The sound of a baby’s hearty laugh and an adorable pet photo can bring instant joy to someone’s day. This list is about the latter as we return for our monthly edition of snapshots featuring adopted pets.
If you’re feeling down, expect your frown to turn upside down. You’ll get the usual wholesome and heartwarming content showing lovable puppies and kitties finding a new home. Just the same, you’ll get your needed dose of the warm and fuzzies, which is always a beautiful thing.
We’ve sourced these pictures from different corners of the internet. Scroll down to the bottom and enjoy the cuteness overload with each one.
#1 I Adopted A 16 Yr Old Cat. She’d Been At The Shelter For 6 Years!!!
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#2 Madlad Staff Member
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#3 My Girl Jinx! She’s All Teefies
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Taking on the responsibility of adopting a pet is commendable. But before doing so, you must first check if you’re suited for it. For Queenstown Veterinary Hospital owner Dr. Marianne Bailey, your lifestyle is the number one factor to consider.
“If you work long hours or you travel a lot, getting a dog that has a lot of energy [and] needs a lot of exercising might be a mismatch,” Dr. Bailey told WMDT.
#4 Just Rescued Our 1st Hound, He’s 14 Yo
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#5 Ziggy Before And After Being Rescued
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#6 My Mother Adopted An Adult Cat
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However, many people subscribe to several myths about pet adoption. One of them is that pets in a shelter aren’t domesticated enough to be adopted into someone’s home.
Pet behaviorist Dr. Tammie King debunked this, saying behaviors can be modified. As she pointed out in an interview with Mars, newly adopted pets won’t feel at home for the first three weeks.
She says, “Be mindful of this and work with your new adopted pet to bring out their best side.”
#7 My Wife Who Was Going To "Tolerate" A Cat For My Sake
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#8 This Is Finn. Rescued And Finally Adopted!
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#9 Adopting This Boy From The Shelter
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Many people are apprehensive about adopting a pet from a shelter because of the uncertainty of their behaviors. This may be especially true for previously abused animals.
Dr. King advises creating a routine involving many positive pet experiences in such cases. She recommends establishing consistency in where pets eat, sleep, and go to the toilet while encouraging desirable behaviors such as chewing and scratching appropriate items.
#10 Husband Went To Pet Store For Dog Food, Adopted Cat
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#11 It's Upsetting That Senior Cats Are Often Overlooked For Adoption :( 11 And 12 Years Young
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#12 Rescued Her Mom A Few Weeks Ago. Thought She Was Fat
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While there are specific behavioral issues among pets adopted from a shelter, Dr. King points out that cats and dogs, for example, have needs and personalities specific to them. To avoid potential problems, she urges allowing new pets to express themselves naturally.
Dr. King suggests providing mental stimulation through food-dispensing toys, scratching posts for cats, and physical exercise. But if you need professional assistance, you can always consult shelters for advice on individual pet traits.
#13 My Newly Adopted Kitten, Merlin
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#14 My Female Cat Adopted My New Kittens On Day One
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#15 Rescued Her Yesterday
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Now, we’d like to hear from you, readers. Do you have any helpful pet adoption tips to share? What would be your best advice to first-timers considering welcoming a new furry friend into their home? Share them in the comments!
#16 I Decided To Adopt Them Both Together!
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#17 Adopted A New Cat, She Likes To Go For Rides In My Purse
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#18 Say Hi To My Boys! :d
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#19 We Adopted Boots This Weekend
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#20 I Adopted This Cat Today For My Boy It Is A Wonder
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#21 My Dogs Adopted A Cat
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#22 As A Newly Cat Parent, I Wanted To Share My Baby, Butters
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#23 Our New Family Member
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#24 Proof You Should Adopt Litter-Mates
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#25 Just Adopted This Handsome Man, Newt
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#26 Meet Dave!
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#27 4 Days Ago I Rescued Luffy From The Street, And He's Already Like This, I Think He's Comfortable, Hahaha
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#28 Adopted A Kitten
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#29 This Boy Made Me Into A Cat Person
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#30 Just Adopted This Young Man
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#31 Went In To Foster A Litter Of Kittens And Ended Up Adopting A Senior Sweetie On Tuesday
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#32 My Julia
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#33 Feel Like We Need A Mature, Distinguished Name For This Guy We Just Adopted
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#34 My Husband And I Adopted Our First Corgi Over The Weekend
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#35 Heard A Crying Kitten, Investigated. She Ran Right Up To Me
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#36 Abandoned Train Cat Needs A Name That Suits Him!
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#37 Our Blind Long Haired Frenchie We Adopted
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#38 Myself & My Partner Adopted Our First Cat Yesterday!
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#39 We Just Adopted This Little Girl From The Shelter. Please Help Us Name Her!
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#40 I Recently Adopted This Cat
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#41 Became The New Owner Of This Sweet Boy Who Was Rescued From The Streets Today. For The Life Of Me I Cannot Think Of A Name That Feels “Right” So Plz Help Me!
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#42 My Girlfriend Found And Saved An Orange Cat
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#43 George, 7 Months Old
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#44 This Kitty Randomly Showed Up At My House Today. I’ve Been Adopted
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#45 I Adopted This King Because His Gaze Caught My Attention,what Should I Name It?
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#46 Rescued This Little Thing Today After A Few Days Of Trying To Grab It From A Construction Site Near Work. I’ve Never Seen Cats Sit Like This? Vet Appointment Tomorrow!
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#47 A Bearded Dragon I Adopted Today
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#48 Rescue Babies!
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#49 Never Thought I’d Ever Be A Cat Owner But On An Empty Lot Where I Walk My Dogs This Little Man Came Up To Me For Pets
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#50 I Recently Adopted A Street Cat. He’s Adjusting Well To His New Home, But His Fur Is Still A Bit Rough From His Time On The Streets. I Want To Make Sure He Gets The Right Food To Help His Coat Become Soft And Shiny
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