50 Adorable Pets Being Happy To Finally Be Home After Getting Adopted (November Edition)
Interview With ExpertWhile it is sad that there is a need for adoption in the first place, luckily it is in and of itself a solution to the problem—a solution that quite a bit of folks seem to embrace.
And when folks adopt, it’s likely they take to the internet to celebrate their newest member (or members) of the family, sharing a picture of them being curious, mischievous, or downright adorable. Some of these find their way into our pet adoption of the month listicles, so here are the best ones for the month of November.
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I Rescued 3 Kittens From My Construction Job Site
I can tell from the picture who's got one braincell, who's the sassy-pants and who's the food goblin....is it me only???
Look at those faces. Who could resist these little things. Adorable!
Decided To Adopt The Hissing, Swatting, Growling One At The Shelter. Took Her Less Than A Day To Turn Into The Sweetest Cuddle Bug
She was just lashing out because she was scared/uncomfortable/confused by being at the shelter instead of at home. All she needed was to know she’s home, she’s safe, and she’s loved now, and will never have to face the shelter ever again to calm her down and bring out her real personality.
Some animals really don't like being in a shelter, and it can really stress them out. Kudos to you for taking her on.
Today, I Adopted A Street Cat And Her One-Day-Old Kittens
You noticed that too, eh? Too much fur for one-day-old kittens.
Load More Replies...And that street-cat already got her nails clipped? Hm, strange priorities.
Cats that live outside wear down their nails faster than an indoor pet
Load More Replies...It’s important to consider animal adoption stats for a minute because it emphasizes how crucial it is for them to find forever homes.
Around 6.3 million companion animals are admitted to animal shelters around the US each year. That’s roughly equivalent to the populations of Maryland (6.17M) and Indiana (6.79M).
Of them, dogs and cats go almost half-and-half with 3.1 and 3.2 million respectively. Luckily, this is a drop since 2011 when 7.2 million pets ended up in shelters.
My Neighbors Were Evicted And Abandoned Their Cat. I Decided To Adopt Him. Meet Mimi
Taking care of 3 cats. All left behind by 3 different people. I don't understand how they can do that...
Load More Replies...Adopted A Sweet Bait Dog
I hate the very idea of animals suffering like that. Please give her lots of extra love from me.
Omg that poor face. Look at how they harmed that pretty face. Those people should be hanged..
I adopted a bait dog too and she is the most loving (and trash eating) love bug I never knew I needed. My Sugar Booger1
I Asked For The Least Adoptable Cat… Ended Up With A Sweet Bundle Of Love
I'm glad to know good people still exist! Your new Furbaby is absolutely beautiful.
The shelter is always noisy. If she wasn’t born in a feral colony, then someone either lost her which is terrifying for a housecat, or they surrendered her there which to her is a huge betrayal, and she had no idea what she did for her humans to put her there. All that can make a cat scared, angry, confused, and uncertain, so she lashed out. Once she felt like she was finally permanently home, safe, secure, and loved, she calmed right down and became herself once again.
Thank you so much for choosing her- Black cats are always the last ones to be rehomed because of hundreds of years old stupid superstitions.
I was shocked when the shelter told me the same when I adopted my old black fella. I was dumbfounded. Humans are so bloody stupid
Load More Replies...Well looks like they gave you the wrong cat— he/she looks very adoptable! :)
AWW, I hope that you have many long and happy years with your dear sweet black kitty 😻💖
Reminds me of my (late) adopted furkid. He had so much love to give, he even converted dog people to like cats. They know real love when they get it.
Of these 6.3 million, only 4.1 are actually adopted, and about 810,000 of pets who enter shelters as strays are eventually reunited with their human companions.
Unfortunately, the reality is some animals end up euthanized. And reasons can vary from shelter overcrowding to the animals being incurably sick, aggressive, injured or suffering from something.
So, adoption is definitely the option.
Rescued This Little Girl From A Trash Compactor. Her Name Is Sylvie!
I don't like violence , but the a*****e that put this pretty fellow in a trash compacter not deserve to be alive. He / she deserves to go to a compacter and feel that looks like .......go, downvote me, I don't care a s**t
I Just Adopted Her And Named Her Duchess. Dutch For Short
Awesome picture , awesome void. Lights and eyes are so perfect... .
