever she could find, probably garbage. That’s why her farts stink, and I bet the cat box is pretty disgusting too. When I rescue cats, I put them on a diet of Iams cat food for a week or two, as it tends to reset their digestion—-and their farts—-to normal (and odor-free). You can go back to less expensive cat food after that. If that doesn’t work, consult your vet.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the first time I have ever heard of resetting cat farts, but it is now one of my favorite subjects!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All those serious answers here. It's plain that OP is bamboozled by an extremely well disguised skunk.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A vet check up is needed to rule out parasites. What a cutie patootie ❤️

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There may be a stomach bug, bad batch of micro organisms setting up house in the bowels. Talk to vet about diet to kill them off.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Get her checked by a vet to make sure she's not sick. They can help you get her less toxic smelling

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Our rescue kitten had the same issue when we first adopted her. She could clear the room! It turned out her gut just needed time to mature. Thankfully! She's 16 now and I'm not sure we could have dealt with being gassed out for that long. :)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Have the vet check out the a**l glands. They may be impacted.

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Edda Kamphues
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cats need some time to adjust to a new diet. Maybe try kitten dry food. Dry food normally reduces the smell.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We rescued a little kitty from the streets that looked very similar to the kitty in the picture. She was super tiny with large, stinky toots. She had belly issues from life on the streets, so we did the elimination diet to determine which foods would not upset her belly. We didn't get her stinkies 100% under control, but she was a lot better once we found the right foods.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dairy and fish can make for potent cat stink, but so can changing their kibble often. She's got allergy eyes. For kibble, give her Merrick Backcountry Grain Free Dry Cat Food Raw Infused Game Bird Recipe and 1/2 can every other day of Friskies Extra Gravy Chunky Turkey, or, the Turkey and Gibblets, which is cat crack. Keep her on this affordable and low-allergen diet for one month and see how she does. It may take up to two weeks for her little digestive system to clear up. No matter what you do, stop changing her food so often. May you two have a very long and happy relationship together.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The kittens I rescued from under my neighbour’s porch had terrible farts too. Since they’ve been dewormed, and I mixed probiotics into the cat milk I was giving them when they were younger, their digestion is much better and they are no longer smelly and just cuties.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Her gut is likely out of balance or her food isn’t quite right for her. I would definitely take her to the vet.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She’s looking like, “I know you didn’t just tell them my farts stink?!” 😂❤️

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Caroline Overill
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Type of food you’re feeding? Partner blaming it on the cat? You blaming it on the cat? I mean just look at that innocent little face.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look at all those crazy whiskers 😍 and I would say maybe it's from a diet change, and nerves? Hopefully the gas has gone away by now

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Check with your vet but it's most likely just her food. It may take a few trus to find one that agrees with her. As long as she doesn't have diarrhea she should be fine

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We had, from birth, a stinky Black Lab/Pit. 1st Vet Visit: This Dog has flatulence. 2nd Visit: This Dog is flatulent. 3rd Visit: This Dog is very gassy. 4th Visit: OMG This DOG HAS THE WORST GAS EVER! Yes, that is what the Vet wrote. When he went through Puberty (the Dog, not the Vet) his body odor was unbelievable and combined with his GAS issues it was like Green Toxic Gas Bubbles were wafting all around the house bouncing off the walls-there was no where to Hide! He grew out of it all at around Two Years Old. Best Dog Ever!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a sister and brother cats. The boy stunk when using the litter pan. The girl didn't. They were both healthy. Had no idea why. My first experience with that type of aroma.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yes, vet! sometimes stress, she is young, they have smelly poos, switching foods, she could probably use some good probiotics. she may have sensitivities. the vet should be able to help (or a diff vet, holistic vet) good luck, so lovely!!!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She's beautiful. I would be concerned, there could be some tummy trouble.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It may be just the change in food. Vets usually recommend easing into new food with you pets. Add a little new to the old and gradually increase new to old ratio until it's mostly new food. A fast switch can upset their stomachs.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Give her some FortiFlora. It solves a lot of GI issues easily. And it's very tasty to cats.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Almost definitely parasites, and usually one trip to the vet will fix it. My tiny kittens smelled like elephant turds at first.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

suspect it's because of stress and changes in her food. Once everything is settled (including her tummy) she should be fine. You could put some tiny bit of probiotics in her food tho.. and make sure she's dewormed

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She probably needs to be dewormed. They get them from their mother. Get your vet to prescribe Panacur. 6 days and it should kill all of the common worms.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cat uses his farts as punishment for a perceived wrong. The phrase "I fart in your general direction" has never been taken so literally.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, vet check up please. Could be many things, like possibly bowl obstruction of something eaten besides food.

