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#2

My Foster Dog Had Never Been Indoors Before. This Is Her First Nap, On A Bed, In A Home. ♥️

Final score:

183points

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Multa Nocte 3 months ago

Oh, that hurts my heart.

56points

#3

This Guy Got No Shows For 3 Different Adoption Days. When We Met He Climbed Right Into My Lap And I Fell In Love. Now He's My First Dog And Lifelong Best Friend. Meet Winston!

Final score:

183points

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Alexandra 3 months ago

You two are meant to be!

32points

Dogs are territorial animals, and adopting a new one could be a slight issue for your existing pet. To avoid problems, Washington, DC-based dog trainer Julianna DeWilliems advises designated spaces for each dog in the beginning.

As she told Forbes in an interview, it is essential to note where each dog spends the most time.

#4

I Just Adopted The Sweetest Kitten...her Name Is Olive And We’re In Love And We’re Gonna Run Away And Be Pirates Together

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182points

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Sue Denham 3 months ago

Of course you arrrrrrrre.

69points

#5

My Boyfriend Said Belle's Different Colored Eyes Creeped Him Out When We Adopted Her, But I Think They Are Beautiful!

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182points

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Alexandra 3 months ago

They are like jewels...

78points

#6

Yay! I Get To Post In Here Now! Meet Zoey Everyone! My Little 4lb Peanut I Rescued From The Side Of The Road

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180points

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Cool crow 3 months ago

I can tell from her expression, she wants someone to love. Sounds like she's found her person!

28points

Introducing two pets for the first time can be chaotic. Their energies could be out of control during that initial meeting, so pet lifestyle expert Darris Cooper advises doing it in a neutral location like a park.

Cooper also recommends rewarding calm behavior with treats, which could help make the warming-up process much more manageable.

#7

Frankie Was Born With Four Ears And An Eye Deformity But He’s Still Purrfect

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179points

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Spencer's slave no longer 3 months ago

Frankie is adorable and those ears are extremely cute.

59points

#8

As A Single Dad, I Had To Put My Foot Down And Tell My Seven Year Old Daughter That There Was No Way She Was Getting A Dog For Chanukah, No Matter How Much She Asked. Anyway, Meet Waffle

Final score:

178points

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JuJu 3 months ago

If she got Waffle a day after Chanukah, you were very right and consequent

37points

#9

"Will You.... Adopt This Cat With Me?" She Said Yes

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177points

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CG 3 months ago

Best marriage proposal ever.

56points

Cats are likewise particular about the spaces they occupy. If you’re bringing two felines together, Cooper suggests having them settled in their areas before introducing each other’s scents.

“As the cats continue to build a communal scent, they can get used to the idea that another cat lives with them,” he explained.

#10

Myself (Middle) My Brother (Left) And My Best Friend (Right) With Our Puppy Siblings We Just Adopted

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174points

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Alexia 3 months ago

Happy family :)

35points

#11

Dandy Had Part Of Her Face Shot Off (Before I Adopted Her). I Love Her Two Derpy Top Teeth

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173points

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Multa Nocte 3 months ago

I have the deepest admiration for anyone who takes in a shelter or street kitty, much less one that had a serious injury. Curse anyone who hurts these animals.

111points

#12

These Two Were Adopted 3 Years Apart From Different Cities. A DNA Test Revealed That They Are Long Lost Siblings!

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172points

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Yu Pan 3 months ago

Life finds a way...!

32points

Because cats are more territorial than dogs, they may show more aggression towards a newcomer. For this, Cooper advises setting up barriers to prevent a potential scratching match between your two pets.

Feeding each cat on different sides of a screen door can be a start. Once they’ve grown more acquainted, you can start removing these barriers.

#13

Went To Adopt A Kitten Yesterday And Her Sister Started Crying For Her As Soon As They Were Separated. So Now I Have Two Kittens. Best Decision Ever!

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172points

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Victoria Howell 3 months ago

Always adopt two if you can.

61points

#14

Before And After Being Adopted. Meet Our New Boy Louie

Final score:

172points

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justagirl 3 months ago

the slightly squinty eye gives an impression of constant skepticism

20points

#15

Rescued Tiny Dog. No More Worries Little Guy. You Will Forever Be Warm Now

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171points

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JennyH 3 months ago

Snuggles ahoy!! Such a cutie patootie!