We Adopted This Little Orange Cutie
AWW, I hope that you both have many long and happy years with your dear sweet orange kitty 😻💖
Bored Panda has reached out to Julie Posluns, an applied animal behaviorist (ACAAB) and the founder of The Cat School, to learn more about adoption and adopted pet behavior.
“A recently adopted cat may initially hide due to fear of their new surroundings; overcoming this fear could take days or weeks,” explains Julie.
“As a cat becomes more familiar with its new surroundings and guardians, you should expect more exploration and social and playful behaviors.”
Just Adopted Two Tiny Voids
Black cats are the toughest to adopt out. Thank you for taking them.
My Step-Mom Adopted A Cat For Her Elderly Parents. We Were Nervous Her Dad Wouldn’t Like Him
My dad was always a dog person. But he bonded really strongly with my kitty. He's the one who decided she needed her whiskers brushed after meals. He spoiled her more than I ever have.
So glad to read this, makes life more bearable and joyful, plus the sensation of wellness and cheers,.Relieve the pain. Bonding and for the elderly people who never talk, well they communicate more and generally for the best. Talking about a nursing home who adopted a cat. He goes everywhere, runs and plays in the halls. The staff is perfectly okay with Ulysse. He knows when he is in the way. A smart cat. He entered one day just "visiting" probably abondoned. Now he is part of the home. 40 rooms. 40 naps a day lol
Daughter Was Worried About The Adopted Void Being Accepted
Julie continues: “Once a bond develops and your cat starts trusting you, they may start following you, seeking your attention and lying closer to you, or on you if you are lucky! The first few weeks and months are full of surprises as you learn more about your cat's personality.”
And to increase your chances of becoming a cat cushion, it helps to have some soul-searching done before actually adopting—considering the energy levels, personality, size when fully grown and their fit in the family.
Recently Adopted A Kitten, Was Worried He Wouldn’t Get Along With My Dog
Well, doggoa are that kind to adopt a pretty kitten and trust me if someone try to hurt that kitten will be in problems . The muscle, the brain
Load More Replies...Accidental Hug While Brushing A Newly Adopted 15yo Pittie
we don't call them north american house hippos for nuthin'!
Load More Replies...My life goal is to adopt old dogs/cats and give them the best last years of their lives! Good on you for adopting this sweetie.
We Adopted A Second Cat Today. He And Our First Cat Are Working Things Out
Black cat saying..Listen here, I’m the boss right? Don’t look at me with those big eyes, all cute and Floofy…I said I’m the bos…..oh, ok then. I’ll do whatever you say….
Eye staren contest who will win come see the show before tickets sold out come and WATCH!!
If possible, spend time with the adoptee in the shelter and see how they react to you. And once you’ve set your (puppy) eyes on one, move on to prepping.
“While time and patience are helpful when a cat is rehomed, there are methods to speed up the integration process,” explains Julie. “Setting up the environment so your cat has many places to feel safe—both hiding spots and elevated areas to monitor their environment can bring a sense of control.”
On The Euthanasia List At An Animal Shelter Instead, She Got Adopted And A Puppuccino From Starbucks
Unfortunately in the US, many animal shelters, and especially pounds, don't have the money or the space to keep animals that don't get adopted. Pounds especially have a certain amount of holding time for the animals to be reclaimed, and if there's no space, after that time elapses the animals are euthanized. Years ago I got one of my dogs from a local pound. I was there looking for my lost cat, and this incredibly sweet pupper was there. I told the pound I'd have to talk about adopting him with my then husband. Pound told me that today was his last day, he'd be euthanized in the morning before they opened. I got my checkbook out and wrote a check. I immediately took him to the groomers. I went in with a black dog, and came out with a pale blond dog, that's how filthy he was! He was the best dog I ever had (don't tell my current dogs lol).
Why do people euthanize animals if they don't get a home within time? It's horrible! They should keep them for as long as they need to until someone adopts them. The only reason they should do that to them is if their quality of life is really bad such as if they're older and/or they're like sick with something. But in general you shouldn't kill an animal if it's happy and healthy, but it's just not being noticed.