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EJN
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look at her poop. Is it runny? Is it hard? If it continues, talk to the vet and tell them about the poop and her eating habits.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

pretty normal in my experience for kittens to have bad farts while they go through weaning and then changes in food between shelter and new home. should get better as stabilize.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cat was the same way when she was kitten. I changed her to science diet indoor kitten food and it stopped after about 3 days

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Angela Fitzpatrick
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cat has this problem if she eats anything containing any sort of fish. It obviously gives her pains too because she cries all night

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Elvis Bellini
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Distilled water might help and if a fast eater a smooth stone in feeding dish will slow her from gulping=gassing. Either way many happy years together.

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Justin Rogers
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Probiotics and definitely dietary changes. I have a wall paper peeler that got better when I gave Probiotics and switched food (cheap food) immediately improved

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LaMaud
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Non. Tous les chatons que j'ai eu ont lâché des gaz silencieux et malodorants. Ça passe quand ils grandissent.

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Lynne Hammar
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

try bottled water ... the tap water is sometimes over-chlorinated

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Grey Dave
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

hope that they aren't anything nearly as bad as our cats farts are cos pooh weee, they so bad

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Angela Guzzo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All animals have bad gas it's nothing if their not throwing up and have any discomfort. I have 6 cats and 4 dogs

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John Wingerson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To the vet. Take a stool sample. Buy the best kitten food you can afford> No milk.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feed my cat with Royal Canin (RC) and they no longer have smelly farts

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Off the top of my head I would say feed the cat pickled eggs and cabbage. But check with your vet. (I am not a cat expert.) EDIT: THIS IS A JOKE. PSA do not feed your cat pickled eggs and cabbage, because they make farts worse.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Check with your vet but both of my guys need grain free food or they will crop dust the whole house with the most foul stench you could ever imagine. Something that bad shouldn’t come out of something so cute….Grain free food worked for us

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Could be blocked a**l glands that need expressing. Not kidding. Works a charm!!

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Whitefox
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like others have said, avet check is a great place to stop. we add a tablespoon of puree pumpkin (not pie mix) to their food to help with digestion issues when they first started solid food. Now, they are fine and no more stink.

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Sue Knerl
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Get her wormed. Also change food to something w/no glutens.

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Pym Cat
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have never had a cat who farted.. yeah sure if people were over I would blame him

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nidasdottir Mac
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She is probably just getting used to the food you are giving her, but best to check with the vet. She is a dear little Tuxedo kitty.

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Batwench
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Having many kitten hoods under my belt, the kitten turns out the biggest farts in the world. Their digestive system is still getting all its bacteria in order. Also you won’t believe how much poo can come out of such a small animal.

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Paul Brown
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cat will do the same. I dont think its anything to stress about.

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Courtney Christelle
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mom's feral cat, Spitz, she use to get nervous when you picked her up and would let out the most heinous farts. Her poos could knock a buzzard off a sh*t wagon.

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Rachel Mion
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of our dogs had the worst odor when we adopted him. Animal control told us that they feed whatever is given to them, mostly cheap food. They said when we transition him to good food that the odor will go away. It did.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can also give them SMALL amounts of plain, unsweetened yogurt. No more than 5 tablespoons throughout a week for adult cats. Mr. Lobster loves it and tries to steal some from the dog when he's done with his.

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Anony Mouse
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We asked our vet after our stray baby came inside and immediately started dropping bombs. He said a lot of kittens just fart a lot. Nothing you can do but wait it out. (Ask your own vet, of course, but it's not unusual to have a farty little kitkat.)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Switching food can cause stomach upset. You have to do it over a few weeks, mixing more of the new food into old as you go. She could also have food allergies / sensitivities to the new food. Definitely check with a vet.

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DragonflyGreen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Switching a kitten's food outright from what they ate at the shelter results in stinky poofs. It is best to gradually wean them to a new food by mixing old and new together and slowly less of the old each day, until it is 100% new. Nothing to worry about - it is just that you flat out switched up the food twice now, (once from shelter food brand to your brand, then again from your original brand to a completely different one). Weaning minimizes the stinkiness and makes it last shorter periods of time.

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Jay TheSaltLord
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you don't just switch a cat's food. that's how you get vomiting and diarrhea. you do it by mixing the new in with the old bit by bit over a week or so.

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