32points

We’d also love to hear from you, readers, and pet lovers. What are your tips on adopting a new pet and introducing them to your current ones? Share them in the comments!

#16

The Moment I Knew I Had To Adopt Him

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171points

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Multa Nocte 3 months ago

Oh my God, I'm going to make one of those "squeee" noises and embarrass myself publicly.

63points

#17

My Foster Kitten Is Part Domestic Shorthair, Part Vampire

Final score:

171points

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wenchie 3 months ago

Vempurr

64points

#18

We Just Adopted The Most Snuggly, Beautiful, Chonk Of A Cat. Welcome Home, Bill

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170points

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Spencer's slave no longer 3 months ago

Bill is all kinds of handsome.

44points

#19

He Was A Rescue. A Runt. Probably Blind, Deaf, Won't Make It Very Long, They Told Me. Well, Happy 10th Birthday, Buddy

Final score:

169points

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Cristina Martins 3 months ago

Happy Birthday sweetie!

36points

#20

Two Photos Taken An Hour Apart.... Before And After Adoption

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169points

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Deanna Crichley 3 months ago

They look like they're on a joyride

48points

#21

Koda Just Came To Her Retirement Home From The Shelter! She's 12, Blind, And Happy As Can Be

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167points

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Multa Nocte 3 months ago

Some friends of ours in our village have a huge lovely blind American akita who is living his best life.

33points

#22

My Wife And I Adopted Our First Dog Two Weeks Ago. Shelter Said He Was Skittish And Would Take A Long Time To Feel Safe And Comfortable With Us

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163points

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Multa Nocte 3 months ago

Obviously needs a little longer to feel secure. 😉

51points

#23

My Rescue Kitten Has Bonded With My Dog And It Makes My Heart Melt ❤️

Final score:

160points

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Multa Nocte 3 months ago

Oh, that is too sweet!

36points

#24

Old Man Ed's "I'm Getting Adopted!" Smile Is Both Handsome And Proud!

Final score:

159points

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Verena 3 months ago

Hello Ed Asner

29points

#25

Meet Our Mochi. We Found Her Inside A Tree At A Turkish Market. Tonight She Sleeps With Heating For The First Time

Final score:

159points

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Carole G. 3 months ago

And ever after.

31points

#26

They Said She Was A Normal Cat When We Adopted Her But I’m Still Not Convinced

Final score:

157points

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Spencer's slave no longer 3 months ago

That is normal.

54points

#27

This Is Nazuka, We Rescued Him A Couple Hours Ago. He Used To Live Under A Broke Down Car, We Adopted Him And He's Now My Husband's First Dog

Final score:

154points

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Vvee Work 3 months ago

I took in a kitten once,found him in some old couch cushions that someone put out,so it was necessary to name him cushions

40points

#28

I’ve Been Dreaming Of Adopting A Velvet Hippo For Years. The Perfect Girl Was Surrendered At My Hospital And Now She’s All Mine

Final score:

153points

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Red Hair Blue Soul 3 months ago

Upvote for Pitties!

54points

#29

He’s 12 Years Old And I’m Hoping To Make His Golden Years Brighter By Adopting Him. Reddit, Meet Charlie!

Final score:

151points

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Alexandra 3 months ago

Thank you for adopting a senior dog! They too deserve our love, attention and a lot of cuddles.

47points

#30

A Kitten Followed My Mail Cart For Four Blocks. Went Back Later To Find Her Huddled By A Garbage Pile. Guess I Adopted A Kitten

Final score:

151points

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Cristina Martins 3 months ago

No, you didn´t. The kitten adopted you :)

46points

#31

Someone Is Happy To Be Adopted Today

Final score:

151points

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Vvee Work 3 months ago

LURVES!!!

16points

#32

My Teenager Lost Her Beloved 13-Year Old Ginger Rescue Kitty Last Year To Cancer. We Recently Adopted A 3-Year Old Creamsicle. I Think They’re Both Gonna Be Just Fine

Final score:

150points

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Alexandra 3 months ago

We all need something to love and cherish...