They only have no kill shelters in Germany. German law states that all animals with that are considered healthy are not allowed to be killed.
Load More Replies...Just Adopted This Sweet Boy, Can’t Believe He Was Left Behind By His Previous Owners
I hate people who just leave their pets behind when they move. If you can't take them with you, or you just decide you don't want them anymore, at least take them to a shelter so they have a chance of finding new humans.
When we moved into our first house, my husband was in our new neighbor's garage and found a cat, starving, and so weak she couldn't walk. We took her in and I fed her with a spoon until she could manage eating on her own. Our neighbors were surprised to see her, as her owners had moved away and just left her on the street. They wondered what had happened to the cat. Dora lived with us for the next 18 years. She was a large beautiful brown tabby, and the sweetest cat ever.
From one cat mum to another, thank you! We need more people like you!
Load More Replies...theres a sus ball of light in the back and im concerned. the cat gods must have summoned it
AWW, I hope that you have many long and happy years with your dear sweet tuxedo boy kitty 😻💖
Rescued Violet 1 Week Ago
“Encouraging play, using food as enrichment in puzzles and for clicker training are excellent ‘ice-breakers’ to start your relationship on the right paw.”
As for dogs, they too require a place of their own at home. So, set up a place with a bed and blanket for them to rest and introduce them to their food bowl and use food enrichment to help them familiarize with the environment.
Just Adopted This 11 Year Old Love Bug
Or plotting world domination. You know, just another day.
Load More Replies...AWW, I hope that you have many long and happy years with your dear sweet white kitty 😻💖
This Is Weasley And Capucine Adopted Thru Our Shelter. The Big Boy Was Lonely (And Really Playful) So His Human Adopted A Little Sister For Him. Things Seems To Be Going Great
I love my brain cell. His name is Rabbit. He'll be walking around and suddenly, from out of nowhere, leap three feet in the air! Yes. Rabbit.
AWW, I hope that you have many long and happy years with your two dear sweet orange kitties 😻😻💖💖
We Just Adopted A Rescue. Meet Popcorn!
AWW, I hope that you have many long and happy years with your dear sweet Popcorn 😻💖
It goes without saying that finding a local veterinarian and looking into pet insurance are highly recommended.
In the long run, and even more so with dogs, you can start introducing them to other pets around the neighborhood or even in other family circles.
Pet training also comes in handy in many different situations. Training essentially helps you communicate better with the pet and for the pet to understand you better.
Rescued This Little Fella From Being Thrown Away. She’s Now A Part Of The Family
Pretty straightforward, I believe. Step 1 they put her in the dumpster, step 2 she gets rescued while they rot in hell
Load More Replies...How someone treats animals is a significant indicator on how they treat people. If you meet someone who doesn't like or is cold to animals, run.
Some people have had a bad experience with an animal, which may cause them to dislike them. Not necessarily how they would treat a person.
Load More Replies...Throw that subhuman monster away, right in to the wood chipper. Sorry, I'm passionate about caring for innocent animals. Special place in hell for them.
Load More Replies...AWW, I hope that you have many long and happy years with your dear sweet girl kitty 😻💖
Meet Naomi! She Adopted Me A Week Ago And I Wanted To Show Her Off!
This is the first time I’ve ever met a dog with the same name as me 🙂 welcome to the gang, Naomi 🙂
Hi Naomi, looks like you are comfortable in your new home. Congratulations.
Adopted My First Dog, Her Name Is Bug
Adoption has an impact on pets’ behavior and personality and it’s virtually always positive.
“There are many heartwarming stories of homeless cats who go from avoiding any human contact to becoming sweet and affectionate companions,” elaborates Julie.
I Am In Love With My 6 Weeks Old Cat
i am also in love with their 6 weeks old cat
Load More Replies...I love how they curl up with their chin out, just ready for a scritch.
AWW, I hope that you have many long and happy years with your dear sweet kitty 😻💖
Susie Q Found Her Furever Home Yesterday!!!
Brother And Sister We Adopted Together Who Cuddle Constantly
The tabby looks like Audi. His stripes are that thick and dark on his legs, too.
Audi has laddered stockings too?🥺💛 Upvote for stripey tame tiggers!
Load More Replies...It's so nice to have a bonded pair - they do better when staff are at work.
AWW, I hope that you have many long and happy years with your two dear sweet kitties 😻😻💖💖
Julie continues: “Similarly, moving from a crowded shelter environment into a quiet home can have a profoundly positive effect on a cat's personality.”
“Fortunately, even cats surrendered multiple times can adapt to new environments and become trusting companions.”
Newly Adopted Dog, Name Suggestions Please!!
Adjusting To Indoor Life After Being Adopted From The Parking Lot
One of my cats is from a parking lot and he is the goofiest cat ever and loves cuddling
He's wonderful! Get him neutered, it will make him a more loving, stay at home pet.
His belly is adorable. I don't think I've ever seen the underside of an orange and white tabby. I didn't expect stripes, but they certainly fit.
My parking lot kitten, named Chainsaw, was by far the best cat I have ever been owned by. When found, he was thought to be a completely black void kitten. I bit of care revealed him to be a Tuxedo with at least 40% vivid white fur (when cleaned up).
Was he named Chainsaw because he was a Shouty Man? My void was
Load More Replies...What Name Should He Have?
The original post is really sad. Apparently the puppy and his owners were at the musical festival in Israel when the Hamas attack happened, and the owners were killed. No wonder the puppy looks so scared. At least he found a good home.
Be sure to check out more from the Cat School website, where you can find resources for cat training tips as well as get yourself specialized products like clicker training tools and cat leash walking kits. And be sure to follow the school on their YouTube and Instagram.
But if you want more adopted cuteness, these listicles come out on a monthly basis, so check out the one from last month.
Just Rescued This Lil Dude
DUDE OMG THAT IS THE TWIN OF THE KITTEN I JUST GAVE AWAY (gave it too a trusted home, we had forgot to fix one of our female cats)
AWW, I hope that you have many long and happy years with your dear sweet boy kitty 😻💖
Happy Halloween From Benny! 15 Y.o. Just Adopted Him Last Week!
My Newly Adopted Puppy Is One Silly Sleeper
Our Latest Rescue
AWW, I hope that you have many long and happy years with your dear sweet kitty 😻💖
There's nothing I can say about adorable kittens except that they are definitely adorable kittens.
Adopted This Mama Cat And Kitti
She looks wise and the little one may grow into those stunning eyes!
Accidentally Adopted A Potato But We Love Her All The Same
A tortoiseshell, every color, but white. My first cat was a long-haired Tortie. I named her Cinnamon. Gorgeous.
This tortie looks like she's a dilute tortie, too!
Load More Replies...My aggressively snuggly potato looks almost identical, just smaller and grey instead of black.
Adopted At A Rescue And Newly Groomed. Truffles, Good Girl And Terror Of Squirrels
This Mf Adopted Me Yesterday
AWW, I hope that you and your dear sweet kitty have many long and happy years together 😻💖
I Was Adopted By A Stray Cat Today. I’m Grateful
You see how her/his white bits are grey with neglect? After a week or two of good care she/he will be clean & so pretty! I'm glad they found you :D
AWW, I hope that you and your dear sweet kitty have many long and happy years together 😻💖
Officially Adopting My Street Foster Jpeg, Look At Her Brother's Happy Face!
Do I look like I know what a jpeg is? I just want a picture of a got danged hot dog.
OP didn't say, but they did say that they had been feeding the kitten's stray mom, whom they called "Mrs. Getty Images" XD So I imagine all of the litter had filename names.
Load More Replies...Brothers like "You really gonna let this thing hang out here Bro? this is OUR place dude".
AWW, I hope that you have many long and happy years with your dear sweet kitty and your dear dog 😻💖
Rescued This Little Guy Tonight, Can Anyone Give Insight On His Age
Based on the eye color which apparently hasn't changed yet, I would say between 3 and 6 months, closer to 3 given his size.
for those who dont know, most kittens (maybe all im not sure) have blue eyes when their born, but it changes over time
Load More Replies...Given size and eye color I would say 4 to 6wks. Will need kitten formula. For a bit. To little to be away from mom. My opinion only.