33points

#33

Was Hesitant When The Shelter Said We Had To Get Two, Think I Understand Why Now

Final score:

147points

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S. E. in Indiana 3 months ago

Absolutely adorable.

36points

#34

My Cat Knor Two Weeks After Adoption From The Shelter

Final score:

147points

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Alexia 3 months ago

I'm blinded by such beauty

34points

#35

Went To The Shelter To Look At Dogs, They Didn’t Have Any There But Once This Lil Girl Saw Me She Started Pawing At Her Cage. Now I Have A New Forever Friend :)

Final score:

146points

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TribbleThinking 3 months ago

I sits here!

31points

#36

Adopted A Cat But Left Her Brother So I Had To Go Back A Few Days Later And Get Him Too

Final score:

144points

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QueenKittyCat 3 months ago

I'm picturing twin peekaboos.

30points

#37

It Took 3 Months, But Our Rescue Boy Has Learned That Beds Are Safe And Comfy. After 5 Years Alone In An Outdoor Concrete Run, It's Beautiful To See Him So Relaxed

Final score:

143points

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Multa Nocte 3 months ago

Bless his gorgeous heart. I hate that people do such stuff to animals.

40points

LaediGrenayd_05 3 months ago

What a gorgeous dog

5points

Shane W 3 months ago

Thank you for rescuing and loving him and your patience, it'll be worth it

3points

justagirl 3 months ago

i remember when we first adopted our dog off the streets. skinny as a skeleton. he had to live at the vets for a couple weeks, and when we brought him home, he had his first experience with a bed. stayed there the whole day he was so comfy.

3points

Michelle Randazzo 3 months ago

Beautiful baby!

1point

Limey 3 months ago

That is an expensive purebred. Why do people spend money on a dog like that to keep it on an outside pen? Why do that at all to any dog, but spend a ton of money to do it makes even less sense .

1point

#38

This Is My New Friend, Harvey! Took This Just Minutes After Adopting Him!

Final score:

142points

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Alexandra 3 months ago

He's sooo happy! Well done on adopting him.

24points

#39

This Tiny Beast Just Came Home With Me Today 😍

Final score:

140points

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Marie Lane 3 months ago

Just don’t get her wet or feed her after midnight!

48points

#40

Went To The Shelter And Fell In Love

Final score:

135points

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Uncle Schmickle 3 months ago

How could you not.

35points

#41

Aaron Purr Was An Orphan We Took In To Bottle Feed And Care For Until He Could Be Adopted. And Now We Are Keeping Him Forever

Final score:

134points

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Nina 3 months ago

Foster fail for the win!

41points

#42

We Adopted Two Kitties Last Week. We Got Them Home And Notice One Of Them Is Covered In Hearts. Seven And Counting. Here’s River, King Of Hearts

Final score:

133points

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madeleine f 3 months ago

He was made for loving you - baby...

36points

#43

Just Adopted A 13 Week Old Kitten, And His Big Brother (3 Year Old Golden) Is Taking His New Role Very Seriously

Final score:

133points

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Judy Reynolds 3 months ago

Just a good boi! And a good brother!!

28points

#44

Since I Adopted Her She Has Been Hiding Under The Couch And Today She Came To Me For The First Time After Two Weeks

Final score:

130points

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justagirl 3 months ago

'lo. i heard that you hired yourself to me.

29points

#45

Going To The New Home. Adopted

Final score:

130points

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Alexia 3 months ago

"I'm humgry, I'm thirsty, I'm scared, I wantz cuddles, put me down, get me up ... I lovez you, hooman" :)

46points

#46

Did We Adopt A Baby Hippo?

Final score:

129points

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Pan Narrans 3 months ago

There is no banana for scale, but going on the foot left in the picture I say you could be right. Something as massive as a manatee or hippopotamus, perhaps a small elephant.

53points

#47

My Parents Adopted An Absolute Cuddler!

Final score:

129points

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Dawn Watson 3 months ago

And the dog is cute, too!

73points

#48

We Went To The Shelter Today To Look For Our First Kitten, And Ended Up Walking Out With This 9 Year Old Pretty Lady

Final score:

128points

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justagirl 3 months ago

that is one perfectly golden brown loaf.