He looks to be about 4-6 weeks. Eye color changes around 8-12 weeks.
Something like 8 weeks, but hard to tell without the body on the picture.
Only important, from the day you found him. Could ask your vet ?
My Wife Just Adopted Her
Er, I believe it's the other way around...she adopted BOTH of you!
AWW, I hope that you both have many long and happy years with your dear sweet orange girl kitty 😻💖
Just Adopted. Her Name Is Juniper!
You have a pistol on your hands. Get ready for many "runs" and trips to the park.
We Adopted Our Newest Family Member, Miley, Today!
Adopted A Kitten This Weekend
"YOU" adopted? Dun think so...you got chosen to be her companion.
AWW, I hope that you have many long and happy years with your dear sweet kitty 😻💖
First Week!
The soft can-opener is in for some serious training. That kitten doesn't look like it's going to be satisfied with less than perfect service.
"Lets go out and score some of the real good stuff ma a a an, C'mon".
Attitude already. Be aware, that this one won't be satisfied with less-than-prime service.
AWW, I hope that you have many long and happy years with your dear sweet black kitty 😻💖
My New Little Guy, Simon
AWW, I hope that you have many long and happy years with your dear sweet Simon 😻💖
Adopted A Swiss Sennen/Labrador Boy For Our Blondie Lab Girl
I Adopted A Kitten Named Toe
Congratulations! Obviously you have a cat. It's just that the rescue shelter didn't follow the assemble instructions and your kitteh looks nothing like the picture on the box.
My Dad Just Adopted This Baby
That is one loved, comfortable puppy. I'm glad that he is in such a loving home.
Just Adopted This Handsome Boy Today
Just Adopted This Boxer Girl
It's not a Boxer, it's a Pitt Bull. But he is very handsome and seems friendly!
Adopted An Abandoned Kitten On Our Honeymoon
So, you got lucky twice. Way to go. Hope you have a long relationship with both.
Happy Cat Day! Meet Olaf! Newly Adopted This Afternoon!
Adopted This Sweet Little Girl
Say Hello To Our New Adopted Puppy Chopper
Any way you could bring chopper over and introduce him to me in person?
Adopted These 2 Goofs
Adopted This Big Guy Today!
Adopted These Lil Babies This Weekend
We've Just Adopted Him. It Looked So Quiet, Now It's Mayhem All Day
My Mum Adopted A Cat That Was Struggling To Get Homed. She’s Home Now
I Adopted A Kitten Less Than A Week Ago, And To My Great Surprise, She Already Trusts Me
We Adopted Starburst This Past Weekend
I have look a like , he is 19 yrs old. Joy of all the years. Has the mark of St. Mary also on his forhead. A blessed cat & you.
I really wish people would stop saying they adopted a cat/cats. We all know that cats adopt you.
Adopted My First Cat Yesterday
It's easy to feel sad about what's going on in the world these days. Then this thread of wholesome edifying goodness pops up and makes you smile. Bravo BP. And bravo to all these beautiful pets (and their humans).
Have you adopted a pet today? They ask. No I haven't. Because my current adoptee (British Shorthair cat) will savagely attack any other mammal that comes through the door, except humans.
You're doing your part keeping the other pets safe from your savage beastie....lol.
Load More Replies...Bless all you kind and loving people! Shame on those who are throwing away animals in the trash!
So happy to see so many bully breeds getting new homes! Thank you to all the adopters for giving these misunderstood breeds a new lease on life and love.... Just remember: once you go bully, you'll never go back!! ( proud owner of a silly pibble.... and have been a bully breed mom for over 25 years )
Lizz- you sound like a seriously good and responsible owner, I just wish there were more people like you but time has run out. XL Bully dogs are going to be illegal here in the UK from next year as too many people are just not raising them correctly and they are killing and maiming so many people. Sadly Scotland is refusing to join this new law which is a shame as there are 2 XL Bully dogs on my street that sit basically looking for people to attack. Their owner is so irresponsible- he trains them to fight right in the street in front of everyone as though he's a 'somebody.' He trains them to bite down and lock their jaws onto whatever they've caught. He uses a thing wrapped around his arm, it's terrible for the dogs and their reputation. The poor dogs end up being the product of their irresponsible owners.
Load More Replies...A while back I adopted a German shepherd bloodhound mixed 12 week old puppy from the loxal vet. Brought him home and he hopped out of the car and ran to the gate like he'd lived there forever. He's now a 70 lb precious whiny joy.
THIS is the kind of content I live for. Enough with the stupid Reddit 'AITA?' and Amazon shopping lists. Some authors really need to read the room. The shopping articles have hundreds of down votes yet the author STILL makes them. It would be hilarious if it wasn't becoming so common. Anyway, it's been a year since we opened our home to a beautiful 8 year old cat after her bed-bound paraplegic owner sadly passed away. She is so affectionate, caring and well behaved. It was love at first sight- from her aswell. The very second she was brought into our home and had the cat carrier opened, she ran into my arms as though I'd had her for those previous 8 years! We love her so much and treat her like the princess she is. We're a gay couple that are never having kids so our little lady gets all of our love and affectionate and she absolutely basks in it!
Your little girl is very, very lucky and so are you and your spouse. All of my best wishes to the three of you.
Load More Replies...Believe it or not, but the little guy (Tiny Tim, the donkey) was my Christmas rescue in 2018. He had two days to live at the time. He now lives with my gelding and my stallion, and they are all best buds. Stormy-Oz-...81e1c6.jpg
It's easy to feel sad about what's going on in the world these days. Then this thread of wholesome edifying goodness pops up and makes you smile. Bravo BP. And bravo to all these beautiful pets (and their humans).
Have you adopted a pet today? They ask. No I haven't. Because my current adoptee (British Shorthair cat) will savagely attack any other mammal that comes through the door, except humans.
You're doing your part keeping the other pets safe from your savage beastie....lol.
Load More Replies...Bless all you kind and loving people! Shame on those who are throwing away animals in the trash!
So happy to see so many bully breeds getting new homes! Thank you to all the adopters for giving these misunderstood breeds a new lease on life and love.... Just remember: once you go bully, you'll never go back!! ( proud owner of a silly pibble.... and have been a bully breed mom for over 25 years )
Lizz- you sound like a seriously good and responsible owner, I just wish there were more people like you but time has run out. XL Bully dogs are going to be illegal here in the UK from next year as too many people are just not raising them correctly and they are killing and maiming so many people. Sadly Scotland is refusing to join this new law which is a shame as there are 2 XL Bully dogs on my street that sit basically looking for people to attack. Their owner is so irresponsible- he trains them to fight right in the street in front of everyone as though he's a 'somebody.' He trains them to bite down and lock their jaws onto whatever they've caught. He uses a thing wrapped around his arm, it's terrible for the dogs and their reputation. The poor dogs end up being the product of their irresponsible owners.
Load More Replies...A while back I adopted a German shepherd bloodhound mixed 12 week old puppy from the loxal vet. Brought him home and he hopped out of the car and ran to the gate like he'd lived there forever. He's now a 70 lb precious whiny joy.
THIS is the kind of content I live for. Enough with the stupid Reddit 'AITA?' and Amazon shopping lists. Some authors really need to read the room. The shopping articles have hundreds of down votes yet the author STILL makes them. It would be hilarious if it wasn't becoming so common. Anyway, it's been a year since we opened our home to a beautiful 8 year old cat after her bed-bound paraplegic owner sadly passed away. She is so affectionate, caring and well behaved. It was love at first sight- from her aswell. The very second she was brought into our home and had the cat carrier opened, she ran into my arms as though I'd had her for those previous 8 years! We love her so much and treat her like the princess she is. We're a gay couple that are never having kids so our little lady gets all of our love and affectionate and she absolutely basks in it!
Your little girl is very, very lucky and so are you and your spouse. All of my best wishes to the three of you.
Load More Replies...Believe it or not, but the little guy (Tiny Tim, the donkey) was my Christmas rescue in 2018. He had two days to live at the time. He now lives with my gelding and my stallion, and they are all best buds. Stormy-Oz-...81e1c6.jpg