24points

#49

We Adopted Sisters And I'm In Love!

Final score:

128points

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Bored Taco 3 months ago

They're gorgeous! 😍

26points

#50

Might Have Adopted A Seal Instead Of A Puppo

Final score:

125points

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Multa Nocte 3 months ago

Definitely a seal pup.

26points

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#51

Today We Adopted This Gorgeous Little Hedgehog. 🥰

Final score:

48points

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Multa Nocte 3 months ago

That is one handsome little face.

4points

#52

This My New Pupper Sanoi! She’s About 14 Weeks Old And Can’t Figure Out What To Do With Her Ears

Final score:

47points

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Bored Taco 3 months ago

I love her 😍

3points

#53

I Adopted This Cat At The Lowest Point Of My Life. He Literally Freed Me From Distress And I Can’t Be More Thankful

Final score:

47points

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Multa Nocte 3 months ago

How precious!

2points

#54

Adopted Our First Family Puppy Today. Found My 2 Year Old And Puppy Like This Day 1 - I Think We Found A Winner ☺️

Final score:

46points

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Ms.GB 3 months ago

I don't blame her, I did this every lunch for years when I was working as a vet assistant

4points

#55

This Is Felix. He’s Fiv+ And I Knew He Had Low Adoption Chances. Bringing Him Home Was The Best Decision Ever

Final score:

46points

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Miss Tinker 3 months ago

If he’s anything like my FIV+ rescue boy, you’re in for a world of snuggles ❤️🐈‍⬛

5points

#56

Hi My Name Is Clover And I Adopted My People Today!

Final score:

45points

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Alexandra 3 months ago

She's so proud of you!

3points

#57

The Orange Kitten I Rescued From Under My Stairs Two Days Ago Already Knows How To Pose Like A Supermodel

Final score:

44points

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madeleine f 3 months ago

What a fluff ball. Sooo cute

2points

#58

We Were Worried Our Rescue Pup Wouldn't Like Our New Rescue Kitten

Final score:

43points

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QueenKittyCat 3 months ago

Squeee!

7points

#59

This Baby Had Been Returned To The Shelter By Previous Adopters..i Will Never Understand How Someone Couldn’t Want Him. He Is The Best Companion And He Is My Best Friend

Final score:

43points

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justagirl 3 months ago

maybe the whole black cats thing. which is totally dumb

10points

#60

The Only Thing Better Than Adopting A Black Kitty Is Adopting Two Black Kitties

Final score:

42points

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Multa Nocte 3 months ago

Double void!

8points

#61

Adopted A Void Yesterday. Shelter Said She Didn't Like Laps. It's Been An Hour. Send Snacks

Final score:

41points

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Judy Reynolds 3 months ago

Snacks, and a drink on the way. Sorry, I can't help with the bathroom break!

4points

#62

Rescued This Little Dude From A Bad Shelter Situation. His Name Is Vader

Final score:

41points

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Multa Nocte 3 months ago

Someone has settled into their new digs comfortably.

4points

#63

Just Got Home From Adopting This Fella!

Final score:

41points

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Judy Reynolds 3 months ago

And he needs a nap after all that stress!

4points

#64

We Named Her Vixie, After The Fox And The Hound. We Have No Idea What Breed She Is Because We Adopted From The Shelter

Final score:

40points

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justagirl 3 months ago

does it matter?

10points

#65

Adopted This Baby Yesterday, Her Name Is Shiva And She Loves To Nap

Final score:

40points

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Carole G. 3 months ago

Belly up, she trusts you with her heart & soul.

5points

#66

Found This Little Fella On The Streets. Everyone, Say Hi To Rocky

Final score:

38points

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Alexandra 3 months ago

There there, you're going to be okay now...

5points

#67

Two Weeks Ago, I Adopted A Boy With The Saddest Face From A Nearby Shelter. He's Really Come Out Of His Shell In That Time, And Has Already Grown Attached To Me. Meet Tom Bombadog!

Final score:

38points

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Cristina Martins 3 months ago

Doens´t seem the same boy. Happy new life for you both!

5points

#68

This Feral Kitten We Just Adopted

Final score:

38points

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Multa Nocte 3 months ago

You found the actual void!

6points